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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
…r a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultivates consciousness and restraint from desires. The three principles of Buddhism—avoiding bad deeds, doing good deeds, and purifying the mind—are…
การอบรมสามเณรธรรมทายาทและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว
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การอบรมสามเณรธรรมทายาทและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว
…wanting to sit, talk, and relax like in the old days. Yet, their purpose is stronger than all these desires.)
พระธรรมทายาทและสามเณรธรรมทายาทรู้สึกประทับใจในความเชื่อมโยงของการเดินทางเพื่อการพัฒนาจิต โดยการเข้าถึงพระรัตนตรัยภายใน แม้จะห่างเหินจากครอบครัว แต่ความรักในสายเลือดยังคงเรียกร้องให้พวกเขาอยากอยู่กับคร
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…y finished the course of practice laid down by the Buddha, 3) her release 4) her destruction of all desires 5) her complete attainment of successive fruits of renunciation, and 6) her absence of all fetters…
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
The Consequences of Greed and Desire
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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no
…ion on existence, legacy, and the perils of greed, illustrating a deeper meaning behind actions and desires. Ultimately, it suggests a cautionary tale emphasizing the importance of wisdom over selfishness. …
The Teachings of Master Kassapa
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The Teachings of Master Kassapa
' With Master Kassapa's first simile I was pleased, I was charmed ; moreover I wanted to hear his ready wit in questions, for I regarded Master Kassapa as one who was to be opposed. It is wonderful, M
…ing it with traditional animal sacrifices. The narrator seeks refuge in the teachings of Gotama and desires to offer a significant, meaningful sacrifice that contributes to long-term welfare and happiness, …
Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
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Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
…arest picture; you can tune the dial of the radio to find the right wave-length in order to reach a desired station. The same principle applies to the mind—when the “focus” or “wave-length” of the mind is a…
Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m
The Inner Light of Dhamma
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The Inner Light of Dhamma
… of us have this inner light within us, but it has been obscured by the Five Hindrances 15 (sensual desires, ill will, apathy and inertia, restlessness and agitation, doubt and uncertainty) that we engage o…
…his text discusses the inner light that arises from the Dhamma within us, often hindered by sensual desires, ill will, apathy, restlessness, and doubts. It emphasizes mindfulness and meditation as key pract…
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
… is difficult to maintain in goodness – or in loving compassion – and it easily changes topics, and desires. (11) The mind is hard to control because it wants to think bad thoughts. (12) The mind is self-lu…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
…o find in this world. The Story of Rathapala Like many other holy men before ordaining, Rathapala desired worldly possessions. Nevertheless, the mercy, wisdom, and purity of the Buddha’s teachings, manage…
…t the themes of resilience and the transformative power of Buddha's teachings, challenging material desires and societal views. These accounts reflect the journey towards wisdom and spiritual enlightenment…
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
…derstanding that leads to the permanent cessation of the cycle of rebirth by transcending all human desires and suffering. The Lord Buddha specified three levels of understanding of life’s goals: external…
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
…re and free of defilements. 114. ELEVATE YOUR MIND Elevate your mind and you will see that sensual desires will cause suffering and may even vulgarize you. When you are fully occupied with the worldly life…
…set aside in favor of focusing on merit and good deeds. By elevating the mind and releasing sensual desires, individuals can achieve a more purified existence and fulfill their resolutions. The author refle…
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
…116. OBVIOUSLY NO GOOD It is obvious to me that if we allow ourselves to become attached to sensual desires we have allowed ourselves to be enslaved by Mara. Then we have subjected ourselves to undue punish…
…ressures. Additionally, on June 24, 1980, the author discusses the dangers of succumbing to sensual desires, equating this attachment to a form of enslavement by Mara, resulting in self-imposed suffering. T…
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
…nastery and took his stand before the Teacher. But no sooner had he mastered a single verse than he desired to run away. The Teacher therefore caused him to misunderstand the true meaning of the verse. Kala…
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
… he attends with the Order of Monks led by the Buddha to Savatthi, grappling with his materialistic desires as his father presents him with a gift of money while he seeks spiritual enlightenment. Ultimately…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
… dire consequences of yielding to seductive influences. In the moral view, it warns against shallow desires that jeopardize one's character and well-being, urging mindfulness against temptational traps. The…