In the case where the judge sentences the murderer to death, but does not execute the culprit him/herself, is s/he regarded as violating the first precept him/herself?

In the case where the judge sentences the murderer to death, but does not execute the culprit him/herself, is s/he regarded as violating the first precept him/herself?

killing, Is it necessary?

All creatures (animals and humans) love their lives. If we do not want to be hurt or killed then we can imagine that others do not want to be hurt or killed either. When I was younger, I heard Khun Yai Chandra taught that people must not kill even small creatures such as mosquitoes and ants.

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon : 2. Self-Mortification [attakilamathanuyoga]

This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas

The Casting of Khun Yai Chand’s Gold statue

“If it was not because of Khun Yai, I would not be who I am today, and there would not be Wat Phra Dhammakaya and all of its overseas meditation centers today”

No happiness other than serenity of the mind

Today, think of the phrase “ Naddhi Santi Parang Sukhang ” : there is no happiness beyond serenity of the mind. Such are the words of every Buddha in the past, present, and future.

Being A Docile Person.

However those of no endurance could not be tolerant when taught or advised by others. Furthermore they feel aggrieved and argue because of mischievous habits.

หลวงพ่อธัมมชโย กับผลงานการรณรงค์เลิกสูบบุหรี่

ตั้งแต่เริ่มสร้างวัดพระธรรมกาย หรือเมื่อ 40 กว่าปีที่แล้ว หลวงพ่อธัมมชโย ได้มุ่งมั่นรณรงค์ให้คนลด ละ เลิกสูบบุหรี่ ผ่านกิจกรรมต่างๆมากมาย จนได้รับรางวัลจากองค์การอนามัยโลก

Ways in which we can help our self not to mix with fools:

Be continually aware of not behaving with negative actions or speech however minor, as there is always a risk that they can lead to bigger things if we are not careful

What are the Blessings of Life

Hearing this question, it was not considered to be very difficult. However, once there was a person who answered this question

Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes and that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?

Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes does not go against the third Buddhist precept, which is to avoid adultery. This is because they feel that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?