หน้าหนังสือทั้งหมด

Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
142
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey And that’s where we close the circle. We do it for ourselves because we have to develop ourselves before we can develop anything else … but everything about us affects all of the peop
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
Building a Trustworthy Family
14
Building a Trustworthy Family
involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does
The text emphasizes that honesty and self-control are essential for a trustworthy family environment. Good people avoid associations with dishonesty. A family lacking truthfulness cultivates suspicion
Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
14
Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does
This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
62
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
phenomena; outside the sphere of natural law; supernatural (unexplainable phenomena) อดิษฐาน past life; previous life; previous existence อทินนนทาน taking what is not given; stealing อทุกขมสุข neither
This text presents key Buddhist concepts such as 'อนัตตา' (non-self), emphasizing that there is no lasting essence, only the illusion of self that causes attachment. It discusses 'อนิจจตา' (impermanen
Understanding Self-Mortification in Buddhism
39
Understanding Self-Mortification in Buddhism
It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha should want to start his sermon by instructing the ‘group of five’ that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable, base, ignoble, without benefit, unsuitable fo
In this text, Lord Buddha teaches that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable for a Buddhist monk and should be avoided. The practice of self-mortification, common among non-Buddhist ascetics, include
Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
237
Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
Asaññisatta (P. realm of non-per- ayatana nibbāṇa q.v. (lit. the recipient beings: see form Brahmā sphere of Nirvana realms) āsavakkhayañāṇa (see knowledge of an end of defilements) ayatana (lit. sphe
This text delves into intricate Buddhist concepts such as Asaññisatta, the realm of non-perception, and its relation to Nibbāṇa, highlighting essential terms like bhāvanā (development), and defilement
Untitled
30
Untitled
28 : Universal Goodness Without bearing in mind the true purposes of one's clothing, one tends to buy clothing articles on impulse and without thought. One tends to follow the latest fashion trends i
No summary can be generated due to lack of content.
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
38
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
The extracted text from the image is: ----------- Chapter 4 Those who meditate with consistency will have good emotions, and can easily see and understand the truth that everyone has good and bad in
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
97
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
1. Teach your children. In a household where children have not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
43
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
41
Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
As Lady Visakha prepares for marriage, her father imparts important lessons on maintaining family dignity and relationships. He advises her to keep family matters private, not to bring external issues
Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
15
Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you f
This text emphasizes the significance of self-training and self-control in leading a fulfilling life. By acknowledging the need to change negative habits, individuals can foster a healthier family env
The Four Problems in Marriage
25
The Four Problems in Marriage
Part One: Family Life These are: Truthfulness (Sacca), Self-Control (Dama), Endurance (Khanti), and Sacrifice (Caga). When lacking in any of these principles, conflict or discord will arise in any hum
Part One: Family Life highlights four essential principles for maintaining healthy relationships: Truthfulness (Sacca), Self-Control (Dama), Endurance (Khanti), and Sacrifice (Caga). Conflict within f
Glossary of Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
184
Glossary of Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
Part Seven: Appendixes Glossary Anattata: Non-self; nothing in the world has implicit identity "There is nothing out there, not even our bodies, which we can control. Thus, it is not distinctly ours.
This glossary provides definitions for key Buddhist concepts such as Anattata (non-self), Aniccata (impermanence), and Bhavana (meditation). It emphasizes the understanding that nothing possesses a pe
The Teachings of the Buddha
78
The Teachings of the Buddha
The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi
The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled
The Futility of Self-Mortification
40
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 lead to death, and all for no
This text presents 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 practice
Understanding Impermanence, Suffering, and Not-Self
141
Understanding Impermanence, Suffering, and Not-Self
Impermanence [aniccān]: This is the built-in character of objects that are of a nature to change the whole of the time. Such things as the Five Aggregates of the Human Body are changing the whole of t
This text delves into the fundamental Buddhist concepts of impermanence (aniccān), suffering (dukkham), and not-self (anattā) as expressed through the Five Aggregates of the Human Body. It highlights
Addressing Family Issues for Child Development
77
Addressing Family Issues for Child Development
Part Three: Problems Within the Family towards their happiness, spoiling our children neglects their important emotional and spiritual growth. Spoiled children usually end up more unhappy in the long-
Part three discusses the critical issues faced within families when children are spoiled, leading to unhappiness and self-destructive behaviors. It emphasizes the role of parents as teachers in guidin
Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
53
Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
Meeting #8 January 03, 2010 Today I am here with Luang Pi Joshua and Luang Pi Anurak. I have just returned to Bangkok and the Wat, after spending the end of 2009 in New York, helping my daughter move
In this meeting, various educational initiatives are discussed, focusing on self-development programs and teacher training. Projects include a Self-Development program inspired by the Five Rooms and S
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
120
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
Needing with a Dharma Adviser The Unknown Factor ------------------------------- It Must Exist Because of Balance: If There Is Suffering, Fear, And Ignorance, There Must Be Something That Can Fix It
The text delves into the concept of seeking a Dharma adviser to help navigate the unknown factors of suffering, fear, and ignorance. It discusses that if there is suffering, there must be a solution,