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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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How to control anger according to Buddhist psychological teachings

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The whole world is paying great attention to 'health'. It is also seen that nowadays psychiatrists and psychologists pay a lot of attention to the mental health of the individual. Factors such as the influence of mental nature on a person's physical health, the relationship between body and mind can be the reasons for this. Anger is a hotly debated topic when it comes to personal mental health. Anger is a negative emotion in the mind.Anger leads to the weakening of a person's mental health and thus causes much destruction. Accordingly, the need for some techniques and exercises to control and reduce 'anger' has become more prominent in today's society. Accordingly, the purpose of this article is to draw the reader's attention to Buddhist teachings to control anger. Buddhist psychology teaches that 'anger' represents the dosa of the main evil root and is a negative emotion. There are many factors that cause anger. The effect of these factors may v...
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What are the five precepts - Five precepts of buddhism

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Before performing penance, one should protect the three doors of mind, body, and speech and respect the three jewels of Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha.  There is an order of penance. It is important for all Buddhists and non-Buddhists to know. It is possible for oneself to perform penance. If not, he can invite the bhikkhu to establish himself in the Panchasheela.  We should first place both hands on the forehead three times, Sadu! Sadu! Sadu!!  Along with that, the worship text should be recited three times. Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa meaning May my worship be to that blessed arahath Lord Buddha! After worshiping, one should stay in refuge. This is also known as the refuge of the three, the position of Tisarana. Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha are these three. There is an order in taking refuge in the Trinity. It is as follows.  Buddhang Saranang Gachchami Dhamman...
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Examples from monks for lay life

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Among the fourth group of Buddhists, monks are considered to be the main group.  Especially the layman who guides himself to make his own progress Monks were considered friends. The guidance of the monk was obtained not only from his sermon, but also by looking at his lifestyle and learning from it. The layman who often associates with the monks who have a close relationship with the temple even today takes examples from the life of the monks to prepare their lives.  Although the ancient monastic way of life has not been completely preserved today, certain high qualities are still preserved in the monastic community. Caring for the elderly can be taken as such a high quality that has been in practice since ancient times, from which the layman can take examples. The order of seniority in the monk community is determined not by date of birth but by date of ordination and initiation. Seniority among novice monks is considered according to the date of ordination. An initially orda...
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Buddhism for a good family life

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Buddhism can be introduced as a social philosophy that has minimal pursuits of equality, which has a scientific background that is ethical as well as ethical. In order to understand the human value of the society as well as morality, the sculpture of the space can be appreciated from another angle. When the society moves forward based on narrow attitudes and ideas, the morality in that society will be eliminated. It is also inevitable that an environment will be created that tends to the 10 deadly sins by aspects such as hatred and revenge. Human relations must be strengthened in order to save humanity in such a situation. In Buddhism, kinship as a method of strengthening human relations gives meaning to family relations and marriage and related counseling has also been given. Kinship, marriage is a behavioral arrangement that strengthens human relationships. Family is a social organization with multiple kinship relationships and can also be defined as an extended human unit. Every per...
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Buddhist advice on earning and consumption

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Buddhism is not a religion that ignores the worldly life. Buddhism has not forgotten the layman who spends his life feeding his wife and children while engaging in the ways of making money. Therefore, the teachings of Buddha constantly include instructions to make the domestic life better. Among the factors necessary to lead a successful lay life, wealth takes the main place. That is why it is mentioned in Buddhism that having enough wealth is happiness. In order to get that happiness, a person needs to be engaged in some kind of work. It is not mentioned in the Buddha's Buddhism that the Lord Buddha preached that one should not think of making one's prosperity unrighteous. In the Vyaggapajja Sutra preached for laymen, there are mentions of several jobs that can be righteously engaged, among them agriculture, trade, cattle management, security service, government service and other technical skills can be mentioned.  One can do a job in an unrighteous way, for example, even thou...
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Buddhism and the environment

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Environment is the number one important factor in practical life. Not only man but every animal cannot expect a life without the environment. Air, water, trees and plants feed all animals through this and it is difficult for any animal to sustain life without it. Buddha spent most of his life in conflict with the natural environment. Likewise, environmental objects are also used as metaphors in sermons. Among these, closeness to flowing rivers, fields, rafts, farmers, cattle, and trees are very important. Especially in the Theragathas and Theragathas, the environment is very beautifully praised stories and news, along with the Dhamma facts such as spreading in a suitable environment, attention to how heat, cold, low population increase affect the functioning of the mind. It has been shown that no man has the right to destroy the trees and how to preserve them and the good results that come from it. Similarly, the manner in which King Ashoka of India, who followed them, worked for the g...
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Best buddhist practices for beginners

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Correct practice for beginners The first thing we need to do is to relax the mind because we are typically in such an emotional mess or are so intensely engaged with affairs. Then, and only then, is there any chance of understanding the character of the immediate experience. Nearly all of Buddhism's main meditation techniques are built on the twin tenets of bringing the mind into balance and obtaining understanding of its nature. The Buddha taught that we begin by becoming attentive of the same mechanism that keeps us alive—the breath—in his own speech on the issue. Our obsessions with attachments, prejudices, and phobias can fade away when we pay close attention to the breath and keep our focus there. We eventually come to understand that this mental stillness, this calm awareness without a particular focus, is the foundation of consciousness itself. As one continues to practice, one expands mindfulness to include the seated body, the moving body, the thinking mind, the attitudes ...
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