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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
…otected consciousness. He was initiated into the reality of suffering in three of its most poignant forms: old age, sickness and death. Then on the fourth drive to the village, Prince Siddhatha encountere…
This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenm…
Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
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Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
…There will be afterlife and reBirths. 8. There is such thing as being born instantly in fully grown form (Opaṭṭika). This is the method of birth of beings in the heaven and hell realms. 9. Monastics are a…
This text outlines the Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis) in Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dana (generosity), Sila (morality), and other virtues for a moral life. It explores Sammadhitti or R
Say No to Alcohol
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Say No to Alcohol
… • Having clear-seeing quality. • Having respectability from others • Having better abilities to perform good deeds. • Easier to reach Nirvana Discipline for Monastics Monastic Discipline is divided int…
…ve outcomes such as good karma, improved mental clarity, respect from others, and the ability to perform good deeds, ultimately easing the path towards Nirvana. Additionally, monastic discipline emphasize…
The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
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The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
…tions, which include food, medicines and other necessities. Monks are not supposed to engage in any forms of worldly professions or to earn a wage, because these activities distract them from their main g…
This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
…merit’, or the lack of it. What is Merit? Merit (punned) is the product of good deeds. Merit is a form of positive energy that is created whenever a good deed is performed: mentally, bodily or verbally.…
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
…ds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodily or verbally. If you have done bad deeds in the past life, you will suffer bad c…
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
… Intelligence/smart - mental development; meditation; association with the Wise; not engaged in any form of intoxication Ignorance/stupid - resistant to mental development; association with fools; being i…
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
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
… being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; lacking humility; being stubborn Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds The following are ten good deeds that produce great merit: 1. Giving (dana). Giving is…
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
Rejoicing in the merit of others. Give appreciation and encouragement to those who perform good deeds. This act of appreciation and encouragement attracts support and help, instead of obstac…
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง
The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
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The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
…f them will be left behind. The only possession we can take with us is our spiritual wealth, in the form of merits. Merits stay with us for many lifetimes. Our life in this world is very short indeed, but…
No matter how many material possessions we have accumulated, we can only take our spiritual wealth with us. This wealth is built through merits which last through many lifetimes. In this brief discuss
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
…nd = intelligence = right understanding = insight and wisdom) • Increases insight and wisdom higher form of understanding and clarity • Increases sub-conscious intelligence extraordinary mental capacity •…
Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap
Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
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Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain your mind at the center of the body the whole of the time. No matter whether yo…
This meditation guide emphasizes the importance of centering your mind at the body's center at all times. Practitioners should continue to repeat the mantra 'Samma-Araham' and bring all arising though
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
…September 1914 at Wat Bangkungven, Nonthaburi. This well-respected monk had practiced several other forms of meditation popular in Thailand at the time. From 1916 onwards, when he was given his first abb…
Dhammakaya meditation is a significant form of Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s by Phramongkolthepmuni. It involves focusing atte…
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
…on. He ran a meditation workshop from 1935-1959 which was reserved for gifted meditators able to perform Dhammakaya meditation on the Vipassana level - to meditate as a team in shifts, twenty-four hours-a…
Phramongkolthepmuni dedicated his life to Dhammakaya meditation from 1916-1959, emphasizing team meditation. Since then, his disciples at various temples including Wat Phra Dhammakaya have continued t
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
…c eye (dibbacakkhu) coarse angelic body second jhana eye of wisdom (paññācakkhu) coarse form brahma body third jhana eye of omniscience (santacakkhu) coarse formless brahma body fo…
This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th
Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
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Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
… the Buddha’s words are taken literally as seeing one’s inner body of enlightenment which is in the form of a Buddha sitting in meditation.
… wisdom and knowledge, ultimately leading to greater insight into the nature of reality. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
รวมพลัง V-Star หัวใจกราบพระพุทธศาสนา
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รวมพลัง V-Star หัวใจกราบพระพุทธศาสนา
…สวรสรเสริมหลวงปู่พร้อมกันทั้งโรงเรียนหลังเคารพธงชาติดริบ" (Note: The OCR results include typos and formatting issues that are present in the original image.)
โครงการรวมพลัง V-Star หัวใจกราบพระพุทธศาสนา ได้จัดขึ้นโดยมีนักเรียนจาก 58 โรงเรียนเข้าร่วมกว่า 3,600 คน โดยโรงเรียนโสตศึกษาทุ่มมาหาเมนั้นเป็นหนึ่งในสถานที่จัดกิจกรรมที่แสดงถึงความรักในพระพุทธศาสนา ในก
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting hi…
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Structure of the Tusita Realm
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The Structure of the Tusita Realm
…Winners, and the Once-Returners. The second circular domain surrounds the first circular domain and forms a huge ring around it. It is the dwelling of the confirmed Bodhisattas. That is, they have been co…
In the Tusita Realm, one can observe various celestial domains and an immense structure centered around the castle of King Santusita. This realm consists of multiple circular domains, with the first b
Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
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Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
Besides the usual celestial activities of socializing, visiting the parks and other forms of entertainment, celestial beings of this celestial realm are engaged in the distinguished activi…
In the celestial realm, beings engage not only in social activities but also in deep discussions about the Dhamma, aiming to accumulate merit and transcend their defilements. Each celestial castle ref