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Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
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Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
Dhamma; Dharma; the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a system; the Teachings of
Dhamma, central to Buddhist philosophy, refers to the natural condition of existence and the ethical framework guiding moral conduct. It embodies the teachings of the Buddha, manifesting truths realiz
คำศัพท์และแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์และแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
นาก (naga) 1. mystical serpent; 2. candidate for ordination นำบุญกลับไปฝากคนที่บ้าน bring your gift of merit to share with the people at home นิยาย sect; school (of Buddhism) นิครนธ์ (nigantth
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์และแนวคิดที่สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา รวมถึง 'นาก' ซึ่งหมายถึงงูศักดิ์สิทธิ์ และ 'นิพพาน' ซึ่งเป็นสถานะของการตรัสรู้ที่สมบูรณ์แบบที่พระพุทธเจ้าและพระอรหันต์จะเข้าถึงได้ การนิพพานถือเป็นค
คำศัพท์และปรัชญาในพระพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์และปรัชญาในพระพุทธศาสนา
ประเด็น to present (something to a monk) with the hand ประทับยืน clock-wise circumambulation; to ประเพณี tradition ประมาณ, ประมาณ recklessness; reckless; negligence; heedlessness ประสบการณ์ภาย
เนื้อหานี้ได้รวบรวมคำศัพท์และความหมายเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา เช่น ปรินิพพานซึ่งหมายถึงการบรรลุธรรมขั้นสูงสุดของพระพุทธเจ้า การปล่อยให้วาง การปรับความสมดุลในชีวิต และความสำคัญของปัญญาซึ่งเป็นกุญแจในการมอ
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
စัทธ Sambhā achievement of faith สัณฐานหรือรูปทรงของมโนติ shape of mental object สัตว์ทั้งหลายมีกรรมเป็นของตน all beings have kamma of their own สันสกฤต Sanskrit, another ancient language used in I
This text provides important insights into various Buddhist concepts including the achievement of faith (စัทธ Sambhā), the nature of mental objects, the principle that all beings possess their own kar
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
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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 Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
The Significance of the Tusita Realm
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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
The Reasons the Tusita Realm is the Center of Knowers As mentioned earlier, the Tusita Realm is extraordinary compared to other celestial realms. What makes it extraordinary is the fact that it is the
The Tusita Realm stands out among celestial realms as the abode of verified Bodhisattas destined to achieve enlightenment as Buddhas in the future. It also houses celestial beings gathering merit to b
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 Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain
The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's world, balancing financial stability with the de
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
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The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
He is thinking that he would stay here and sell his goods the whole year. He is not aware that he would die here in seven days’ time. What should be done should be done today. Who would know that one
In this narrative, a merchant named Mahadhana is confronted with the reality of his impending death within seven days. Prompted by the Buddha through Ananda, he reflects on the urgency of living mindf
The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
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The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
They are pleased to practice the Dhamma because they have been staunch merit makers. There are Bodhisattas that are well-versed in the Dhamma. They take turn giving a sermon to the masses. Although ce
In this celestial realm, beings engage deeply in practicing Dhamma, led by King Sntusita, who values virtue and knowledge. Celestial beings attend discourses and sermons, sharing wisdom and warm embra
A Conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One
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A Conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One
58 The multitude were offended and said, "Look, this daughter of a weaver talks as she pleases with the Supremely Enlightened One. When he asked her, 'From where do you come?' she should have answer
In this passage, a weaver's daughter engages in a profound conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One. The crowd is initially offended by her casual manner. When questioned about her origins, she
The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
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The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
"Reverend sir, you yourself know that I was going to the weaver’s workshop with my shuttle-basket in hand. So when you asked me, ‘Where are you going?’ I knew very well that your meaning was, ‘When
In this dialogue, the Teacher questions a woman about her understanding of rebirth and death. She expresses her awareness of her mortality but acknowledges her ignorance regarding the specifics of her
The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
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The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
Then the maiden took her shuttle-basket and went to her father. He was asleep even as he sat at the loom. Not observing that he was asleep, she presented the shuttle-basket. As she did so, the basket
This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father, engulfed in grief, seeks the comfort of the Teacher, who hel
Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
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Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere belonging to the States of Happiness. Every aspect of this celestial realm such as physical appearance, position, sovereignty, sound,
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere, characterized by its superior qualities compared to the earlier realms. It is notable for being the residence of both confirmed and