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The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
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The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
…beying her husband in getting things for him. Just as the hand that has no wound is not affected by poison, so also, because she has no intention to do evil she is not doing any evil." Then the Buddha spoke…
…dha explains that true innocence, represented by the unwounded hand, is impervious to evil, just as poison cannot affect it. Sotapannas, who harbor no intentions of harm, are protected from evil actions. Th…
The Futility of Self-Mortification
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The Futility of Self-Mortification
Commentorial Metaphors: Self-mortification: 1. Sugar-cane juice and poison: It can be compared to a mixture of sugar-cane juice and poison. In the end such practices will lea…
…resents a series of metaphors illustrating the perils of self-mortification. Comparing self-harm to poison, stale excrement, and dangerous leaps, it highlights the futility of such practices in alleviating …
The Power of Boonya and Meditation
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The Power of Boonya and Meditation
…. Kilesa is generally defined as "defilement", "sin", "imperfection”, “hindrance”, “corruption” or “poison" that clouds the mind from acknowledging the right view, or truth. It is a poison that defiles ment…
Meditation helps clarify the mind and can be practiced by anyone. Good deeds, or boonya, accumulate positive energy that leads to happiness and stability. The intention behind actions matters signific
The Buddha's Teachings on Right Livelihood and Moral Conduct
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The Buddha's Teachings on Right Livelihood and Moral Conduct
… (as slaves); 3. Selling animals (live ones for slaughter); 4. Selling alcohol or drugs; 5. Selling poison. 6. Right Effort: Right Effort means endowing oneself with four sorts of striving: 1. Avoidance of…
…specific harmful trades: selling weapons, people, live animals for slaughter, alcohol or drugs, and poison. It also elaborates on Right Effort, which involves striving to avoid evils, abandon already commit…
The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
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The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
… the king of nagas. When the well was damaged, the king of nagas was irate, using his nose to spray poison and destroy all tradesmen except the Bodhisatta who later received 7 cartloads of jewels and gave t…
The text narrates the story of the Buddha's earthly life as Siddhata, son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya, and the roles of the goddess Mekkhala and the Bodhisatta. It depicts the themes of moralit
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
…ere to know this - ' When once we are dead we shall be better off' - then these good men would take poison, or stab themselves, or put an end to themselves by hanging, or throw themselves from precipices. A…
In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
…end," said the other, and handed over the dice. Then the second gamester smeared over the dice with poison, and proposed to the former: - "Come along, friend, let's play." "Good, friend," replied the other.…
…ame with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to symbolize the danger of ignorance and the consequences of deceitful act…
The Buddha's Teachings on Sensory Pleasures
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The Buddha's Teachings on Sensory Pleasures
6. Eating a poisonous fruit: The pleasures of the five senses can be compared to a poisonous fruit. The hedonist, in h…
…s various metaphors to illustrate the dangers of indulgence in sensory pleasures. He likens them to poisonous fruits, sharp weapons, and children's toys, highlighting the inevitable suffering and negativity…
Exploring Key Buddhist Concepts and Practices
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Exploring Key Buddhist Concepts and Practices
… shocks to the womb, suffering of 60-1 pig wallowing in dung - {metaphor for sensual indulgence 28} poison, dealing in 163 poisoned sugar-cane juice - {metaphor for self-mortification 36} possessions, suffe…
This text delves into various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, focusing on the teachings and practices associated with the Dhammakāya Tradition founded by Phra Mongkothpumuni. It highlights the signifi
Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
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Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
…9; {metaphors, grasshopper leaping into a fire 36, jumping into a fire 36, jumping over a cliff 36, poisonous snake mistaken for a rope 36, stale excrement mistaken for medicine 36, sugar-cane juice with po…
This text discusses the concepts of self-mortification and sensual indulgence. It elaborates on the causes and consequences of self-mortification, which often leads to lamentation and spiritual harm.
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: A Glimpse into Mindfulness and Liberation
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: A Glimpse into Mindfulness and Liberation
… lunar month) Visākha (P. name of the chief female benefactor of the Buddha) visitañjja (trading in poison: see unwholesome trade) sittakka (application of mind: see preoccupation, Four Foundations of Succe…
This text provides an in-depth understanding of various important Buddhist concepts. It covers essential terms such as vedanānupassanā (mindfulness of feelings), vipassanā (insight), and viriya (energ