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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
…2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa..........................................................6 (One’s Evil Ruins One’s Own Self) 2) The Story of Dhammika Upasaka.............................................…
…into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead to one's downfall, the happiness brought by good deeds, and the importance of wisd…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…l dangers; the other went to the king's palace and brought the food tray of King Bimbisara. The two evil spirits then fed the boy as if he were their own son. At the palace, the evil spirit left a writt…
This story narrates the experience of a wood cutter's son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit stays close to him while the other retrieves food from King Bimbisara's palace.…
7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
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7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
…lessed One on that occasion exclaimed: If you fear pain, if you dislike pain, don’t anywhere do an evil deed in open or in secret. If you’re doing or will do an evil deed, you won’t escape pain catching …
…owards pain and, upon their admission of fearing it, teaches them the importance of refraining from evil deeds. The message emphasizes that those who fear pain should avoid engaging in harmful actions, as…
The Power of Meditation for World Peace
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The Power of Meditation for World Peace
…e mind is the cause, to solve the problems, we have to deal with our mind first. War is a result of evil thoughts and furious minds, while peace occurs from a calm and clear mind. Meditation thus is the e…
… the wicked mind, and to achieve peace, one must first address their inner thoughts. War stems from evil thoughts while peace emerges from a clear mind. By practicing meditation collectively, we can overc…
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
… was his mother. However, the Lord Buddha foresaw this event, so He blocked him from committing the evil deed. When Venerable Angulimala saw Him, he thought about killing Him as well. Then the Lord Buddha…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
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Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
… it believes in you!" Seeing this, in life, we thus have two choices: do good and get boonya, or do evil and get baap. It is up to us and nobody else. " Hiri: shame of performing unwholesome actions Kalay…
…ed personal exploration to understand them fully. The choice to accumulate good boonya or engage in evil baap is central to the teachings, emphasizing personal responsibility. The text also introduces key…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
… was his mother. However, the Lord Buddha foresaw this event, so He blocked him from committing the evil deed. When Venerable Angulimala saw Him, he thought about killing Him as well. Then the Lord Buddha…
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
… Cause and Effect, which in Buddhism is the Law of Kamma. He taught that **whoever performs good or evil deeds will receive the consequences of his/her actions**. Thus, the Lord Buddha taught that when w…
…teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or evil deeds yield consequences. Buddha encourages reflection on our difficulties, examining them through …
The Struggle with Beliefs
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The Struggle with Beliefs
…n so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not involve you for long in bale and sorrow !' 22. 'Even though Master K…
In this text, a prince named Payasi is confronted by Master Kassapa regarding his beliefs that deny the existence of an afterlife and the consequences of one's actions. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payas
Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
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Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
…atever they hear, will meet with ruin and disaster, even like those carters. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions ; renounce them, I say ! Let them not involve you long in bale and sorrow ! ' 24. …
บทสนทนาทางปรัชญาระหว่างเจ้าชายและผู้ใหญ่คาสซัปเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อและผลกระทบจากการยึดมั่นในความเข้าใจที่ผิด เจ้าชายพยายามเลือกที่จะไม่ละทิ้งความคิดเห็นที่อาจทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับการตำหนิ ความคิดนี้แสดงถึ
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
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The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
…." Even so, methinks, Prince, do you talk, like this dung - carrying simile. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a cause of bale and sorrow to you.' 2…
In this parable, a man carries a bundle of dry dung for his pigs despite ridicule. He highlights the importance of practicality over societal judgment, likening his situation to that of Prince Payasi,
Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
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Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
…8 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of bale and sorrow to you ! '…
In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being advised to let go of detrimental op
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
…the “physical form” of humans. Unwholesome states represent the negative element, or the faction of Evil (the “black force”), responsible for contaminating humans with defilements, illnesses, and negative…
…team reflects the significance of virtuous states in human existence and the detrimental effects of evil states. It highlights the crucial understanding necessary for liberation from rebirth cycles.
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, b…
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
… goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, this would be the same as destroying or nullifying Satan. …
…ang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that true communication can occur when our min…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…to goodness. But the evolution of this is interesting because kusala is really a tool that destroys evil or ‘badness’ which is what the Buddha was born knowing. A wise person will not do something evil so…
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
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The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
…her: Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality existing in harmony. A continuum of all existence. But 'evil' wanted more power and beings were created. Goodness started to overtake unholeness, so the dark si…
… the universe as a blend of Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality. It highlights the emergence of 'evil' which led to the creation of beings and the subsequent battle for balance. The concept of cause an…
Case History of the Success of Moral Training
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Case History of the Success of Moral Training
…CE OF PHYSICAL HARDSHIP Y CHOOSING ASSOCIATES BY VIRTUE Y SELF-MOTIVATED AVOIDANCE OF ALL EVIL Y QUALITY OF WORKING STANDARDS Y STEADFASTNESS IN DOING GOOD DEED Y
…hers, and choosing companions based on virtue. Furthermore, it underscores self-motivation to avoid evil, maintain high working standards, and steadfastness in performing good deeds as essential component…
Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
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Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
…three main principles espoused by the Buddha in the Ovadapatimokkha. Firstly, one should avoid all evil deed. Secondly, one should perform wholesome deeds to the utmost of one’s ability. Thirdly, one sho…
…iness as part of their daily duties. This practice reflects essential Buddhist principles: avoiding evil deeds, performing wholesome actions, and purifying the mind. Clean surroundings contribute to a cle…
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
…py realms consist of hells, demons, hungry ghosts, and animal domains. A person who lives a life of evil conduct will be reborn in an unhappy realm. Four Noble Truths Discovered by the Buddha during his …
… based on one's conduct, emphasizing that virtuous living leads to rebirth in blissful realms while evil actions lead to suffering. Central to this understanding are the Four Noble Truths, which outline t…