Today I have some questions about the meaning of a Buddhist word. The word “Sila” (precepts) has many facets: the 5 precepts, the 8 precepts, the 10 precepts, and the 227 precepts. How important are the precepts? Why do we need to keep the precepts?
Today I have some questions about the meaning of a Buddhist word. The word “Sila” (precepts) has many facets: the 5 precepts, the 8 precepts, the 10 precepts, and the 227 precepts. I would truly like to know what the word “Sila” (precept) means. How important are the precepts? Why do we need to keep the precepts?
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From a Buddhist stand point, what are the underlying causes of the unrest?
I would like to inquire about the current unrest in the south. From a Buddhist stand point, what are the underlying causes of the unrest?
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Was there any method to permanently resolve the unrest problem at the South of Thailand?
