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The Art of Living a Pure Life: Understanding Sīla

by Punyar ChitnukulsiriDhamma Talk, MeditationTalk January 11, 2026January 11, 2026No Comments

In our modern world, we measure everything—distance, wealth, and health. But do we have a meter for the quality of our minds? What is Sīla? The Pali word Sīla refers to moral conduct or self-discipline. It is often translated as “the norm.” It represents the level of virtue that is natural for a human being. …

by CTM AdminInspirational Meditation March 2, 2023May 4, 20232 Comments

It’s also important to observe precepts, or basic moral guidelines. In Buddhism, we consider that a reasonable human being will not kill, not steal, not commit adultery and not lie to others. Additionally, humans should not drink alcohol which disturbs mindfulness and makes one liable to break the above precepts. People who take precepts will …