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Various Buddhist Stories
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Various Buddhist Stories
Here is the extracted text from the image: 1. The Story of Many Monks 2. The Story of a Group of Bad Ascetics 3. The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers 4. On Shr**d the Downward Course.) 5. The Story
… offers insights into the lessons and principles of Buddhism, illustrating moral and spiritual concepts along the way. The narratives engage with themes of enlightenment, struggle, and the human conditio…
Consequences of Breaking the Precepts
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Consequences of Breaking the Precepts
…f effort used: the more effort used, the more serious the retribution Like other violations of Precepts, the most serious breach will result in the offender being punished in hell, or to be reborn in an …
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการรักษาศีล ประโยชน์ และผลกระทบหากมีการฝ่าฝืนโดยเฉพาะศีลข้อที่สามและสี่ ความพยายามในการรักษาศีลนำมาซึ่งความรักและความเคารพจากผู้อื่น ขณะที่การฝ่าฝืนจะส่งผลให้มีศัตรู และบ
Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
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Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
…santness and credibility in speech - Having honesty in action, speech and thought **THE EIGHT PRECEPTS** The Eight Precepts are intended to be kept by Buddhist householders during times of intensified t…
…ng to this precept, such as enhanced perception, awareness, and wisdom. Furthermore, the Eight Precepts provide a framework for Buddhist householders during focused training periods, promoting ethical li…
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
…d to others Ill health - cruelty to people or animals Beauty - being kind, loving; keeping the precepts; forgiving Ugliness - bad temper; moody; being unkind, hateful, vengeful Wealth, good fortune - gen…
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
…spiritual knowledge, and giving forgiveness. Even giving a smile brings merit. 2. Keeping the Precepts (sila). Precepts are codes of moral conduct. Keeping the Precepts ensures that we live a virtuous l…
… text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in combating…
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
…eeds can be summarized into three basic practices: Charitable giving (generosity) Keeping the Precepts (code of moral conduct) Cultivation of the mind (meditation) If you follow these three practices c…
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…ore merit than one who is not. If the recipient is a layperson, he should be one who keeps the Precepts. If he is a monk, he should be a monk who keeps the Vinaya (monastic codes of conduct) and follows …
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
…re merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain maximum merit. Nowadays, it is hard for us to earn eno…
The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's world, balancing financial stability w…
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thous…
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused…
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou
…various jhana levels and attains a deeper understanding of the self, leading to Nirvana. These concepts are paralleled by the purification process found in the Dhammacak-kapavattana Sutta, emphasizing th…
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar
…'s time, few could achieve rebirth in Tusita. This emphasizes the importance of studying these concepts to influence our current and future lives. The hope is expressed for the Dharma's light to benefit …
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p
… the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his responsibility, leading Tambadathika to realize he acted under orders, not ou…
Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
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Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
… castle is a result of how merit has been amassed through such wholesome deeds as alms-giving, Precepts observing, and meditation practice. These deeds of merit provide the structure of each castle in th…
In the celestial realm, beings engage not only in social activities but also in deep discussions about the Dhamma, aiming to accumulate merit and transcend their defilements. Each celestial castle ref
The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
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The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
…Cetiya, this part will be huge. Part 2: This is the middle part and is formed by the merit of Precepts observing. Its size is smaller than the first part. It is round and consists of many floors, one on…
…e structure, divided into three parts: the base formed by alms-giving, the middle by observing precepts, and the top by meditation practice. Each part's size reflects the amount of merit accumulated, ill…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
…ally professing profound faith in the Buddha, without giving in charity or observing the moral precepts, was brought up. So the Buddha willed that Mattakundali should appear in person; Mattakundali soo…
In this narrative, Mattakundali recounts his rebirth in the Tavatisma world to his father. He encourages his father to invite the Buddha for a meal. The gathering discusses the possibility of rebirth
The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views
This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who…
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
… I hope he will conceal the fact that it was for the sake of money that I took upon myself the precepts of the Uposatha day.' But the Teacher knew all the same that it was for the sake of money that Kala…
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s
Numbering System
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Numbering System
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
…rious contexts. This system serves as a foundation for understanding more complex mathematical concepts and applications. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.
The Acrobat's Daughter
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The Acrobat's Daughter
His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a
…s inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. Despite their attempts to reason with him, he insists on pursuing her. His father eventually offers money for her hand, bu…
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
… he paid no attention to what he said. Now his father thought to himself, "If this son of mine adopts such an attitude as this and acts accordingly, the Avici hell will be his end. But it would not loo…
…ins indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempts to steer him towards spiritual growth through incentives, Kala's neglect of Dhamma raises concerns …