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Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
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Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
Garudhamma 8 What did the Lord Buddha Establish? Wilaiporn SUCHARITTHAMMAKUL Abstract This paper deals with the Buddhist outlook on gender issues. Contemporary feminists have extrapolated moder
This paper examines the Buddhist perspective on gender issues, particularly the eight garudhamma, which have been contested in modern debates around gender equality. It investigates whether these teac
Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W
The text discusses two types of fools in Buddhism: External Fools, who are non-Buddhists aiming to undermine the faith by misrepresenting its teachings, and Internal Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r
Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
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Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
Summary Concepts - The root causes of life's problems include economic problems, conflicts, and defilements - The Lord Buddha's Teachings aim to correct the root causes of life's problems - Buddhism c
This text discusses the root causes of life's problems, including economic issues, conflicts, and mental defilements, proposing that the Teachings of the Lord Buddha offer comprehensive solutions. By
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
As a noun, the term refers to the new identity of a noble person once he/she is transubstantiated either from the worldly plane to a supramundane plane or from a lower transcendent state to a higher.
The term Dhammakāya refers to the new identity of a noble person following transubstantiation, highlighting different levels of realization. It embodies the reality spiritually identified with the Bud
The Teachings of the Buddha
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The Teachings of the Buddha
The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi
The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled
Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
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Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
Caring for Your Preceptor (upatthāka) Your preceptor is one whom you owe much. Your preceptor spends countless hours instructing you on the ways of the Dhamma tirelessly. You should express your grat
Caring for your preceptor is essential as they dedicate countless hours to your education in the Dhamma. Expressing gratitude by respecting and assisting them can yield significant personal benefits,
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
By studying Dhamma every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha’s teaching about never failing to make merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring w
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
…d happy life. The remaining fifth to tenth Right Views are the realities of life in accordance with Dhamma teachings but may be compared to interpretations and explanations that are also found in other faiths, religi…
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
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Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
[cakkhu], knowing [ñāṇa], wisdom [paññā] and knowledge [vijjā]. The meditator will see the nature of the Dhamma (inner mental phenomena). According to the Lord Buddha’s advice to Vakkali “he who sees
This text discusses the concept of Dhamma and how meditation aids in understanding it. It illustrates the teachings of the Buddha, emphasizing that one who truly sees Dhamma sees the Buddha, and highl
Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
Although the solution is not simple, that does not mean there is no path to correct and prevent them from occurring. If each person realizes what the heart of the family is and everyone takes the best
The text discusses a method for fostering a stable family as taught by the Lord Buddha through 'Dhamma for Laypersons', which includes truthfulness (sacca), self-control (dama), endurance (khanti), an
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati
This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of
Achieving Happiness Through Dhamma Practice
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Achieving Happiness Through Dhamma Practice
Concerning the second level, if our wish is indeed to go to a happy place after death, we can do so by learning and practicing the Dhamma. We will thus be taught to practice generosity, keep acts of s
This text emphasizes the significance of practicing Dhamma to achieve happiness in life and after death. By cultivating generosity, maintaining self-discipline, and engaging in meditation, individuals
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
have already undergone ordination before His Majesty granted titles. Therefore, civil servants of that period were all ordained, and sought to encourage their male children to be ordained as well, upo
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
When the people of Alavi heard that the Teacher had come, they went to the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at th
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dha
In this discussion, the speaker reflects on the differences between monastic and secular lifestyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessi
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por although he had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does
This text discusses the differences between monastic and secular life through the eyes of a Buddhist perspective. It highlights how a renunciation of material wealth and societal status opens the path
The Impact of Dhamma Quiz on Personal and National Development
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The Impact of Dhamma Quiz on Personal and National Development
In my opinion, the Dhamma quiz is the activity that should have a lot of support because it is one way to develop the country indirectly. Before the quiz, participants have to read the book. Usually m
The Dhamma quiz serves as a crucial activity for personal and national development by encouraging reading and understanding of fundamental Dhamma principles. Participants engage with important texts,
Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
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Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
has also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Buddhist Studies from the Maha Chulalongkorn Raja Vidhayalai University. He was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Awar
Venerable Dhammajayo has received multiple accolades for his dedication to promoting world peace through inner peace and meditation. As the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace