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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
…. Respect the belongings of others; do not take what is not given. 3. Control emotions and physical desires. 4. Give out positive and honest energy through speech; turn negatives into positives. 5. Abstain f…
The Five Precepts offer a framework for living an ethical life that enhances our humanity. They include refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, lying, and consuming intoxicants. Adhering to these
What do Humans Really Want?
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What do Humans Really Want?
Chapter 3 What do Humans Really Want? F or most people, the list of things they want can probably go on forever; in contrast, the list of things they need is probably quite short. We have a hard time
In this chapter, we explore the overarching nature of human desires, noting how the list of wants is almost limitless compared to the shorter list of needs. While nece…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
… Ancient Secret for the New Millennium True Happiness along the Middle Way very person in the world desires Ehappiness, hates suffering, and hopes to find true fulfillment. But billions of people have yet to…
In a world where everyone seeks happiness and avoids suffering, many still don't understand the nature of true happiness. Over 2,500 years ago, the Lord Buddha dedicated his life to exploring the mind
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy positive energy to those around us even beyond the marriage. Some may decide to marry based on physical appearances only. This decision seems short- sighted. Since youth and beauty fade
…, essential for achieving deeper happiness and human rebirth. Rather than succumbing to superficial desires, couples can find joy in nurturing each other throughout their lives. The journey is about fosterin…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… attain the Body of Dhamma as we have. This desire completely differs in scope and feeling from the desires we feel when we do not know the Body of Dhamma. I would like to see everyone use these ideas and te…
In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes the importance of recognizing the equality and worth of all lives. Embracing universal love compels us to assist those less fortunate. Understanding the Body o
Hope and Willpower: Understanding Our Resilience
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Hope and Willpower: Understanding Our Resilience
…oblem or another regardless of whether it is big or small. These problems could range from thwarted desires to being separated from people or things we love. These unfortunate events occur throughout our liv…
We all face positive and negative changes throughout our lives. Regardless of our backgrounds, experiencing crises is a shared human condition. Suffering is ever-present, from minor frustrations to si
Inner Serenity and External Peace
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Inner Serenity and External Peace
…y and appropriate qualities. Moreover, you will understand others' feelings and how to control your desires. And you will be able to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil. And if people in your …
The text explores the relationship between inner serenity and external peace, emphasizing that true happiness is attainable by anyone regardless of background. By understanding oneself and practicing
Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
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Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
…le to teach these children at a young age how to make the right decisions and how not to succumb to desires. This development can be a foundation that enables them to make decisions based on thorough and goo…
The text discusses the importance of house rules in shaping children's decision-making skills from a young age. It emphasizes that parents and teachers play a crucial role in guiding children to make
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
…hing and educating others, there is hope that rape, sexual misconduct, and killing caused by sexual desires and lusts will decrease substantially. Also the increasing problems from prostitutes and AIDS will …
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
… their minds were always peaceful, they were not easily trapped by the channels of the five sensual desires. They could resist all kinds of temptations or unwholesome deeds. For this reason, they were const…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
…he basic human need, it is about the comforts in life that people long for. Commonly, when a person desires something, he thinks that he must have it because it is essential to him. “A clearer example is wh…
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
…r a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultivates consciousness and restraint from desires. The three principles of Buddhism—avoiding bad deeds, doing good deeds, and purifying the mind—are …
การอบรมสามเณรธรรมทายาทและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว
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การอบรมสามเณรธรรมทายาทและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว
…wanting to sit, talk, and relax like in the old days. Yet, their purpose is stronger than all these desires.)
พระธรรมทายาทและสามเณรธรรมทายาทรู้สึกประทับใจในความเชื่อมโยงของการเดินทางเพื่อการพัฒนาจิต โดยการเข้าถึงพระรัตนตรัยภายใน แม้จะห่างเหินจากครอบครัว แต่ความรักในสายเลือดยังคงเรียกร้องให้พวกเขาอยากอยู่กับคร
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…y finished the course of practice laid down by the Buddha, 3) her release 4) her destruction of all desires 5) her complete attainment of successive fruits of renunciation, and 6) her absence of all fetters …
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
The Consequences of Greed and Desire
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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no
…ion on existence, legacy, and the perils of greed, illustrating a deeper meaning behind actions and desires. Ultimately, it suggests a cautionary tale emphasizing the importance of wisdom over selfishness. F…
The Teachings of Master Kassapa
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The Teachings of Master Kassapa
' With Master Kassapa's first simile I was pleased, I was charmed ; moreover I wanted to hear his ready wit in questions, for I regarded Master Kassapa as one who was to be opposed. It is wonderful, M
…ing it with traditional animal sacrifices. The narrator seeks refuge in the teachings of Gotama and desires to offer a significant, meaningful sacrifice that contributes to long-term welfare and happiness, e…
The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
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The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
56 The Vulture of Abasingvings 6. Dakhinävibhanga Sutta When a passionless person to a passionless person gives With trusting heart a gift righteously obtained, Placing faith that the fruit of action
…t an arahat's gift, though believed to hold fruit due to their understanding of kamma, is devoid of desires or lust, rendering the act non-productive but functional. The essence of this gift transcends world…
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
… is difficult to maintain in goodness – or in loving compassion – and it easily changes topics, and desires. (11) The mind is hard to control because it wants to think bad thoughts. (12) The mind is self-lum…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn child. However, he did not die. Second, when he e
…t the themes of resilience and the transformative power of Buddha's teachings, challenging material desires and societal views. These accounts reflect the journey towards wisdom and spiritual enlightenment,…
How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
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How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
How do Monks Free themselves from Worldly Desire? The answer to the above question is: Once ordained as a monk, you must fulfill all required and recommended duties based on tenets clearly specified
…, monks must engage in specific duties as prescribed by Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (recommended), are crucial for…