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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not pa…
The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practi…
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 supp…
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for f…
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CELIBACY
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
…beauty in them at all. What I see is harm and suffering. It is quite unfortunate for them to be attached to vanity. Obsession with beauty can make you fall from your Path. So I make resolutions constan…
In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beaut…
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…HUN YAI'S RESOLUTIONS When I was sweeping and trimming the grass at Luang Por (Dhammajayo’s) residence, I made the following resolution: Wherever I walk, may I have a safe path before me. May my home …
Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
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Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
124. GRAB THE FLAG OF VICTORY We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build…
This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares per…
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 s…
The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influe…
Resolutions for a Pure Life
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Resolutions for a Pure Life
… ME I always make this resolution: May those who follow me be ones endowed with purity in body, speech and mind, not ones who seek recognition and fame; may they be ones who seek solitude; be content, …
This text emphasizes the significance of personal resolutions for those who follow a path of purity in body, speech, and mind. It exp…
Endurance and Self-Improvement
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Endurance and Self-Improvement
136. ENDURE Have fortitude and tolerance. Do not create any more bad karma for yourself, or you will keep running into hardships. 137. IMP…
This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to exam…
The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
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The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
139. THE SPEED OF THE CAPTAIN IS THE SPEED OF THE CREW Whatever you do, do it seriously without any laxity. A leader who do…
This text emphasizes that a leader's attitude directly influences their subordinates. A serious and diligent leader inspires the same qualities in thei…
Overcoming Obstacles with Determination
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Overcoming Obstacles with Determination
I never give in obstacles. I always strive ahead with determination. I will try every which way to accomplish my goals. O…
This narrative illustrates the importance of never giving up in the face of challenges. The author recounts a personal experience of falling…
Triumph Through Merit
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Triumph Through Merit
…THROUGH MERIT On the outside it may appear that I have surrendered to my foes. But on the inside my conviction remains as strong and unwavering as ever. Instead of using words, I fight with Dhamma. I m…
In this contemplative piece, the author shares insights on the contrast between outward appearances and inner…
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to b…
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformativ…
The Importance of Humility and Self-Control
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The Importance of Humility and Self-Control
153. DON’T LOSE SELF-CONTROL Keen arrogance out of your heart, even if you think you know better than others. Be humble an…
This text emphasizes the significance of maintaining humility and self-control in personal development and working with others. It wa…
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CLEANLINESS
Abide by the Rules
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Abide by the Rules
162. ABIDE BY THE RULES Abide by the rules and regulations of the places where we find ourselves. When I first arrived at Wat Paknam, I made the effort to learn all the …
Understanding the significance of abiding by the rules at spiritual places is essential for personal growth. At Wat Paknam, th…
Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
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Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
164. POSSESSIONS WELL PROTECTED Wherever I go, I respect my own property as well as the property of others. Treat other's proper…
บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make th…
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Des…
Make the Best of the Present
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Make the Best of the Present
173. MAKE THE BEST OF THE PRESENT I am someone who is not easily upset or affected. I teach myself at all times that it does not matter whether we are born rich or poor, smart or …
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