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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is perfo…
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions…
The Stages of Good Deeds
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The Stages of Good Deeds
… right away, but meanwhile they will try to make offerings to spirits to make the outcomes of their bad deeds go away. And when somebody else has done something bad, which happens to adversely affect them, the…
…rds. It also contrasts this with the human tendency to expect prompt consequences for both good and bad deeds, urging readers to cultivate an impartial outlook. Meditation is recommended as a means to achieve …
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
… bad results. If we look closely, we will realize that we often have not kept a full account of the bad deeds that we have committed in the past. So when we perform good deeds, we can suddenly be hit with a ba…
Part Five discusses the significance of understanding the timing and locality of our actions when seeking moral support from those around us. It highlights the Law of Kamma, explaining why good deeds
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
…ing bad kamma, even minor ones. This can only benefit you. The heart the Buddhism is to avoid doing bad deeds, perform only good deeds, and purify the mind until it is clear and bright. These three actions are…
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
… right away, but meanwhile they will try to make offerings to spirits to make the outcomes of their bad deeds go away. And when somebody else has done something bad, which happens to adversely affect them, the…
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci
Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
…ng bad kamma, even minor ones. This can only benefit you. The heart the Buddhism is to avoid doing bad deeds, perform only good deeds, and purify the mind until it is clear and bright. These three actions are…
This text discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happiness. It emphasizes that an unborn child's merits can influence their mother to perform acts of kin
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
…tions accordingly. If we believe firmly in the Law of Kamma, we will hold ourselves back from doing bad deeds even when nobody is watching, and embrace doing good wholeheartedly at any opportunity. **Why do s…
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
…tions accordingly. If we believe firmly in the Law of Kamma, we will hold ourselves back from doing bad deeds even when nobody is watching, and embrace doing good wholeheartedly at any opportunity. Why do some…
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
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Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, exp…
The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Ro…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
…s being rewarded for his bad conduct. On the surface, that person may be enjoying the fruits of his bad deeds. But look closely, he is very worried of being attacked or arrested by the police. His gratificatio…
This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t
Truth for the Family: The Impact of Good Deeds
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Truth for the Family: The Impact of Good Deeds
Part Five: Truth for the Family that good deeds will always bring favorable outcomes and vice versa. Important to Remember: 1. The first stage of good deeds: When we have done something good, even if
Part Five of the text discusses the importance of good deeds within a familial context. It details four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction from the initial act, the development of a virtuous pers
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, exp…
This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa
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
…, he will start to think, “There is no such thing as good deeds always bringing favorable outcomes; bad deeds can also bring favorable outcomes, too.” The fallacy of this notion stems from the expectation that…
…ns in children to prevent them from doubting this principle. It's essential to recognize that while bad deeds may seem rewarding initially, they come with underlying fears and consequences, contrasting the las…
The Importance of Human Development in Buddhism
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The Importance of Human Development in Buddhism
…elop one’s mind to uplift everyone and to do good deeds. By starting to teach everyone to avoid the bad deeds, that cause conflict, taking advantage of others, and harming each other. By avoiding bad deeds, we…
…loping the mind to uplift individuals and promote good deeds. He teaches the importance of avoiding bad deeds that cause conflict and harm, advocating that through good actions, we can foster world peace. The …
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
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
…re a cause for concern. Let’s not even worry about their inability to teach their children to avoid bad deeds and only do good deeds because some parents can’t even discern right from wrong, good from bad, and…
Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behav
Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de
Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield reward…
Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
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Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
…ngs when we die. 2. When we perform good deeds, we will go to good destinations. 3. When we perform bad deeds, we will go to unfortunate destinations. 4. When we extinguish all our kilesa, we will go to Nibban…
…y life, emphasizing that life continues beyond death. Good deeds lead to positive outcomes, whereas bad deeds result in misfortune. We must purify our minds daily to accumulate boonya, promoting good rebirths …
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
…f all things when we die. 2. When you perform good deeds you will go to Heaven. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you extinguish all your kilesa (defilements of the mind) you will go t…
The Lord Buddha emphasizes that death is not the end. Good deeds lead to Heaven, while bad deeds lead to hell. Purifying the mind by eliminating kilesa is vital for reaching Nibbana. Through good …