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The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
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The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
Now this elder was an arahat, and therefore looked into the future to see whether their earnest wish would be fulfilled. And perceiving that it would be fulfilled, he smiled. The woman noticed the smi
This tale narrates the story of a noble elder who, perceived an earnest wish being fulfilled, smiled, leading to his rebirth as an arahant. The narrative focuses on the implications of past deeds, whe
Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
6. This world and the next do exist. There will be afterlife and reirths; 7. There is such thing as being born instantly in fully grown form (opapatika). This is the method of birth of beings in the h
This text explores key concepts in Buddhism, highlighting the existence of the afterlife and rebirth, the importance of purification for monastics, and the principles of Right Speech, Right Effort, Ri
ศัพท์และคำจำกัดความในพระพุทธศาสนา
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ศัพท์และคำจำกัดความในพระพุทธศาสนา
อเวจี the lowest hell อสงไขย eternal length of time; eons; eternity; infinity อสูักะ a corpse อิงสงสาร non-violence อิโหสิกรรม forgiven Kamma อัครสาวก chief disciple อังคุตตรนาคาย (Anguttaranikaya) Nu
เนื้อหาประกอบด้วยศัพท์และคำจำกัดความในพระพุทธศาสนา เช่น อเวจี (the lowest hell) หมายถึงนรกที่ต่ำที่สุด, อสงไขย (eternity) แสดงถึงระยะเวลายาวนาน, อัตตา (atta) ซึ่งหมายถึงตัวตนหรืออีโก้ของบุคคล นอกจากนี
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
The arrangement miscarried, however, for on the first three visits that Siddhatha made to the village he saw things that had a deeply traumatic effect on his over-protected consciousness. He was initi
This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t
The Teachings of the Buddha
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The Teachings of the Buddha
The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi
The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled
Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su
This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa
Say No to Alcohol
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Say No to Alcohol
Say No to Alcohol The negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption are difficult to control and overcome. Not only is your own welfare at risk, but also the welfare of those around you, especial
The long-term effects of alcohol are detrimental not only to the individual but also to their family. Alcohol leads to destruction of wealth, health issues, aggressive behavior, loss of friendships, a
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan
In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the
Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
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Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept - You will have a radiant complexion - You will be well-spoken, and have nice teeth - You will have healthy body - You will have pleasant breath - You will have
Keeping the Fourth Precept offers numerous benefits including a radiant complexion, credibility in speech, and overall physical health. Conversely, breaking the Fifth Precept by consuming alcohol and
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
อสูรร้าย: การทำลายตนเอง
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อสูรร้าย: การทำลายตนเอง
14 อสูรร้าย Yusita Realm Verse 1. One's Evil Ruins One's Own Self As rust arisen out of iron itself that iron eats away, so kammas done beyond what’s wise lead to a state of woe. **Explanation:** Th
ในบทนี้อธิบายว่าการกระทำที่ไม่ดีนั้นสามารถนำไปสู่ความทุกข์ และเป็นการทำลายตนเอง เปรียบเทียบการเกิดสนิมบนเหล็กที่กัดกินเหล็กนั้นเอง เช่นเดียวกับการกระทำที่ไม่ฉลาดซึ่งจะส่งผลร้ายต่อตนเอง. สามารถเรียนรู้
The Joy of Good Deeds
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The Joy of Good Deeds
"Venerable, but recently he lived here among his kinsfolk rejoicing, and just now he went again to a place of rejoicing and was there reborn." "Yes, monks. They that are heedful, be they laymen or mon
บทความนี้สำรวจความสุขที่เกิดจากการทำดีในชีวิตนี้และชีวิตหลังความตาย โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการกระทำที่มีคุณธรรม ผู้ที่ทำความดีจะมีความสุขทั้งในปัจจุบันและอนาคต เมื่อพวกเขาเห็นความบริสุทธิ์ของการกระทำที่ดี
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
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
The Queen's Regret
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The Queen's Regret
The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one
In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his fortune. Initially surrounded by admirers, he lavishly distributes money for pleasures li
The Tale of the Trapped Monks
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The Tale of the Trapped Monks
14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the
This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
44 5 The Story of Mattakundali While residing at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mattakundali, a young Brahmin. Mattakundali was a young Brahmin, w
The Story of Mattakundali narrates the life of a young Brahmin who suffers due to his father's extreme miserly habits. Living at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha shares this tale to refl
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th
This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to