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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
52 The Virtue of Absorbing 6. Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta There is the offering that is purified by the giver, not by the receiver. There is the offering that is purified by the receiver, not by th
The Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta discusses the concept of offering purification by the giver and receiver. It differentiates four types of offerings: purified by the giver, by the receiver, by neither, and b
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol
The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread
In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T
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
Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dha
This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including Arahant, an enlightened being who has attained Nibbana, Bodhisatta, a future Buddha, and Dhamma, referring both to ultimate truth
Buddhist Perspective on Sexual Relationships
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Buddhist Perspective on Sexual Relationships
Buddhist View on Sex Monica offers only temporary pleasure which also has negative effects. Therefore, intercourse should be valued and engaged in with the awareness that overindulgence could lead to
In Buddhism, sexual intercourse is seen as a source of temporary pleasure that may lead to suffering if indulged excessively. While there are no direct teachings regarding premarital sex, it is advise
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Meditation Journey and Its Impact on Career
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Meditation Journey and Its Impact on Career
Knowledge and Career time, I noticed that I didn't see any light, but I had the feeling of sitting in a sphere of light and perfect harmony. After a year, the pain in my knees ultimately caused me to
This narrative details a transformative experience with meditation, where the individual overcame knee pain and discomfort to practice for extended periods, achieving a state of harmony and clarity. G
Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
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Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family Unfortunately, there is an increasing trend, particularly in the United States, for the elderly to be placed in retirement homes and then forgotten and/or neglecte
In modern society, particularly in the U.S., the trend of placing the elderly in retirement homes and neglecting them is rising, influenced by high healthcare costs and increasing elderly population.
พระโพธิสตวและการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา
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พระโพธิสตวและการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา
พระพุทธรูป พระโพธิสตว Bodhisatta (Skt, Bodhisattva), enlightened being. -- In the Theravada, this refers to the single being striving to realize nirvana and become the next Buddha. -- In the Mahayana,
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับพระโพธิสตวในพระพุทธศาสนา ตั้งแต่แนวคิดในเถรวาทไปจนถึงมหายาน และการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนาของพระมงคลเทพมุนี ซึ่งเป็นพระอาจารย์ใหญ่แห่งวัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ โดยพระมงคลเทพมุนีได้ฟื้นฟูคติธรรมทางก
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
Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
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Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything lu
เนื้อหาแนะนำวิธีการสอนเด็กถึงคุณค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างประหยัด และการออมเงิน โดยเริ่มจากการสอนให้เด็กทราบถึงคุณค่าของเงินและการใช้ของอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ การให้เด็กทำของเล่นเอง การส่งเสริมการออมผ่านห
Promoting Harmony in Families and Dealing with Neighbor Conflicts
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Promoting Harmony in Families and Dealing with Neighbor Conflicts
However, I recommend following the first two pieces of advice first: Your parents should reduce their allowances and have them help each other at tasks. Children won't allow others to take advantage o
This text discusses effective parenting advice that emphasizes reducing allowances for children, encouraging them to help each other with chores, and teaching them responsibility from a young age. It
Taking Refuge in Buddhism
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Taking Refuge in Buddhism
Three Refuges" Ever since then, Taking Refuge has remained the standard by which all novices are ordained, even to this day. The process of ordaining novices according to "Taking Refuge" entails the
The text outlines the traditional process of ordaining novices in Buddhism, emphasizing the Taking Refuge ceremony. This involves shaving the head, wearing saffron robes, and seeking blessings from a
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
would continue helping until it is finished. If I gave the money easily to the greedy woman who pretended to be the owner, wouldn’t it be simpler to just keep the money? Once we picked it up, we ha
เนื้อหานี้มีเป้าหมายเพื่อแสดงให้เห็นว่าการสอนเด็กให้เป็นคนดีนั้นควรเริ่มต้นตั้งแต่ในระยะที่อยู่ในครรภ์ของมารดา แม้ว่าเธอจะพึ่งรู้ว่าตั้งครรภ์ หากยังคงดื่มสุราและสูบบุหรี่ หรือทำตามคำชักชวนของสามีให้ทำ
Journey to Joy: A Meditation Experience
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Journey to Joy: A Meditation Experience
Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of
In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on
Raising Children in the Digital Age
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Raising Children in the Digital Age
Part Two: Raising Children fact that these types of media have both positive and negative consequences, depending on how they are used. If we do not know how to control them, then we become slaves to
This text discusses the dual effects of technology on children, emphasizing the need for balanced media usage and the importance of meditation. It highlights the challenges of managing screen time, th
สังโมทนียกถา: การสร้างบุญเพื่อความสุข
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สังโมทนียกถา: การสร้างบุญเพื่อความสุข
สังโมทนียกถา ข้พระองค์ขอเล่าเรื่องราวให้ฟังในลักษณะนี้นะ พระองค์ทรงเมตตาและอุบาสกถวายในการสร้างและบำเพ็ญบุญต่างๆ เพื่อความสุขและอร่อยของเราเองทั้งในปัจจุบันและอนาคต. ข้าพระองค์ขอกราบขอบคุณพระพุทธคุณ
บทความนี้เกี่ยวกับการบรรยายของพระธรรมอาจารย์ใหญ่ที่แสดงให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการสร้างบุญและการปฏิบัติตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า ซึ่งนำมาซึ่งความสุขและความสงบในชีวิต ทั้งนี้มีการอธิบายถึงความหมายของธรรม
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas