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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Understanding the Body as a House
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Understanding the Body as a House
of the six senses¹ and the deterioration of the thirty-two parts of the body², causing the body to become shrivelled and unattractive. In actual fact, this house that is our body, has craving [tanhā
This text offers a profound understanding of the human body as a metaphorical house constructed by craving. It illustrates how the various parts of the body represent different elements of a house, hi
The Three Forms of Craving in Buddhism
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The Three Forms of Craving in Buddhism
The Three forms of Craving The Lord Buddha taught that there are three sorts of craving: craving for sense-pleasure [kāmaṭhaṇa], craving for the form realms [bhavatānha] and craving for the formless r
The Lord Buddha identified three types of craving: 1) Craving for Sense-Pleasure (kāmaṭhaṇa) signifies a longing for sensory experiences which misleads individuals into thinking happiness comes from e
Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
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Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
desire and carried away by their craving, and who do nothing but please themselves, never remove themselves from craving. Like the spider which spends its whole life in its web. If the spider were wis
The text discusses how craving ensnares individuals, likening them to a spider trapped in its web. It emphasizes the wise perspective on the body as impermanent and filled with impurities, urging a me
The Noble Eightfold Path: Ethical Conduct and Mindfulness
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Ethical Conduct and Mindfulness
Stealing [adinnādāna]: Taking that which is not given; Committing adultery [kāmesumicchācarā]: abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage. 5. Right Livelihood The Lord Buddha taught his monks
This text discusses key principles of the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on ethical conduct such as Right Speech, Right Action which includes abstaining from stealing and committing adultery, and Righ
Understanding Mindfulness in the Mind
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Understanding Mindfulness in the Mind
mind in the mind, it means mindfulness only of the sphere of central processing — and not the spheres of the mind involved with perception, sensory registration or cognition. It is no use having mindf
The text discusses mindfulness focusing on the central processing of the mind, distinguishing it from perception and cognition. It describes the clear nature of the pure mind that becomes tainted by d
Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
snake, poisonous, mistaken for rope spire, a palace - {metaphor for Mid- - {metaphor for self-mortification dle Way 38-9} 36} spouses, categories of 154-6 snake - {metaphor for craving 88} sprite, ear
This text explores several metaphors used in Buddhist philosophy, including the snake as a metaphor for craving and its relationship to the concept of suffering. It further elaborates on the significa
Insights into Modern Philosophy
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Insights into Modern Philosophy
Universal Goodness : 69 Human beings are dirty from their head to their toes. Everything that comes out of the human body serves as feed for the pests: dandruff, ear wax, eye discharge, nose discharg
This text explores the evolution of modern philosophy, delving into the ideas of influential philosophers and the impact of their work on contemporary thought. It discusses how modern philosophy is ch
Untitled
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Untitled
Golden Age of Inner Peace of life. Although the late Mr. Alfred Nobel left this world many decades ago, his great vision and his much admired work live on to this day because of the Nobel family and
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การให้ทานในพระพุทธศาสนา
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การให้ทานในพระพุทธศาสนา
งเล็ก น้องเ จ ด ห ม า ย ถึ ง น้ อ ง เ ล็ ก ด้วยกันคือ อามิสทาน ธรรมทาน และอภัยทาน....) ...If one is not ready to give material gifts, there are the other two to do... (ผู้ที่ไม่พร้อมที่จะทำทานข้อหนึ่ง
ด้วยกันคือ อามิสทาน ธรรมทาน และอภัยทาน....) ...If one is not ready to give material gifts, there are the other two to do... (ผู้ที่ไม่พร้อมที่จะทำทานข้อหนึ่งก็ยังมีทานอีกสองประเภทให้ทำ....) ...However
กรรมและความแตกต่างของมนุษย์
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กรรมและความแตกต่างของมนุษย์
ties of the mind, consisting of lignorance, craving, and clinging. (ในกรณีนี้ กิเลสหมายถึงมลทินของใจ อันประกอบด้วย อวิชชา ตัณหา อุปาทาน) describe (V) - อธิบาย be described - ถูกอธิบาย, หมายถึง ignoran
ties of the mind, consisting of lignorance, craving, and clinging. (ในกรณีนี้ กิเลสหมายถึงมลทินของใจ อันประกอบด้วย อวิชชา ตัณหา อุปาทาน) describe (V) - อธิบาย be described - ถูกอธิบาย, หมายถึง ignoran
The Fourth and Fifth Precepts Explained
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The Fourth and Fifth Precepts Explained
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 time,
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 time,
การทำความดีและผลกรรม
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การทำความดีและผลกรรม
5 "Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should cont
"Bhikkhus, my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should contin
การฝึกฝนตนเองในความไม่ประมาทโดยการปฏิบัติความเข้มงวด (Dhūtanga)
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การฝึกฝนตนเองในความไม่ประมาทโดยการปฏิบัติความเข้มงวด (Dhūtanga)
observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability
observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability
Designer of the Life
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Designer of the Life
เมื่อไม่รู้เนอะไร ๙๔. Designer of the Life เราเป็น Designer of the Life แปลว่า เป็นนักออกแบบชีวิตของเราเอง ชีวิตเรา เราอยากจะเป็นอย่างไรก็แล้วแต่เรา อยากจะมีบุญมากก็ทําบุญมาก อยากมีบุญปานกลางก็ทําปานก
เราคือ Designer of the Life ซึ่งหมายถึงการเป็นผู้ประดิษฐ์ชีวิตของตนเอง ใครจะสร้างชีวิตอย่างไรนั้นขึ้นอยู่กับการกระทำและความตั้งใจของตนเอง ไม่ว่าจะเลือกทำบุญมากน้อยเพียงใด หรือแม้กระทั่งเลือกเกิดเป็นอะ
Importance of Actions in Relationships
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Importance of Actions in Relationships
Actions in the present lifetime are very important. Couples who are true friends and encourage good things for each other tend to be happier and stay together longer. As for those couples who have not
การกระทำในชีวิตปัจจุบันมีความสำคัญต่อความสัมพันธ์ ระหว่างคู่รักที่เป็นเพื่อนที่แท้จริงและสนับสนุนการทำดีนั้นจะมีความสุขและอยู่ด้วยกันได้นานขึ้น เป็นที่ทราบกันดีว่าความรักที่ไม่สูงส่งจะทำให้แยกจากกันใน
Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
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Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
Delicate Love Buddhist traditions serve as wonderful guidelines for a couple's married life. If we are to study Buddhist traditions, we will learn to distinguish which actions are appropriate and inap
Delicate Love discusses the guidance provided by Buddhist traditions for couples in their married life, emphasizing ethical actions and the importance of The Five Precepts. It contrasts modern views o
Unbreakable Bonds: The Eternal Connection of Family
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Unbreakable Bonds: The Eternal Connection of Family
Unbreakable Bonds The bond between a husband and wife can be broken; but the bond between parents and children is unbreakable even through death. Even if we do not know who our parents are (due to cer
The bond between parents and children remains unbreakable even through death. While some may show their love occasionally, expressions of gratitude should be more frequent. The Lord Buddha exemplified
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
ERVICE S Sometimes, after offering food to monks, I did not pour ceremonial water immediately but had some drinks first. Apart from being an alcoholic, I was also a lottery addict. Every fortnight, I
This narrative describes the author's tumultuous past marked by alcoholism, anger, and violence towards loved ones. Their life transforms after attending the Panawat Meditation Park in 2003, where the