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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 religiou…
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…
Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religiou…
In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks…
Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
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Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis
The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Roads to Ruin
The Decline of Buddhism: Insights from a Senior Monk
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The Decline of Buddhism: Insights from a Senior Monk
When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, “What is the most significant cause of B
…g faith of people. He categorizes those contributing to this decline as 'fools', dividing them into External Fools and Internal Fools. This categorization urges collective responsibility in preserving the teachings…
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis
This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa
Inner Serenity and External Peace
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Inner Serenity and External Peace
Inner serenity will spread to become external peace The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining. And in the end, your feelings become one with the light of t
The text explores the relationship between inner serenity and external peace, emphasizing that true happiness is attainable by anyone regardless of background. By understanding oneself and practicing
The Journey Within: Discovering Peace Through Meditation
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The Journey Within: Discovering Peace Through Meditation
money, own effort by passing through danger, wasting and sometimes losing our wealth, physical organs or even our lives. An external journey creates tedium, temporary joy and limited experiences. As t
This text discusses the contrasting experiences of external and internal journeys. While external journeys may lead to boredom and loss, the internal journey through meditation offers relaxation and g
Understanding Your Mind for Serenity
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Understanding Your Mind for Serenity
If you do not know your own mind, how will serenity arise? The responsibilities of daily life are constantly pulling your mind to attach with external forces to you because you are fixated on your ex
The text discusses the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's mind as essential steps toward achieving serenity. It highlights how external factors like daily responsibilities and politi
Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
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Wisdom for Marriage: Ten Suggestions from a Father to His Daughter
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
As Lady Visakha prepares for marriage, her father imparts important lessons on maintaining family dignity and relationships. He advises her to keep family matters private, not to bring external issues
A True Buddhist
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A True Buddhist
Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the
In a recent chapter, insights from a senior monk reveal that Buddhism's decline is primarily due to the diminishing faith of its followers. The monk categorizes the causes into 'External Fool' and 'In
Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
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Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
Youths who participate in the Dhamma quiz all feel the positive changes in them. Therefore they prepare to study and want to participate in the quiz continuously. Some of them talk about their impress
Youths participating in the Dhamma quiz report numerous positive changes in their lives. No matter their Quiz scores, they express gratitude for the knowledge gained, such as the importance of not ass
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace 8 imagine how to become that person. A group of researchers set out to discover the source of inner peace. They carried out an experiment using two six-year-old boys, Johnny
In an experiment with two boys, Johnny and Billy, researchers found that external factors have a minor role in determining inner peace. Johnny, in a room full of toys, felt lost and missed his mother,
The Journey of Life
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The Journey of Life
Introduction ife is a journey, a journey heading Life happiness and success involving our family, our studies, our career, and other goals, both material and spiritual. The journey of life for everyon
Life is described as a journey towards happiness and success, encompassing various aspects such as family, studies, and career. This text emphasizes the need to recognize both external and internal jo
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 16 disappear. Thus, we should close our eyes to seek the universal happiness inside. When we see the universal truth, all differences will become insignificant. The conflicts in this wo
This text emphasizes the importance of seeking universal happiness by closing our eyes to external differences and focusing on our shared inner selves. By understanding universal truths, conflicts dim
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e
In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey The Reality of Life: We get this picture from our parents. Our birth is the most critical time, and the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize tha
In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement