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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
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 killing of humans is the most serious violation and receives the worst retribution. As for the ki
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 the intention behind the act. Killing humans
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
12 I have permitted you to take the robe and divide it among you." The Buddha continued, "Craving is, indeed, a grievous matter among living beings here in the world. Even as rust which springs from
The Buddha emphasizes that craving is a significant source of suffering in the world. Just as rust deteriorates iron, craving corrodes the essence of living beings, leading to negative consequences su
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
This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father, engulfed in grief, seeks the comfort of the Teacher, who hel
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
10 Clear-minded Youths - 1 The Story of Many Youths Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Sukhakamani bhutani yo dandena vihimsati attano sukhamesano pecca so na labhate sukham. Sukhakamani bhu
In this discourse, the Buddha conveys the essence of true happiness through two contrasting verses. The first verse teaches that seeking happiness at the expense of others leads to suffering in future
7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
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7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi at Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapindika’s monastery. And on that
In the 7 Kumāra Sutta, the Buddha addresses a group of boys catching fish near Savatthi. He inquires about their feelings towards pain and, upon their admission of fearing it, teaches them the importa
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
The monks asked him, "Friend Uggasen, had you no fear as you descended from that pole sixty cubits in height ?" Uggasen replied, "Friends, I have no fear." The monks said to the Teacher, "Reverend sir
In this passage, Uggasen demonstrates a profound state of fearlessness, attributed to having severed all attachments. The monks question his claim, but the Teacher explains that true freedom from fear
Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w
The Dummedha-Jātaka recounts an episode from the life of the Buddha, where he reflects on the story of Devadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly.
อุปมาอุปไมยจากพระไตรปิฎก
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อุปมาอุปไมยจากพระไตรปิฎก
๒๑ อุปมาอุปไมยจากพระไตรปิฎก มหากลที่ ๓๓ เห็นอธิษฐานจิต ๑. วาฐุ อุปมา ด้วย เรือนลูกไฟไหม้ ข้าคังเผื่อตับ และหลุดน่ำลื่น ๒. วัสดุสาร อุปมา ด้วย เรือนลูกลมชัดไปในมหาสมุทร แม่น้ำคงกลาดไปในมหาสมุทร หญ้าไ
ในมหากลที่ ๓๓ นำเสนออุปมาอุปไมยต่างๆ เช่น เรือนที่ไฟไหม้, สายลมในมหาสมุทร และความทุกข์ที่ตกลงไปในเหว เพื่อให้เห็นถึงความจริงของชีวิตและการค้นหาสัจธรรม ตลอดจนการตระหนักรู้โดยการเรียนรู้ผ่านประสบการณ์แล