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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has
This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related to soliciting prostitutes. It highlights the consequences such as the risk of AIDS, disgrace
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he was about 30 years old an
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเกี่ยวกับการเงิน พร้อมแนวทางจากความรู้ของลุงพ่อที่เน้นการออมเงินมากกว่าการใช้จ่าย ผู้เขียนเล่าถึงความช่วยเหลือที่ได้รับจากแม่ในการจัดการด้านการเงิน โดยยกต
The Journey of a Carpenter: Finding Wisdom Through Work
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The Journey of a Carpenter: Finding Wisdom Through Work
Wisdom work. When I completed school, I took a job as a carpenter and joiner, and completed a full apprenticeship. I had never been out of work and had never found the need to advertise, as my work wa
The narrative shares the author's journey as a carpenter and joiner who thrived on referrals and recommendations. His work on new houses and refurbishments became a source of stability and enlightenme
Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
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Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
Part Seven: Appendixes 3. Tolerance; putting up with adversity; patience (Khanti) 4. Being able to part with possessions and give them to the proper people who will care for them well; renunciation (C
In this section, we delve into the virtues of tolerance and benevolence, such as patience (Khanti) and renunciation (Cāga). The text highlights four detrimental paths leading to ruin, including indulg
Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Journey to Joy 142 the navel level - in my very centre. I use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' (which means 'purify the mind') repeating silently three times at each key point, until resting my mind at the
In this segment, the author discusses the practice of using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to center the mind and achieve inner peace. By reciting the mantra and focusing on the 'seventh base', one can ef
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
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Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation Monica Luang Por Monica : Yes ok. How does this meditating affect the rest of your day? : The benefits of twenty-four hour meditation are that it makes me happy and
การทำสมาธิในชีวิตประจำวันช่วยสอนให้เราเข้าใจความทุกข์และให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับการกระทำที่ส่งผลต่อชีวิตของเรา เรียนรู้การปฏิบัติสมาธิเพื่อเพิ่มพูนความสุข ความรู้สึกดี และความเข้าใจ ซึ่งนำไปสู่การช่วยเหลือ
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 clearly see and l
The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
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Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
some of them saluted him with joined hands and took their seats on one side ; some of them called out their name and family and did likewise, some of them took their seats on one side in silence. 5.
In a thought-provoking discussion, Payasi expresses disbelief in the existence of another world or the outcomes of human actions. Master Kassapa counters his views by questioning the nature of celesti
The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
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The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
a misplaced doubt about the rule that a nun must be given advice (ovāda) and pointed out her bad behaviors (pavāraṇā) by a monk. Based on the evidence in the Pāli canon, I make a clearer definition an
This paper examines the role of garudhamma in guiding the conduct of Buddhist nuns, highlighting their importance as norms rather than customs. It discusses the issues raised by a monk regarding advic
Journey to Joy: Overcoming Hard Times
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Journey to Joy: Overcoming Hard Times
Journey to Joy 192 their way back into my life. The following years became some of the hardest times of my life. I had taken on a great deal of work and had stopped guiding my decisions with my medita
This excerpt details a challenging period in the author's life filled with financial difficulties and personal struggles. The author describes how a heavy workload and neglecting meditation led to ban
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 62.First Step on the Journey Before setting out on a long journey, invite all the Buddhas to protect you and everyone with you, and to allow you to be received hospitabl
This excerpt emphasizes the significance of setting intentions before embarking on a journey. Practitioners are encouraged to invite the Buddhas for protection and goodwill. The act of seeking a hospi
ธรรมะและความสุขในชีวิต
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ธรรมะและความสุขในชีวิต
ทรายนะ คำถาม ธีรภาพคืนนึกถึงซินล่ำ เป็นผู้ธรรมที่แท้ ร้อยหัวใจปรีดา 2000 เมืองลำพูน มีอเพียงสุขล้ำ เลยเป็นเหตุว่าความสุขและความยากลำบาก ถอดเป็นธรรมะครูย่อมเยียวยา ทั่วประเทศก็เป็นความทุกข์ แต่น้ำมนต์
บทความนี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของธรรมะในชีวิตประจำวันและผลกระทบต่อความสุขของเราในช่วงที่มีความทุกข์ โดยเน้นให้เห็นถึงบทเรียนจากธรรมะที่สร้างความร่มเย็นใจและการให้อภัย อีกทั้งยังมีการเชื่อมโยงไปถึงการช่วย
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
The Universal Nature of Suffering
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The Universal Nature of Suffering
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS VI Suffering is Universal Most people do not get what they want. Even their own spouse, who they expect to spend their whole life with, sometimes turns out to be the wrong
This text discusses the universal nature of suffering, emphasizing that most people do not achieve their desires, including in significant relationships like marriage. It acknowledges that individuals
Confronting Obstacles
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Confronting Obstacles
51 554 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XIX Remind Yourself Our mind is already full of willpower so it depends on us how much we wish to draw out. The volume of willpower in our mind is immense, larger than the
Our mind possesses immense willpower, larger than the Himalayas and oceans combined. By constantly reminding ourselves of this boundless capacity, we can draw on it to confront challenges and change p
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
ฉันจะเป็นแสงสว่างให้กับเธอ
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ฉันจะเป็นแสงสว่างให้กับเธอ
ฉันจะเป็นแสงสว่างให้กับเธอ เนื้อร้อง ทำนอง/เขียนเรียง ขับร้อง ปัญญาอัครศรี ฉันจะคอยติดตามเธอ คอยดวงดาววันที่ดิฉันจะคอยดูแลเธอ ให้เธอมีความสุข เมื่อถึงเวลา ดูดาวฤดูใบไม้ผลิ ในเวลาที่ไม่มีเธอ * ฉันจะ
เพลง 'ฉันจะเป็นแสงสว่างให้กับเธอ' สื่อถึงความรักและการให้การสนับสนุนในช่วงเวลาที่ยากลำบาก ผู้ร้องสัญญาว่าจะเป็นแสงที่ส่องสว่างให้กับคนที่รัก เพื่อให้คนที่รักมีความสุขในความมืดมัว บทเพลงนี้เน้นถึงการดู
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar
This text discusses the term 'Tusitaburi' found in the Dhammapada, reflecting on its role within the context of merit and rebirth. It highlights that, despite the presence of many Arahants during the