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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…curity. That day, Sodh’s was the only boat in sight. Upon reaching this narrow stretch, the fear of death struck him. Sodh knew the strategy of the pirates: they would aim to attack the captain or the helm…
…dh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occurred o…
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
…age seventy-five. He became one of the most revered Buddhist monks in Thailand’s history. After his death, his top disci- ple, a nun by the name of Chand Khonnokyoong, continued to further the legacy of th…
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he organized workshops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level.
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
… wrongs done to the person. Everybody had already asked for his forgiveness, except for Chand. His death profoundly affected Chand’s life. Most Thai people believe in rebirth. She worried that she would b…
…hand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot at Wa…
The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
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The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
… body. This created cause and effect, or Heaven and Hell, which, over time, brought in sickness and death. But we can fight this by tapping into our own power plant. We just have to meditate to find out fo…
…bsequent battle for balance. The concept of cause and effect introduces Heaven, Hell, sickness, and death, emphasizing the potential to counteract negativity through meditation and self-discovery. The dial…
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…er of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the Law of Kamma after death, if not before. This discovery comes from seeing with the inner brightness of our mind. When evil p…
In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment
Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
… “All people desire happiness. But here is what we all have in common: Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death. Meditate and follow the Eightfold Noble Path, and you will find true happiness because you will en…
…re. Luang Por's blessings remind us of universal human experiences like birth, aging, sickness, and death and encourage meditation in pursuit of true happiness and enlightenment, ultimately leading to the …
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…f self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to share with us the wisdom of h…
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape …
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
Dababamalla Story of Dababamalla When Dababamalla was in his mother’s womb, nearing his time of birth, his mother suddenly died. Many people were under the impression that he also, must have perishe
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously fro…
Understanding Dhamma and Monastic Disciplines
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Understanding Dhamma and Monastic Disciplines
…ce. Second: it means things that are true, such as the reality of life, birth, ageing, sickness and death. Dhamma can have this double meaning, depending on the circumstances, and context. All the teachi…
…ects like kindness and respect, as well as truths about life including birth, ageing, sickness, and death. This concept is grounded in the teachings of the Pali Canon and natural phenomena, signifying its …
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
…ife’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowledge inspired him to find a way to destroy the prison and commute for ever the sent…
…r meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate the path to freedom from suffering. Through t…
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…verbial ‘facts of life.’ We are all prisoners of worldly existence, born into ageing, sickness and death. We cannot escape this; we cannot go anywhere away from this world or universe, so we are prisoners…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems
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Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems
…ise from conflicts 3. Defilements problems: Problems which come with birth, aging, illnesses, and death [Diagram with arrows pointing upward from "Life's Problem" to:] - Economic Problem - Social …
… social problems arising from conflicts; and defilements associated with birth, aging, illness, and death. It is suggested that the government should handle economic and social issues due to its responsibi…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
… wrongs done to the person. Everybody had already asked for his forgiveness, except for Chand. His death profoundly affected Chand’s life. Most Thai people believe in rebirth. She worried that she would b…
… an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she would be reborn deaf due to the curse. Learning of the Great Abbot's meditation tea…
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
22. WE ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to …
…ders to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is the only possession that can be taken beyond death. The author compares human existence to puppets controlled by merit and demerit, urging individuals…
Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
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Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
177. LEAVING HOME When I was a young girl about 11 or 12 years old, my father came home drunk one day. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on the ground outside the house while the rest of the family
… including her father's curse of deafness, which instills fear in her heart. Following her father's death, she regrets not seeking forgiveness and becomes determined to find him in the afterlife, prompting…
Understanding the First Noble Truth
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Understanding the First Noble Truth
…haracterized by suffering or unsatisfactory condition. -- Suffering exists. Birth, aging, sickness, death, discontentment, disappointments, displeasure are suffering. Impermanence, transiency, attachment t…
…is marked by suffering. This suffering encompasses various forms such as birth, aging, illness, and death. Essential concepts like attachment, impermanence, and the distress of existence in unhappy realms …
Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
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Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
…mind; 5. doubt (vicikicchā): lack of conviction or trust. นิกรังความตาย to be conscious of death; reflect on death นิกรังบุญที่เราสั่งสมามทั้งหมด reflect on the merits you have accumulated นิจกอย่…
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับการดับทุกข์ในพระพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงนิทรา ความดับทุกข์ และนิกรังความตาย นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงอุปสรรคทั้งห้าที่ขัดขวางการเจริญสติและการเข้าถึงอนุตรโพธิญาณ พร้อมกับการสะท้อนถึงบุ
หลักการและแนวทางในการบรรลุถึงนิพพาน
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หลักการและแนวทางในการบรรลุถึงนิพพาน
… มนโนวาท mind-door; mind-avenue มนโนจริต mental misconduct มรณาสติ (moranasati) meditation on death; mindfulness of death มรรค Path that leads to Cessation of Suffering มรรคนายก lay leader มรรคผ…
ในบทความนี้เราจะได้เรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับแนวทางการดำเนินชีวิตเพื่อบรรลุถึงนิพพานผ่านมรรคมืองค ๘ ซึ่งเป็นหลักสำคัญในพระพุทธศาสนา ประกอบด้วยการมีมุมมองที่ถูกต้อง การตั้งใจที่ดี การใช้คำพูดที่เหมาะสม การกระทำ
นิรวาณและแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
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นิรวาณและแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
…hism. It is also the day the Sangha came into existence, thus the Sangha Day. อาสัณฑกรรรมใกล้สายตา ‘Death-threshold Kamma’, state of mind at the time of death. อิจฉา envy อิทธิ supernatural power อิทธิบาท …
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดสำคัญในพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงนิรวาณ ซึ่งเป็นเป้าหมายสูงสุดในการเข้าถึงการหลุดพ้นจากความทุกข์ อธิบายการกำเนิดของอารยันและการย้ายถิ่นไปยังอินเดีย พร้อมทั้งอธิบายวันอาสาฮิปูนชะ ที่พระพุทธเจ
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
…he law of Karma and the law of any land. All living beings love their lives. All living beings fear death. Killing is the worst possible harm one can do to another living being. Because of the seriousness …
…f this, possess the intention to kill, actively attempt to do so, and ultimately cause the victim's death. Understanding these principles is vital for adherents seeking to live a compassionate life. For mo…