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6. ' Even though Master Kassapa says thus, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' ' Have you, Prince, any proof to establish that they do not exist ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.

In this dialogue, the protagonist questions Master Kassapa about the existence of moral consequences for unethical actions. Despite Master Kassapa's assertions, the protagonist cites personal experien

' There is another world, there is rebirth not of parents, there is fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done. ` You, sirs, are for me trustworthy and reliable, and what you say you have se

This text explores the philosophical ideas surrounding rebirth, the consequences of actions, and the concepts of justice through a narrative involving a dialogue between individuals questioning the ex

He has sight and there are forms, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has hearing and there are sounds, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has smell and there are odours, but the organ do

This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, these organs do not necessarily imply the perception of a broader reality. The speaker, Ma

Goals of Life Life goals have three levels: the goal on Earth, the goal in the celestial realm, and the goal beyond (Nirvana). The goal on Earth is to live happily, enjoy good health, be blessed with

Life goals are categorized into three levels: the earthly goal of happiness, good health, and social acceptance; the celestial realm goal, influenced by religious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and th

without sperm. With the findings of various scientific evidence regarding the reproduction of humans and animals in modern times, parthenogenesis or virgin birth in some types of female animals and pa

This text explores the concept of virgin births and parthenogenesis as it relates to both animals and humans. It discusses findings from modern science that align with ancient Vinaya commentary regard

Wise (pundita): A wise is someone who has wisdom. Being wise is not the same as being educated. A wise can be a person who is highly educated or one with no formal education at all. He is righteous an

This text highlights the distinction between being wise and being educated, emphasizing that wisdom is innate and ethical rather than solely academic. A wise person embodies righteousness and possesse

When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut

Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne

58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views

This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,

Journey to Joy 98 86 I am a son in a Chinese family. My family owned a trading company. My family was never interested in Buddhism or meditation. We never went to any temple, never hung an amulet and

The narrative shares the journey of a son from a Chinese family that values earthly achievements over spirituality. Raised in a family with no interest in Buddhism or meditation, he initially believed

The Universality of Meditation beliefs, traditions, customs, or cultures, and allow their minds to open, they can begin practising meditation and reaching true inner happiness. There are many religiou

Meditation serves as a universal practice that helps individuals open their minds and achieve true inner happiness. Many religious followers have embraced meditation, transforming their lives from suf

Journey to Joy 14 The first step is to search for the truth. Meditate and clarify the mind. When we do so, happiness will be within reach. It is like when we are about to learn a foreign language. We

The journey to joy begins by searching for truth and clarifying the mind through meditation. Just as one must temporarily forget their native language to learn a foreign one, we must also set aside di

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 rewards. This chapt

Part One: Family Life they prove that the consequences from Kamma are real. This is why we must focus on doing good deeds. From the Law of Kamma, we learn that: 1. It is not the end of all things when

Part One details how Kamma affects family life, emphasizing that life continues beyond death. Good deeds lead to positive outcomes, whereas bad deeds result in misfortune. We must purify our minds dai

Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn

In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b

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

4 The Story of Culasubhadda While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (5) of this chapter, with reference to Culasubhadda the daughter of Anathapindika. Anathapindika and U

The story revolves around Culasubhadda, the daughter of Anathapindika, who faced challenges in her marriage due to her parents-in-law's non-Buddhist beliefs. Living in the house of Ugga's family, she

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

Chapter 3 Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love) In the book Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness, compiled for the summer program for ordained monks by the Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai T

In Chapter 3 of 'Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness', the concept of cherishing love within marriage is explored by Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho. The chapter emphasizes the

How to Meditate? Monica : Yes, by meditation, not death. I would like to use meditation to fill my body and soul with all these nice images, if it's possible in my life. Yes, that would be really nice

In this insightful dialogue, Monica expresses her desire to use meditation to enrich her life with positive imagery. Luang Phaw emphasizes that meditation is not tied to religion but is a practical to

Death & Rebirth of hell denizens. This denotes that one will go to hell in the afterlife. If one always killed animals in the past, one would see the rewinding pictures of oneself killing animals. The

This content discusses the beliefs surrounding death and rebirth, particularly emphasizing how one’s past actions, such as killing animals, influence their next life. It illustrates that those who com