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The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
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The Debt of Gratitude to Parents
parents, we are overwhelmingly in debt to them. 2. Parents always forgive us without being resentful. The scolding and punishments they m…
ในบทนี้เราพูดถึงหนี้แห่งความกตัญญูที่เรามีต่อพ่อแม่ซึ่งไม่สามารถชำระได้หมด เราควรดูแลพวกเขาเมื่อแก่ชรา รักษาชื่อเสียงของครอบครัว และส่งต่อความดีที่พวกเขาสร้างขึ้น การมีความเมตตาเสนอให้พวกเขามีศรัทธาใน
Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas' in the family. They are the first teachers to t…
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clear…
…r own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parents, as children may replicate them. Proper care and positive examples create a…
Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
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Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
…pared for their elderly years so that they can depend on themselves without help from others. Their behavior and manners are well adjusted; they know that they will not be a burden on their children. I…
…s of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate regularly. These behaviors not o…
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fo…
…ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in their family. Those who are affectionate and honored by their children …
Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
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Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness…
Blessing, or vara in Pali, signifies giving the very best to loved ones. In Thai culture, it's a cher…
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will posses…
…reed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily acts of generosity, such as preparing alms for monks, instilling values of …
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problem…
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our…
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
…age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These wholesome deeds transform into a moral foundation and disciplin…
…iced these teachings to transform their lives, providing a solid foundation for future generations. By understanding and practicing meditation, families can cultivate awareness and discernment, ensurin…
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
By studying Dhamma every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha's teaching about …
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness through Austerity
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Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness through Austerity
Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)" Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are rec…
本章探讨了如何通过修行苦行来培养非轻率的心态。佛陀教导说,轻率的人就像死去的人。通过苦行,人们可以学习更加小心翼翼地生活。佛陀在传播法教过程中,总共给予了84000个教导,其核心在于非轻率,这是他在入涅槃前对弟子们的最终教诲。
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"Bhikkhus," my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind yo…
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As …
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Hol…
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
A True Buddhist
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A True Buddhist
Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research f…
In a recent chapter, insights from a senior monk reveal that Buddhism's decline is primarily due to the diminishing faith of its followers. The monk categorizes t…
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lo…
This text examines the qualities necessary for being a true Buddhist, highlighting the importance of belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adhe…
Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples
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Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples
Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thai…
ในเดือนตุลาคม 1998 เกิดขึ้นในไทยเหตุการณ์ทางพุทธศาสนาที่สำคัญ วัดธรรมกายที่มีพื้นที่มากกว่า 3,200,000 ตารางเมตรเผชิญกับการโจมตีจากสื่อโดยเฉพาะในช่วงเวลาที่เศรษฐกิจไทยเสื่อมถอย แต่กลับไม่สูญพันธุ์ตามที
The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived …
…attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community support unlike the fate of many abandoned temples in Thailand. With nearly 8,000 temples reported as abandoned—a third of all temples—…
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still …
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes …
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple…
…leanliness is vital for creating a sacred space, while diligence in teaching ensures that laypeople benefit from their visits and develop a deeper faith in Buddhism. The third formula highlights the im…
Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
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Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
…nds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in this w…
…regular meditation practice. It also highlights how applying these sacred formulas can help revive abandoned temples in Thailand, encouraging Buddhist males to ordain as monks to utilize their life exp…