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The Sun of Peace
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The Sun of Peace
Foreword The sun of peace The sun is a great source of energy. It leads the solar system as well as supporting all of the celestial bodies. The sun's rays benefit all. The sunlight provided is of in
The foreword discusses the sun as a vital energy source that sustains life on earth and serves as a metaphor for enlightenment. It draws parallels between the sun's unwavering presence and the dedication of T…
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
…ous actions, and speech, and thoughts, without attitudes or conditions. Our grandparents used this metaphor that compares the body to a doormat to teach us; they want to remind us, whatever task we perform, …
Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our gr
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A laype
…ltimately yield good outcomes, though results may take time. It illustrates the principle through a metaphor of planting a banana tree seedling, highlighting the necessity of patience and care in the process.…
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yie…
The Simile of the Man in the Mire
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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
Now this again, Master Kassapa, is evidence to me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth other than of parentage, nor fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done.' 9. 'Well then, P
…stages that reflect our life decisions. The meticulous process of cleaning and dressing serves as a metaphor for how individuals can seek to improve themselves, underscoring the significance of right actions …
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe
…ludes with a discussion on the concept of another world and the results of one's deeds in life. The metaphor emphasizes the importance of life’s elements in achieving awareness and action, suggesting deeper p…
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 importance of personal agency over beliefs. A question about removing defilements leads to the metaphor of the sun dispelling darkness, suggesting that one's search for light must be constant, making the…
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
ing teaches us principles that are relevant even in these modern times. In a world too often driven by expediency and instant results, ordaining asks us to be patient and look more carefully at both t
…lection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of looking into water. By cupping hands at water’s surface, one sees their reflection clearly, symb…
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing that they may find themselves erroneously trading into an unhappy realm. Persuade them
…rit, suggesting that those who embrace it now will position themselves favorably in future lives. A metaphor of 'front row' versus 'back row' serves to motivate individuals to take action towards accumulating…
The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
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The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
If the alms-giving involves contributions made toward the building of a consecrated assembly hall, a shrine hall, a preaching hall, or a Cetiya, this part will be huge. Part 2: This is the middle par
…icance of different practices in the journey towards enlightenment. The castle's design serves as a metaphor for the merits earned throughout one's life, shaping the spiritual journey of the individual.
The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
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The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
To this question the Buddha answered, "Bhikkhus, the sotapannas do not kill, they do not wish others to get killed. The wife of the hunter was only obeying her husband in getting things for him. Just
…ut evil intentions, one cannot do evil, emphasizing the importance of purity of heart and mind. The metaphor of the unwounded hand underlines the resilience of the innocent against harm. Visit dmc.tv for more…
ธรรมหารา วารสารวิชาการทางพระพุทธศาสนา ปีที่ 5 ฉบับที่ 2
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ธรรมหารา วารสารวิชาการทางพระพุทธศาสนา ปีที่ 5 ฉบับที่ 2
…nā. 57-101. Taiwan: Dharma Drum Publishing Corporation. DUAN, Qing (段晴). 2016 "Muquizhiyu 木球之喻 The Metaphor of the Wooden Ball." SichouzilushangdezhaoshiBei: "Zhongguoyuyilang: sichouzilushangdewenhua-jiiaol…
วารสารธรรมหารา ปีที่ 5 ฉบับที่ 2 นี้นำเสนอการวิจัยที่น่าสนใจเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา โดยมีบทความที่หลากหลายจากนักวิจัยทั้งในและต่างประเทศ เพื่อเป็นแหล่งข้อมูลที่สำคัญสำหรับผู้สนใจในด้านนี้ แหล่งที่มาของเ
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
… so far out to sea that the crow cannot fly home, and eventually drowning from its folly. This last metaphor clearly illustrates how no benefit can be found by indulging in sensual pleasure. All these dangers…
… to a man falling in love with an ogress and a crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass. These metaphors illustrate the inherent dangers of sensual pleasure, highlighting how such indulgence can lead to …
Understanding the Body as a House
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Understanding the Body as a House
of the six senses¹ and the deterioration of the thirty-two parts of the body², causing the body to become shrivelled and unattractive. In actual fact, this house that is our body, has craving [tanhā
This text offers a profound understanding of the human body as a metaphorical house constructed by craving. It illustrates how the various parts of the body represent differ…
The Four Enemies: Understanding Suffering
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The Four Enemies: Understanding Suffering
with cool shade and sparkling waterfalls. The first enemy offers to take the guard to show him the other forest. Unwit- tingly mistaking the enemy for a friend, he goes with him. Eventually reaching t
This text discusses the metaphor of four enemies that represent the sufferings inherent in human existence: birth, aging, illness, a…
Understanding Resentment and Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Resentment and Suffering in Buddhism
…er for students of Dhamma to distinguish between Sorrow, Lamentation and Bemoaning by the following metaphor: If you imagine a person tending a pan of boiling oil which stands on a stove: Sorrow is like the a…
This text delves into the characteristics of resentment as a source of misery and describes the Buddha's teachings on different forms of suffering. It explains how sorrow is a mental state, lamentatio
Exploration of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Exploration of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…e, the Dhammacakka is a wheel of the Dhamma and traditionally speaking, it was just considered as a metaphor for the means by which the Dhamma could make progress or go forth. However, the present author is o…
In this appendix, we explore the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta and its complexities for modern readers. The Sutta serves as a brief but profound insight, showing how the Dhamma represents a path to enlig
The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
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The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
… story. You can imagine how grass keeps on sprouting up afresh, even when you cut it back as a good metaphor for someone still affected by craving. 3.2.1.2. Nandirāgasahagata: Is accompanied by pas- sion and …
The text delves into the Buddha's teachings on suffering, challenging ancient beliefs that linked suffering to divine punishment or fate. Instead, he identifies craving as the root cause of suffering,
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
…s aligned for inner- of Buddha’s teaching 101 121; created by craving 52; succes- archer’s target - metaphor for the sive wisdom of inner- 126 Aggregates of Clinging 73 arrogance 40, 88, 137 Arts, Low 41 Āsāļ…
…th to spiritual attainment is explored, detailing its significance in meditation practices. Various metaphors related to the aggregates of clinging highlight the importance of understanding reality for spirit…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
… subtle 40,88, 137; tran- scending 110 delusion 135, 136, 137 denizens blundering back into hell - {metaphor for sensual indul- gence 30} Dependent Origination, the Links of 16 Dhamma Body 107, 122, 134: diff…
The text provides an in-depth examination of the Dhammakāya concept, explaining various levels such as Dhammakāya Anāgāmi, Gotrabhu, and Sakidāgāmi. It discusses the nature of defilements and how arah