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Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
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Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
…Tripitaka. Buddhist scripture (eleven times the size of the Christian Bible). -- Tipitaka means The Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of m…
…ka, which is a comprehensive scripture forming the foundation of Buddhist teachings. It encompasses three baskets: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, addressing morality, discipline, and philosoph…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went
In this story, youths demonstrate their admiration for Venerable Maha Kassapa by offering him cakes instead of the Buddha and other monks. Their actions lead to discussions about favoritism in giving
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
…top the mind from wandering. The Tipitaka (Skt. Tripitika): Buddhist scripture; Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) - rules and regulations on the Order of m…
…ahant refers to a fully enlightened Buddha, often invoked in meditation for focus. The Tipitaka, or Three Baskets, is the comprehensive Buddhist scripture covering discipline, discourses, and ultimate truths. Tran…
The Virtue of Giving
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The Virtue of Giving
22 The Virtue of Abongiving 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Here, bhikkhus, there are three factors to the giver and three factors to the acceptor. Bhikkhus, what are the three factors of the giver? Even bef
In the Chalaṅgādāna Sutta, it is discussed that there are three essential factors for both the giver and the acceptor of a gift. For the giver, a pleasant mind before, during, and after giving is cruc
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
22 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to five hundred boys. One day, on the occasion of a certain festival, as the
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
…your journey. March 1, 1981 ¹ “The Tipitaka (Skt. Tripitika), Buddhist scripture — Tipitaka means Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Disciplines (Vinaya Pitaka) — rules and regulations of the Order of …
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta
This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as s
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of m…
Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B
Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
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Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
26 This Life Next Life They have promised to do so, but they have neither come and told me, nor sent a messenger. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence to me that not one of those things exists.' 11. '
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจความเชื่อเกี่ยวกับหลังชีวิตและการมีอยู่ของพระเจ้า โดยเฉพาะพระเจ้าทั้งสามสิบท่าน การสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายและมาสเตอร์ Kassapa แสดงให้เห็นถึงแนวคิดที่ว่ายามที่มนุษย์คิดว่าเวลาได้ผ่านไปนาน บา
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 270 In my personal life I have had the exceptional opportunity of many relationships - including that has given me a broad three marriages insight into the interaction between people an
In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on their personal life, including three marriages and parenting three adult children. The emphasis is on the importance of living in the present moment, encour
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
security was completely overshadowed by belligerent White House statements that U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged, raising the specter of war. Although analysts agreed that the NIE’s conc
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongside U.S
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
Meeting #16 17 March 2010 - Panawat I am here in Panawat (a beautiful retreat center north of Chiang Mai) to attend a Teacher’s Conference conducted by Wat Phra Dhammakaya and decide to go see Luang
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is comb
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
CHAPTER 2 Furthermore, a good education system is essential in assisting the parent to continue to build the knowledge of the individual along the right path to further strengthen the fabric of human
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
10. Sotapanna Also known as the stream-enterer. The sotapanna is a partially-enlightened person, who has eradicated the first three fetters of the mind, that prevent freedom. Sotapannaship is the firs
This text provides insights into fundamental Buddhist concepts. It discusses the Sotapanna, which signifies a stream-enterer who has achieved partial enlightenment by overcoming initial mental fetters
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
families, have everything they want, but receive little parental supervision. These children have the highest chance of becoming unwholesome. Children of Type IV families receive continuous knowledge
บทนำของการเลี้ยงดูเด็กที่เน้นการพัฒนาคุณธรรมและภูมิปัญญา จากหลักธรรมทางพุทธศาสนา ที่เสนอวิธีการสร้างเด็กดี โดยมีคุณสมบัติ 3 ประการ ได้แก่ ความดี ความฉลาด และความเห็นอกเห็นใจ ซึ่งเป็นพื้นฐานที่สำคัญในก
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
In the chapter, "The Correct Way to Gain Merits" from the book Good Question, Good Answer by Venerable Phrarajabhavanaviriyakhun, the issue of merit was discussed in detail as follows: "The Lord Buddh
ในบทนี้พูดถึงวิธีที่ถูกต้องในการสร้างบุญตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ได้แก่ ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ การปฏิบัติตามศีล และการทำสมาธิ การให้มีความจำเป็นต้องมาจากความตั้งใจที่บริสุทธิ์ การปฏิบัติตามศีลควรเริ่มจากกา
Understanding the Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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Understanding the Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha's supreme wisdom (of how to lead one's life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure
This text emphasizes the supreme wisdom of the Lord Buddha, which serves as a guide in both sorrow and joy. It highlights the causes of life's vicissitudes, including the Law of Cause and Effect (Kamm