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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"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 conti
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ
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
…uddhist teachings to maintain clarity between good and bad, stressing that a pure mind leads to non-kammic actions. The teachings of the Buddha are positioned as a solution to moral ambiguities.
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"Bhikkhus,5 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 degenerat.ion. Thus, you should cont
In this discourse, it is emphasized that impermanence is a fundamental nature of all living beings. To be mindful and careful is paramount in avoiding recklessness, which can lead to misconduct. By di
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
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
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
inner body has a mind in its own existence. The mind - the Dhamma - is like looking at ourselves in a dream within a dream within a dream. Each dream body has its own mind. In meditation, we must look
The inner body possesses its own mind, likening it to layered dreams. Meditation requires introspection; focusing inward cultivates true peace. Luang Por discusses the nature of dreams, highlighting c
The Voice of Abstaining: Bases of Meritorious Action
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The Voice of Abstaining: Bases of Meritorious Action
The Voice of Abstaining 10. Pūrṇa - kiriyā - vatthu 10. Pūñā - kiriya - vatthu : 'Bases of Meritorious Action' Bhikkhus, these three are meritorious actions. What three ? Meritorious actions founde
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการกระทำที่มีบุญในพุทธศาสนา แบ่งออกเป็นสามประเภท ได้แก่ การให้, คุณธรรม, และการพัฒนา โดยพูดถึงผลของการกระทำที่มีบุญที่แตกต่างกันสำหรับผู้ที่ไม่พัฒนาในการกระทำที่มีบุญหลังจากตายแล้ว ซึ่
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
Suzanne Jeffrey tions, although in the beginning of our life, when we are developing our habits, our six directions give us total input - in other words, we are in-taking all the information that wil
This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights
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
The Lord Buddha: A Model of Wisdom
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The Lord Buddha: A Model of Wisdom
6) When the Lord Buddha faced an expert on debate, He used His wisdom to solve this problem. Each of His words possessed truth, correctness, and reason. 7) In one case, Ven. Moggallana," as the Lord B
This text reflects on the wisdom exhibited by the Lord Buddha when facing challenges like debate and Wrong Views. Ven. Moggallana, representing the Buddha, utilized supernatural powers against Nandopā
Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
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Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b
Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor
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
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati
This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of
The Venture of Absorbing
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The Venture of Absorbing
The Venture of Absorbing 10. Pūṇā - kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signifi
In this discourse, bhikkhus learn that individuals engaging in significant meritorious actions based on giving and virtues can be reborn among guardian gods after death. The rulers among these guardia
The Virtue of Abstaining
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The Virtue of Abstaining
100 The Virtue of Abstaining 10. Pūrṇā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues si
In this discourse, the Buddha explains the benefits of meritorious actions such as giving and virtuous living. A certain individual who practices these actions is reborn among the Titan gods, illustra
The Venture of Absorbing
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The Venture of Absorbing
The Venture of Absorbing 10. Pūjā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signifi
In this text, we learn about a person who engages in meritorious actions through giving and moral virtues but lacks awakening through development. After death, such individuals are reborn among the go
The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
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The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the source of all actions, good or bad. Good thoughts produce good a
Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is the source of all actions, and its state greatly influences one's life and deeds. G
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
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
lifetime without being able to do anything to promote their life's quality. This is quite difficult to understand so just be aware that animal is another form of punishment a human can be born into ba
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b