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Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of 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: Thin
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
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The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
"Reverend sir, you yourself know that I was going to the weaver’s workshop with my shuttle-basket in hand. So when you asked me, ‘Where are you going?’ I knew very well that your meaning was, ‘When
In this dialogue, the Teacher questions a woman about her understanding of rebirth and death. She expresses her awareness of her mortality but acknowledges her ignorance regarding the specifics of her
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
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Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
Support one another in achieving merit! While you are still young, use that youthful energy to support the work of Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. The more determin
This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
HURRY ON You are young. You are strong. Row your boat as hard as you can. Hurry and continue to row on. Don’t be bothered if others slow down. For us, we must make the best of our own life.
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
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The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
Most Ven. Zhi-ji Ahdharman Buddha The Patriarch of Bhagawan Gu Fan Mi Chiness Han Transmission Thatrayana Buddhism "The World Buddhist Sangha Youth is like the sun rising at the early dawn in the eas
The World Buddhist Sangha Youth symbolizes a rising force within Buddhism, promoting harmony and unity across various traditions such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana. The teachings conveyed emp
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all
…ach Nibbana. Research by Phramongkolthepmuni's team reflects the significance of virtuous states in human existence and the detrimental effects of evil states. It highlights the crucial understanding necessary for l…
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo
This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me
คำพูดแห่งความวิรัติในพุทธศาสนา
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คำพูดแห่งความวิรัติในพุทธศาสนา
…ected. The afterlife destination depends on the merits one has accumulated for oneself during one's human existence. Merit is a sort of pure energy which arises and can be stored up in the mind. Merit can be dedicat…
พระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้าตรัสถึงความวิรัติในชีวิต รวมถึงการทำบุญซึ่งเป็นพลังงานที่ส่งผลดีต่อชีวิตปัจจุบันและอนาคต บุญสามารถส่งไปช่วยเหลือผู้ที่ล่วงลับไปแล้ว การทำความเข้าใจธรรมชาติเหล่านี้ส่งผลให้ผู้คนมีควา
The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
Preface Why, since the existence of mankind, have we unceasingly put all of our resources in order to search for newer knowledge and technology? Taking this question back to its roots, we will eventua
…norance leads to suffering and fear, emphasizing the need for knowledge to alleviate these burdens. Human existence is characterized by unanswered questions about life and death, which generate anxiety. Ultimately, …
The True Refuge
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The True Refuge
THE TRUE REFUGE VIIX The True Refuge 19 February 2004 People, animal companions and material things are not a true refuge. These things are not lasting in nature and are subject to change and, at best
This text emphasizes that true refuge lies not in people, animals, or material possessions, which are all temporary and changeable. Instead, the lasting refuge is found in the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dham
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each tim
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
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The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
This sacred union also serves as the path for the birth of virtuous people into this world to pursue Perfections. Since we exist in a world dominated by sensual pleasures, it is essential for us to re
การมีความรักก่อนความปรารถนาเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการสร้างครอบครัวที่มีคุณค่า พ่อและแม่มีบทบาทสำคัญในการสอนลูกให้มีระเบียบวินัยและเคารพกฎแห่งกรรม เพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงพฤติกรรมที่นำไปสู่ผลเสียในชีวิต พฤติกรรมที่ขาดร
Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
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Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you f
…duals can foster a healthier family environment. It discusses four areas of endurance necessary for human existence: adapting to unfavorable environments, managing physical suffering, and navigating conflicts with o…
Celestial Realms and Castles in Buddhist Cosmology
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Celestial Realms and Castles in Buddhist Cosmology
…sita Realm. It is the dwelling of individuals that have amassed a vast amount of merit during their human existence. Within these four vast circular domains there are numerous celestial communities. Each celestial c…
The Tusita Realm features distinct circular domains inhabited by beings based on their merit. The third domain houses unconfirmed Bodhisattvas pursuing enlightenment, while the fourth serves as a have
The Importance of Home in Education
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The Importance of Home in Education
Life is spent largely in a combination of just these few rooms, save for a little time spent travelling here and there. The bedroom is a suitable environment to introduce to the pupil ways to cultiva
This text discusses the significance of home settings in educating young pupils. It emphasizes that the bedroom serves as a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey Him with everything to meet His needs, but this was simply not enough for him to answer his true human need. And what were those needs? Well, one day, while He was still a Prince, He
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
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Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
' There is another world, there is rebirth not of parents, there is fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done. ` You, sirs, are for me trustworthy and reliable, and what you say you have se
This text explores the philosophical ideas surrounding rebirth, the consequences of actions, and the concepts of justice through a narrative involving a dialogue between individuals questioning the ex
The Consequences of Apathy Towards Death
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The Consequences of Apathy Towards Death
Let my masters, the executioners, wait till I have visited my friends and advisers, my kinsmen by blood, in this or that village or town, and come back " ? Or would the executioners cut off the head o
This text delves into a philosophical discourse about the inevitability of death and the moral implications of one's actions. It contrasts the yearning for a reprieve from execution with the notion th