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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind. H
The nature of human beings encompasses five fundamental characteristics that differentiate us from animals. First, humans, by nature, refrain from killing, which is vital to our humane identity. Secon
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each tim
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
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Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
Part Five: Truth for the Family 4. By nature, humans will not lie. People should always speak the truth. They should always be honest and sincere to one another. Imagine if we find out that the people
This text emphasizes the natural inclination of humans towards honesty and the importance of addressing any dishonesty in relationships. It discusses the detrimental effects of intoxicants on one's co
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind.
The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violen
Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
Part Five: Truth for the Family of infringing upon all the other precepts. Hence, the Fifth Precept reminds us not to consume intoxicants to maintain our true nature. Thus the Five Precepts are: 1. Do
The Five Precepts offer a framework for living an ethical life that enhances our humanity. They include refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, lying, and consuming intoxicants. Adhering to these
Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
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Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept and Risks of Breaking the Fifth Precept
Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept - You will have a radiant complexion - You will be well-spoken, and have nice teeth - You will have healthy body - You will have pleasant breath - You will have
Keeping the Fourth Precept offers numerous benefits including a radiant complexion, credibility in speech, and overall physical health. Conversely, breaking the Fifth Precept by consuming alcohol and
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? When I was a student, I started training myself to observe the Five Precepts. This is how I did it. Before I was ordained, I wore a Buddha image around my nec
This text describes a personal journey of observing the Five Precepts, a set of ethical guidelines in Buddhism. The author shares their experience of using a Buddha image for daily chanting and resolu
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo
This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
living a virtuous life, showing good respect to them, speaking to them in a nice and warm fashion, and taking good care of them. Children should never hold a grudge against their parents, regardless o
This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.
The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
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Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar
The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her be
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
Family Problems and Solutions
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Family Problems and Solutions
Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot
This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha
Glossary of Dhamma Terms
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Glossary of Dhamma Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Danamaya: see Dana Dhamma: split into three main meanings: First: "Pure Nature" within existence and our relationship to it; Second: the teachings of how to get to our "Pure Nat
This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho
This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc
Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
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Valuable Tools for Personal Growth
Part Seven: Appendixes a member of the family and doing it with integrity (Samānattatā) Four Valuable Tools Which Enable us to Reach our Goals (Iddhipāda): 1. Satisfaction and joy in the thing concern
In this section, we discuss four valuable tools for reaching goals, known as Iddhipāda. These include Chanda (satisfaction), Viriya (diligent effort), Citta (wholehearted attention), and Vimamsā (rese