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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
C O-OPERATION Interfaith Activities The world of religion today is like a flower garden made beautiful by the diversity of colour and scent. In an age when the life of those in society is becoming in
The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th
Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice
การส่งเสริมสันติภาพโลกผ่านการศึกษา
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การส่งเสริมสันติภาพโลกผ่านการศึกษา
๑๑๐ กัลยาณมิตร ในเอกสารอ้างอิง ๔๓ (๔๕) ธัมมชโย ภิกขุ : พระธรรมเทศนา เรื่อง ธรรมกาย หน้า ๑๐๓-๑๐๖ (๔๕) สถทิพย์ ธารวณิชกุล คุณจริต หน้า ๓๑๗ พระมหาปรินิพพาน แห่งองค์สมเด็จพระสัมมาสัม พุทธเจ้า....นับแต่กาล
๑๑๐ กัลยาณมิตร ในเอกสารอ้างอิง ๔๓ (๔๕) ธัมมชโย ภิกขุ : พระธรรมเทศนา เรื่อง ธรรมกาย หน้า ๑๐๓-๑๐๖ (๔๕) สถทิพย์ ธารวณิชกุล คุณจริต หน้า ๓๑๗ พระมหาปรินิพพาน แห่งองค์สมเด็จพระสัมมาสัม พุทธเจ้า....นับแต่กาล
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
When later in life he met Khun Yai Ajahn he learned of the three levels of life’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowled
The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t
The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
…ntellect and competence. However, the Lord Buddha discovered the truth about the unavoidable Law of Cause and Effect, which in Buddhism is the Law of Kamma. He taught that **whoever performs good or evil deeds will r…
In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
…rogram us with their own habits.” [Note: He adds here that we must all meditate in order to see the cause and effect of how our habits are built. Meditation, of course, causes us to see our defilements (our bad habit…
The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
…ons. The Law of Karma Buddhism discusses the Law of Karma (Pali, Kamma), also known as the Law of Cause and Effect. According to this law no one can salvage us from our “sins” nor can anyone pass his sins to us. An…
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
… might be doing. We will understand this concept if we meditate, because we will see and understand cause and effect. “But don’t blame others – Blame Yourself! Don’t try to change others – Change yourself!” And, wi…
…ne's own actions rather than blaming others. Through meditation, individuals can gain insights into cause and effect, promoting personal change over attempting to change others. The meeting concludes with a heartfelt…
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in the center o
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
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100 : Universal Goodness The mind is made up of the knowing element which is invisible. It is also tainted with filthy but refined elements called "defilements". Defilements cause our mind to be gloo
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
การฝึกสมาธิที่วัดพระธรรมกาย
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การฝึกสมาธิที่วัดพระธรรมกาย
Throughout the course the students live at the center, meditating and sleeping in the grounds under umbrellas (klod). The sight of some 300 monks, their saffron robes contrasting with the green of the
Throughout the course the students live at the center, meditating and sleeping in the grounds under umbrellas (klod). The sight of some 300 monks, their saffron robes contrasting with the green of the
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
…ing peace, progress and prosperity to ourselves and our society. We Are What We Have Done — Law of Cause and Effect There is a cause for every consequence as dictated to the Law of Karma. Each specific type of deed…
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
การเตรียมตัวตายและการสร้างกุศลกรรม
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การเตรียมตัวตายและการสร้างกุศลกรรม
(แม้คนเราจะสร้างกุศลมาตลอดเวลา ถ้าเผอิญโชคร้าย จิตใจเกิดขุ่นมัวด้วยโลภะ โทสะหรือ โมหะ หรือความทุกข์ทรมานจากความเจ็บปวดก่อนลมหายใจเฮือกสุดท้าย ก็เป็นอันแน่นอนว่า เขาจะ ต้องไปสู่ทุคติภูมิ) “By contrast,
(แม้คนเราจะสร้างกุศลมาตลอดเวลา ถ้าเผอิญโชคร้าย จิตใจเกิดขุ่นมัวด้วยโลภะ โทสะหรือ โมหะ หรือความทุกข์ทรมานจากความเจ็บปวดก่อนลมหายใจเฮือกสุดท้าย ก็เป็นอันแน่นอนว่า เขาจะ ต้องไปสู่ทุคติภูมิ) “By contrast,
Raising Children: The Roles of a Parent
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Raising Children: The Roles of a Parent
Part Two: Raising Children When our children are young, we are everything to them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes more and more. In the teenage years, they wil
Part Two explores how parents are central in their children's early lives and adapt as they grow. Initially, parents are everything, but as children reach their teenage years, peers begin to influence
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi
In this chapter, the author discusses the essential virtues for self-improvement and personal growth. The second virtue emphasizes the importance of continuous self-enhancement, maintaining profession
Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
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Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
Speech of Gratitude to the President of Dhammakaya Foundation, Phrarajabhavanavisudh on 23 February 2005 Most Venerable Phrarajabhavanavisudh, Venerable Sirs, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlem
This speech delivered by H.E. Suchon Chaleekreua, Chairman of the Thai Senate, honors Most Venerable Phrarajabhavanavisudh for his leadership in organizing memorial services following the devastating
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
group. He knows that a tight budget will lead to lower quality and over budgeting will lead to wastefulness. He must be honest; corruption for his own or his friends’ benefit must not occur. Organiza
To raise children to be intelligent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate