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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
…eeping them in your mind. It is the basis for preparing one's mind for meditation. Sacrifice means generosity in living together as a family, placing the well-being of the family ahead of ourselves. A marriag…
This text discusses the significance of sacrifice in family relationships, emphasizing that true generosity involves putting family needs above personal desires. It outlines three types of sacrifice: materia…
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…ght, speak right, and do the right thing. As a first step to gain merit, I suggest first practicing generosity. The Lord Buddha stated that to gain the maximum merit, giving should meet these four criteria, nam…
In this chapter from 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Venerable Phra Rajabha, the author outlines a daily routine to cultivate merits. It emphasizes the importance of observing precepts, meditating, an
Creating the Best in Oneself
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Creating the Best in Oneself
…h the accumulation of merit. The elements of this way are: 1) Eliminating greed by regular acts of generosity. A good example can be seen in our ancestors. In those days, our ancestors would rise before dawn,…
…ness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and explains how traditional practices, like preparing alms for monks, instill values of gratitude …
The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
…diant from the time the sun rises. Through this means, greed will be completely eliminated. Through generosity, the very best can be created in oneself. 2) Eliminating anger by observing the precepts regularly…
…erty and finances can deteriorate relationships. Ancestors encouraged their descendants to practice generosity, contributing to positive family dynamics. Teaching children to be giving can eliminate greed and j…
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…intain Buddhism. 5) Intentional purification of the mind. This can be done through the practice of generosity, observance of precepts, and meditation practice, following the right method in Buddhism. “Why d…
…ngthen their commitment to Buddhism. Importantly, it advocates for intentional purification through generosity, precepts, and meditation, urging individuals to actively support Buddhism and repay their gratitud…
YUWA CAMP: The House of Love and Peace
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YUWA CAMP: The House of Love and Peace
…them from outside. Kalayanamitra means friends of right conducts, integrity, compassion, goodwill, generosity and care who lead their friends towards life of decency and prosperity. In brief, YUWA CAMP means …
…lues instilled within them. This nurturing environment encourages children to embody right conduct, generosity, and care, guiding them towards a life of decency and prosperity. More at dmc.tv
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
… influential form of Buddhist classic in the Dai region. This jäṭaka promotes dāna (贪), or Buddhist generosity, as the highest form of merit. A folded (摺夹装) palm-leaf scripture of Weixiandala (维先达膩) collected b…
…ed with 4-5 lines per page. The jäṭaka Wexiandala represents a key Buddhist text promoting dāna, or generosity, as the highest merit. An example is a palm-leaf scripture collected by my Research Center in a 5-l…
The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
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The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
The Venture of Ahimsaing 7. Velama Sutta And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will listen to one, will lend ear, will make their minds attend for the sake of knowledge. Why is that
The Velama Sutta narrates the story of a brahman named Velama who performed immense acts of generosity, including giving away 84,000 gold trays, silver trays, and elephants decorated with gold. This ill…
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
…uxtaposes feeding arahants, Private Buddhas, and Tathagatas, showcasing the cascading importance of generosity towards enlightened beings. The ultimate merit is achieved when offering food to a community of mon…
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Vamaka, Vamadeva, Vessamitta, Yamataggi, An
… mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful outcomes, resulting in rebirth among divine beings after death. Un…
The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
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The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable scouting, they found a tract of land that fit
… Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy field as a merit-making gift. This act of generosity was perceived as a miraculous event, attributed to the collective force of merit as discussed by Kh…
Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
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Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
…f men have ordained in Thailand and overseas. - Instilling in the minds of people the importance of generosity, morality and mental cultivation. More people are now aware of the importance of virtue and merit t…
…rograms leading hundreds of thousands to become monks, his influence is profound. The importance of generosity, morality, and mental cultivation has gained unprecedented recognition. The launch of DMC, a 24/7 B…
The Importance of Merit in Life
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The Importance of Merit in Life
Merits are the fruits of good deeds. Good deeds performed through generosity, morality and mental cultivation all bring about merit. The fruits of good deeds converge to become…
Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual…
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
…hing morality is usually not successful. You cannot teach with just words because they do not work. Generosity, charity, and compassion need to be taught through words in conjunction with activities. Your stude…
…nding of compassion. Active participation in charitable actions is crucial for teaching values like generosity, and fostering connections between good and bad actions is essential in education. The passage advo…
Summer Camp Organized by Dhammakaya Foundation
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Summer Camp Organized by Dhammakaya Foundation
…iscover for themselves the value of basic virtues such as responsibility, altruism, punctuality and generosity. The camp also provides meditation training applicable to study and life.
…iscover for themselves the value of basic virtues such as responsibility, altruism, punctuality and generosity. The camp also provides meditation training applicable to study and life. For more information, vis…
Promoting Inner and Outer Environmental Health
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Promoting Inner and Outer Environmental Health
…ronment. The focus of this moral and ethical education is how one can lead a life of wholesomeness, generosity, responsibility and goodwill.
…ronment. This moral and ethical education focuses on leading a life characterized by wholesomeness, generosity, responsibility, and goodwill, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and personal growth. …
The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
…out and talk needlessly, or lie about in a lazy manner, then I failed to respect this girl’s act of generosity. Duties and Responsibilities for monks 47
…awareness towards the poor before his ordination and contrasts his past selfishness with the girl's generosity. This experience serves as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy towards…
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
…es. I had the opportunity to visit some of these rural temples. I was very impressed by the monks’ generosity. Visiting these temples close to the time for their midday meal, as I arrived, the monks invited me…
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushi…
Dhamma Principles for Various Aspects of Life
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Dhamma Principles for Various Aspects of Life
…ion - Ovadapamitokkhha - Ordination to Pursue Perfection - Readiness To Go To The Temple - Complete Generosity - Merit on One’s Birthday - To Pursuers of Perfection 1-3 - The True Monk - Dhammacakkapvattana Sut…
…cision-making. Additionally, aspects of temple administration are explored, focusing on ordination, generosity, and the path to perfection. Through these teachings, readers can gain insights into personal devel…
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
… those actions may finally harm us, by then we do not care. Only through awareness combined with generosity can we combat this suffering. By the giving of alms, support to others, donations and charitable …
…ompting unethical actions to satisfy them. Combatting Kilesa requires awareness and the practice of generosity through acts like charitable donations and support for others.