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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arunhatans in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents’ …
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and …
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they wi…
This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. The…
The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Blessing in Thai Culture
What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when t…
คำว่าอวยพรในภาษาไทยหมายถึง 'วาระ' ซึ่งแปลว่าเป็นการให้สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดแก่กัน การอวยพรมีความสำคัญในวัฒนธรรมไทย โดยเฉพาะในการส่งผ่านคุณธรรมและความดีงามจากผู้สูงอายุไปยังเยาวชน ผ่านการเล่าเรื่องและพฤติกรร
The Importance of Elders in Family Unity
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The Importance of Elders in Family Unity
The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it w…
ในครอบครัว ชาวสูงอายุเป็นหัวใจสำคัญ หากไม่มีเสียงของพวกเขา ความรักในครอบครัวจะลดน้อยลง นำไปสู่การแยกแยะและปัญหาครอบครัว การสั่งสอนและขอพรจากปู่ย่าตายายช่วยสร้างความสัมพันธ์อันดีระหว่างสมาชิกครอบครัว ค
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the in…
The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. I…
The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family a…
Family disputes over property and finances can deteriorate relationships. Ancestors encouraged their …
The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
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The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is being aware of what one is doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate an…
Mindfulness involves being present and discerning right from wrong. Our ancestors embraced mindfulness, i…
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, th…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over …
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
… blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is honest towards his virtues, his blessings will be very powerful. However, if a …
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the stor…
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
"for example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in th…
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's fina…
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity
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Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity
Chapter 40 Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhütanga) 4 Life is full of uncertainties and danger …
Chapter 40 emphasizes the significance of non-recklessness through the practice of austerity as taught by the Lord Buddha. It highli…
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"Bhikkhus,5 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…
In this discourse, it is emphasized that impermanence is a fundamental nature of all living beings. To be mindful and careful is paramount in avoiding recklessn…
Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
…an depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability to provide for their students. Dwellings can be in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as a small individual …
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every …
… under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultivates consciousness and restraint from desires. The three principles of Buddhism—avoiding bad deeds, doing good deeds, and purifying th…
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 …
During research for this book, reflections on a sermon by a senior monk reveal insights into the decline of Buddhism.…
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 reli…
In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on m…
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibi…
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adh…
Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
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Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
…en the Thai economy was in serious decline, the Dhammakaya Temple was being attacked simultaneously from all media fronts. Many critics predicted that this large Temple, with an area over 3,200,000 squ…
ในเดือนตุลาคม ปี 1998 เกิดเหตุการณ์สำคัญทางพุทธศาสนาในประเทศไทย โดยเฉพาะที่วัดธัมมไคย ซึ่งขณะนั้นกลางวิกฤตเศรษฐกิจไทย วัดนี้ถูกโจมตีจากสื่อในทุกด้าน นักวิจารณ์หลายคนคาดการณ์ว่าวัดนี้จะกลายเป็นวัด aban
Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the rev…
…ed against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abandonment sees about 8,000 temples left behind, …
Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
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Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thu…
The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya…