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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
Killing – How bad is your Karma? Not all killings are ‘equal’ in the sense of karmic consequence. The kill…
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and th…
Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
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Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
…ntinue to do so until now, at age 71. Prior to that time, I practiced every percept except one (killing), because I had a weakness of swatting mosquitoes. At age 26, I was able to teach myself that …
…ares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, discussing the harm caused by killing and the cycle of vengeance it perpetuates. Resolutions to avoid harm and pursue a virtuous life unt…
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
…nduct 4. Not to tell lies 5. Not to consume alcohol and other intoxicants (cigarettes included) 1. Killing – Breaking the First Precept Killing is the worse offense of all wrongdoings, both according to the…
…oners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the gravest offense due to its harmful impact on all living beings. According to Buddh…
Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
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Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
…red the womb of the woman who would abort it? The reason is because the unborn child has kamma from killing animals from a previous life. When it was time for it to be born, due to the retribution from the k…
This text discusses the concept of kamma, which refers to actions and their consequences. It highlights how both physical laws and the law of kamma resonate with each other. The Buddha's teachings enc
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
…red the womb of the woman who would abort it? The reason is because the unborn child has kamma from killing animals from a previous life. When it was time for it to be born, due to the retribution from the k…
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law
Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
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Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
… olfactory, gustatory, tactile, mental Kusalakammapada 10 -- Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness 1. Not killing – including killing animals and people 2. Not stealing – including cheating, deceiving, corruption,…
…a or the Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness guiding ethical behavior by promoting principles such as not killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, gossiping, ill speech, idle chatter, envy, vengeance, and wron…
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
…baseline of one's virtue. A person should at least practice the Five Precepts, which consist of not killing any living beings (including animals), not stealing, not lying, not committing sexual misconduct, a…
…rough meditation. They adhere to Five Precepts as ethical guidelines, which include refraining from killing, stealing, lying, sexual misconduct, and substance abuse. Meditation serves as a tool for mental cl…
วิธีการสร้างปัญญาและธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา
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วิธีการสร้างปัญญาและธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา
…the bhikkhus; Disciplinary Code; code of rules for monks and nuns ปาณาติปาต killing; taking life ปาราชิก a grave offense involving expulsion from the monkhood, s…
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดต่างๆ เกี่ยวกับปัญญาและธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่ปัญญาบารมีและปัญญาสัมปทา ที่ช่วยให้ผู้ปฏิบัติสามารถเข้าใจและปฏิบัติตามหลักธรรมได้อย่างถูกต้อง รวมถึงการปฏิบัติตามปฏิมกฺขะและความ
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
… I replied that he died early because of his karma. In his past life, he committed numerous acts of killing and cruelty to animals. He had to face his karmic retribution which caused him to die young. Someon…
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…riticism. If the dishes are left undone, then ants will collect which results in the possibility of killing the ants. (Which, of course, denotes that there is the possibility of killing living things.) Then …
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
…areas: (1) Body, (2) Speech, and (3) Thoughts. For the body, the three acts causing retribution are killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct. For speech, the acts causing retribution are lying, using divisiv…
…wholesome acts lead to negative outcomes. Unwholesome deeds are categorized into three areas: Body (killing, stealing, sexual misconduct), Speech (lying, harsh speech), and Thoughts (covetousness, wrong view…
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
…w the unwholesomeness in others. There are three main actions that are considered immoral actions: killing, stealing, and adultery. Those are corrupt actions of the body. But there are also corrupt verbal a…
…rs guidance on moral behavior and the understanding of the Law of Kamma. Immoral actions, including killing, stealing, adultery, and harmful speech, are identified as detrimental to personal growth and socie…
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
… unlucky, rich or poor, beautiful or ugly, smart or stupid, etc. Consequence Cause Long life - not killing people or animals Short life - killing people or animals Good health - kindness to living beings; g…
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…ll these qualities. An intoxicated person is capable of Appalling acts, even attacking, harming, or killing his parents. He is devious and is closer to being an animal than a human being. The Fifth Precept r…
…g five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violence turns humans into something less than their true nature. The second prece…
Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
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Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
…nvestigating the thing concerned (Vimamsā) Groups of Five: Five Precepts (sila): 1. Abstaining from killing any living being (Pānātipātā veramani) 2. Abstaining from stealing; taking that which is not given …
…lly, we highlight the Five Precepts (sila) which are fundamental ethical guidelines—abstaining from killing, stealing, adultery, false speech, and intoxicants. Together, these principles promote a life of in…
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
…f conduct that we can choose to live by which build character and produce boonya; They include: not killing any living creature, not stealing, no sexual misconduct or adultery; no lying; abstaining from the …
…, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. They promote saving lives, respecting others…
Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
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Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
…ed them not only with food, but they should also teach their child to abstain from misdeeds such as killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, consumption of alcohol and narcotics, and involvement i…
…e of not only providing food but also instilling moral values such as abstaining from misdeeds like killing, stealing, and false speech. Parents are encouraged to teach their children to engage in good deeds…
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…. Let me give you an example: there is a boy about your age whose father, when drunk, is capable of killing the chickens or ducks on their farm. Sometimes, he will spank his son and use profanity. But when h…
…sty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, stealing, committing adultery, and lying — earns significant merit. It elaborates on the Fifth Pre…
The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
…ll these qualities. An intoxicated person is capable of appalling acts, even attacking, harming, or killing his parents. He is devious and is closer to being an animal than a human being. The Fifth Precept r…
…damental characteristics that differentiate us from animals. First, humans, by nature, refrain from killing, which is vital to our humane identity. Second, we do not steal; humans can produce and trade for s…
Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
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Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
…fterlife. If one always killed animals in the past, one would see the rewinding pictures of oneself killing animals. Then, one would feel discomfort and sorrowful and the pre-disembodiment image will appear …
…the beliefs surrounding death and rebirth, particularly emphasizing how one’s past actions, such as killing animals, influence their next life. It illustrates that those who commit sins face the possibility …