Attaining the body in the body brings inestimable benefit to our lives vecause it is the means by which we can overcome the defilements
After explaining the Noble Truth of Suffering, Lord Buddha continued with an explanation of the origin of suffering
“A tree that yields fruit and shade not only will be called a beneficial tree, it will receive great care
When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations
Non-recklessness means: being in control of oneself the whole time, no matter whether one is thinking. Speaking or acting
Intoxicants: In general this means allowing alcohol and drugs being absorbed into the body through drinking, inhaling, insertion, spraying, smoking, and injection
The Lord Buddha taught that the extent of craving in the minds of living beings is so great as to be beyond words
In this Appendix we delve al little deeper into the meaning of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The Dhaamacakkapavattana Sutta itself is a very brief teaching because it serves merely as a reminder to listeners who were already well versed in the materials covered
Dried sandal wood is still fragrant, squeezed sugar cane is still sweet, refined salt is still salty, but a wise man, even in crisis, still practices Dhamma
Restraint of the senses is to be calm and take control over your mind and soul using your consciousness. How do you compose yourself? Let us focus on the following