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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
…t and future. Meditation is highlighted as a tool for mental strength, facilitating the practice of good actions. Ultimately, understanding the effects of Kamma fosters a truthful and ethical way of living, reinf…
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
…od deeds take time to manifest. It emphasizes the importance of locality and support in cultivating good actions and warns that external perceptions may change as one progresses. Understanding the Law of Kamma en…
The Stages of Good Deeds
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The Stages of Good Deeds
banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,
…lants to bear fruit. The narrative suggests that true fulfillment comes from consistent and sincere good actions, regardless of immediate rewards. It also contrasts this with the human tendency to expect prompt c…
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
…th patience and self-reflection on one's actions. For those uncertain about the correlation between good actions and positive outcomes, this text reaffirms that maintaining a clean conscience and awareness of one…
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…at will further negatively influence the kamma they create for themselves. Good results follow from good actions, and a person who performs good deeds with a 'good' mind will have a favourable destination in the …
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
TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
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TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
TEN RIGHT VIEWS 1) Generosity Bears Fruit The first step of your training is learning to give up something of which you have more than you need and to give to someone whom you love or for whom you car
This text outlines the ten right views that promote a deeper understanding of generosity, respect, and the consequences of one's actions in light of Kamma. Starting with generosity, it emphasizes the
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,
…performing good deeds can be a powerful example for future generations, reinforcing the belief that good actions lead to favorable outcomes. Emphasizing the patience required within the context of the Law of Kamm…
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
Part Five: Truth for the Family caution: We should know the mentality of the people around us! Initially, they may give us moral support. But once we advance too far and too fast, they may become anta
Part Five discusses the significance of understanding the timing and locality of our actions when seeking moral support from those around us. It highlights the Law of Kamma, explaining why good deeds
The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
holdes that knowledge. A good trainer must guide the pupil to utilize knowledge only in a positive and beneficial way. That way, knowledge will be useful not only for the one who possesses that knowle
A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Truth for the Family: The Impact of Good Deeds
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Truth for the Family: The Impact of Good Deeds
Part Five: Truth for the Family that good deeds will always bring favorable outcomes and vice versa. Important to Remember: 1. The first stage of good deeds: When we have done something good, even if
Part Five of the text discusses the importance of good deeds within a familial context. It details four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction from the initial act, the development of a virtuous pers
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
… a deed will experience the consequences of his own actions. Bad actions cause bad consequences and good actions bear good consequences. Kathina: wooden frame which monks in ancient India used to sew their cloth…
…rms like Mara represent the obstacles in performing good deeds, while merit reflects the results of good actions that can be accumulated for spiritual advancement. Ultimately, this text underscores the importance…
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the future leaders so that they will understand this, too
…he principle of cause and effect; our actions, whether good or bad, ultimately influence our lives. Good actions are believed to yield positive results, while bad actions result in suffering. This principle can m…
Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
…eachings of the Lord Buddha guide us to avoid bad kamma, as it affects our future. By committing to good actions and meditation, individuals can create positive consequences both in this life and beyond. Understa…
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Th
In contemplating death, there are varied perspectives. The false view neglects merit and life’s purpose, while the right view emphasizes the importance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goa
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
…upon it, because it is ‘us’. "In order to destroy defilements we must do three things: (1) Perform good actions, (2) Stop all poor habits or actions that we do, (3) Meditate. All of these create boon which is si…
…nce our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits, and meditation. These practices generate pure energy that counteracts negati…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits come from our early training. “Ho
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct