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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba
…erit from meditation. Vijja signifies knowledge that frees one from ignorance, while vipassana is a form of insight meditation. The Visuddhimagga outlines the path of purification in Buddhism. Wat transla…
Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
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Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
…ma of the King of Sages Leading to Heaven and Emancipation: Those in the heavens of sensuality and form, On peak and mountain precipices, in palaces floating in the sky, In islands, countries and towns, …
This text serves as a call for the celestial beings (devas) from around the galaxies to gather and listen to the recitation of the True Dhamma, which is believed to lead to spiritual liberation. It em
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
…ave: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks, beauty of voice, beauty of figure, beauty of form, And lordliness and retinue: All that is got by boon’s grace, A local kingship, empire, too, bliss …
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, …
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…member that we are born with it. Defilement forces the mind to think, speak, and act badly, thereby forming bad habits. Defilement does not die with us, but remains within the mind and moves from body to …
…thoughts and behaviors. Defilements, viewed as an opponent to clarity, cause the mind to wander and form bad habits. The text cautions against external distractions that inhibit self-awareness, urging rea…
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
…gs. The Buddha taught you not only how to improve yourself, but your family as well. The habits you form here will be carried to your family. But the habits that your children have are because of you. Thi…
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…ased on the five senses: seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting, and touching. When the mind receives information, it is that information in which we perceive something is happening. It is that form of knowin…
… consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is extraordinary in its ability to perform unique actions. The mind, as the knowing element, is initially pure but becomes clouded by negative…
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
… the cells all of the time. Suffering is impermanence. We suffer because we cannot stay in the same form forever: No matter how old we are or how many wrinkles we have. We always try to prevent this from …
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
… metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be wrought by people in their own lives when they emphasize the inner spiritual aspec…
…es, aiming for world peace and moral development. The tradition, revived by Phramonkothepmuni, transformed meditation into a mainstream practice. Khun Yay Upasika Jan Kohn-nok-yung, his disciple, expanded…
The Writers and Thinkers for World Peace
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The Writers and Thinkers for World Peace
…ved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior an…
This book, published in 2004 by the Writers and Thinkers for World Peace, explores the role of education in moral development and peace-building. Edited and translated by notable figures, it emphasize
Quality of Life in Temples
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Quality of Life in Temples
information, along with other things he has observed to form a picture of the quality of life in any templ…
บทความนี้สำรวจคุณภาพชีวิตในวัด โดยเน้นความสำคัญของความสะอาดและการอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคม หากวัดมีความสะอาดและมีการจัดการที่ดี พระสงฆ์สามารถสอนธรรมะและเสริมกำลังใจให้กับชุมชนได้ นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงประสบการ
The Benefits of Chanting
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The Benefits of Chanting
…e, and when these basic notes are chanted, they come from the centre of your body. Meditating is a form of mental exercise for attaining Dhammakaya (the ultimate body of Truth), or enlightenment. Those w…
Chanting offers numerous benefits including enhancing mental clarity and focus, fostering unity, and preserving the teachings of Lord Buddha. It can improve self-confidence and even aid in speech issu
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
…their life's quality. This is quite difficult to understand so just be aware that animal is another form of punishment a human can be born into based on actions committed in life. Having to fight to fin…
…ighlights the influence of the mind, governed by defilements, on our actions and wellbeing. To transform this cycle of suffering, self-awareness through meditation is essential, guiding us to purify our m…
The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
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The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
…e-up will ensure that in due course the four elements will break down and degrade to their original form, and any acquisition or contamination will suffer the same fate. this is the mortal nature of the h…
The human body consists of a vertical spine and skeletal frame facilitating movement while embodying a mortal nature that inevitably degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
…’s numerous avenues of approach altogether. If we by habit refrain from harmful addictive and habit-forming practices and behaviour, then we will not suffer the consequences of those bad habits. The conse…
…sist negative influences. The influence of home environment and early education is crucial in habit formation. It emphasizes the responsibility of parents and educators in guiding students towards good ha…
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
…ws we realize that mothers and fathers have virtue because they are the givers of life in the human form, nurturing us from conception with sustenance, shelter and knowledge. The mother and father are the…
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Dhammakaya Foundation Book Copyright Information
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Dhammakaya Foundation Book Copyright Information
…erved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior writt…
This document outlines the copyright information for a book published by the Dhammakaya Foundation in Thailand, including details on reproducti…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…he Great Abbot of Wat Pakham Bhashichannel (Phramongkol-thempuni, 1885-1959) who taught an advanced form of meditation known as the Dhammakaya Knowledge. Through this Knowledge, an adept meditator could u…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
… capture all the merits. September 31, 1976 *Precepts* (ideal) are the guiding principles that form the framework of Buddhist ethical conduct and the baseline of one's virtue. *Kamma* (Skt. Karma) …
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see
…0, the author discusses the dangers of succumbing to sensual desires, equating this attachment to a form of enslavement by Mara, resulting in self-imposed suffering. The importance of maintaining focus on…