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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
Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
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Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
…ess unappealing. The paper floated on top of the spittoon, so that people would not have to see the dirty tissues below. Dhammaprasit House was a large building housing many people, but having only one b…
The story reflects on Khun Yea's approach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhibits patience when dealing
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
… the cleanliness and the mainte- nance of the temple kitchen. Thus the smoke from his cooking would dirty the kitchen. Due to his generous merit making, he was reborn in his next life as a King. However,…
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items used in religious practice and how neglect c
Unlocking Meditation Potential
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Unlocking Meditation Potential
… within. We maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness for ourselves bringing contentment and direction to life in a way not possible through any other technique. *Step-by-step Introductions for t…
Through deep meditation, we can tap into our untapped abilities and maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness, enriching our lives in ways other techniques can’t. This guide introduces the effec
Buddhist Monastic Community
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Buddhist Monastic Community
Phra Wijarn Teerungguro Phramaha Prasetkit Sumedho Phra Wirot Virocano Phramaha Somchai Thanavuddho (M.D., Ph.D.) Phra Wut Abhiwutdo & Vehicle Services Division Phramaha Supoj Suv
…lso noted for their roles in promoting meditation and Buddhist principles. The document serves as a directory of influential figures in the Buddhist monastic community, which can be beneficial for those …
Understanding Truth Through Experience
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Understanding Truth Through Experience
These things may be difficult to understand through verbal explanation. It is better to see for oneself, let’s use the example of a chilli… Imagine if someone who has never tasted a chilli comes up to
…ing a chilli, it illustrates that describing the heat or flavor of a chilli is insufficient without direct experience. It also suggests that seeking truth requires practice, urging that one should 'just …
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
…uisites (food, clothing, shelter and medicines). In modern times we do not acquire these requisites directly but purchase them at the supermarket etc. This brings us to face the second problem, which is …
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b