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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
The first monk ordained by the Buddha personally, was Kondanna. He was the first of Lord Buddha's disciples, and Buddhism's first monk. He was ordained following Lord Buddha's first Sermon entitled th
The first monk ordained by the Buddha, Kondanna, was the first disciple who became a Stream-enterer after the Buddha's first sermon in Isipatana. This sermon allowed him to see the Dhamma. The Buddha
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l
The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent
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
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"Bhikkhus," my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should conti
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ
Abate the Severe Consequences
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Abate the Severe Consequences
SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIV Abate the Severe Consequences When we suffer, just remember the Lord Buddha's teachings and keep calm. We should accept that suffering is a consequence of our wrong doing in
เมื่อเราเผชิญกับความทุกข์, ควรระลึกถึงคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าและมีสติรับมือ เราควรยอมรับว่าความทุกข์เป็นผลจากกรรมในอดีตที่เราเคยทำ และต้องแก้ไขมันด้วยการทำบุญ, รักษาศีล และทำสมาธิ ซึ่งจะช่วยเสริมสร้างกำลั
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
Dhamma Vinaya means, the wisdom and instruction contained in the Pali Canon of which there are two types. 1. One is the rules and code of conduct, Vinaya, which must be strictly refrained from, or el
Dhamma Vinaya encompasses the wisdom of the Pali Canon, highlighting two types: Vinaya, which entails strict rules of conduct for monks, and Dhamma, teaching beneficial practices that are not compulso
The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
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The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
The Viktor of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to have a dwelling built and dedicated to the Community of the four directions, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed a communit
The Velama Sutta emphasizes that the true fruits of spiritual practice are found in building a strong foundation in faith and ethical conduct. Constructing a dwelling for the community is commendable,
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
The Impact of Meditation on Personal Development
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The Impact of Meditation on Personal Development
Knowledge and Career In the past, I used to have some personality characteristics that were maladaptive. I used to be much more irritable, easily angered, bad- tempered and moody. Meditation has helpe
This text discusses the transformative effects of meditation on personal behavior and decision-making. Initially, the author struggled with irritability, mood swings, and impulsive decisions. However,
Hope and Willpower in Meditation
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Hope and Willpower in Meditation
Hope and Willpower I am preparing myself for inevitable death and I believe we cannot lead our lives carelessly. I intend to fully accumulate all the merits from donating, observing the precepts and m
การเตรียมตัวสำหรับความตายที่หลีกเลี่ยงไม่ได้และการให้ความสำคัญกับการทำบุญ การรักษาศีล และการนั่งสมาธิ ความมุ่งมั่นในการสร้างบารมีผ่านการนั่งสมาธิเป็นหนทางเดียวที่จะนำไปสู่การเข้าถึงนิปาน โดยที่การนั่ง
ธรรมะเพื่อประช
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ธรรมะเพื่อประช
ธรรมะเพื่อประช ปลอดภัยเพราะอาศัยผู้รู้ ๑๖๐ ความบริสุทธิ์เป็นบ่อเกิดแห่งความสุขความสําเร็จทั้ง ทางโลกและทางธรรม ความสุขและความบริสุทธิ์นี้ สามารถ สั่งสมได้ ด้วยการหมั่นให้ทาน รักษาศีล เจริญภาวนาทุกๆ วั
Content discusses the importance of purity and happiness as foundations for worldly and spiritual success. It emphasizes the accumulation of these qualities through regular practice of giving, maintai
Understanding Life and Death
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Understanding Life and Death
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Thus, wherever we may be born, the coming together of hearts on this occasion, should help us all to reflect on the perils of continued rebirth in the c
เนื้อหานี้เน้นการสะท้อนถึงอันตรายของการเกิดซ้ำในวัฏฏะและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างระมัดระวัง ซึ่งเป็นโอกาสที่ดีที่สุดในการทำบุญกุศล ก่อนที่จะต้องเผชิญหน้ากับความตาย มันเน้นการเป็นคนดีและการกระทำดีในทุกวัน โดยเฉ
ໃບອຸບາຍໆ ກ່ຽວກັບສັກສຕິ
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ໃບອຸບາຍໆ ກ່ຽວກັບສັກສຕິ
ໃບອຸບາຍໆແມ່ນຂອງຂໍ້ບອກລະເລີ້ມ ແລະ ແບບຍຸດຕິທັດ ຂໍ້ຫາກເວົ້າ ກ່ຽວກັບການສຸກສາລະບົບຂອງສັກສຕິໃນທຸກບໍລິການແລະບຸກຄົນໃນອາສາສະໜາດຫຼາຍຫຼາຍ.ແບບຍຸດຕິທັດນີ້ອຸບາຍ ແລະແນະນານກັບການດັບພວກມັນໄດ້ແນວໃດ. (Translation summa
ໃບອຸບາຍໆ ນີ້ສະທໍາດ່ວນການດັບສູດຝັ່ງ ແລະເນົາສິຍະຮັບຣິຂີແບບແນະນານກ່ຽວກັບການສຶກສາລະບົບໃນສັກສຕິ ແລະຫັ້ນວ່າແນວໃດໃສສິນຄືນແໍ່ ແຜຈອບຊະລານສິນພາບ, ສິນບົດຮຽນ ລະດັບສິລະບົບພາບອບບິດດັບ, ແລະຕາກໂພນຸດຄື່ນສົງຉະລັບຄໍົ້ງຄ
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask the novices to reenter the assembly hall after the exam 9. The novice must then requ
To be ordained as a monk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain groups are forbidden from ordination: homosexuals, hermaphrodites, and those w
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
10. 'Even though Master Kassapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it i
In a thought-provoking dialogue, a prince challenges Master Kassapa's assertions about the existence of a spiritual realm. The prince draws upon personal experiences with friends who lived virtuous li
Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the Fourth and Fifth Precepts of Buddhism
Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo
This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me
Understanding the Foundation of a Strong Marriage
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Understanding the Foundation of a Strong Marriage
for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small or large confl
เมื่อจีนความรักในช่วงแรกจางหาย พวกเขามองเห็นความจริงที่ไม่สมบูรณ์ในชีวิตคู่ของตน พระพุทธเจ้าแนะนำคุณสมบัติ 4 ประการในการเลือกคู่ครองที่ดี ได้แก่ การเข้าใจกรรม, การปฏิบัติตามศีล, การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น, แ
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time
In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral respons