mundane teaching fo the Buddha

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Gena1480
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mundane teaching fo the Buddha

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can some one help me find a book
on mundane teaching of the Buddha.
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You may need to clarify your question. The Buddha's teaching is for the purpose of transcending worldly things so it is supramundane.

Do you mean elementary or basic teachings, or do you really mean teachings about worldly matters (mundane teachings)?

If you mean the former, then see the sticky thread in this forum — Introductory Resources
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I don't know about a book on mundane buddhist teachings but there is a great thread on here about suttas for the householder which definitely has some stuff that could be considered mundane such as how to spend money wisely.

http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=259" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Venerable Bhikkhu Pesala
i mean mundane views
like there is mother and father and there spontaneously born beings, there is action and result of action.
before you enter the noble 8 fold path.
there is two types of right view is that right?
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Mundane right view is explained here: The Four Types of Buddhists.
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Thank you
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Perhaps this may help you as well.

http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... 14&start=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Venerable Bhikkhu Pesala

what does understanding

seven aspects of the five aggregates mean?
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