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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
…or Sense Pleasure leads to the Hell Realms** The origin of craving is the desire of the unwholesome mind — and following such craving leads to evil acts. Desire was
This text delves into the Buddhist concept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā real
The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
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The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
…the ocean that fall within its reach, desire will tend to pull all beings who entertain it in their mind, away to the hell realms. The Universe is too small to contain Sense-Craving The Lord Buddha taught…
This text discusses the profound impact of craving on beings, illustrating how it drives them towards hell realms and unwholesome actions. The Buddha's teachings emphasize that craving can lead to sin
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
…re to be strictly avoided, but under the influence of craving for sense-pleasure which lurks in the mind, they cannot avoid the temptation of these behaviours and lose their fear and shame of the continge…
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
Understanding Craving and its Effects
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Understanding Craving and its Effects
… which touches such resin will be stuck firmly. In the same way, the resin of craving sticks in our minds forcing us to attach to the things we love, indulge our emotions to the point we have no wish for …
…s how craving influences our perceptions and behaviors, comparing it to sticky resin that binds our minds to attachments and sense pleasures. It warns that indulging in cravings leads to unwholesome acts,…
Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
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Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
…f attainment of arahantship and to ex- 1. The Ten Fetters [samyojana] are subtle defilements of the mind. They are divided into the lower and upper fetters: Lower fetters [orambhāgiyā samyojana]: 1. Mista…
This text discusses the fleeting nature of happiness derived from sense pleasures and the inevitable suffering that follows. It compares individuals ensnared by cravings to a rabbit caught in a hunter
The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
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The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
…ering. The essence of what he taught, based on the Pali is that the extinguishing of craving in the mind is by means of practising the Noble Eightfold Path, that craving is to be removed by means of the N…
This text explains the Buddha's teaching on the cessation of suffering, emphasizing the importance of extinguishing craving through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights that addressing the root of
Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
…ent, we can uproot craving too. Craving is engrained at all levels of the sensory processing of our mind. There are a total of ten stages in the sensory process and six sensory channels — giving a total o…
This text elaborates on the Buddhist perspective regarding craving as the fundamental cause of suffering. It compares improper practices to a dog snatching things without regard, while proper practice
The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
… are prepared to lay down their life for their practice, have the chance to uproot craving from the mind by transcendental extinction — by attaining the various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to t…
This text discusses the profound dedication of practitioners of the Noble Eightfold Path, illustrating how some are willing to sacrifice their lives for their spiritual journey. It highlights notable
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
… Human Body inwards to the Dhamma Body are all nested within one another at the seventh base of the mind. The Dhamma Body is made of Transcendental Aggregates Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained that the Dham…
This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn
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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
…ch of the night the bodhisatva attained knowledge that he had eradi- cated all defilements from his mind [āsavakkhayaṇāṇa]. All three of these attainments came via the eye of the
This text discusses the distinction between knowledge gained through cognition and that which arises from true wisdom based on the Dhammakāya. It details the bodhisatva's rigorous meditation practice
The Components of the Eightfold Path
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The Components of the Eightfold Path
…d the Fruit of the Stream-Entry. All eight components of the Path arose simultaneously allowing the mind to attain the Fruit of Stream-Enterer. The wisdom of Right View at the level of the Stream Enterer …
This text discusses the Eightfold Path, emphasizing how all eight components arise together as illustrated by the elder monk Koṇḍañña's attainment of Stream-Entry. It explains the importance of Right
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
…mply recollecting the Buddha’s virtue could be so potent in protection. The Buddha replied that the mind of anyone who cul- tivates six forms of recollection will protect that person from all danger. The …
In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogre insists they help him instead. They transform into the boy's parents to bring him food and leave
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
…e words "Supaṭipanno bhagavāto sāvakasoṁg̱ho..." 4. Recollection of the loathesomeness of the body (mindfulness of the body) with the words "kesō lomā..." 5. Recollection of compassion towards other livi…
…emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body and the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindness towards all living beings.…
The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
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The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
… Transcendental Abstinence [samuccheda-virati]. They have absolutely uprooted False Speech from the mind, never to let it return, in a way illustrated by some disciples of the Lord Buddha who lived in Sāv…
This text discusses different types of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influence their karmic outcomes. It differentiates between negative types, like a wife who is
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
…tion to kill — this example of thinking that is Right Action on the level of transcending evil by a mind that has attained stream-entry. 4.2 Abstention from Stealing Abstention from stealing on the level …
In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns that harming others disqualifies him from being 'noble', resulting in his attainment
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
…ultery again This example of thinking that is Right Action on the level of ‘transcending evil’ by a mind that has attained stream-en- try. 5. Right Livelihood At its most basic, Right Livelihood means ear…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically highlights five types of Wrong Trade which are prohibited:
Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
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Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
…es up and buys the little one for one kahapana. A while later he comes back and says he changed his mind and he wants the big one. The hunter asks two kahapanas for the big deer. The gangster said that he…
This text delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measurement, bribery, and fraudulent transactions. It illustrates various forms of deceptio
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
the vow that he would not go foraging any more for as long as he could not still his mind from desire. The snake had been trodden upon by a "holy cow" and had bitten the cow, accidentally k…
This narrative explores the stories of various animals and a hermit who each confront their weaknesses—anger, greed, and arrogance. A snake, having killed a cow in a moment of uncontrolled anger, vows
The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
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The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
…eal forcibly with any evils such as organized crime, all he needs to do is make a resolution in his mind and the Jewelled Wheel will lead his troops to quell the troubles — and no other weapon will be abl…
This text discusses the essential attributes of the Jewelled Wheel bestowed upon the Universal Monarch. Among seven jewels, the Jewelled Wheel stands out for its double function as an invincible weapo