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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, and that is meditative attainment. Hold on to it. Even if you see only a brief flash
…ng a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can draw the mind back, leading to impurity and a loss of desire for spiritual attainment. It’s essential to focus on personal spiritual growth, as no one…
Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
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Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
- Loss of consciousness and sanity Those who have made a serious breach of this precept will end up in h…
The text discusses the severe consequences of violating the Fifth Precept in Buddhism, leading to unhappiness and potential mental disorders in future lives. It emphasizes the benefits of adhering to
Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen
In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing…
The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
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The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
Then the maiden took her shuttle-basket and went to her father. He was asleep even as he sat at the loom. Not observing that he was asleep, she presented the shuttle-basket. As she did so, the basket
…d seeks a spiritual path, leading to his eventual enlightenment. The story emphasizes the themes of loss and the teachings surrounding the ceaseless cycle of life and rebirth, ultimately showing how to tr…
Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
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Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
… the very first month his hut was burnt down whilst he was in the village seeking alms. Feeling the loss of its sheltering roof, he told his lay friends of his misfortune, and they readily undertook to bu…
The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises to rebuild it, he remained without shelter during the rainy se