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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
…heritance. How can we prevent this problem of ungraciousness to those worthy of our reverence? With great vision and wisdom, our ancestors had clear criteria for solving this problem. Primarily, parents mu…
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
…sed their descendants and instilled them with obedience, raising them to become good citizens is of great benefit to us. Their principles give us clear guidance, which can be adapted to our own situation w…
Elderly individuals often prepare for their funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in
Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
…ven the chance, they distort Buddhist teachings, causing misunderstandings and confusion. There are great numbers of this type of fool, who try to demolish Buddhism in their everyday lives. 2) Internal Foo…
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 Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r
The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
… to join its Buddhist ceremonies on Buddhist holidays. After the events, the Temple reported that a great number of people, nearly 100,000, attended each of the ceremonies. Although the Temple was rumored,…
In recent years, the Dhammakaya Temple has faced severe media scrutiny yet continues to attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community support unlike the fate of many abandoned tem
Solving Buddhism's Crisis
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Solving Buddhism's Crisis
… in Buddhism and to over-generalize that monks do not deserve their reverence. Moreover, this has a great impact on the more than 300,000 monks and novices around the country. 11 The annual robe-presentati…
Chapter 43 discusses the challenges Buddhism faces over the past two decades, particularly during the Kathina Ceremony, highlighting media coverage of monks violating monastic discipline. This has led
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
…nior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a layperson who read a great deal of negative news about monks, over-generalizing that they all were troublesome. As a result, h…
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
Teaching Humility and Modesty through Buddha's Wisdom
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Teaching Humility and Modesty through Buddha's Wisdom
…ver the Giant demanded or proposed. In the end, the Giant succumbed to the Lord Buddha's endurance, greatly moderating his stubbornness and harshness towards the Lord Buddha. The Giant thought, although he…
เนื้อหานี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของความอ่อนน้อมถ่อมตนและความอดทนเมื่อเผชิญปัญหา โดยอ้างอิงถึงการสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ตัวอย่างการจัดการกับปัญหาจากพุทธศาสนา เช่น การเผชิญหน้ากับมารและความโกรธของยักษ์ โดยเน้นให
The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
…was teaching Dhamma to his followers, a beautiful woman named Savatthi, suddenly stood up among the great number of people in the Dhamma Hall and proclaimed to the Lord Buddha that she was pregnant with hi…
The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an
The Lord Buddha: A Model of Wisdom
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The Lord Buddha: A Model of Wisdom
…, and reason. 7) In one case, Ven. Moggallana," as the Lord Buddha's representative, suppressed the great serpent, named Nandopānanda. Nandopānanda possessed the Wrong View and was violently poisonous. Thu…
This text reflects on the wisdom exhibited by the Lord Buddha when facing challenges like debate and Wrong Views. Ven. Moggallana, representing the Buddha, utilized supernatural powers against Nandopā
Contributing a Buddha Image: The Body of Enlightenment
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Contributing a Buddha Image: The Body of Enlightenment
…y do not support their own grandparents' practices. For this reason, the elderly regrettably miss a great opportunity to make significant merit during the final days of their lives. As Buddhists, we should…
In this chapter, we discuss the importance of donating a Buddha image as a traditional practice among our ancestors. Wealthier individuals often traveled to contribute these images to temples, recogni
Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
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Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of Dham- makaya Meditation, as our role models. Or thi…
To cultivate a positive mindset, consider visualizing pure subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a
The Importance of a Broad Vision
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The Importance of a Broad Vision
Our lifespan is so short while our great destination is afar. Hence, we have limited time for performing good deeds and reaching our goal. D…
…e our time is limited for achieving good deeds and goals, keeping our perspectives wide can lead to greater accomplishments. Through determination and a positive outlook, everything we aspire to can be ach…
Venerable Dhammajayo: A Pioneer of Buddhist Meditation
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Venerable Dhammajayo: A Pioneer of Buddhist Meditation
…makaya School of meditation founded by Phramongkolthepmuni (The Most Venerable Sodh Candasaro), the great abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. Venerable Dhammajayo himself, is a vital force in the inspiration…
Venerable Dhammajayo, a notable Buddhist meditation teacher, was ordained at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1969. Under the guidance of Phramongkolthepmuni, he developed the Dhammakaya School of meditatio
Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
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Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
… book as an offering to the Supreme Self-Enlightened One and to our beloved spiritual teachers: The Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) The Most Venerable Phrarajbhavanavisudh (Luang Por Dham…
The publication of this book is made possible by the support from benefactors. The publisher appreciates the contributions listed, wishing that the merit from reading this book leads all involved towa
Interview with Luang Por Monica on Religion and Economics
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Interview with Luang Por Monica on Religion and Economics
…ce, rather than only do an interview. I wish to make my answers as beneficial as possible. : That's great, thank you. Firstly, I would like to ask you if you believe in the economic church, if you believe …
In this insightful dialogue, Luang Por Monica shares her views on the interconnectedness of religions and the concept of an economic church. She emphasizes the importance of dialogue and experience sh
Monastic vs. Secular Life
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Monastic vs. Secular Life
…ordain and seek enlightenment which yielded the highest satisfaction for himself. Those who possess great wealth but never feel satisfied with their lives are still unsuccessful. But the Dhamma attainment …
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างชีวิตทางศาสนากับชีวิตทางโลก โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในมุมมองของพระโสดาบันและความคิดของเจ้าชายสิทธัตถะซึ่งละทิ้งความมั่งคั่งเพื่อค้นหาความสุขที่แท้จริงจากการปฏิบัติธรรม กา
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
… will die and we will lose it forever. To keep it with us, we must learn to hold it gently and with great care. Moreover, husbands and wives should learn to please each other with sharing, sweet words and …
A successful marriage requires a gentle and caring approach, much like holding a bird. Husbands and wives should please each other through sharing and sweet words, understanding their roles, and imple
How to Meditate Effectively
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How to Meditate Effectively
…. : About how many per cent? : About twenty or something. I don't know, ten maybe. Luang Por That's great. If you can picture the face of your son in your mind, it means that you can practice meditation. S…
In this excerpt, Luang Por guides Monica on meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on mental imagery, specifically letting go of distractions and focusing solely on the pic
Dedication to Inner Peace and World Peace
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Dedication to Inner Peace and World Peace
Dedication May the fruit here ripened Spread out to all beings So that all may Have great peace, wisdom, compassion, and truthfulness, A happy, warm family life, Diligently pursue perfectio…
This dedication expresses a hope that the fruits of knowledge and practice will bring peace, wisdom, and compassion to all. It emphasizes the importance of a happy family life, a diligent pursuit of p
The Power of Boonya and Meditation
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The Power of Boonya and Meditation
… of boonya. For example, a teacher who teaches because s/he loves the act of teaching will generate great boonya, but the teacher who teaches solely for the salary will not. Yet teaching in itself is still…
…d stability. The intention behind actions matters significantly; truly loving what you do generates greater boonya. Kilesa, or defilement, clouds our perception, but by acknowledging our imperfections, we …