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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…
Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
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Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
…l these duties may not yet be free from worldly desire but will surely lessen the influence of such desires. Duties and Responsibilities for monks 43
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจหน้าที่และความรับผิดชอบของพระภิกษุ ซึ่งรวมถึงการบริหารจัดการ การดูแลอาราม การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะ และพฤติกรรมที่ควรเคารพ พระภิกษุผู้สามารถทำหน้าที่นี้อาจยังไม่หลุดพ้นจากความปรารถนาในโลก
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou
…stort perception and lead to immoral behavior rooted in greed. Greed fills the mind with irrational desires and insatiable cravings, prompting unethical actions to satisfy them. Combatting Kilesa requires aw…
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
…derstanding that leads to the permanent cessation of the cycle of rebirth by transcending all human desires and suffering. The Lord Buddha specified three levels of understanding of life’s goals: externall…
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
…rable example of human excellence to others. They will empower their pupils to suppress detrimental desires and habits with Dhamma tools and correct understanding. As well as a science, being a good teacher…
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at
… the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or delusion. The story of Devadatta serves as a cautionary tale about seeki…
ศัพท์และความหมายทางธรรมะ
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ศัพท์และความหมายทางธรรมะ
…ring; causing bad kamma กาม sense desire; world of sense-desires; world of senses; realm of senses; sensual world กามภเลส คือความสนุกสนานใคร ‘subjective sensuali…
ในเนื้อหานี้เราจะพูดถึงคำศัพท์ทางธรรมะที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ 'กาม' ซึ่งหมายถึงความปรารถนาในโลกของสัมผัส รวมถึงคำศัพท์ที่อธิบายความรู้สึกและประสบการณ์ที่เกี่ยวพันกับความสุขและความทุกข์ในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ยังมีค
Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
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Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
impurities; defilements; mental impurities monk’s living quarters virtue; virtuous; wholesome; good wholesome action; beneficial act; virtuous deed; good deed tenfold wholesome course of actio
…how monks aim to foster virtuous deeds through actions that promote good karma, creating beneficial desires. The cycle of creation, existence, aging, and extinction is also examined, contrasting it with the …
Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
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Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
…ng at her she knew, ‘The Teacher, sitting in such a congregation, signifies by gazing at me that he desires me to come, that his sole desire is that I come into his very presence.’ So she set her shuttle-bas…
In this narrative, the Teacher visits Alavi, where he is awaited and provided food. He is on a journey for a maiden who has yet to appear. He remains silent to emphasize the significance of her presen
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
10 Clear-minded Youths - 1 The Story of Many Youths Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Sukhakamani bhutani yo dandena vihimsati attano sukhamesano pecca so na labhate sukham. Sukhakamani bhu
…e message emphasizes that fulfilling one’s happiness should not involve harming others, as everyone desires joy and fulfillment in life. For a deeper understanding, refer to 'Kumar Sutta'.
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
… he attends with the Order of Monks led by the Buddha to Savatthi, grappling with his materialistic desires as his father presents him with a gift of money while he seeks spiritual enlightenment. Ultimately,…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
… dire consequences of yielding to seductive influences. In the moral view, it warns against shallow desires that jeopardize one's character and well-being, urging mindfulness against temptational traps. The …
Meditation for Clarity and Calmness
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Meditation for Clarity and Calmness
Be calm and relax with ease. Your mind will be refined by itself. You will feel light, comfortable. Maintain this feeling for a longer time, repeat it again and again; this state of refined mind will
…riod is essential; repetition strengthens the mind's clarity and innocence, satisfying your deepest desires. Remember, sitting in frustration yields no benefits; choose clarity and peace instead. For more in…
Metaphors of Sensual Indulgence
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Metaphors of Sensual Indulgence
…hing but excruciating torture. In just the same way, those drunken with indulgence of their sensual desires will have to continue to endure the excruciating torture of rebirth in the cycle of existence.
This text delves into various metaphors that depict the indulgence in sensual pleasures as detrimental and unfulfilling. Comparing such indulgence to a pig in dung, a rotting corpse, and a dog with bo
Buddhist Teachings on Sensual Pleasures
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Buddhist Teachings on Sensual Pleasures
used to rinse a toilet or the toilet bowl itself, which is soiled with excrement. He also compared the pleasures of the senses to human faces which dogs like to spend their time sniffing. Thus, the Lo
… a razor blade or being misled back to the fires of hell. The Noble Ones, who have transcended such desires, shun these pleasures, recognizing their ill effects. These teachings reflect Buddhist principles t…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
If it happens that his wealth is taken away in taxes, or stolen by robbers, or damaged by fire or floods, or frittered away by fraudulent enemies then that person will be sorrowful, suffering in body
…an interactions. Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary tale about the pain and strife born from our desires and attachments to sensual pleasures, which can lead to devastating consequences, including violenc…