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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
as animals, or born into bad places. There are various levels of these: (1) born as an animal (and that includes ANY animal), (2) born as a Hungry Ghost, (3) born as a monster, (4) Go to one of the va
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead
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
The Illusion of the Soul
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The Illusion of the Soul
Inflict on him what penalty you wish. " And I should say: - " Well then, my masters, throw this man alive into a jar; close the mouth of it and cover it over with wet leather, put over that a thick ce
In this dialogue, the speaker challenges beliefs about the soul and an afterlife through a vivid imagery of a man's punishment. A scenario involving sealing a man in a jar and observing whether his so
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
Problems Within the Family: Understanding Healthy Relationships and Gambling
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Problems Within the Family: Understanding Healthy Relationships and Gambling
Part Three: Problems Within the Family are. Help them discern how they need to think about where they spend their money, and who they spend their money on. Any person who does not have a healthy attit
Part Three of this text delves into critical family issues, highlighting the importance of respectful relationships and the detrimental effects of gambling. It emphasizes the need for children to unde
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
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
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity
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Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity
Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhütanga) 4 Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once sa
Chapter 40 emphasizes the significance of non-recklessness through the practice of austerity as taught by the Lord Buddha. It highlights that life is filled with uncertainties and that reckless behavi
Jataka Tales: A Collection of Moral Stories
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Jataka Tales: A Collection of Moral Stories
Kimpankha-Jataka Sumanja-Jataka Sārtha-Jataka Kuhaka-Jataka Ala-Jataka Mahāsābhāyajataka Vissākha-Jataka Loṇḍāsa-Jataka Mahābhandussa-Jataka Namasda-Jataka Kittisāla-Jataka Pasāk
This compilation includes various Jataka tales such as Kimpankha-Jataka, Sumanja-Jataka, and many others, each offering moral lessons derived from the past lives of the Buddha. These stories provide i
Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
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Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
Matta-Kuama-Jataka. Bhuja-vaka-Jataka. Chaka-Paha-Jataka. Manja-Mangala-Jataka. Gihi-Jataka. Junta-Posaka-Jataka. Dhamma-Jataka. Yun-vaya-Jataka. Dasaratha-Jataka. Sampu-Jataka. Suran-Kuama-Jataka. Bh
The Jataka tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, illustrating fundamental Buddhist principles and moral lessons. Each tale is designed to im
The Downfall of a Wicked King
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The Downfall of a Wicked King
When they heard what he said, people thought, 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went
This narrative depicts the consequences faced by a corrupt king who, instead of taking responsibility for his actions, shifts the blame onto others. After the people realize the king's treachery, they
Raising Children in the Digital Age
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Raising Children in the Digital Age
Part Two: Raising Children fact that these types of media have both positive and negative consequences, depending on how they are used. If we do not know how to control them, then we become slaves to
This text discusses the dual effects of technology on children, emphasizing the need for balanced media usage and the importance of meditation. It highlights the challenges of managing screen time, th
The Mind as an Origin
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The Mind as an Origin
SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXV The Mind as an Origin Do not be overwhelmed with suffering. Keep your mind at peace in order to maintain equilibrium. The mind is the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom
This text emphasizes the need to maintain a peaceful mind in the face of suffering and life's difficulties. It highlights that the mind serves as the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom, and accu
Death and Rebirth in Different Religions
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Death and Rebirth in Different Religions
Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por : In the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparation for death in my religion. And I ju
In this discussion, different perspectives on death and rebirth are explored, specifically contrasting Christian beliefs with universal human experiences. The concept of life as a preparation for the
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
Understanding Reproductive Kamma
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Understanding Reproductive Kamma
Kamma causes reproductive act, a final phase of life before departing this present world or a final idea or mind that is attached to is called reproductive kamma. If one has an idea on merits when on
Reproductive kamma represents the final thoughts and mental conditions one experiences before departing this world. A positive focus on merits and virtues leads to a better state of mind and body, whi
Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
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Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave
Chapter 8 Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave "A parent's love can harm children." This sentence may go against the feelings of parents, but in reality there are
This chapter discusses the unintended consequences of parental love that can harm children, emphasizing the importance of not defending children when they misbehave. It highlights that taking a child'
พระคาบสและอุปถัณฑ์ในศีรฉานา
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พระคาบสและอุปถัณฑ์ในศีรฉานา
ประโยค๒- คำฉันพระฉันบรรทัดยกศพลอดศีล ภาค ๒ - หน้าที่ 4 ท่าน ออ อ. ข้างเจ้า อุณี ยังไฟ ชาเลาสามี จักให้ฟังเพลง มนุษ เด็กๆ ที่พูดาว มุม ของข้าพเจ้ามัย อ. เรา ท. ชานิสสาม จักส์ (อุปาถ่า) อุติเข่า วังค
บทความนี้สำรวจความหมายของพระคาบสในบริบทของศีรฉานา โดยมุ่งเน้นการวิเคราะห์บทพูดของตัวละครและแนวคิดด้านศีลธรรมในนิทาน ซึ่งระบุว่ามนุษย์ควรมีคุณธรรมและปราศจากการโกงในสังคม. นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงการใช้ศีลธ