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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation – with the knowledge that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the de
We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception
Popular Dhamma Topics
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Popular Dhamma Topics
Popular Dhamma Topics INDEX 1. Buddhism 2. The Buddha’s Life 3. The Teachings of the Buddha - The Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering) - The Noble Eightfold Path (the Path to end suffe
This page provides an index of popular Dhamma topics within Buddhism. It covers key concepts such as the Buddha's life, core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and esse
Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
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Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
1) A husband strays because he lacks something from his wife Although this is a very difficult task, a wife needs to understand the shortcomings she may have which influenced her husband to cheat. Sea
This text discusses the factors leading to infidelity and alcoholism in marriage. It encourages wives to introspectively examine their own shortcomings and emphasizes the importance of calmness throug
Why is Soliciting a Prostitute a Sin?
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Why is Soliciting a Prostitute a Sin?
At Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is not
In Chapter 23, the text discusses the increasing number of AIDS cases attributed to young men's beliefs about soliciting prostitutes being morally acceptable. It highlights Buddhism's view that the ac
The Dangers of Gambling Addiction
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The Dangers of Gambling Addiction
These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti
บทความนี้สำรวจผลกระทบที่ทำลายล้างของการติดพนันต่อบุคคลและครอบครัว การติดพนันทำให้เกิดการหลอกลวงและสูญเสียคุณภาพของมนุษย์ ส่งผลต่อปัญญาและการใช้เวลาที่มีค่า บทความเสนอแนวทางการป้องกัน โดยเน้นให้หลีกเลี
How to Meditate: A Guide to Proper Posture
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How to Meditate: A Guide to Proper Posture
146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig
This section provides guidance on the proper seating posture for meditation. It includes diagrams illustrating the correct hand positioning on the lap and how to align the body when seated. Notably, t
Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
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Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
breathing in, and count two at the end of breathing out. If you count any other number than two when it should be two, start counting over from one. If you count any other number than nine when it sho
This text delves into meditation practices from An Shigao’s works, particularly highlighting the Anban shouyi jing, a crucial scripture translated from Sanskrit. The sutra emphasizes mindfulness of br
Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
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Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
Thus, the phrase 『息中具有四大。心在中』 can be interpreted as: "the mind should be located at the centre of the body while breathing (in and out)." The precise position of the centre of the body where the mind
This text examines the phrase 'the mind should be located at the center of the body while breathing in and out.' It references the teachings of PhraMongkolthepmuni regarding the center's location abov
แนวคิดการสร้างปัญญาและบารมี
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แนวคิดการสร้างปัญญาและบารมี
ดอนที่ ๑ แนวคิดในการสร้างปัญญา "ปัญญา เมื่อเกิดขึ้น ย่อมกำจัดมืด คืออวิชชา ทำความสงบ คือ วิชชาให้เกิด ส่องแสง คือญาณ ทำอร่อยสังทั้งหลายให้ปรากฏ แต่เน้นพระโหยวาจาร์ ย่อมเห็นด้วยปัญญาอันชอบว่า 'สิ่งนี้
ในบทนี้พูดถึงการสร้างปัญญาโดยการขจัดความมืดจากอวิชชา ทำให้การมีปัญญาเกิดความสงบและส่องแสงให้เห็นความจริง นอกจากนี้ยังอธิบายถึงความหมายของบารมีและนิสัย ซึ่งเกี่ยวข้องกับการทำความดีและฝึกฝนจิตใจ โดยมีตั
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
Exploring Buddhism: Key Insights and Practices
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Exploring Buddhism: Key Insights and Practices
4 Contents Preface Background Interview 06 07 09 Rebirth & Incarnation 17 Monastic V.S. Secular Life 24 Buddhist Congregation 30 Buddhist View on Sex 33 Death & Afterlife 39 Daily Life of Buddhists Me
This content provides an overview of significant topics in Buddhism such as the concepts of rebirth and incarnation, the differences between monastic and secular life, and the Buddhist perspective on
The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
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The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
a misplaced doubt about the rule that a nun must be given advice (ovāda) and pointed out her bad behaviors (pavāraṇā) by a monk. Based on the evidence in the Pāli canon, I make a clearer definition an
This paper examines the role of garudhamma in guiding the conduct of Buddhist nuns, highlighting their importance as norms rather than customs. It discusses the issues raised by a monk regarding advic
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
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Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple This conference has helped every participant to have the same view that the dissemination of Buddhism in thi
ในการประชุมนี้ ทุกคนมีมุมมองเดียวกันว่า การเผยแผ่พระพุทธศาสนาในยุคเทคโนโลยีสูงนั้นต้องอาศัยชีวิตตามแนวทางของพระธรรม มีการเน้นการปรับปรุงตัวเองและแก้ไขพฤติกรรม ตามห้องทั้งห้าของชีวิต การทำเช่นนี้ทำให้เ
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
The extracted text from the image is: ----------- Chapter 4 Those who meditate with consistency will have good emotions, and can easily see and understand the truth that everyone has good and bad in
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can lead men astray through their allure and ultimately ruin them. This theme is
Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
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Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
This Life Next Life Payasi Sutta (Rebirth and Karma) Thus have I heard. 1. The venerable Kumara Kassapa¹ was once walking on tour in Kosala together with a great company of bhikkhus, to the number o
The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the challenges faced by Payasi, a chieftain in this city, as he grapples with misconceptions
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Prince Siddharta is an example of a person who deserted all blessing in his life in order to seek the happiness of the mind. Buddhist monks follow His path in search of true happi
In Buddhism, the pursuit of true happiness often involves renouncing worldly pleasures, including sexual relationships. Prince Siddharta, known as the Buddha, exemplified this path by abandoning his r
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage from violence, hard burdens or infidelity, according to Buddhist explanation, it is the effect of their own misbehavior in the past life. The women probably used to be men in the
This text discusses the Buddhist view on marriage and the repercussions of past life actions. It suggests that individuals may face hardships in their current lives, such as violence and infidelity, d