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Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
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Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
may feed, raise, teach and do everything for the child, she cannot expect him or her to be everything she wants him or her to be. Sometimes the child would obey her but other times they would not. As
This text discusses the nature of parenting, emphasizing that while parents nurture children, they can't entirely control their development. It highlights the limitations of married life, likening it
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
The Suffering of Death
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The Suffering of Death
them terrible fear of hell at the end of their life. This is another aspect of the suffering of death. As for the wealthy who have so many possessions, or those with lots of relatives, there is a tend
This text discusses the various aspects of suffering that accompany death, including the fear of hell, anxiety over possessions and loved ones, and the experiences of those who face execution. It high
ความประทับใจของชาวต่างชาติที่มีต่อพระพุทธศาสนาในประเทศไทย
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ความประทับใจของชาวต่างชาติที่มีต่อพระพุทธศาสนาในประเทศไทย
A FOREIGNER'S IMPRESSION OF BUDDHISM IN THAILAND Mrs. Nancy Hyson is a middle-aged Thai business lady who immigrated to the United States about twenty-one years ago. Although she has been quite succes
lady who immigrated to the United States about twenty-one years ago. Although she has been quite successful in her career, she accepts that riches itself cannot really make her live a happy life. Acco
Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
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Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
monasterylz of Thailand. Sometimes it is called “Ongsamonitee”. It is said that Buddha can attain Nirvana. The knowledge that Buddha has is called “parinibbana”. The meditation in the original meaning
This text discusses the importance of Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, referred to as Ongsamonitee. It explains Buddha's attainment of Nirvana and the concept of Parinibbana, emphasizing meditation a
The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
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The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
among Buddhists, is a story of the Buddha from Dusit realm, who visited the earth as Siddhata, the royal son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya. The most quoted story of Buddhism concerns goddess M
The text narrates the story of the Buddha's earthly life as Siddhata, son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya, and the roles of the goddess Mekkhala and the Bodhisatta. It depicts the themes of moralit
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddho…
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
ผลกรรมของการฆ่าสัตว์
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ผลกรรมของการฆ่าสัตว์
able to perceive the long - term effects of kamma. Therefore, good Buddhists always believe in and practice according to what the Buddha taught. Alan : Could you tell me about the fruit of taking life
able to perceive the long - term effects of kamma. Therefore, good Buddhists always believe in and practice according to what the Buddha taught. Alan : Could you tell me about the fruit of taking life
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
Even when the individual knows about the benefits of ordination, it is no small task to give up family and worldly possessions for the sake of Dhamma. The individual must have a strong inner desire, l
The text discusses the difficulties faced by individuals when choosing ordination, which requires strong inner desire and familial support. It recounts the story of Lord Buddha's own decision to ordai
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
be practised by anyone, giving access to the highest attain- ments — even attainments on a par with that of the Lord Buddha himself. That the Buddha was able not only to understand Dhamma teachings, b
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta serves as the foundational teaching of Buddhism, delivered by the Buddha to the group of five monks. It encapsulates essential principles that are crucial for anyone wi
The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
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The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
Yāva kivāñca me bhikkhave, imesu "O! Monks! If the Tathāgata had not fully com- catusu ariyassaccevaṁ tiparivattaṁ completed these three cycles with their twelve com- dvaḍasākāraṁ yathābhuṭṭaṁ nān
In this text, the Buddha addresses monks, emphasizing that he has fully completed the three cycles of truth, which affirms his status as a fully self-enlightened Buddha. He claims that this enlightenm
Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
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Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
Minnesota Minnesota Meditation Center 242 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 USA Tel.+(1)-763-862-6122 Fax. +(1)-763-862-6123 Email: MMC [email protected], [email protected] New Jersey Dhammakaya
This document provides a comprehensive list of meditation centers located in the USA and Europe. Locations include the Minnesota Meditation Center, New Jersey's Dhammakaya International Meditation Cen
Sponsoring Contributors of Buddhist Temples
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Sponsoring Contributors of Buddhist Temples
Sponsoring Contributors Wat Bankhun Wat Bhavana Hong Kong Wat Bhavana Kanagawa Wat Bhavana Osaka Wat Bhavana Tochigi Wat Bouddha Bordeaux Wat Bouddha Paris Wat Buddha Bodensee Wat Buddha Bristol Wat B
This document presents a comprehensive list of sponsoring contributors associated with various Buddhist temples around the world, including locations like Hong Kong, Osaka, and Paris. These contributo
Lessons from the Lord Buddha on Conflict Resolution
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Lessons from the Lord Buddha on Conflict Resolution
3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,
This text highlights the Buddha's approach to handling conflict, using love and understanding as tools for resolution. In facing a furious elephant, He spread loving kindness to expand hearts and fost
Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
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Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
Generally, the term ‘kevala’ is translated either as ‘only’ or ‘entirely.’ It is observed that, whenever the term appears together with another word that conveys the meaning of ‘emanating,’ ‘illuminat
This text explores the interpretation of key Buddhist terms such as 'kevala', which denotes 'only' or 'entirely', particularly in contexts associated with illumination. The term 'dhammakāya', often li
Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
In addition to the above two commentators, Upasena and Buddhadatta141 are also Pali commentators who lived around the same times.142 Upasena agrees with Buddhagōsha in regard to his interpretations of
The text discusses the interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya' by various Pali commentators, focusing on Upasena and Buddhadatta, who align with Buddhagōsha, and their views on the Buddha's qualities
Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
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Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
Some of the qualities or forms of wisdom listed in the text are exclusive to Buddhas such as omniscience (sabbaññutāna), intrepdity (vesārajjanāna), and the ten supreme intellectual powers of a Buddha
The text highlights unique qualities of wisdom exclusive to Buddhas, including omniscience and the ten intellectual powers. It discusses the dhammakāya as the embodiment of a Buddha's inner wisdom, di
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
36 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son When questioned, the boy answered that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear aft
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co