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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
…k inscription is dated Friday, the first day of the third waxing moon, 1470 Mahasakkarāja, which is equivalent to 2092 BE (or 1548 CE). The scribe was a Buddhist monk: Maḥāthera Śribaṅśa. The inscriptio…
The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph
บทความให้กำลังใจ
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บทความให้กำลังใจ
…วพบเรื่องเสียใจจะต้องร้องไห้ โอย" และเมื่อเรา พบความยากลำบากก็ชอบให้อยู่อย่างอ่อนโยน ให้ยอมท้อถอย Equiดีว่ ยิ่งมี ยิ่งดี ยิ่งใกล้ สว่าง กำลังทำงานคอยๆ แก้ปัญหาไปทีละเล็กทีละน้อย มุ่งมั่น ยืนมั่น ควมดี…
บทความนี้นำเสนอความคิดและกลอนให้กำลังใจ ที่ชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตเต็มไปด้วยการเปลี่ยนแปลง ทั้งดีและร้าย พวกเรามีความสามารถในการปรับทิศทางชีวิตของเราได้ โดยการปรับเปลี่ยนความคิดและมุมมองให้ดีขึ้น เมื่อเผชิ
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
…ir sides. Only the upright ones counted. If they were less than the agreed number it was a draw; if equal the thrower won and threw again; if more he lost, and lost the throw. An extra seed was called t…
…eives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to symbolize the danger of ignorance and the consequences of deceitful actions. It echoes themes of self-respect and the cunning nature often found in …
Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
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Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
…rom the Sangha'; this is the seventh kind of offering made to the Sangha. (35) MA: There is no gift equal in measure to this gift. This is the kind of gift Mahāpaṇāpatī would be giving by offering the p…
… bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The first offering is dedicated to the Sangha led by the Buddha, while subsequent offerings are made after the Buddha's final Nibbāna. Different intentions behind these offering…
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
… “All the crew gets from me for looking after this wretched barge is eleven or twelve Baht a month (equivalence of 50-60 cents in those days). As for me, I am the owner of the boat and I have all the mo…
The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…tion schools. In the Dhammakaya Tradition the level of attainment is usually explained in terms of equivalent inner transcendental bodies—numbering eighteen—which start with the physical human body and…
The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the
Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
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Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort
…Reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' can further soothe your mind, but remaining still without it is equally effective. The goal is to calm and relax your body and senses, allowing your mind to become sp…
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
…looking for the same things: inner peace, loving and compassionate kindness towards our fellow men, equanimity, mindfulness. In other words, we are both traveling the Eightfold Noble Path, although I kn…
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…f food, when to buy it in season so it is fresh, and how to prepare it. They also need to have good equipment and storage facilities for the produce. And, of course, they need to know how to cook it! No…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
…tion. When we find those common characteristics of honesty, integrity, compassion, mindfulness, and equanimity, we have a common outcome. (The four embracing virtues of friendliness, compassion, gladnes…
…fosters positive energy creation. While Kamma influences our characteristics (50%), our choices are equally significant. Personal decisions in life, whether healthy or harmful, contribute to our current…
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
… we perform actions based upon those feelings or we desire specific results → we experience the consequences of those actions. Actions create results. We experience suffering because our actions are bas…
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…the problems are the limitations of the body. But there are also problems of the mind. The mind has equivalent problems. The mind is the element of knowing." 77
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
… because they drink. Let us suppose that there is a father with five children, all of whom he loves equally. He asks all of the children to come up to the second floor. The oldest comes quickly up the s…
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment an…
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
…come into contact with are the parent, the teacher, and the monk. All three of these groups have an equal input into every individual with whom they come in contact. And they need to teach
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…ars ago! Then, the brightness becomes more intense, our physical tension disappears, and we develop equanimity. There are no distractions in our meditation, and mindfulness is observed. This is the thir…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master systemized, or categorized, the Dhamma, and he was able to individualize the lessons so that the people He was talking to would have the ears to hear, and the wisdom to
…ngs is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture each learner's understanding. Ordination allows men to expand their horizons and engag…
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…mpure elements. When we are trying to refuel our four elements, we realize that the resources are unequally distributed if we do not share. When we share, we have a livable world. (2) Charity. In times …
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charit…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
… and bad actions according to the Buddhist way? There are standards, but it is difficult to find an equal to this because in other religions we cannot see our own mind and the defilements in our mind. S…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
…perfect. And that is how we change our society. We start with ourselves and we learn compassion and equanimity for others. If you say it is not your duty, then whose is it? Any country that has unrest, …
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
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
… system in which we are functioning. "When we think about education, we all seem to believe in the equality of opportunity – that is, that all people deserve to be educated equality – but when we apply…
…influenced by power, economy, and biases rooted in love, hate, fear, and ignorance. The illusion of equal opportunity contrasts with the reality of unequal outcomes due to greed and prejudice. Children …