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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
…e Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in this and subsequent lives. Merit has a positive influence, purifying the mind and fostering happiness. A clear mind leads to positive actions and a joyful de…
Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
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Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
GENROSITY Types of generosity (Danavatthusutta) There are different motives why charitable giving is done: • Giving to gain favor – Giving because we expect something in return. It is not a genuine
…; and giving to pay homage, which expresses gratitude and respect towards those who have positively influenced our lives. The text emphasizes that for one to achieve maximum merit from giving, it should come f…
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
…tation is a process that calms and stabilizes the mind so that it is no longer disturbed by outside influences. Once the mind becomes completely still, all impurities settle, and the mind returns to its origi…
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 Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION Dhammakaya meditation is an approach to Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s and practiced by millions of people all over the world. It was described by its founder Ph
…ck to its rediscovery by Phramongkolthepmuni at Wat Bangkungven in September 1914, and it has since influenced many followers worldwide. The Dhammakaya Movement teaches that enlightenment can be achieved throu…
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar
…, few could achieve rebirth in Tusita. This emphasizes the importance of studying these concepts to influence our current and future lives. The hope is expressed for the Dharma's light to benefit all minds. Ad…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went
…lms. The tale reflects deep values of respect and generosity while illustrating how attachments can influence one's actions towards revered figures. The monks' reactions also bring forth the complexities of co…
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).
…ons faced by his Titthi friends. This anecdote conveys themes of acceptance, understanding, and the influence of parental guidance.
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
…and desire for indulgence highlight themes of temptation and peer pressure. As he succumbs to their influence, the story explores the consequences and moral lessons entwined in such indulgences. This engaging …
The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
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The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
…hrew him on her back, and in entering the cave, through coming into contact with the man, under the influence of passion she conceived an affection for him, and instead of devouring him she made him her husban…
Once upon a time, Queen of Benares swore an oath before becoming a horse-faced Yakkha after death. Dwelling in a cave, she devoured travelers until one day, she encountered a handsome brahmin. Instead
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
… 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 tragic fate at the cemetery. The…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
…nce of self-control and moral integrity, emphasizing the dire consequences of yielding to seductive influences. In the moral view, it warns against shallow desires that jeopardize one's character and well-bein…
The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
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The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
"And now, goodbye," said he to the king as he ended this rebuke; and rising in the air, he passed to Benares and halted in mid-air over the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and
… mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuring fairness, and his reign flourishes under the Bodhisatta’s influence. The Master concludes the tale, revealing the identities of the key figures in this ancient narrati…
Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame
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Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame
Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thaaiyinai Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thaaiyinai Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Theivame Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Th
…of life. Overall, this content highlights the cultural significance of divine guidance and maternal influence, resonating deeply within the spiritual landscape of Tamil communities.
Exploring Buddhist Texts and Influence
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Exploring Buddhist Texts and Influence
Bernhard, Franz. 1970 "Gåndhārī and the Buddhist Mission in Central Asia." Ánjali: Papers on Indology and Buddhism: A Felicitation Volume Presented to Oliver Hector de Alwis Wijesekera on His Sixtieth
… investigation of the Därșanatika, and the characteristics of the works of Zhendi (Paramârtha). The influence of these texts and authors spans various regions, enhancing our understanding of Buddhist identitie…
การใช้คำว่า "ฉัตร" ในพระพุทธศาสนา
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การใช้คำว่า "ฉัตร" ในพระพุทธศาสนา
…cterized in similar ways as in Pāli. Consequently, it shows that the attitude of latthi in Thai was influenced by the Pāli Texts, especially in the commentaries. Keywords : laddhi, latthi, Niddesa, Atthakathā…
บทความนี้นำเสนอการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการใช้คำว่า latthi ในภาษาไทย ซึ่งแสดงให้เห็นว่าอิทธิพลจาก Pāli Texts โดยเฉพาะในความเห็นต่าง ๆ ในพระไตรปิฎก โดยเนื้อหานี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการนำเสนอผลงานวิจัยในงานสัมมนาวิ
The Impact of Pāṭimokkha Rules on Monastic Life
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The Impact of Pāṭimokkha Rules on Monastic Life
Unlike the *Sutta*, once any rule of the *Pāṭimokkha* has been set down, it will affect the daily life of all monks. If any monk breaks it, he must admit for his offence. Therefore, it is hard to imag
The Pāṭimokkha rules, once established, significantly influence the daily lives of monks within the sangha. Any monk who breaks these rules must confess to the off…
Comparative Studies of Early Buddhist Texts
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Comparative Studies of Early Buddhist Texts
THERAMOTO, Enga, and Tomotsugu HIRAMATSU (寺本媛,平松政則). 1974 Zō-kan-wa-sanyaku-taiko: Ibushūrinron 藏漢和三譯対校: 異部宗輪論 (คำปลเปรียบเทียบสามภาษา ทินเดด จีน ญี่ปุ่น: คัมภีร์สมเด็จเทพจันจักร). Tokyo: Kokushokank
…alysis of the formation of various Buddhist schools offers insights into the cultural contexts that influenced their development. Readers can find significant scholarly contributions from authors like Enga The…
Buddhi-Pāñña for Life Adjustment
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Buddhi-Pāñña for Life Adjustment
… society and for living securely amid the state of material consumerism. Human life is affected and influenced profoundly by material matters which have been playing an increasingly dominant role in daily expe…
บทความนี้มุ่งเน้นการอธิบายวิธีการรักษาสมดุลชีวิตในสังคมสมัยใหม่ โดยใช้อุปกรณ์หนึ่งที่เรียกว่า Buddhi-Pāñña เพื่อป้องกันปัญหาสังคมทางวัตถุซึ่งมีอิทธิพลต่อชีวิตมนุษย์อย่างลึกซึ้ง การขาดความเข้าใจที่ถูกต
Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
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Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
balancingly. 2) Citta Viveka or mental seclusion could be used for thought balance. It adjusts life to be contemplated in the right way, not being led by negative forces such as hindrances. Mental sec
…ypes of Viveka: Citta Viveka for mental seclusion that aids in thought balance by avoiding negative influences, and Upadhi Viveka for extinguishing defilements which ultimately leads to perfected happiness. It…
Political and Religious History of Ancient India
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Political and Religious History of Ancient India
RAYCHAUDHURI, Hemchandra. 1953 Political History of Ancient India: From the Accession of Parikshit to the Extinction of the Gupta Dynasty. Calcutta: University of Calcutta. RHYS DAVIDS, Thomas Willia
…ient India from Parikshit to the decline of the Gupta Dynasty, capturing the significant events and influences during this period. Additionally, it delves into the early formations of Buddhist orders and their…