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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
…he other that they ought to eat the boy up, but the other ogre forbade him. The False View ogre ig- nored the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exclaimed aloud “N
In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogr…
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
1. Recollection of the virtues of the Buddha with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recoll…
This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body…
Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
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Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
[Image contains text and a circular symbol at the top] 4. The view that this world lacks reality or doesn’t e…
This text examines the principles of Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism. It highlights the dangers of False …
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
"Oh! When will I be able to leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four …
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, conte…
The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
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The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very haughty because …
This narrative recounts the tale of Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her…
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
in other men, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the f…
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and…
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of…
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1…
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstentio…
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
money any more. She used the whole 1,000 kahapanas to buy flowers for Sammavadi and the courtesans. See…
This text narrates the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avo…
Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
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Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
1. *Double scales:* having one set of scales which underweighs and another which overweights. The retailer uses the underweig…
This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Techniques includ…
Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
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Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
take advantage of the measure not being completely filled. Again such behaviour is dishonest. Moreover, survey…
This text delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measuremen
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to…
This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriv…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
but the bodhisattva urged him on. The merchant, realizing what he had lost through his greed choked up blood. It was at this time th…
The text discusses the principles of Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism, exemplified by the bodhisattva's encounter …
The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
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The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavanta …
This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a…
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
the vow that he would not go foraging any more for as long as he could not still his mind from desire. The snake had been t…
This narrative explores the stories of various animals and a hermit who each confront their weaknesses—ang…
The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
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The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
before him floating in the air. However, the hermit was so full of pride that he paid no respect. The Pacccekabuddha t…
In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humili…
The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
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The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves b…
Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves b…
Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
Hearing the Lord Buddha’s explanation, the Brahmin attained "Stream-Entry". This is an example of making…
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Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
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Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
7.1 Monitoring Mindfulness This form of mindfulness is mindfulness that is constantly monitoring the level …
Monitoring mindfulness involves a constant awareness of the wholesomeness in the mind, akin to a treasu…