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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You
The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing
The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
… first Precept reminds human beings not to kill so as to keep our nature. 2. By nature, humans will not steal. It is the nature of animals to fight for and steal food. But people do not have to do that. We are…
…irst, humans, by nature, refrain from killing, which is vital to our humane identity. Second, we do not steal; humans can produce and trade for sustenance, unlike animals that fight for food. The third charact…
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…first Precept reminds human beings not to kill so as to keep our nature. 2. By nature, humans will not steal. It is the nature of animals to fight for and steal food. But people do not have to do that. We are…
…ssential for maintaining our human nature. The Five Precepts are: 1. We shall not kill. 2. We shall not steal. 3. We shall not commit adultery. We should be faithful to our spouse.
Truth for the Family: Upholding Human Values
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Truth for the Family: Upholding Human Values
… precept reminds human beings not to kill so as to keep our basic nature. 2. By nature, humans will not steal. It is the nature of animals to fight for and steal food. But people do not have to do that. We are…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการรักษาจริยธรรมในครอบครัว ซึ่งรวมถึงการไม่ฆ่าหรือทำร้ายชีวิตอื่น ๆ การไม่ขโมยและการละเมิดสิทธิของผู้อื่น รวมถึงการไม่มั่วสุมเพื่อรักษาความสุขในครอบครัว สนับสนุนให้เราเก็บร
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
…. And then I would make my resolve with the Buddha image: 1. Today I will not kill. 2. Today I will not steal. 3. Today I will not commit adultery. 4. Today I will not lie. 5. Today I will not drink alcohol or…
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
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
… Why should we not steal? Because everybody needs …
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
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 wi…
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
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…uman beings, have already earned the notable merit of giving security to all lives. 2. Those who do not steal have already earned the notable merit of giving security to property. 3. Those who do not commit ad…
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
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 wi…
This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all b
Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
… consume intoxicants to maintain our true nature. Thus the Five Precepts are: 1. Do not kill; 2. Do not steal; 3. Do not commit adultery; 4. Do not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words; …
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
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 hell or other unhappy realm. As humans, they will be born with mental illnesses, be retarded or
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
Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
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Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. The senior monk
…phasizes the significance of these items for survival and connects them to the Second Precept about not stealing. He further explains the importance of love and honesty in relationships, which leads to the dis…
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
…man beings, have already earned the notable merit of giving security to all lives. 2. Those who do not steal have already earned the notable merit of giving security to property. 3. Those who do not commit a…
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
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
THE FIVE PRECEPTS The Five Precepts consist of the following: 1. Not to kill living beings (including animals) 2. Not to steal 3. Not to commit sexual misconduct 4. Not to tell lies 5. Not to consume
The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves
Timeless Advice for Daughter-in-Laws from Visakha
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Timeless Advice for Daughter-in-Laws from Visakha
benefactor of the Buddha). She was the daughter of a millionaire named Dhananjaya. Visakha was to be married and would soon move from her parents' house to live with her future husband and his family.
Visakha, the daughter of millionaire Dhananjaya, received valuable ten-fold advice before her marriage on being a good daughter-in-law. This ancient wisdom emphasizes maintaining family privacy, navig
The Art of Mindful Observation
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The Art of Mindful Observation
Humans also have eyes. We must train our eyes to be like bamboo knots, because the most important aspect of eyesight is, "Don't look at things you aren't supposed to see. Don't look for trouble. Don't
In this insightful guide, the text emphasizes the importance of training our eyes and ears to focus on positivity and wisdom. It advocates not to dwell on others' faults or listen to gossip, which can
Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor
Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre result
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
Humans also have eyes. We must train our eyes to be like bamboo knots, because the most important aspect of eyesight is, “Don’t look at things you aren’t supposed to see. Don’t look for trouble. Don’t
This text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mind. By training our eyes not to focus on negativity and avoiding gossip, we can foster a
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t