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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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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
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
"Oh! When will I be able to leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four requisites?" The bodhisatva thought in this way for four months before he was able to ful
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, contemplating his intentions for four months. Upon retreating into the forest, he meditates and develop
กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
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กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
ไม่เกิดแต่เหตุผลมีแต่เท่านั้น ผลไม้ดี....ไม่เกิดแต่ เมื่อใดมีความคิดว่า เราทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี หรือเขาทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี ก็ยังรู้ว่าเมื่อฉันกำลังหลงคิดผิดจากความจริง...กำลังเข้าใจฉันผิดจากความจริง.....
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างกรรมและผลของกรรม โดยเน้นว่าทุกการกระทำจะมีผลตามมาที่แน่นอน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นผลดีจากกรรมดี หรือผลร้ายจากกรรมชั่ว การเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกรรมช่วยให้บุคคลมีความคิดที่ถูกต้องต่อชีว
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
- stealing [adinnāḍāna] - committing adultery [kāmesumicchācāra] Unwholesome speech comprises: - telling lies [musāvāda] - divisive speech [pisuṇaṅāṭa] - harsh speech, insults and swearing [pharusavaṭ
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
Understanding Craving and its Effects
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Understanding Craving and its Effects
yingly frequently, until our seeing wrong as right and harmful things as harmless will be our continuous perspective of the world. We lose our interest to train ourselves in meditation and in the abse
The text discusses how craving influences our perceptions and behaviors, comparing it to sticky resin that binds our minds to attachments and sense pleasures. It warns that indulging in cravings leads
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Right Roles; refers to the principle of aiding people in order to develop a unified society Sangha: an assemblage; a community of people who have completely dedicated their live
In this section, key concepts in Buddhism are elaborated, including the importance of community (Sangha) and mindfulness (Satti) in nurturing a unified society. Sila, or moral discipline, highlights t
Peace and War Begins in the Mind
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Peace and War Begins in the Mind
Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind negative ones, then we are directing ourselves towards the good virtues, and therefore will be more inclined to make better, balanced judgments in our lives. In our
The text discusses the profound influence our thought processes have on our daily decisions and actions. It emphasizes the tendency of negative thoughts to lead to adverse outcomes, suggesting a criti
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficulty, whether or not the situation is favorable, whether or not the budget is limite
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. It emphasizes that true responsibility requires
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
The Vehicle of Abandoning and Meritorious Actions
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The Vehicle of Abandoning and Meritorious Actions
The Vehicle of Abandoning 10. Pūrṇa - kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signi
บทความนี้สำรวจความสำคัญของการกระทำที่มีบุญที่มีรากฐานมาจากการให้ของขวัญและคุณธรรม ตามคำสอนในพระพุทธศาสนา หลังจากความตาย บุคคลที่ทำการกระทำที่มีบุญจะเกิดขึ้นในภพที่ดีขึ้น โดยมีการพูดถึงการเติบโตในทางที
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits come from our early training. “Ho
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct
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
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
The text discusses the jurisdiction of the Sangha Council over monk cases and the implications of negative media coverage on Buddhism. It emphasizes that while the press reports on misconduct by some
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Kamma (Sanskrit: Karma): neutral word meaning action with intention; action Khanti: endurance Kilesa (also spelled Gilesa): the impure element to our mind; i. e. passion, lust,
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses