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Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condit…
In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness sh…
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act …
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It…
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
71. ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaini…
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong toget…
The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachmen…
In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and ta
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I h…
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of build…
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing…
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages individuals to invite frie…
ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
83. MAKE MERIT AND USE MERIT IN THE RIGHT WAY In order to establish the Buddhadak Center, I had to fight a
การสร้างบุญและเรียนรู้ที่จะใช้บุญอย่างถูกวิธีเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ ในการตั้งศูนย์พุทธธรรม ฉันต้องต่อสู้เพื่อรักษาหัวใจให้บริสุทธิ์ โดยการคิดถึงบุญที่ได้สร้างในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การส
Taking the Long-Term View in Life
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Taking the Long-Term View in Life
95. TAKE THE LONG TERM VIEW I am someone who takes the long term view (seeing beyond this life). Nothing c…
The text emphasizes the significance of adopting a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes pa
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from …
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people be…
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the M…
The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offering…
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help …
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues g…
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son…
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond …
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. F…
The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body…
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to…
In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflec…
Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful re…
Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing c…
Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
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Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
122. TEACHING WITH TRUTHFULNESS Nowadays, I see so many people setting themselves up to be meditation master…
ในยุคปัจจุบัน มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ตั้งตัวเป็นครูสอนการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งทำให้รู้สึกเศร้าใจ การหยุดความคิดที่วุ่นวายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการบรรลุรัฐพุทธรรม ข้าพเจ้าตั้งความตั้งใจให้สอนด้วยความจริงใจและปฏิบัติตามศีลธ
Conquer Mara with Goodness
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Conquer Mara with Goodness
127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to furt…
The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The …
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to n…
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
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Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
131. HAVING CAPABLE PERSONNEL May I be surrounded with good and capable personnel. Even if they are few, ma
The text emphasizes the necessity of being surrounded by capable and virtuous personnel, recognizing that even a f…