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Understanding the Impact of Climate Change
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Understanding the Impact of Climate Change
บันทึกบรรธานิการ "ทำดีฉันเป็นวัฒนธรรมองค์กร" พระราชวชรศาสนวิเทศ (สำราว กุลโล) ประธานสงฆ์พระธรรมฑูตไทยในยุโรป เจ้าวาสวัดไทยนอร์เวย์ ท่านได้รับรางวัลมุอรรถ์ครูโลก วันที่ ๒๖ เมษายน พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๔ พี่น้อมท่าน
Climate change is a significant challenge facing humanity today, impacting ecosystems, weather patterns, and human activities. This book delves into the causes of climate change, inclu…
The Buddha’s First Teaching
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The Buddha’s First Teaching
…undation All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or oth…
…Buddha's first teachings and their philosophical implications. Released in the year 2002, this work emphasizes the importance of understanding Buddhist doctrines for both practitioners and scholars alik…
Translator's Preface to Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Translator's Preface to Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
… teaching sessions, had considerable overlap, however, for different groups, the author often made remarks specific to the audience. In the case where specific comments would be inaccessible to the gene…
…hrabhavana-viryakhun’s Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta from Thai texts and various teaching sessions. It emphasizes the author's intent to make the teachings accessible to a wide audience, while addressing c…
Advanced Concepts in Buddhism
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Advanced Concepts in Buddhism
…le subject of re- nunciation of the mundane, which is the point of depar- ture for this book, may seem alien to householders who might feel perfectly contented with their lot in life. There may be a ten…
This book, part of the 'Buddhism in Plain English' series, offers advanced insights into Buddhism's higher spiritual training, focusing on the renunciation of mundane life. It discusses the common mis
The Awakening of Siddhartha Gotama
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The Awakening of Siddhartha Gotama
…o put up a fight, at least there would be some chance of survival! Seeing the fourth of the angelic emissaries, an ascetic, Siddhatha Gotama recognized this path as a way of fighting back against the in…
This text delves into the insights of Siddhartha Gotama as he confronts the inevitable realities of old-age, sickness, and death. Rather than succumb to despair, he considers life like a battle where
Buddhism in Plain English: A Practical Approach
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Buddhism in Plain English: A Practical Approach
above — delusion, renunciation and the Buddha’s previous meditation experience — before embarking on the remainder of this book. Finally, it should be mentioned that the aim of books in the …
This book aims to make Buddhist scriptures accessible to beginners by presenting them in plain English while maintaining accuracy. It provides Pali terminology alongside translations an…
Exploring the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta and the Four Noble Truths
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Exploring the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta and the Four Noble Truths
…of Existence 53 ● The Path as the Cause 53 ● The Path as the Manifestation 54 ● The Path as the Supreme 54 ● The Interrelation of Explanation of the Noble Truths 54
…utta, highlighting its key teachings on the paths of sensual indulgence and self-mortification, and emphasizes the Middle Way. The content covers the Four Noble Truths and their impact on understanding …
Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
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Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
…ractises in strict accordance with the teachings of the Lord Buddha will be able to uproot all defilements and craving from the mind, attaining the Path and Fruit of Nirvana in His footsteps. This is th…
…hism's distinctive qualities in teaching ways to alleviate suffering and attain ultimate happiness, emphasizing its systematic approach to teachings and virtues. It notes the simplicity of Buddhist prin…
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
emonies. This is especially true of the ceremonies held on Asālha Pūjā Day, when it is a traditional d…
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta holds significant importance in Buddhist ceremonies, especially during Asālha Pūjā Day when monks chant it for laypeople's benefit. Unfortunately,…
Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…he Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the present author has retained reference to it in this version. The emphasis of the Sāratthasamuccaya was primarily on Dhamma principles rather than Dhamma practice and a…
…or adapts complex passages to modern language while maintaining fidelity to the original teachings. Emphasizing the importance of actual Dhamma practice, as taught by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, this book in…
The Heir to the Buddha’s Teaching
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The Heir to the Buddha’s Teaching
…student of Dhamma as being an “heir” to the Buddha’s Teaching who has the responsibility to study them to the point where they understand them sufficiently deeply to instil these teachings in future gen…
This book envisions the student of Dhamma as an 'heir' to the Buddha's Teaching, emphasizing the need to understand and instill these teachings in future generations. The author expre…
Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
… components were separated, they could not be called a wheel. Just as, a skilled wheelwright can assemble the components to make a strong wheel ready to be put to work, the Buddha, through his preaching…
…. This sermon, unique in its singular delivery, encapsulates the essence of Buddha's teachings and remains pivotal in Buddhist scriptures. Documented by his attendant Ānanda, it outlines key doctrines t…
The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
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The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
…ng [dukkhanirodhåkāmıni ariyasacca]. Apart from allowing Prince Siddhattha to attain an end of defilements and become the Buddha, the Middle Way also allowed him to attain Nirvana while still alive [sa-…
This text delves into the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the cessation of suffering and the path leading to it. The Middle Way enables Prince Siddh…
Insights into the Three Cycles and Twelve Components of Suffering
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Insights into the Three Cycles and Twelve Components of Suffering
TABLE I: Insights gained from fulfilling the Three Cycles & Twelve Components | Ariyasacca | Dukkha Ariyasacca | Samudya Ariyasacca | Nirodha Ariyasacca | Nirodhagamini Patipada Ariyasacca | | ---
… relation to suffering, this framework guides practitioners in their journey towards liberation. It emphasizes both the understanding and actions required to address suffering and its origins. For furth…
The Middle Way: Balancing Sensual Indulgence and Self-Mortification
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The Middle Way: Balancing Sensual Indulgence and Self-Mortification
the harmfulness of the extremes of sensual indulgence and self-mortification, and advocated the following of the Middle Way or No…
This text discusses the risks associated with extreme sensual indulgence and self-mortification, underscoring the importance of following the Middle Way…
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: The Sermon
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Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: The Sermon
…[Vārāṇasi]. At that place, the Buddha summoned the ‘group of five’ [pañcacavaggiya] and addressed them thus: O! Bhikkhus! Monks who wish to overcome suffering must strictly avoid the two extremes of p…
… teachings delivered at the Isipatana Deer Park. The Blessed One addresses the group of five monks, emphasizing the importance of avoiding the two extremes in practice: sensual indulgence and self-morti…
The Buddha's Teachings on Sensory Pleasures
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The Buddha's Teachings on Sensory Pleasures
… said to play with a top is immature: i.e. appropriate only for those who are still thick with defilements. It is only those with immature and sordid lives, who spend their time accruing and indulging i…
…ha uses various metaphors to illustrate the dangers of indulgence in sensory pleasures. He likens them to poisonous fruits, sharp weapons, and children's toys, highlighting the inevitable suffering and …
Buddhist Teachings on Sensual Pleasures
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Buddhist Teachings on Sensual Pleasures
used to rinse a toilet or the toilet bowl itself, which is soiled with excrement. He also compared the pleasures of the senses to human faces which dogs like to spend their time…
In this text, the Buddha emphasizes the folly of indulging in sensory pleasures, likening them to dangerous paths and harmful a…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
…ha taught in the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta that those leading the monastic life must avoid the extreme of indulging in sensual pleasure. Furthermore, in the Mahādukkha khanda Sutta (The Greater Discour…
…ure, highlighting how such indulgence can lead to suffering and detachment from reality. The Buddha emphasizes the need for those following the monastic life to avoid extremes of indulgence as presented…
The Hardships of Earning a Living
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The Hardships of Earning a Living
…ing insects. Sometimes one is threatened by poisonous animals such as snakes. Sometimes one becomes emaciated because one lacks sufficient means of physical support. O! Monks! Whether one earns one's li…
… discusses the various livelihoods people engage in, from farming to business and training animals, emphasizing the hardships each profession entails regardless of the success one achieves. It highlight…