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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
… one another. Hence the fourth Precept reminds us not to lie. 5. By nature, humans will not consume intoxicants. Many animals are physically stronger than people, but they lack the faculty to turn their strength…
…speak the truth and remain sincere. Finally, the fifth aspect highlights the importance of avoiding intoxicants that can diminish our conscience and lead us to act against our nature. The Five Precepts serve as …
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…his is how the Fourth Precept came into existence. How did the Fifth Precept, one shall not consume intoxicants, come into existence? The Lord Buddha gave us these lines of reasoning to contemplate. 1. Those tha…
…ying — earns significant merit. It elaborates on the Fifth Precept, which advises against consuming intoxicants, explaining how these substances can weaken one's conscience and moral character. The narrative emp…
Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
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Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
…ds us not to lie and to stay in keeping with our true nature. 5. By nature, humans will not consume intoxicants. Many animals are physically stronger than people, but they lack the faculty to turn their strength…
…e importance of addressing any dishonesty in relationships. It discusses the detrimental effects of intoxicants on one's conscience and ability to act meaningfully. Readers are reminded of the harm that dishones…
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…one another. Hence the fourth Precept reminds us not to lie. 5. By nature, humans will not consume intoxicants. Many animals are physically stronger than people, but they lack the faculty to turn their strength…
…izes truthfulness, underscoring the value of sincerity. Lastly, it warns against the consumption of intoxicants, arguing that these diminish our higher qualities and conscience. Adherence to these precepts is es…
Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
…amily of infringing upon all the other precepts. Hence, the Fifth Precept reminds us not to consume intoxicants to maintain our true nature. Thus the Five Precepts are: 1. Do not kill; 2. Do not steal; 3. Do not…
…hances our humanity. They include refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, lying, and consuming intoxicants. Adhering to these principles fosters respect, emotional control, and positive communication, leadi…
Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
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Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
…ts are present then the fifth Precept is broken. Intoxication – How bad is your karma? Alcohol and intoxicants are harmful substances that could destroy our future. Here are examples of damages caused by them: …
…peech, and overall physical health. Conversely, breaking the Fifth Precept by consuming alcohol and intoxicants can have detrimental effects on both health and spirituality. Alcoholism and substance abuse severe…
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
…Why should we not lie? Because every body loves honesty and truthfulness. Why should we not consume intoxicants? Because it will destroy our conscience. Without our conscience, we would be capable of infringing …
…ng and resolution to uphold the Five Precepts: not to kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or consume intoxicants. They reflect on each precept's importance, such as valuing life, honesty, and family, emphasizing …
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
…is is how the Fourth Precept came into existence. How did the Fifth Precept, one shall not consume intoxicants, come into existence? The Lord Buddha gave us these lines of reasoning to contemplate. 1. Those t…
…zing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to merit and security in relationships and possessions. The Lor…
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
…y. Why should we not consume intoxicants? Because it 4. Today I will not lie. …
… They emphasize the significance of not killing, stealing, committing adultery, lying, or consuming intoxicants, as these actions harm not just oneself but also affect the happiness of others. Through perseveran…
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
… Dealing in human beings 3. Dealing in flesh 4. Dealing in poisons 5. Dealing in alcohol (and other intoxicants) Anyone who is involved in any of these five wrongful livelihoods is endangering his own spiritual…
…ext also warns against five prohibited livelihoods, including dealing in weapons, human beings, and intoxicants, which jeopardize spiritual well-being and attract misfortune. For more, visit dmc.tv.
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
…for only worthy deeds and avoid unworthy ones. We should not allow our bodies to be contaminated by intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. If we use our bodies to perform more good deeds and increase …
This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
…. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth. When the Fiv…
The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…e shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to you how the Five Precepts came into existence. Hopefully when you grow up and be…
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
Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
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Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
… for the family. 2 To abstain from taking life, taking what is not given, unchastity, false speech, intoxicants causing heedlessness, untimely eating, entertainment and cosmetics, and large luxurious couches or …
The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
…ludes an adult who is biased, jealous, and likes to gossip about others or a child who takes drugs, intoxicants, or becomes addicted to the chemicals in paint. These three types of defilements cause one to be in…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
…to kill living being, not to commit adultery, not to tell lies, not to knowingly consume alcohol or intoxicants alms offering. After the alms offering, they would all dedicate the merits they had just performed …
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
Family Problems and Solutions
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Family Problems and Solutions
…ences of such behavior. A great resource for families to learn more about peer pressure and illegal intoxicants is the website www. fcd. org, where there are excellent services and advice for us and our children…
This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha
Glossary of Dhamma Terms
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Glossary of Dhamma Terms
…ving creature, not stealing, no sexual misconduct or adultery; no lying; abstaining from the use of intoxicants; not wearing any make-up, jewelry, perfume, garlands, cologne, or fashionable and revealing clothin…
This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
…ving creature, not stealing, no sexual misconduct or adultery; no lying; abstaining from the use of intoxicants. A more positive way of looking at this is as follows: Save the life of other people and living bei…
This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc
Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
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Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
Part Seven: Appendixes a member of the family and doing it with integrity (Samānattatā) Four Valuable Tools Which Enable us to Reach our Goals (Iddhipāda): 1. Satisfaction and joy in the thing concern
…h are fundamental ethical guidelines—abstaining from killing, stealing, adultery, false speech, and intoxicants. Together, these principles promote a life of integrity and personal development.