Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma : หน้า 24/81
Buddha Knows : หน้า 24/81 Explore the contrast between monastic and secular life in the context of Buddhist teachings on happiness and wealth.
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สรุปเนื้อหา
In this discussion, the speaker reflects on the differences between monastic and secular lifestyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessions that offer only temporary joy. While acknowledging the necessity of some material wealth, the speaker advocates for the understanding that true value in life comes from within through spiritual attainment. The metaphor of worldly happiness versus boundless joy from Dhamma highlights the limits of external sources of happiness, suggesting a deeper fulfillment through dedication to spiritual practices. For those in the West, the allure of materialism is contrasted with the richer inner contemplations of Buddhist faith. Visit dmc.tv for more.
หัวข้อประเด็น
-Monastic life
-Secular life
-Dhamma attainment
-Buddhist philosophy
-Happiness in life
ข้อความต้นฉบับในหน้า
Monastic v.s Secular Life
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had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants.
Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain
since he realized that a family life does not encourage
the Dhamma attainment. Is that clear to you?
: It seems as if we in the west only find happiness when
we buy a new car or a big house, and have a lot of
material things around us. I think that you have good
inspired thinking, so I wonder what gives a Buddhists
life value.
Luang Phaw: What matters most to Buddhists is Dhamma
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attainment, because happiness obtained from external
sources such as family, dignity, power, and fortune are
still limited. They coexist with life's obligations.
But happiness and joy from Dhamma attainment is
boundless and superior to a household life. Then the
value of life can be achieved through the attainment of
Dhamma that exists within oneself.Having said that, I
would also like to emphasize a basic need for material
wealth to a certain degree, but it will never buy true
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