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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…of course, reach everyone with His teachings. Those who have the ears to hear, will hear.' He looks directly at me. Pi Dang then asks, 'Why did the Buddha choose to teach? What made Him decide to teach?…
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He identifies three groups of people in response to his teachings: true believers, non-believers,
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
…s with others in their good fortune and happiness, and equanimity extended to all beings in the six directions – the whole world of sentient existence. Kalama Sutta) Then we build a curriculum around tho…
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
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…emotions affect the mind and we don’t see things clearly. The mind is the master of the body and it directs the body to react. At the same time, it perceives everything through the brain, nerves, and all…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
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The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
… models to follow. Be that role model." And then I think, if I am standing in the middle of my six directions and I am meditating, spreading out loving kindness, my light will automatically spread to ev…
This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the vital role of teachers as lifelong guides in moral development, contrasting with other temporary
The Process of Learning: Insights from Buddhist Teachings
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The Process of Learning: Insights from Buddhist Teachings
… is that teacher located? (2) Ask questions about the overview of the curriculum – the what? Ask it directly from the teacher. (3) Ask why they do or do not learn the material, and finally, (4) How? How …
This text discusses the importance of relevance in teaching, the need for both teacher and student to exhibit patience and discipline, and a structured approach to inquiry in the learning process. It
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…alifications: we can stand upright, we can lie down to sleep, and we can position ourselves in many directions. No other animal can do this. We are fortunate to be born human because it is very difficult…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
…e up of the four impure elements, and the mind is a refined element. But the mind can get extremely dirty due to defilements. So there are impure elements that can become attached to the mind. We can, of…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…just as we are responsible for our inside environment. So we need to be responsible for our own six directions: our parents, our teachers, our (spiritual) leaders, our family, our colleagues, and our fri…
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…rgy. Baap is generated by thinking bad thoughts through greed, anger, and jealousy. It is, in fact, dirty energy and undermines your feeling good about what you do, and the desire to do more good. Q: Co…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
… blame the politicians. If we put the blame on the government, then we are not looking in the right direction. WE are the ones who have to change.
In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the ne
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…ld path to profoundly affect their students in the right way, but not to create thoughts that might direct them to use the wrong view. For example, in teaching chemistry, we do not want students to come …
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
…ings 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 of the s…
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
Developing Good Habits Through Education
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Developing Good Habits Through Education
…editation for patience. And then help train one another. “Tomorrow we will talk more about the Six Directions.”
บทความนี้พูดถึงวิธีการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีผ่านการศึกษา โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการเคารพ วินัย และความอดทน ของนักเรียน ซึ่งได้รับการสนับสนุนจากคำสอนทางธรรม เช่น การเคารพสิ่งดี ๆ การปฏิบัติตามกฎระเบียบ เพื่อสร้าง
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…he society will be efficient, powerful, harmonious, and honest. The Buddha saw this through the six directions in the mind, and grouped them as true and false friends. But we must also have these same be…
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…onment, we all have to practice a code of conduct. This is why respect is the vital part of the six directions and why we have to have respect, discipline and patience as the three basic core values of a…
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
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Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
…tion comes from a reflection of the self. If you love yourself, you will send that out into the six directions. Ultimately, you must remember Attā hi attano nātho attā hi attano gati: You are your own re…
ในงานประชุมนี้ หลวงปู่ได้เน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของการสอนและคุณสมบัติที่ทำให้ครูเป็นที่รักของนักเรียน เขาให้คำถามแก่ผู้เข้าร่วมเกี่ยวกับครูที่มีผลกระทบต่อชีวิตของตน และเชิญชวนให้พิจารณาคุณค่าที่ควรมีในตนเ
Youth Training in Creative Development
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Youth Training in Creative Development
… in creativity, leadership and teamwork in through the development of moral discretion. The courses directly address the child's dilemma of how to apply ethical teachings to the modern classroom environm…
This program focuses on youth aged 11-14, aimed at enhancing good manners and creativity through engaging courses. It helps children navigate ethical dilemmas in today's tech-savvy classroom by incorp
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
…riod, when there was an expansion of the education system towards a more Western approach. This new direction in education caused people to believe that knowledge in the western sciences and worldly affa…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
Importance of Cleanliness at Dhammakaya Temple
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Importance of Cleanliness at Dhammakaya Temple
…is going on. However, when he reaches the temple, instead of looking at the main chapel, he will go directly to the toilets. If the toilets are not clean, this will tell that everyone from the abbot, dow…
ที่วัดธรรมกายมีนโยบายเรื่องความสะอาดที่บังคับใช้ตั้งแต่ประตูทางเข้าจนถึงทุกซอกทุกมุมของวัด ทุกเช้าเมื่อฉันออกจากกุฏิจะพบกระดาษ ขยะ และก้นบุหรี่ แม้ว่าจะมีป้ายบอกให้คนงดสูบบุหรี่ แต่ยังมีคนแอบสูบอยู่ เ
Quality of Life in Temples
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Quality of Life in Temples
…with trash, with dust everywhere, stray dogs lying about in the temple and grounds covered with dog dirt, he will turn around and leave the temple, never to return. If the temple should need further con…
บทความนี้สำรวจคุณภาพชีวิตในวัด โดยเน้นความสำคัญของความสะอาดและการอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคม หากวัดมีความสะอาดและมีการจัดการที่ดี พระสงฆ์สามารถสอนธรรมะและเสริมกำลังใจให้กับชุมชนได้ นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงประสบการ