The document discusses the role of ethics in daily life according to Buddhist teachings. It explains that ethics provide guidelines for right conduct and help cultivate compassion. The Five Precepts of not killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication serve as the foundation for ethical behavior. Following the Noble Eightfold Path of right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration also guides one's daily life. Practicing ethics through mindful speech, actions, and livelihood helps avoid harming others and develop inner peace.
Dhammakaya international meditation center, azusa, caStacyDGonzalez
This document provides information about a visit to the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center. It includes photos of monks and attendees of a meditation session. Details are given about the history and beliefs of Dhammakaya Buddhism, including the five precepts and process of becoming a monk. Personal accounts from visitors describe the welcoming environment and opportunities to participate in meditation, food offerings, and learn about the culture and non-material beliefs of the religion.
Brahminical occupations like priesthood, astrology, yoga teaching, Ayurveda, and music teaching should be promoted within ISKCON to help devotees live spiritual lives. Modern occupations often promote negative qualities and spiritual lives are compromised. Developing brahminical communities and training devotees in these occupations would help develop a varnashrama society with different spiritual roles and improve spiritual practices around sadhana, health, and service.
This document provides an overview and summary of key passages from the book "The Art of Living" by Venerable Master Chin Kung. It discusses the original teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and how they teach us to recognize our thoughts and environment. It then summarizes the four main types of Buddhism that exist today - authentic, religious, philosophical, and deviant. Several passages from the book are then highlighted, discussing topics like cultivating purity of mind, the different Buddhist schools, and the importance of filial piety. The document serves to introduce readers to some of the central concepts and teachings contained within Venerable Master Chin Kung's book.
This document provides an overview of the third and most advanced booklet in a series on Buddhist meditation instruction. It discusses "Awakening from the dream of existence", which is the cultivation of the seven steps to awakening. This advanced practice aims to understand the mind and awaken from the illusion of a separate self or ego. Key points covered include systematic introspection, investigation of experience, tranquility of mind, and non-perception. The document also touches on topics like the concurrence of causes, the four supernatural realities revealed by the Buddha, and how life emerged unexpectedly through natural processes.
This document summarizes a Buddhist meditation retreat conducted by Ven. Dr. Madawela Punnaji Maha Thera. The retreat teaches an intermediate form of meditation based on the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on cultivating tranquility of mind. The goal is to purify the mind of emotional disturbances through systematic meditation techniques, gaining control over reactions and cultivating a calm, compassionate state of mind beyond normal human experience. The retreat aims to help participants evolve psychologically and experience peace, happiness and kindness.
This document discusses how to apply Buddhist teachings in daily life. It begins by explaining key Buddhist concepts like the Buddha, Dhamma, and their discoveries regarding suffering and its causes. It then outlines formulas created by the Buddha, such as the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Next, it describes the three steps to learning and practicing the Dhamma - study, practice, and realization. Further, it explains the three steps to achieve enlightenment - virtue, concentration, and wisdom. Lastly, it provides examples of how to incorporate Buddhist principles like the four sublime states and meditation into daily living. The overall document aims to illustrate how Buddhist philosophy and psychology can be applied practically.
Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani had the rare privilege of being born and raised in Ananda Ashram, where he was surrounded by people dedicated to deepening their yoga practice. He was immersed in yoga from a young age, participating in daily activities like meditation, chanting, and classes. Though he did not attend school, Dr. Ananda was well-educated under the guidance of his parents, the renowned yoga masters Yogacharya Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani. He went on to become a renowned yoga teacher and researcher, as well as an expert in many other
The buddhist perspectives on the role of religion in societyKraDatLaiNgan
The document discusses Buddhist perspectives on the role of religion in society based on interviews conducted.
It summarizes that while most interviewees agreed that some violence is caused by certain interpretations of Islam, not all Muslims are bad. It also notes that the situation for Buddhists in Bangladesh is currently dangerous, as they are sometimes attacked by Muslims who believe Buddhism threatens their religion.
However, the interviews also suggested that religions should coexist through approaches like education, dialogue, legal protections and punishments. Overall, the conclusion emphasizes understanding different religions, accepting diversity, practicing Buddhist teachings of non-violence and compassion, and maintaining peace without retaliation.
Dhammakaya international meditation center, azusa, caStacyDGonzalez
This document provides information about a visit to the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center. It includes photos of monks and attendees of a meditation session. Details are given about the history and beliefs of Dhammakaya Buddhism, including the five precepts and process of becoming a monk. Personal accounts from visitors describe the welcoming environment and opportunities to participate in meditation, food offerings, and learn about the culture and non-material beliefs of the religion.
Brahminical occupations like priesthood, astrology, yoga teaching, Ayurveda, and music teaching should be promoted within ISKCON to help devotees live spiritual lives. Modern occupations often promote negative qualities and spiritual lives are compromised. Developing brahminical communities and training devotees in these occupations would help develop a varnashrama society with different spiritual roles and improve spiritual practices around sadhana, health, and service.
This document provides an overview and summary of key passages from the book "The Art of Living" by Venerable Master Chin Kung. It discusses the original teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and how they teach us to recognize our thoughts and environment. It then summarizes the four main types of Buddhism that exist today - authentic, religious, philosophical, and deviant. Several passages from the book are then highlighted, discussing topics like cultivating purity of mind, the different Buddhist schools, and the importance of filial piety. The document serves to introduce readers to some of the central concepts and teachings contained within Venerable Master Chin Kung's book.
This document provides an overview of the third and most advanced booklet in a series on Buddhist meditation instruction. It discusses "Awakening from the dream of existence", which is the cultivation of the seven steps to awakening. This advanced practice aims to understand the mind and awaken from the illusion of a separate self or ego. Key points covered include systematic introspection, investigation of experience, tranquility of mind, and non-perception. The document also touches on topics like the concurrence of causes, the four supernatural realities revealed by the Buddha, and how life emerged unexpectedly through natural processes.
This document summarizes a Buddhist meditation retreat conducted by Ven. Dr. Madawela Punnaji Maha Thera. The retreat teaches an intermediate form of meditation based on the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on cultivating tranquility of mind. The goal is to purify the mind of emotional disturbances through systematic meditation techniques, gaining control over reactions and cultivating a calm, compassionate state of mind beyond normal human experience. The retreat aims to help participants evolve psychologically and experience peace, happiness and kindness.
This document discusses how to apply Buddhist teachings in daily life. It begins by explaining key Buddhist concepts like the Buddha, Dhamma, and their discoveries regarding suffering and its causes. It then outlines formulas created by the Buddha, such as the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Next, it describes the three steps to learning and practicing the Dhamma - study, practice, and realization. Further, it explains the three steps to achieve enlightenment - virtue, concentration, and wisdom. Lastly, it provides examples of how to incorporate Buddhist principles like the four sublime states and meditation into daily living. The overall document aims to illustrate how Buddhist philosophy and psychology can be applied practically.
Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani had the rare privilege of being born and raised in Ananda Ashram, where he was surrounded by people dedicated to deepening their yoga practice. He was immersed in yoga from a young age, participating in daily activities like meditation, chanting, and classes. Though he did not attend school, Dr. Ananda was well-educated under the guidance of his parents, the renowned yoga masters Yogacharya Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani. He went on to become a renowned yoga teacher and researcher, as well as an expert in many other
The buddhist perspectives on the role of religion in societyKraDatLaiNgan
The document discusses Buddhist perspectives on the role of religion in society based on interviews conducted.
It summarizes that while most interviewees agreed that some violence is caused by certain interpretations of Islam, not all Muslims are bad. It also notes that the situation for Buddhists in Bangladesh is currently dangerous, as they are sometimes attacked by Muslims who believe Buddhism threatens their religion.
However, the interviews also suggested that religions should coexist through approaches like education, dialogue, legal protections and punishments. Overall, the conclusion emphasizes understanding different religions, accepting diversity, practicing Buddhist teachings of non-violence and compassion, and maintaining peace without retaliation.
This document provides information about a book titled "What Buddhists Believe" by K Sri Dhammananda. It is being republished to commemorate the author's 50 years of Buddhist missionary work in Malaysia and Singapore. Some key details:
- The book was first published in 1962 and has since been revised and expanded. It aims to clearly explain Buddhist teachings in simple English.
- It has proven effective in helping many readers understand Buddhism who find more academic texts difficult. Over the years it has helped educate English-speaking people on Buddhism.
- This new expanded 4th edition is being published by the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia and another organization to honor the author and support continuing to spread the Buddha's
What the living can do for their dearly departedsatisamadhi
The document provides guidance on how to help departed loved ones according to Buddhist teachings. It explains that the best way is through one's own spiritual practice and development of virtue, concentration, and wisdom. Practicing these principles generates merit that can benefit those who have passed away regardless of where they may be reborn. Offering material gifts alone can only help those reborn as hungry ghosts. Maintaining the five precepts of ethical conduct is considered an even greater form of giving than monetary donations, as it helps protect others' lives, possessions, families, peace of mind, and safety.
This document provides a summary of events from the Buddhist Gem Fellowship's newsletter between May and June 2019. It describes three retreats led by Ajahn Brahmali on sutta immersion and meditation, including exploring the life of the Buddha, meditation practices punctuated by sutta sessions, and the thirty-seven aids to awakening. The newsletter also shares a participant's positive experience of the retreats and their impact, as well as announcing upcoming Vesak celebrations and training for Dhamma teachers on effective approaches for teaching Buddhism to younger generations.
A Collection of Articles with LIFE Lessons for us to reflect upon as we walk The Path to grow in compassion, mindfulness, wisdom and liberation of the mind.
Nichiren Buddhism is a Japanese Buddhist movement that focuses on improving oneself and society in the current life. It believes chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows people to access their innate Buddha nature. The founder, Nichiren, taught that all people have equal potential for enlightenment. Devotion to the Gohonzon, an object of worship, is a core practice that helps practitioners transform their lives for the better.
The document discusses different types of "Buddhists" and what constitutes a good Buddhist. It describes "Buddhists" who are primarily focused on rituals, social activities, solving problems in times of trouble, intellectual understanding without practice, worshipping deities, or being part of cult-like groups. A good Buddhist is defined as someone who takes refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community), observes the five precepts of ethical conduct, strives diligently in Dhamma practice, cultivates inner peace and harmony with others, and trains the mind through meditation and cultivation of virtues like loving-kindness.
The document discusses the future of Buddhism from various perspectives. It argues that if Buddhist youth immerse themselves in Buddhism and purify themselves through moral discipline and meditation, they can help ensure Buddhism has a bright future and allows all beings to find peace and happiness. The document also emphasizes using wisdom and compassion to benefit others in accordance with Buddhist teachings.
Conversation with monk at wat chedi luang – buddha wisdom and monks daily lifealvinma
The document summarizes a conversation with a monk at Wat Chedi Luang temple in Thailand. It discusses several topics:
1) The monk has been in temple life for 15 years since being ordained at age 20, and finds the Buddha's teachings deeply attractive.
2) Monks generally stay at the temple, meditating, chanting and learning from senior monks. They only leave for family emergencies or if invited to other temples.
3) Monastery life involves rules for monks at different levels that can be broken depending on circumstances, with forgiveness from senior monks.
4) The Buddha's teachings emphasize cause and effect, and that wisdom and calmness of mind allow for
Buddhist principles on social relationship.Nguyen Huong
This document discusses Buddhist principles on social relationships according to ancient Buddhist texts. It begins by providing context on the Buddha's vast teachings and how they were categorized. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths and the three marks of existence as fundamental teachings. His teachings focus on human matters and problems to help people find happiness in this life. Buddhism sees human beings as social and emphasizes wisdom and compassion as the main principles for social philosophy. It also explores the Buddhist perspectives on life, the world, and the nature of human existence as impermanent and unsatisfactory due to clinging and craving.
1. The document criticizes Buddhism, arguing that it is an atheistic and oppressive religion based on superstition and error. It asserts that Buddhism denies the existence of God, promotes suffering through its strict practices, and leads people to worship idols like Buddha through irrational rituals and beliefs.
2. The document also rejects Buddhist concepts of reincarnation and karma, arguing they lack rational foundations and promote an unjust caste system. It presents Islam as a rational alternative that offers a peaceful life drawing people close to God.
3. The document questions why Buddhism gained popularity in the Western world, arguing it was promoted through pop culture and films while revealed religions faced opposition. Hollywood films portrayed Buddhism positively but approached other
1. The document discusses Srini "The10" Gurrapu's interpretations of the top 20 yoga sutras from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It provides summaries and explanations of each sutra around key yoga concepts like the eight limbs of yoga, meditation, pranayama, asana, the five yamas and niyamas, and more.
2. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are described as the most authoritative text on the holistic yoga system. The top 20 sutras capture the essence of concepts like what yoga is, how to calm the mind, realizing the true self, and finding permanent happiness and avoiding suffering.
3.
Zen Buddhist monks in Japan follow strict rules and rituals in their daily lives and training. They live simply with few possessions, focus on meditation and spiritual enlightenment. Their daily routines include waking at 3:30am for chanting and breakfast, then periods of meditation, study, and collecting alms in towns. There are two main sects, Rinzai which uses riddles to teach and Soto which focuses on careful Zazen meditation. Monks shave their heads and wear simple robes as signs of renouncing worldly desires. The goal is to find enlightenment and prepare to move faster through reincarnation.
The document announces four Maharishi World Peace Assemblies to be held in January 2019 in Bhopal, India. The assemblies aim to create peace in collective consciousness through the practice of Transcendental Meditation, Yoga, and other techniques. Participants will experience meditation, lectures, and cultural activities over 3 to 14 day periods. Notable spiritual leaders will attend to share the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on finding inner peace and bliss through meditation. Registration is required by December 25th.
My assignment at university under the subject comparative religion. I have interviewed monk at pagoda( wat ) in Battambang City of Cambodia.
Questions were set up in order to reveal how Buddhism educate people, the origination, essence and extinction.
6. particularity and universality in missionRoge Sison
The document discusses the universality and particularity of the Christian faith based on biblical foundations. It examines passages that show God's universal claim over all nations and the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. While the faith's message is universal, God enacted salvation history through particular people, places, and times. God chose Abraham, the land of Canaan, and the Mesopotamian era as the context to mold a faith that could be a light to the world and enact His universal salvation through the suffering of the elect. Particularity was meant not as privilege but as responsibility to model God for all people.
The document discusses the role of ethics in daily life from a Buddhist perspective. It explains that ethics involve leading a virtuous life through right actions and decisions. Following the Five Precepts of non-harming, non-stealing, non-sexual misconduct, non-lying, and abstaining from intoxicants serves as a foundation for ethical behavior and a guide for everyday life. Practicing compassion and refraining from harmful actions begins the journey of self-discovery on the Buddhist path.
Indian tradition and culture is discussed over several topics including namaste, agriculture, epics, religions, festivals, music, dance, marriages, and dressing styles. The document introduces concepts like namaste representing respect, wheat and pulses as main agricultural products, Ramayana and Mahabharata as ancient epics over 5000 years old, many religions in India including Hinduism and Buddhism, classical and folk dances and music, and traditional Indian marriages respected worldwide for their culture.
This document provides an overview of defining religion and exploring the universality and variations in religious beliefs and practices. It discusses how religion is defined as pertaining to supernatural powers and how beliefs about what is supernatural can vary within societies. Four key theories are presented to explain the universality of religion: the need to understand, reversion to childhood feelings, anxiety and uncertainty, and the need for community. The document examines variations in the types of supernatural beings believed in across societies as well as differences in religious practices such as prayer, rituals, and sacrifices. It also analyzes how religious beliefs and hierarchies can parallel social and political structures.
This document provides information about a book titled "What Buddhists Believe" by K Sri Dhammananda. It is being republished to commemorate the author's 50 years of Buddhist missionary work in Malaysia and Singapore. Some key details:
- The book was first published in 1962 and has since been revised and expanded. It aims to clearly explain Buddhist teachings in simple English.
- It has proven effective in helping many readers understand Buddhism who find more academic texts difficult. Over the years it has helped educate English-speaking people on Buddhism.
- This new expanded 4th edition is being published by the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia and another organization to honor the author and support continuing to spread the Buddha's
What the living can do for their dearly departedsatisamadhi
The document provides guidance on how to help departed loved ones according to Buddhist teachings. It explains that the best way is through one's own spiritual practice and development of virtue, concentration, and wisdom. Practicing these principles generates merit that can benefit those who have passed away regardless of where they may be reborn. Offering material gifts alone can only help those reborn as hungry ghosts. Maintaining the five precepts of ethical conduct is considered an even greater form of giving than monetary donations, as it helps protect others' lives, possessions, families, peace of mind, and safety.
This document provides a summary of events from the Buddhist Gem Fellowship's newsletter between May and June 2019. It describes three retreats led by Ajahn Brahmali on sutta immersion and meditation, including exploring the life of the Buddha, meditation practices punctuated by sutta sessions, and the thirty-seven aids to awakening. The newsletter also shares a participant's positive experience of the retreats and their impact, as well as announcing upcoming Vesak celebrations and training for Dhamma teachers on effective approaches for teaching Buddhism to younger generations.
A Collection of Articles with LIFE Lessons for us to reflect upon as we walk The Path to grow in compassion, mindfulness, wisdom and liberation of the mind.
Nichiren Buddhism is a Japanese Buddhist movement that focuses on improving oneself and society in the current life. It believes chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows people to access their innate Buddha nature. The founder, Nichiren, taught that all people have equal potential for enlightenment. Devotion to the Gohonzon, an object of worship, is a core practice that helps practitioners transform their lives for the better.
The document discusses different types of "Buddhists" and what constitutes a good Buddhist. It describes "Buddhists" who are primarily focused on rituals, social activities, solving problems in times of trouble, intellectual understanding without practice, worshipping deities, or being part of cult-like groups. A good Buddhist is defined as someone who takes refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community), observes the five precepts of ethical conduct, strives diligently in Dhamma practice, cultivates inner peace and harmony with others, and trains the mind through meditation and cultivation of virtues like loving-kindness.
The document discusses the future of Buddhism from various perspectives. It argues that if Buddhist youth immerse themselves in Buddhism and purify themselves through moral discipline and meditation, they can help ensure Buddhism has a bright future and allows all beings to find peace and happiness. The document also emphasizes using wisdom and compassion to benefit others in accordance with Buddhist teachings.
Conversation with monk at wat chedi luang – buddha wisdom and monks daily lifealvinma
The document summarizes a conversation with a monk at Wat Chedi Luang temple in Thailand. It discusses several topics:
1) The monk has been in temple life for 15 years since being ordained at age 20, and finds the Buddha's teachings deeply attractive.
2) Monks generally stay at the temple, meditating, chanting and learning from senior monks. They only leave for family emergencies or if invited to other temples.
3) Monastery life involves rules for monks at different levels that can be broken depending on circumstances, with forgiveness from senior monks.
4) The Buddha's teachings emphasize cause and effect, and that wisdom and calmness of mind allow for
Buddhist principles on social relationship.Nguyen Huong
This document discusses Buddhist principles on social relationships according to ancient Buddhist texts. It begins by providing context on the Buddha's vast teachings and how they were categorized. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths and the three marks of existence as fundamental teachings. His teachings focus on human matters and problems to help people find happiness in this life. Buddhism sees human beings as social and emphasizes wisdom and compassion as the main principles for social philosophy. It also explores the Buddhist perspectives on life, the world, and the nature of human existence as impermanent and unsatisfactory due to clinging and craving.
1. The document criticizes Buddhism, arguing that it is an atheistic and oppressive religion based on superstition and error. It asserts that Buddhism denies the existence of God, promotes suffering through its strict practices, and leads people to worship idols like Buddha through irrational rituals and beliefs.
2. The document also rejects Buddhist concepts of reincarnation and karma, arguing they lack rational foundations and promote an unjust caste system. It presents Islam as a rational alternative that offers a peaceful life drawing people close to God.
3. The document questions why Buddhism gained popularity in the Western world, arguing it was promoted through pop culture and films while revealed religions faced opposition. Hollywood films portrayed Buddhism positively but approached other
1. The document discusses Srini "The10" Gurrapu's interpretations of the top 20 yoga sutras from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It provides summaries and explanations of each sutra around key yoga concepts like the eight limbs of yoga, meditation, pranayama, asana, the five yamas and niyamas, and more.
2. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are described as the most authoritative text on the holistic yoga system. The top 20 sutras capture the essence of concepts like what yoga is, how to calm the mind, realizing the true self, and finding permanent happiness and avoiding suffering.
3.
Zen Buddhist monks in Japan follow strict rules and rituals in their daily lives and training. They live simply with few possessions, focus on meditation and spiritual enlightenment. Their daily routines include waking at 3:30am for chanting and breakfast, then periods of meditation, study, and collecting alms in towns. There are two main sects, Rinzai which uses riddles to teach and Soto which focuses on careful Zazen meditation. Monks shave their heads and wear simple robes as signs of renouncing worldly desires. The goal is to find enlightenment and prepare to move faster through reincarnation.
The document announces four Maharishi World Peace Assemblies to be held in January 2019 in Bhopal, India. The assemblies aim to create peace in collective consciousness through the practice of Transcendental Meditation, Yoga, and other techniques. Participants will experience meditation, lectures, and cultural activities over 3 to 14 day periods. Notable spiritual leaders will attend to share the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on finding inner peace and bliss through meditation. Registration is required by December 25th.
My assignment at university under the subject comparative religion. I have interviewed monk at pagoda( wat ) in Battambang City of Cambodia.
Questions were set up in order to reveal how Buddhism educate people, the origination, essence and extinction.
6. particularity and universality in missionRoge Sison
The document discusses the universality and particularity of the Christian faith based on biblical foundations. It examines passages that show God's universal claim over all nations and the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. While the faith's message is universal, God enacted salvation history through particular people, places, and times. God chose Abraham, the land of Canaan, and the Mesopotamian era as the context to mold a faith that could be a light to the world and enact His universal salvation through the suffering of the elect. Particularity was meant not as privilege but as responsibility to model God for all people.
The document discusses the role of ethics in daily life from a Buddhist perspective. It explains that ethics involve leading a virtuous life through right actions and decisions. Following the Five Precepts of non-harming, non-stealing, non-sexual misconduct, non-lying, and abstaining from intoxicants serves as a foundation for ethical behavior and a guide for everyday life. Practicing compassion and refraining from harmful actions begins the journey of self-discovery on the Buddhist path.
Indian tradition and culture is discussed over several topics including namaste, agriculture, epics, religions, festivals, music, dance, marriages, and dressing styles. The document introduces concepts like namaste representing respect, wheat and pulses as main agricultural products, Ramayana and Mahabharata as ancient epics over 5000 years old, many religions in India including Hinduism and Buddhism, classical and folk dances and music, and traditional Indian marriages respected worldwide for their culture.
This document provides an overview of defining religion and exploring the universality and variations in religious beliefs and practices. It discusses how religion is defined as pertaining to supernatural powers and how beliefs about what is supernatural can vary within societies. Four key theories are presented to explain the universality of religion: the need to understand, reversion to childhood feelings, anxiety and uncertainty, and the need for community. The document examines variations in the types of supernatural beings believed in across societies as well as differences in religious practices such as prayer, rituals, and sacrifices. It also analyzes how religious beliefs and hierarchies can parallel social and political structures.
This document provides a translator's introduction and translations of three texts by Martin Heidegger: "What is Metaphysics?" (1929), a postscript to that work from 1949, and an introduction Heidegger wrote for the lecture in 1949 called "Getting to the Bottom of Metaphysics." The introduction discusses translating Heidegger into English and presents the three texts in chronological order of their composition rather than logical order. It explores Heidegger's use of language and ambiguity in addressing fundamental questions about the nature and ground of metaphysics.
This document presents 66 techniques for inducing astral projection. It begins with brief descriptions of several techniques, such as focusing on the third eye, setting an early morning alarm, using affirmations before sleep, and focusing on a fixed point outside the body. The majority of the document consists of 1-3 sentence summaries of each technique, numbered 1 through 66. It concludes by listing sources for further information.
Frank Kepple Practical Guide To Astral Projection And Lucid Dreaming, The Mos...ﱞﱞﱞ ﱞﱞﱞ
Frank Kepple’s posts re-formatted and organized by category (Only Practical Stuff)
I frequent an Astral Projection forum called The Astral Pulse. Back, long before I was there, we had a member by the name of Frank Kepple. He had been projecting for a good 20+ years and came to share his knowledge with the other members there. Anyways, he made over 3000 very informative and very interesting posts over the 3+ years that he was there.
More info: http://www.astralpulse.com/frankkepple.html
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1) The document discusses ethics and values in daily life. It uses examples of taxi drivers Asif and Suresh to illustrate honest versus unethical behaviors and how values guide decision making.
2) It explains that values are beliefs learned from childhood that guide conscience and ethics, whereas ethics examines how values are applied in difficult situations. Upholding values and ethics benefits society by promoting order, safety, and justice.
3) The document stresses that individuals have both rights and responsibilities. Respecting others, including elders, and caring for family and community are important values and part of fulfilling one's responsibilities.
This document discusses various aspects of religion including its key characteristics, functions in society, differences between religion and magic, and theories on the origins of religion. It also provides overviews of several major world religions including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and discusses the ideology and role of religion in modern society.
The document discusses key concepts in Buddhist metaphysics including the world/cosmos, mind/spirit, and gods. [1] It describes the Buddhist view of the cosmos as vast and ever-changing, composed of many worlds, suns, mountains and oceans. [2] It explores the nature of mind and spirit, defining them as abstract concepts closely related to the five aggregates that compose a human. [3] It addresses the existence of gods in Buddhism, describing them not as supreme beings but rather as different types of celestial animals subject to rebirth like all other beings.
The document discusses the topic of what constitutes a human person. It begins by explaining that a human person is defined as an individual substance with a rational nature, composed of both a material body and an immaterial soul. The document then explores various aspects of what it means to be an individual, have a rational nature, and exist as both a body and soul united. It emphasizes that every human person is unique and has inherent dignity due to their rational spiritual nature.
Microeconomics is a branch of economics that studies the behavior of individuals and small impacting organizations in making decisions on the allocation of limited resources
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Madeleine Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality focuses on how culture influences health, illness, and caring behaviors. The theory posits that care is essential to health and is influenced by cultural factors. Leininger developed the Sunrise Model and three modes of culturally congruent care to guide nursing practice in a culturally sensitive manner. The theory transformed nursing by highlighting the importance of understanding culture to effectively care for patients from diverse backgrounds.
The document discusses various philosophical concepts including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. It explores the nature of existence, knowledge, morality, and art. It argues that life was created to represent the difference between animate and inanimate objects, while purpose was created to explain human actions and values. God was conceived last to explain the greatest value of human life. Ultimately, it suggests the greatest value is the love of one's life.
This document provides an overview of the astral realm and astral projection. It discusses what the astral dimension is, how thought forms are created there, dreams, astral vision, and common experiences during astral projection like reversal effects and melting hands. The key points are:
- The astral dimension overlays the physical world and is composed of "mind stuff" that can be shaped by thought. It contains thought forms and memories from all living things.
- Dreams are created by the subconscious mind projecting scenarios into the astral dimension while the conscious mind experiences them.
- During projection, the vast creative power of the subconscious can cause confusion like objects appearing in unexpected places or dimensions shifting
If you have ever wondered where you came from you are not alone. Metaphysic philosophy attempts to answer that question in some of the purest and most straightforward ways. However, the new thought movement adds a little more to the concept, and here is more on the subject "what is new thought metaphysics".
Metaphysics explores mysterious phenomena that science cannot yet explain, such as wormholes, spontaneous human combustion, and Dracula. Some examples of metaphysical concepts discussed include biorhythms, deja vu, and bilocation. The document recommends the encyclopedia "Behind The Science's Wall" as providing interesting stories and pictures about metaphysical mysteries, such as possible human faces detected on Mars. Metaphysics is presented as an interesting science that can make people more open-minded about the boundaries between science and superstition.
The document summarizes the origins and spread of several major world religions:
1) Hinduism originated in present-day Pakistan over 4000 years ago and spread south through India, becoming the dominant religion there for some time.
2) Buddhism started as a reform movement against Hinduism in India and spread throughout Southeast Asia but was later reabsorbed by Hinduism in India.
3) Christianity originated from the teachings of Jesus in Jerusalem and spread throughout the Roman Empire, becoming its official religion in the 4th century AD, and is now one of the largest religions worldwide.
The document provides an overview of major religions in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Shinto, Shamanism, and Animism. It discusses the origins, founders, sacred texts, deities, beliefs, and practices of each religion.
Introduction to psychology for mass communicationokeyoben10
This document provides an overview of psychology as a field of study and its various subfields and approaches. It discusses:
1) The main categories and schools of thought in psychology like clinical, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral psychology.
2) The key concepts of community psychology like understanding mental health at a community level and empowering communities.
3) The main approaches in psychology like behaviorism, which focuses on learning and environmental influences, and psychodynamic, which emphasizes unconscious drives and early childhood experiences.
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1. 1
Role of Ethics in Daily Life
By
Ven. Satya Priya Sraman
B.A 3st year Students 2nd semester 2012
Faculty Major Buddhism
MaHACHULALONGKORORNRAJAVIDYAKAYA UNIVERSITY
Lamsai, Wangnoi, Ayudhya-13170
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Table of Contents
Table of Contends 2
Acknowledgements 3
Interdiction 4
Role of Ethics in our Daily 4
The Path of Buddha 5
Paractcing Buddhism in our Daily Life 7
Conclusion 8
Bibliography 9
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Acknowledgements
First of all I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the
Mahachulalongkorajavidyalaya University for giving us a chance and opportunity
to study Buddhism. To our dear Ven Ashin Sumanacra who is very patient to
impart her knowledge about Buddhist Ethics Thank you for all the information
and giving your best to feed our minds, nice power point and encouraging us to
study more about Ethics,
This is my individual assignment. In this topic I tried to explain about the Role
of Ethics in Daily Life. Although I couldn’t bring all the information in this
assignment but I tried my best to explain and sorted The Daily life Buddhist Ethics
Next, I would like to give a special thanks to my brother Ven Ananda Bikkhu who
had given lot of information about the history of Buddhism in Bangladesh and
given advice how to start this.
Secondly I would like to a big thanks to my class meat and friend Rev Nagasen
Sraman and Upekkha pal Sraman who helped to checked proof in this assignment.
Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all teachers of MCU
who are very supportive and caring educator in molding us and taught the BA 3rd
year 2nd semester 2012 International Program.
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Ven Satya Priya Sraman
Wat Nakprok
342 Thoet thai Rd, Pasicharoen,
Bangkok, Thailand
March 17, 2012
Role of Buddhist Ethics in Daily Life
INTRODUCTION
Ethics is a science that has to do with the standards of right or wrong in human conduct. It
studies the moral ideals and the propriety of human behavior. It is often used by various leaders
and organizations to control society - sometimes benevolently, but usually bringing about self-
sacrifice and human suffering. It’s very main essence is to provide purpose and meaning to our
lives by helping to define goals in our lives - and then to help guide us to achieve them. So as a
science it has its relevance and importance to our daily living.
Ethics basically involves leading life in a right manner and making right decisions. It is within
ourselves to perform the right action and to make our world better and everything lies and
depends on our hands and to our good thoughts. Ethical behavior is necessary not only because it
is distinguishes between right or wrong but also because it is one of the first means to attain
enlightenment. If one does not discipline himself/herself, he cannot lead a proper life which
diverted his mind from concentration and without concentration one cannot gain wisdom. That is
why; ethic is one of the important factors for gaining of enlightenment.
The morality of man is one of the most important elements in the progress of a country. People
must exercise self- discipline because it is needed in the proper implementation of projects and
government’s activities. The knowledge of what is wrong in any activity will guide citizens who
are the partners of the government in the development of our country.
ROLE OF ETHICS IN OUR DAILY
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Ethical self-discipline it is the mental urge to safeguard the actions of one’s body, speech
and mind – “safeguard” means to guard against doing something – and this comes from having
turned one’s mind away from any wish to cause harm to others. It serves as the controller or
guidelines of our mind and body not to act negative or bad to our environment and to people
around us. There are three types of self discipline that is being mentioned: self-discipline: refrain
from destructive behavior, engage in constructive behavior, and help others. Through this our
attitude and behavior are the basis in doing good. We will no longer act destructively instead
positively and we are directing ourselves in doing good to others.
Ethics play a very important role in any society; based on ethics we distinguish barbarians
from social animals. When ethics and moral values are absent in any society then it transforms
into a jungle where there are no laws, no rights of people etc. Thus moral values are the pillars
on which a society is established and in that society people live with contentment. People living
in the society are responsible for cementing these pillars so hard that they could never be shaken.
Every person in the society is a small arc that contributes to the bigger circle and when any arc in
missing, circle remains incomplete, thus the pillars start getting hollow from inside. When
everyone forgets about ethics, pillars are no more able to lift the society and thus it demolishes
along with the contentment, respect, happiness, progress of that society.1
THE PATH OF BUDDHA
These five percepts serves as the foundation for an ethical behavior and serves a guide for
everyday life in order to examine the conscience to do what is right and wrong. They are
guidelines for us on how we deal in our day to day activities and live our life mindfully. The way
we behave has a great effect and importance on how we deal in the world. Our conduct or
behavior affects out total being like our mind which affects our understanding and makes us
overcomes our doubt. And our confidence in dhamma creates wisdom and this wisdom creates
deeper practice which reveals the dhamma’s truth. And also ven Bhikkhu Ariyesako explained
like that:-
1
http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/archives/sutra/level2_lamrim/advanced_scope/bodhichitta/developing_
ethical_self-discipline.html
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“The Five Precepts are basic human ethical standards — answering the fundamental questions of 'what do I
do, what should I say?' These standards are further refined by the Eight Precepts, which allow the lay person
to live a life closer to that of the monk — even if temporarily. This may then lead to the Ten Precepts of a
novice (saama.nera) or of adasasiila mata nun.”2
The foundation of the Buddhist path is a life which expresses compassions in relationship
to all living things. Buddhism path is usually marked by following the Five Percepts which are
the following: 1.To refrain from killing any living being, 2.to refrain from stealing or taking what
is not ours, 3.to refrain from sexual misconduct that is from hurting others through our sexuality ,
4.to refrain from speaking what is not true, 5.to refrain from using alcohol or drugs that cause us
to be careless These simple ethical guidelines are the natural out expressions of a compassionate
heart and by following them in our lives we begin to discover the heart of compassion within
us.3
The most basic need for ethics lies in the fact that we do not automatically know what
will benefit our lives, and what will be disadvantageous. We constantly face choices that affect
the length and quality of our lives. We must choose our values: where to live, how to spend our
time, whom to associate with, whom to believe. We must choose what to think about, and how to
go about achieving our goals. Which character traits to acquire, and which to eliminate? Which
of our emotional responses are beneficial, and which disadvantageous. By what criteria to judge
others, and on what basis to interact with them. To be happy, successful, and secure, we must
first learn to see ourselves and the world as they truly are and should then shape our everyday
activities. We must also look for solutions to our problems in terms of the relationship of cause
and effect, for the universal law of causality operates in the field of human behavior as much as
it does in the physical world. How we interact in our surroundings. We must be aware, keen
observer and inculcate in our mind the good and bad doings. We must remember and we must
always put in our heart that doing good gives good result and bad doing gives bad result. The
right understanding is one way to shape our proper sense of values and self responsibilities.
Since the world is full of temptations we must be aware to ourselves. Sometimes we forget that
we are in the midst of that temptations .Our path is already crooked. Without right understanding
2
Ven Bhikkhu, Ariyesako,(1999) The Bhikkhus' Rules A Guide for Laypeople
3
http://james-quirk.suite101.com/the-five-precepts-of-buddhism-a82977
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our vision is dimmed and the way is lost; all our efforts will be misguided and misdirected, all
our plans for individual and social development must flounder and fail. Such plans will have to
be based on the Noble Eightfold Path with its emphasis on self-effort, self-control, and respect
for the individual.4
PRACTICING BUDDHISM IN OUR DAILY LIFE
Good actions are said to be lovely and good to hear from people. Everything we do we must do
it mindfully. Being Mindfulness means being aware of what we are thinking, feeling, saying, and
doing each moment. It also means being mindful of our ethical values and of the kind heart, so
that we can live according to them in our daily lives.5 Ethical conduct is very much part of daily
practice. We are challenged to take care in our speech, our actions, and our daily lives to do no
harm to others and to cultivate wholesomeness in ourselves. For instance, if we feel we are in the
pick of our anger, we have to control our emotions before we harm others.
The Noble Eightfold Path is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the
goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions; and it finally leads to understanding
the truth about all things. Together with the Four Noble Truths they serve as a guide for us to be
good. It doesn’t necessarily to follow step by step instead they are the most principles to make our
relationship to each other more closely and peacefully. The Noble Eightfold paths are: Right to view,
Right to intention, Right to speech, Right Action, Right livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness
and Right Concentration.6
Out of the eight limbs of Noble Eightfold Path three limbs form the bases for the Sila which
are namely: Right to speech, Right Action, and Right livelihood. These three limbs of Noble
Eightfold Path regulate the bodily and the verbal action of a person. Although we are dealing with
verbal and physical acts, all of these originate from the mind itself. The actions of the mind,
speech and body occur in such rapid succession that there seems to be no interval in between. As
4
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bogoda/wheel397.html
5
http://www.thubtenchodron.org/DailyLifeDharma/practicing_buddhism_in_daily_life.html
http://www.thubtenchodron.org/Publications/ThePathToHappiness/index.html
6
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html#Right_Intention
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soon as a thought has arisen, we find ourselves speaking or doing something. We find that we
cannot control speech and bodily behavior fast enough to refrain from harmful speech and
action. But sati (mindfulness) on the mind renders it alert to its own actions of speech and body.
The purpose of sila is to refrain from hurting others by way of harmful speech and action - but
how much restraint we can impose on ourselves at all times? We react to our environment in
such a habitual way that we may already have hurt others before we realize what has happened in
the mind. This is because we are conditioned to neglect our own minds in our daily life. Our
attention is almost always directed outward. This preoccupation with the outer world is what we
have to transcend.
CONCLUSION
How we behave and act in our daily life has a great impact on society and our environment. By
following all the Buddhist ethics mentioned above then we can come up a good personality we
learn how to deal with people around us in a simple and meaningful manner. We have to follow
the Buddhist perspective. Which help us to recognize our individual prejudices (about ourselves
and others) and to transform them into more positive views and behaviors?
We must pro-actively think about these issues and intentionally direct our lives. To the
extent that we avoid on this, to that extent we are at the mercy of social and emotional factors
that may be far from finest - a drifting boat, at the mercy of the currents and winds. Ethics is
about the choices that we make - or fail to make. We are aware of our conscious thoughts and of
our ability to make informed, intelligent choices - that is what we call free will. We are aware
that the choices that we make have consequences, both for ourselves and for others. We are
aware of the responsibility that we have for our actions. Ethics can help us make better choices
regarding our lives and well-being.
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Bibliography
1. Ven Bhikkhu, Ariyesako,(1999) The Bhikkhus' Rules A Guide for Laypeople,
2. Harvey, P (2000), An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics, Cambridge, Cambridge University
Press, 31.
3. http://james-quirk.suite101.com/the-five-precepts-of-buddhism-a82977
4. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bogoda/wheel397.html
5. http://www.thubtenchodron.org/DailyLifeDharma/practicing_buddhism_in_daily_life.ht
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