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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo
…beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retreats and the responsibilities towards family. It highlights the challenges of parenthood, asserting that having children comes wi…
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
…onducive to successful meditation. As we grow older we are faced with many burdens of life. Duties, responsibilities, obligations, worries and problems create stress in our lives and unrest in our minds. They become …
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
When the people of Alavi heard that the Teacher had come, they went to the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at th
…ides to obey her father's wishes, showcasing the struggle between personal aspirations and familial responsibilities. This narrative reveals the conflicts individuals face when balancing duty and desire, and the impo…
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
…the Buddha shared this miraculous event with his disciples, prompting questions about the roles and responsibilities in the family regarding taking life. This emphasizes the profound impact of understanding and compa…
The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
O Patala, by Ganges swept away, Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay, Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along, Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song. - Then the dancer Patala said, "My d
…rstand the complexities of leadership and its potential dangers. The tale invites reflection on the responsibilities of power and the unseen consequences it can herald. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cherished him. When the boy was
…. The father laments his fate, expressing sorrow over his situation. This narrative reflects on the responsibilities of children towards their parents and extends this moral to the king's duty to protect his people. …
Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
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Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
…ife balance would soon cease to be fascinated by the world and would fully perform their duties and responsibilities. Such a life would follow the right path independently and happily, despite living in a world of co…
The text discusses three types of Viveka: Citta Viveka for mental seclusion that aids in thought balance by avoiding negative influences, and Upadhi Viveka for extinguishing defilements which ultimate