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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
The Reasons the Tusita Realm is the Center of Knowers As mentioned earlier, the Tusita Realm is extraordinary compared to other celestial realms. What makes it extraordinary is the fact that it is the
The Tusita Realm stands out among celestial realms as the abode of verified Bodhisattas destined to achieve enlightenment as Buddhas in the future. It also houses celestial beings gathering merit to b
Join the Ordination for Kids
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Join the Ordination for Kids
Come join the ordination in harmony, To gain merit and productivity; Come ordain, acquire the state of novice To expand the sphere of our merit. During school break, it’s time of glee, Parents and kid
Come join the ordination in harmony during school break, allowing children to gain merit and develop skills through meditation, training, and community service. This experience fosters appreciation fo
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o
This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
Kathina Day Kathina Day marks the end of Buddhist lent. It is the only festival in the Buddhist calendar when monks can be offered new triple robes. It is thus the most popular time for supporters to
Kathina Day is a significant celebration in Buddhism that marks the end of Buddhist lent. This unique festival is the only day in the Buddhist calendar when monks can receive new triple robes from the
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
The second type of elderly person is called “A Fruitful Person,” a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar
The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga
Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
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Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
Delicate Love Buddhist traditions serve as wonderful guidelines for a couple's married life. If we are to study Buddhist traditions, we will learn to distinguish which actions are appropriate and inap
Delicate Love discusses the guidance provided by Buddhist traditions for couples in their married life, emphasizing ethical actions and the importance of The Five Precepts. It contrasts modern views o
Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
Inpirational Message On the 44th Anniversary of the Ordination of Most Venerable Founder Luang Phaw Dhammajayo on 27th August 2012 and also in the historical year of the Buddhajayanti 2600 celebration
On August 27, 2012, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) marked the 44th anniversary of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordination and the significant Buddhajayanti 2600. This inaugural rese
Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
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Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
The SAT Daizōkyō Text Database Committee. “出三藏記集 (No. 2145 (僧祐提)) in Vol. 55.” Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō (大正新修大藏經), March 17, 1998. http://21dzk.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/SAT/ddb-sat2.php?mode=detail&useid=2145,_
This collection includes significant Buddhist texts and studies, such as the Mahāyāna Buddhism foundations by Paul Williams and insights into early Chinese Buddhism by Erik Zürcher. Scholarly works di
A Comprehensive Look at Buddhist Literature and Philosophy
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A Comprehensive Look at Buddhist Literature and Philosophy
Crosby, Kate et.al. “The Sutta on Understanding Death in the Transmission of Born Meditation From Siam to the Kandyan Court,” in Journal of Indian Philosophy, 40. Crosby, Kate. 2000. “Tantric Theravā
This collection presents an array of scholarly works focused on the literature and teachings of Buddhism. It includes analyses of the Sutta on Understanding Death, Tantric Theravāda writings, and the
Academic Contributions to Buddhist Studies
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Academic Contributions to Buddhist Studies
University of Washington. Lévi, Sylvain. 1932. Mahākarmavibhanga (La Grande Classification des Actes) et Karnavibhangapadéša (Discussion sur le Mahā Karmavibhānga). Paris: Librairie Ernest Leroux. Luo
This text references several significant academic contributions to Buddhist studies. Sylvain Lévi's work on Mahākarmavibhanga highlights the classification of deeds in Buddhist philosophy. Luo and Hon
Ancient Buddhist Manuscripts: Insights from Gandhara
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Ancient Buddhist Manuscripts: Insights from Gandhara
Ruegg, D. Seyfort. 1967. On a Yoga Treatise in Sanskrit from Özvil. Journal of the American Oriental Society 87 (2):157-165. Saamblog. Gandhara Buddha Photos: Ancient Gandhara Buddhism 2009. Available
This text provides an overview of various scholarly works focusing on ancient Buddhist manuscripts from Gandhara. Researchers like Richard Salomon and others have contributed to understanding these te
Buddhist Texts and Studies
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Buddhist Texts and Studies
Society (London England). 1962. The Milindapañho : being dialogues between King Milinda and the Buddhist sage Nägasena. London: Published for the Pali Text Society by Luzac & Co. Vaidya, P.L. 1960. Aṭ
This collection includes foundational Buddhist texts such as the Milindapañho, showcasing dialogues between King Milinda and sage Nägasena. It also highlights the works of scholars like P.L. Vaidya on
Digital Dictionary of Buddhism and Related Works
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Digital Dictionary of Buddhism and Related Works
Muller, A. Charles, ed. “Digital Dictionary of Buddhism.” Digital Dictionary of Buddhism 電子佛教辭典, n.d. Accessed December 4, 2012. —. “Yi 意, Mention.” Digital Dictionary of Buddhism, Nattier, Jan. 200
This compilation features key works in early Chinese Buddhism, including the Digital Dictionary of Buddhism edited by A. Charles Muller, and significant contributions from scholars such as Jan Nattier
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
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Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar
This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med
University Buddhist Club Initiatives
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University Buddhist Club Initiatives
University Buddhist Club Realizing the need for students to have sufficient moral knowledge to match their academic knowledge, the Dhammakaya Foundation has encouraged students to organize their own
The University Buddhist Club, endorsed by the Dhammakaya Foundation, aims to enhance students' moral understanding alongside their academic pursuits. The Foundation supports the International Buddhist
The Role of Buddhism in Society
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The Role of Buddhism in Society
"Digested from speech of Pramạhā Boonthavy Vilaichakr Buddhism and Society "Buddhism occurred 2500 years ago in India. Since then it has contributed a lot to the human civilization of both materialit
Buddhism, which originated 2500 years ago in India, has profoundly influenced human civilization both materially and spiritually. Its teachings guide individuals to avoid wrongdoing, purify minds, pro
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embodying extraordinary mental powers and wisdom. Despite her lack of formal education, she insp