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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 their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
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 benefit from old merit, they risk fa
Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
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Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
156. WILLING TO ACCEPT HARDSHIP I pursue Perfections with the goal to attain Nibbana after I have vanquished all Mara. As long as Mara still remains I will not allow myself to enter Nibbana. My mind i
The text discusses the pursuits of perfection and the goal of attaining Nibbana by vanquishing Mara. The author emphasizes the willingness to accept hardship and lower ego to transform potential confl
The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
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The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
174. HELP THEM BY INVITING THEM TO THE TEMPLE To help someone reach Heaven, first invite that person to come to the temple. When I lived at Wat Paknam, I received invitations frequently to dine at var
เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าถึงสวรรค์ ควรเริ่มต้นด้วยการเชิญชวนให้พวกเขามาที่วัด หากท่านเชิญผู้คนไปที่วัด พวกเขาจะรู้สึกถึงความสำคัญของการบริจาคอาหารที่วัดมากกว่าการชวนไปบ้าน โดยเฉพาะที่ Wat Paknam ที่ฉันอาศ
Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
The event begins after Buddhist Lent and continues for one month. กรรม kamma; karma; action; deed; willed action; an intentional action that has future consequences, including future reboots; th
This text delves into the fundamental concept of kamma (karma) in Buddhism, emphasizing that every intentional action we perform leads to future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cet
Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
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Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
บาลี (parami) 'Perfected Virtues'; 'Perfections'; transcendental virtues บาลี ๑๐ ทัศ Ten Perfected Virtues (Ten Perfections) consisting of generosity, self-discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience,
ศึกษาความสำคัญของทัศ 10 ประการในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งประกอบด้วยความเอื้อเฟื้อ, การมีสติ, การสละ, ปัญญา, ความอดทน, การเพียรพยายาม, ความจริงใจ, การตัดสินใจ, ความเมตตา และความเป็นกลาง การปฏิบัติตามทัศเหล่านี้เป
ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนาและสัญลักษณ์ต่าง ๆ
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ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนาและสัญลักษณ์ต่าง ๆ
พยาบาท ill-will; vengefulness; vengeful พรรษา a year; rains residence, Buddhist Lent พรม (Brahma) inhabitant of the higher heavens พรหมจรรย์ celibacy; celibate life; chaste life พรหมโลก B
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงแนวคิดในพระพุทธศาสนาเช่น พยาบาทและพรรษา พร้อมให้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการที่พระพุทธศาสนาช่วยส่งเสริมคุณธรรมในชีวิต เช่น ความรักและความเมตตาผ่านพระวิหาร 4 และการรับรู้ถึงพระธรรมภายในตัว. นอกจ
Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
Buddha, an 'awaken one' who is fully enlightened and who has realized nirvana without the benefit of a Buddha's teaching in the lifetime in which he attains it. A Buddha is generally regarded as omnis
Buddha, meaning 'awakened', refers to a fully enlightened being. Gotama was the historical Buddha, born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha in present-day Nepal. At 29, he renounced royal life in search
พระโพธิสตวและการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา
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พระโพธิสตวและการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา
พระพุทธรูป พระโพธิสตว Bodhisatta (Skt, Bodhisattva), enlightened being. -- In the Theravada, this refers to the single being striving to realize nirvana and become the next Buddha. -- In the Mahayana,
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับพระโพธิสตวในพระพุทธศาสนา ตั้งแต่แนวคิดในเถรวาทไปจนถึงมหายาน และการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนาของพระมงคลเทพมุนี ซึ่งเป็นพระอาจารย์ใหญ่แห่งวัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ โดยพระมงคลเทพมุนีได้ฟื้นฟูคติธรรมทางก
Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su
This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
THE FIVE PRECEPTS The Five Precepts consist of the following: 1. Not to kill living beings (including animals) 2. Not to steal 3. Not to commit sexual misconduct 4. Not to tell lies 5. Not to consume
The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves
Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You
The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m
The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.
Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap
HOPE for Life: A Journal to Ignite Hope
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HOPE for Life: A Journal to Ignite Hope
HOPE for life www.tltpress.com Thailand Free copy hope changes everything Vol. 01 วารสาร เพื่อจุดประกายความหวังสำหรับทุกชีวิต When we allow some time to pass, we gain greater understanding of things ป
วารสาร HOPE for Life มุ่งเน้นการจุดประกายความหวังและความเข้าใจในชีวิต ถึงแม้จะต้องใช้เวลา แต่การปล่อยให้เวลาหมุนผ่านไปจะช่วยให้เราเห็นมุมมองใหม่ๆ นอกจากนี้ วารสารนี้มี QR code ที่ให้บริการดาวน์โหลด E-
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*