Essence of the Mahayana Teachings
author: Khenpo Samdup
edition: 2015, Majnu ka Tila
pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780986446016
Topic: Mahayana
3.1.1 - Precepts of What to Abandon
This page describes Precepts of What to Abandon which is part 3.1.1 located on page 46 in the book: Essence of the Mahayana Teachings by Khenpo Samdup. This book is a commentary on Jigten Sumgon’s Lam Rim text and contains the summarized essence of the Buddha’s teachings contained within the Sutras and Tantras. It is part of the series “the four trainings”. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Precepts of What to Abandon” according to 150 books dealing with Buddhism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas [by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw]
Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila In addition to the Five, Eight and Ten Precepts, there is also Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila observed by the laity. However, that Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila is, in reality, the five precepts. The third precept of the original five, “Kamesu miccha cara veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami” is replaced by “Abrahmacariya veramani-sikkhapadam samadiyami” to be Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila. The Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila was observed at the time of Buddha Kassapa by Gavesi Upasaka....
Read full contents: Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila
Dhammapada (Illustrated) [by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero]
The Buddha listened to what they had to say, and then, without naming a single precept as of lesser importance, said, “All of the precepts are hard to keep. ” So saying, the Buddha pronounced these stanzas....
Read full contents: Verse 246-248 - The Story of Five Hundred Lay Disciples
Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society) [by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo]
According to a Mahayana text, "One must not hate any being and cannot kill a living creature even in thought. " To follow the precept, says the Buddha, is to "abandon the onslaught on breathing beings. . . . without stick or sword, scrupulous, compassionate, trembling for the welfare of all living beings ....
Read full contents: Chapter 6: Conclusion
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[Essence of the Mahayana Teachings: index]
[About the author (Khenpo Samdup)]
[Introduction]