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How the Digital Revolution is Shaping the Practice of Buddhism Today

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Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions, emphasizes mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of enlightenment. As technology rapidly transforms human societies, it is essential to explore how these advancements intersect with Buddhist principles. This article delves into the relationship between Buddhism and technology, examining both the benefits and challenges that arise from their convergence. Historical Context Historically, Buddhism has shown a remarkable ability to adapt to various cultural and technological changes. From the oral transmission of teachings to the written scriptures on palm leaves and, later, printed books, Buddhism has continuously embraced new methods to disseminate its wisdom. Today, the digital age presents a new frontier for the spread and practice of Buddhism. Technology Enhancing Buddhist Practice Digital Dharma The internet has become a powerful tool for spreading Buddhist teachings globally. Websites, blogs, online courses, and social med...
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Buddhist view of anantarika-karma

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What is anantarika karma? Correct information about anantarika karma People who do Anantarika-Karma are definitely born in hell. The Buddha said that when they leave this life, they will be born in hell like extending a shrunken hand. Killing the mother, killing the father, shaking the blood of the Buddha with hatred, killing the Arahath and dividing the Sangha are the five Anantarika Karmas. Let us examine how it is anantarika karma if the mother or father is killed knowingly by a child, and how it is not anantarika karma if the mother or father is killed without the knowledge of that child. In order to be properly informed about this, think like this. There are situations in our society where many children are helpless because of their parents' issues. When a man gets drunk and attacks his wife, thinking that her son is trying to save his mother, if the father dies while attacking the father, will that son be caught by anantarika karma? The said point should be asked. When a fath...
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Buddhist view of suicide

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  Suicide is the leading cause of death. According to the World Health Organization, about ten hundred thousand suicides are committed worldwide every year. Not only that. The reports also state that behind all these suicide attempts, there are about ten previous attempts. When asking psychiatrists, they say that most of the people they meet have suicidal thoughts, but there is no plan or action for it. When asked why they have such a thought, one of the answers they give is spiritual. Yes. That's a sin! It is against God! This belief is so ingrained in them that they don't feel that life is worth living. True Buddhists do not believe in sin or God. Does that mean Buddhists justify suicide? No, Buddhism does not accept suicide. Suicide is considered an unskillful response to life's suffering. It also fails to accept based on the following reasons. 1. Suffering and pain constantly arise in his or her life due to one's past bad karma. Suicide or natural death does not und...
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How did the Buddha attain great enlightenment

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How did the Buddha attain great enlightenment Ascetic Siddhartha Thausa realized the middle path (walking the middle path away from both extremes of pleasure and excessive suffering) after practicing Anapanasati meditation (concentration on inhalation and exhalation). Seeing his emaciated appearance caused by suffering, the goddess Sujata, who mistook him for a god who had fulfilled her wish, presented him with a gift of "Kiripidu"( milk powder). Then Siddhartha Tausano decided to sit at the root of the Asatu tree, now known as the Bodhi tree in Buddhgaya, and not get up until he found the truth. Thinking that he had abandoned the search for truth, Kondangna and the other four ascetics left his discipleship. After 49 days of meditation, he attained enlightenment at the age of 35. According to some, it happened in the fifth lunar month, and according to others, it happened in the twelfth  month. Gautama Bodhisattvas were then known as Buddha, or "Enlightened One". In...
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What is Karma - Buddha advice on karma

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If you explain what 'karma' is, which Buddhists consider very critical? Karma is the action accomplished via a person. In line with Buddhism, karma may be divided into 3 parts. They can be mentioned as meritorious karma, bad karma, and irrational karma. Movements completed because of the roots of aloba adosha and amoha meritorious deeds can be called meritorious karma, evil deeds together with greed, hatred, and delusion can be called evil deeds and movements completed irrationally can be referred to as irrational karma. There are unique varieties of karma. properly? What are they? In step with Buddhism, there is one-of-a-kind sort of karma. Karma executed by a person is split into 4 elements. They may be called dittadhammavedaniya, upapajjavedaniya, aparapariya vedaniya, ahosi karma. Dittadhammavedaniya is the karma that delivers praise in this world after doing a little top or bad karma. Each motion done by way of someone has to suffer the consequences in this international w...
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