Layman's Handbook of Dhamma

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Layman's Handbook of Dhamma

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I once remembered there was a book that detailed a lot of the Buddha's teachings for a layman which was not like the Patimokkha but it was also very instructive about the Buddha's positions on the morals and good character required of people in lay life. I know of the Sigalovada sutta but that is only one reference to the Buddha's positions on lay life, and I remember the book including the Buddha's ideals on parenting, leadership, what makes a good teacher, what makes one good with finances etc.

Failing that I could use as many suttas that refer to good lay practice, and Pali that reflect the ideals of a good layman.
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Greetings,

Are you thinking of...

A Constitution For Living (PDF) - Ven P.A.Payutto

:?:

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Please see the thread specifically for this purpose:

Suttas for the Householder

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Wizard in the Forest wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:09 pm I once remembered there was a book that detailed a lot of the Buddha's teachings for a layman which was not like the Patimokkha but it was also very instructive about the Buddha's positions on the morals and good character required of people in lay life.
Perhaps the Upasakajanalankara. Or Ven. Dr. Saddhatissa's Buddhist Ethics, which is much informed by this text.

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Navakovada ?
Ajahn Nanadassano (before ordaining) : Venerable Ajahn, what is the bigest error that buddhist do in their practice?
Ajahn Jayasaro : They stop practicing ...
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retrofuturist wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:20 am Greetings,

Are you thinking of...

A Constitution For Living (PDF) - Ven P.A.Payutto

:?:

Metta,
Paul. :)
This is what I thought too. Great book and great concept.
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This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks everyone!
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