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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
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…life. We should be conscious of the effects of kamma: Whoever does good deeds will receive positive kammic effects, and whoever does evil deeds will receive negative kammic effects. Without a doubt, we should do on…
This text examines the qualities necessary for being a true Buddhist, highlighting the importance of belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding of Kamma, and
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…life. We should be conscious of the effects of kamma: Whoever does good deeds will receive positive kammic effects, and whoever does evil deeds will receive negative kammic effects. Without a doubt, we should do on…
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
…nd resulting from the recollection of past good deeds will lead you to happiness. The force of good kammic effects based on the good deeds that one has done on earth will open the gateway to a heavenly realm with c…
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
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
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
Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
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Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
CHAPTER 2 IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND MAKING CHOICES DEFINITION OF BEHAVIOUR Our behaviour is the result of our thoughts and actions; it is the way we respond to external situations and conditi
บทที่ 2 เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของมนุษยพฤติกรรมและการเลือก เปิดเผยว่าพฤติกรรมของเราเป็นผลลัพธ์จากความคิดและการกระทำซึ่งส่งผลต่อการตอบสนองต่อสถานการณ์ภายนอก การศึกษาและปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคมมีส่วนในการพัฒนาควา
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 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
Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
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Understanding Kamma and Family Dynamics
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn't care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time
In addressing grievances about parental neglect, Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior, juxtapo
กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
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กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
ไม่เกิดแต่เหตุผลมีแต่เท่านั้น ผลไม้ดี....ไม่เกิดแต่ เมื่อใดมีความคิดว่า เราทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี หรือเขาทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี ก็ยังรู้ว่าเมื่อฉันกำลังหลงคิดผิดจากความจริง...กำลังเข้าใจฉันผิดจากความจริง.....
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างกรรมและผลของกรรม โดยเน้นว่าทุกการกระทำจะมีผลตามมาที่แน่นอน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นผลดีจากกรรมดี หรือผลร้ายจากกรรมชั่ว การเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกรรมช่วยให้บุคคลมีความคิดที่ถูกต้องต่อชีว
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 Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It
Understanding Kamma and Family Life
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Understanding Kamma and Family Life
Part One: Family Life The fact that people all are born humans, but vary in the amount of happiness or dukkha (suffering) is an indication that the fruits of Kamma exist and their retribution is deriv
In this text, the relationship between Kamma and the varying levels of happiness or suffering (dukkha) among humans is examined. With insights from the Buddha's teachings, it emphasizes that our curre
Say No to Alcohol
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Say No to Alcohol
Say No to Alcohol The negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption are difficult to control and overcome. Not only is your own welfare at risk, but also the welfare of those around you, especial
The long-term effects of alcohol are detrimental not only to the individual but also to their family. Alcohol leads to destruction of wealth, health issues, aggressive behavior, loss of friendships, a
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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 emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
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