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Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
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Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
The amount of effort put into the stealing -- The more effort put into the stealing, the more serious the retribution. According to the Law of Karma, all actions produce consequences, good or bad. Pu
การลงโทษจะต้องตรงกับอาชญากรรม อาชญากรรมการขโมยทำให้เกิดความทุกข์ให้ผู้อื่น ซึ่งการทำผิดที่ทำให้ผู้อื่นเดือดร้อนมากจะมีโทษที่รุนแรงกว่า อย่างเช่น ถ้าขโมยทำให้ผู้ถูกขโมยทุกข์ยากมาก จะถูกลงโทษหนัก เช่น อ
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 Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the
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 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 Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality
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
The Story of Kukkutamitta
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The Story of Kukkutamitta
5 The story of Kukkutamitta While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse with reference to the hunter Kukkutamitta and his family. At Rajagaha there was once a rich man's daugh
The story unfolds at the Veluvana monastery where the Buddha reflects on Kukkutamitta, a hunter, and a rich man's daughter from Rajagaha who fell in love with him. Their union leads to a fruitful fami
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
การเปลี่ยนแปลงชีวิตผ่านการบวช
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การเปลี่ยนแปลงชีวิตผ่านการบวช
(Thai text) จนกระทั่งมาถึงวันนี้ อบทมารู้สึกว่า โอกาสในการแก้ตัวมาถึงแล้ว ที่จะทำตัวใหม่ให้ทุกคนได้มีใจ พอ อบทมาจับงูรึสึกเหมือนตัวเองได้ เกิดใหม่บนโลกใบใหม่ และก็รู้สึกดีเหลือเกินกับการเกิดใหม่แบบนี้
เนื้อหาเล่าถึงประสบการณ์ของการบวชที่ทำให้ผู้เขียนพบความสงบและความสุขในชีวิต แสดงให้เห็นถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงทางจิตใจและการมองโลกในแง่ดี ซึ่งต่างจากชีวิตในอดีตที่เต็มไปด้วยความวุ่นวาย พบความสุขที่ไม่มีอะไร
Memorial Gathering with Prayerful Expressions
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Memorial Gathering with Prayerful Expressions
The image contains multiple people seated in a gathering, likely a memorial or religious event. There are halos or glass holders with water in front of each person. Some individuals are seen with thei
The image depicts a gathering of multiple people, likely attending a memorial or religious event. Each individual has a glass holder filled with water in front of them, and many are seen with their ey
การสำรวจใจในพระธรรม
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การสำรวจใจในพระธรรม
Here is the extracted text from the image: ญี่ปุ่น มรรคธรรม เรื่อง : พระมงคลเทพมุนี (สด จนฺทสโร) หลวงปู่ขาว อนาลโย ภาณิ GOP สำรวศจีล สำรวจใจต้องอยู่ศูนย์กลางกายของทำเป็นนายมนุษย์ นั่นแหละที่ตั้งขอ
เรื่องที่นำเสนอเกี่ยวกับการสำรวจใจในมรรคธรรม โดยมีพระมงคลเทพมุนี (สด จนฺทสโร) เป็นแนวทางในการเข้าใจศูนย์กลางกาย ซึ่งเปรียบเหมือนดาวส่องสว่างกลางชีวิตมนุษย์ โดยเน้นการทำใจให้หยุดอยู่ที่ดวงธรรมในร่างกาย
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went
In this story, youths demonstrate their admiration for Venerable Maha Kassapa by offering him cakes instead of the Buddha and other monks. Their actions lead to discussions about favoritism in giving
The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
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The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
26 Clear-minded Youths — 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys The Buddha, hearing their words, said, "Monks, a monk like my son Maha Kassapa is dear to deities and men alike; such a man they delight to
In this discourse, the Buddha praises a monk, Maha Kassapa, for his virtue and insight, noting that he is respected by deities and men. The Buddha emphasizes that a person endowed with discipline, est
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
36 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son When questioned, the boy answered that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear aft
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
Invitation to the Buddha
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Invitation to the Buddha
The mother-in-law of Culasubhadha was very anxious to see the Buddha when she was told about him by her daughter-in-law. She even agreed to let Culasubhadha invite the Buddha for alms-food to their ho
Culasubhadha's mother-in-law eagerly anticipates an audience with the Buddha after hearing about his virtues. In a heartfelt gesture, Culasubhadha prepares offerings for him and invites him to their h
Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
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Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
The residents of the city caused platform above platform to be erected and assembled on the seventh day. Uggasena climbed a pole sixty cubits in height and balanced himself on the top of it. On that
In Rajagaha, Uggasena impresses the crowd with remarkable balancing feats on a pole. As the Teacher observes, he realizes that this display will lead to the enlightenment of many, including Uggasena h