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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…ble for society, he or she will stay away from people with prejudice and/or bias due to love, hate, fear, or ignorance. And, when we talk about the economy of morality, we are talking about how we must no…
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
Interconnectedness in Education: A Holistic Approach
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Interconnectedness in Education: A Holistic Approach
…ts and keep the first four precepts devotedly, as well as to avoid any biases caused by love, hate, fear and ignorance, we would be a pretty amazing society. We should all be avoiding what are called the …
This text discusses the interconnectedness of individuals in society and education, highlighting the importance of adhering to moral precepts and avoiding detrimental behaviors. It emphasizes the role
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
…time, after they are done with this, they will have acquired enormous perseverance and will have no fear of life's obstacles. Those who have been ordained and are used to living a
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
…r monk from Uganda to attend a WBSY conference said, “I thought I was alone in Africa but I have no fear now because I know have brothers around the world. Now I am ready to work.” The most important key …
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
…ortunity to make merit. January 12, 1975 68. WITH MERIT, YOU WILL SUCCEED IN EVERYTHING My biggest fear in life is that I will not make enough merit. With great merit behind you, anything you wish can be…
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
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Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
…To my elders I pay the deepest respect by showing my humility, honesty, and truthfulness. I have no fear of the repercussion for doing virtuous acts. In doing so, I have earned their highest trust. May 5,…
The text discusses the pursuits of perfection and the goal of attaining Nibbana by vanquishing Mara. The author emphasizes the willingness to accept hardship and lower ego to transform potential confl
Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
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Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
177. LEAVING HOME When I was a young girl about 11 or 12 years old, my father came home drunk one day. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on the ground outside the house while the rest of the family
…ries of emotional challenges for the girl, including her father's curse of deafness, which instills fear in her heart. Following her father's death, she regrets not seeking forgiveness and becomes determi…
DMC Translator’s Handbook
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DMC Translator’s Handbook
…of Wholesomeness - Brahmavihara 4 -- The Four Lofty States of Mind - Hiri-ottapa -- Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing - Pancadhamma -- The Five Virtues - Iddhipada 4 -- Four Foundations of Success …
The DMC Translator’s Handbook provides essential references on Dhamma terms and popular topics in Buddhism. It encompasses teachings like the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and meditatio
Understanding Kamma and Moral Conduct in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Moral Conduct in Buddhism
…py nor unhappy ไม่เอนเอียงเข้าข้าง เพราะชอบ not biased because of love, hatred, obsession, and fear
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการทำความเข้าใจกรรมและผลกระทบที่มีต่อชีวิตของเราผ่านการทำความดีและการมีจิตใจที่สมดุล ครอบคลุมถึงธรรมะต่างๆ เช่น เมตตา, มุทิตา, รวมถึงผลของอวิชชาที่ต้องหลีกเลี่ยงเพื่อชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น. เร
Popular Dhamma Topics
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Popular Dhamma Topics
…of Wholesomeness - Brahmavihara 4 -- The Four Lofty States of Mind - Hiri-ottapa -- Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing - Pancadhamma -- The Five Virtues - Idhdhipada 4 -- Four Foundations of Success…
This page provides an index of popular Dhamma topics within Buddhism. It covers key concepts such as the Buddha's life, core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and esse
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
…fic and broad-minded religion. It is not a religion based on blind faith, superstition, guilt, or fear. An intelligent man has the ability to look at situations from a neutral perspective. He does no…
Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith and superstitions, making it
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
… to the law of Karma and the law of any land. All living beings love their lives. All living beings fear death. Killing is the worst possible harm one can do to another living being. Because of the seriou…
The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
…d Is Noble) 4) The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant ..........................................32 (The Fear Of Death) 5) The Story of Sumanadevi...............................................................…
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
…worlds arrived to invite him to their respective worlds. Dhammika told them to wait for a while for fear of interrupting the recitation of the Sutta. The monks, thinking that they were being asked to sto…
…riots from different worlds arrive to invite Dhammika to join them. Dhammika requests them to wait, fearing the disruption of the recitation. After the monks mistakenly leave, Dhammika chooses the chariot…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
…re headache and passed away soon after. Mahadhana was reborn in the Tusita deva world Verse 4. The Fear Of Death Here shall I spend the Rains, here the Winter, here the Summer. Thus speculates the fool, …
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…ed that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear after taking his food. The boy knew only that much and nothing more. The king sent for the parents…
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
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The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
…ing him with various dainty food she herself would eat man’s flesh. And whenever she went away, for fear of his escaping, she closed the mouth of the cave with a huge stone before leaving. And while they …
This narrative explores the life of a Yakkha who captures men for food, including her husband and son, the Bodhisatta. Living together in a cave, the Yakkha shows love for her family, but her nature p
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
…iscovers her in a cave. She lures him with promises of treasure and bites off his tongue to instill fear. Her daughter-in-law, influenced by the allure of wealth, follows the old woman's path and meets a …
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
…easure which lurks in the mind, they cannot avoid the temptation of these behaviours and lose their fear and shame of the contingent retribution. Those who have habitually committed these behaviours tend …
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
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Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
…ke a rabbit caught in a hunter's snare which bounds and throws itself backwards and forwards out of fear of death at the hunter's hand. Craving is like the hunter (who sets the snare) and those subject to…
This text discusses the fleeting nature of happiness derived from sense pleasures and the inevitable suffering that follows. It compares individuals ensnared by cravings to a rabbit caught in a hunter