Questions tagged [sila]
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Sila before samatha, samatha before vipassana according to AN 11.1-3?
In discourses given to monks in AN11.1, AN11.2 and AN11.3, the Buddha gave very similar messages on the purpose and benefit of virtue (sila) and how it leads to knowledge and vision of release.
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Can Buddha be insulted by disrespect? [closed]
I found a video about Leshan Giant Buddha and was watching it with my family. In that video some workers were cleaning the statue's head while walking on it (it is a giant statue) - and my family ...
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Is there a connection between Guilt and Fear?
This is something a friend brought to my attention, something that he noticed in himself. He said he didn't start feeling guilt unless he was afraid of something. Is fear the cause of guilt? If not, ...
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How to explain that relationship with someone worthy of respect is more than just a friendship?
If someone asked, "What? My father, teacher, ... are not just friends?" -- how would one explain significant differences between "tolerance" and "deep respect and regard", of people being in front and ...
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Why should I give a bowl full of rice to a monk if there is no rebirth?
If there is no rebirth, what is the response for a layman asking as below?
Oh, monk, I have been feeding you for ten years and I was told that my good deeds could secure me a better fortune on my re-...
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How observance of the 5 Precepts is done?
As I know one says the 5 propositions and then goes about his day.
Or are the precepts also pegs for mindfulness? Keeping them constantly in mind?
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Fathersday - how would a western disciple of the Buddha make use of this fest?
How and why would a "modern" or "western" follower of the Buddhas teaching celebrate this day, and use it to pay gratitude to his father as one of his/here first God and the other three Gods?
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Upostha Sila in normal daily life
I'm thinking of taking the upostha sila for 7 days targeting for a Pooja. And I am employed in a software engineering company so I'll be working for 5 days out of 7.
Can you give me any advices on ...
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Does anybody knows origin and reference Buddha teaches a bossy & angry the seven kinds of wifes
... in letting her chose which kind she would like to be?
Valued Upasaka, Upasika,
Dear seekers for the way to Awakening and Readers,
Atma (polite addressing of the own person toward householders, ...
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What is the Karmic Effect of Harsh Speech?
What are the karmic fruits/consequences of speaking harshly to others?
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Generosity in Buddhism - When does giving become unwholesome?
Buddha said that generosity is essential for enlightenment.
O monks, if people knew, as I know, the results of giving and sharing, they would not eat without having given, nor would they allow the ...
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What are the benefits of Dhamma in this very life that could be understood by a beginner?
Please limit the benefits to the here and now, because an ingenious youth hearing the benefit of future rebirths and also hearing hard to grasp concepts of karma might surely say “what’s in it for me ...
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how to eradicate past smaskaras
A monastery nearby my house, where I was about to be ordained and venture into the world of which I have been waiting so long, has now denied me ordination due to my bad habits of reading erotic ...
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Is camsex a sin
I'd like to know if masturbating with his/her boyfriend/girlfriend, during a sex cam session for example, is a sin ?
Is showing one's private parts to his/her bf/gf is a sin? Does it take part in ...
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Sammasam Buddha's Sila, was it the best Sila?
Buddha said Sariputra "My Sila is the best/incomparable". But people at the time of Buddha donated flowers, perfumes and jewelries to Buddha (Need citations in Pali Canon and Pitaka). The monk/num's ...
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Sexual misconduct, what is it
What is it? Is sex just for pleasure with your partner breaking a precept? Eg with a condom. And is being circumcised bad over personal preferences/ (hygiene,aesthetic)? is oral and anal sex bad? Is ...
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Is intention and purpose the same?
Given that there are 'intentions' (cetanā) which lead (if they're not neutral) to either wholesome fruits or unwholesome fruits -- then is the same also true for 'purpose' (sankappa), i.e.:
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Teachings regarding Veneration/Respect (as one of the traditional 10 meritorious deeds)
Feel invited or maybe even inspired to share any teachings regarding "Apacāyana" (Respect or Veneration). It is one of the less taught, but very basic and fundamental, meritorious deeds. Teachings ...
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Where in the Tripitaka completion of the formation of Karmic result is mentioned?
For Karma to be complete a certain set of conditions need to be present. What are the Suttas / Abhi Dhamma in this these sets of conditions presented in? Do Suttas / Abhi Dhamma mention what happens ...
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Is it unethical in the Buddhist view to attend work ill?
You know, and increase risk of others getting the illness and such?
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Help me with a paradox
One Day i was thinking about the "Thrikoti parishuddha sila" (The ultimate version of five precepts)
Let me give an example how this version works....
You can't kill
You can't aid killing
You can't ...
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Killing and planing to kill
As to Buddhism killing is wrong and planning such things is also wrong.
So what is the difference between the Karma of a person who killed someone and a person who only planned but never killed.
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How to get someone to the good path who is not leading a good way of life?
If i want to get someone to the good path, who is not leading a good way of life, what should I do and where should I begin?
Many of my friends do not have much understanding of life and they often ...
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Is there any mention of child adoption in any Buddhist writings and what is the view on child adoption with regard to Buddhism?
Being married, I have of late been coming across the dilemma of whether to have a child or not and if yes, if a biological child or not (which by itself may be another question which I may ask ...
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Does hosting guests at home with meat and alcohol (because they are fond of it) amount to aiding the guests break their Sila?
I'm a strict vegetarian and non-alcoholic. But all my friends are non-vegetarians and alcohol consumers. So, when I host a party at my place, it becomes obligatory of me to host them with alcohol and ...
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What is the origin of the Five Enobling Virtues?
"The practice of precepts helps one to cultivate five ennobling virtues which correspond to each of the precepts. The first is the cultivation of compassion; the second, generosity and non-attachment; ...
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Is there a Connection between Sila and Fear?
Is there a connection between Sila and fear? I find fear to be the main reason I practice sila. I would like to practice Sila out of loving kindness and a compassionate heart but I'm more worried ...
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What are the benefits of practicing Sila?
I need incentive; what's in it for me? Also please don't answer with there's no self or I or me to get incentive, its just that I'm not enlightened yet.
This is a selfish question but I need to know ...
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How does one Practice Sila?
There are many techniques to practice meditation but how exactly do you practice Sila?
Are there any methods or techniques mentioned in the Suttas or by Buddhist Teachers to practice Sila. Exactly ...
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