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Global Meditation at Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Global Meditation at Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya
…mselves. Beside the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya structure, in order to pay our highest gratitude to the Great Teacher, the Memorial Hall of Phramongkolthepmuni and the Memorial Hall of Khun Yay Acariya Maharat…
The gathering of 1,000,000 people at Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event, prompting reflection on collective spirituality. The location features Memorial Halls for paying respect and support
The Utmost Gratitude towards the Teacher
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The Utmost Gratitude towards the Teacher
…ore, it was only fitting that Luang Phaw Dhammajayo extolled her magnificence with this title: "Our Great Teacher Khun Yaya Maharattana Upasika Chandra Khonnokoong, the Founder of Wat Phra Dhammakaya". --…
…mmunity and efforts to promote peace are celebrated. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo acknowledges her as 'Our Great Teacher Khun Yaya Maharattana Upasika Chandra Khonnokoong, the Founder of Wat Phra Dhammakaya'. Her…
Dhammakaya Foundation and Its Global Engagement
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Dhammakaya Foundation and Its Global Engagement
…ndia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, Great Britain, and the USA.
…ndia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, Great Britain, and the USA. Their initiatives aim to strengthen Buddhist teachings and mutual cooperation…
Universal Peace Award by WBSY
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Universal Peace Award by WBSY
…efits to Buddhism. The excellent achievement of the Buddhism propagation project has been receiving great acceptance worldwide for 40 years. WBSY, therefore, offers the great achievement of Universal Peac…
World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) is a premier Buddhist organization comprised of members from various traditions including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. They acknowledge the significant dedica
The Inner War for Lasting Peace
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The Inner War for Lasting Peace
…n the hearts of millions of people. History has demonstrated that instead of peace, wars only beget great pain, planting the roots of suffering and hatred deeply into the bodies and minds of everyone invol…
Humanity’s struggles stem not from physical wars, but from inner conflicts with greed and ignorance. We share a common existence, facing birth, aging, and death together. Instead of fighting each othe
Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
…perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in this book, to our great grandparents (Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi), and to all of our family members that have passed on. Th…
This dedication expresses heartfelt wishes for happiness and success for families reading the book. It honors the memory of ancestors Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi and all family members who have passed
Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
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Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
…spected by the community. A person who becomes an elder must be highly virtuous, which brings them great respect by the majority of the people. They have many virtues because their own marriages embodied …
This text discusses the concept of the 'Beauty of Mind,' emphasizing responsibility through the use of four requisites: clothing, food, shelter, and medicine, alongside daily activities and job respon
The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
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The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
…so will make the situation improve. ----------------------------------- Chapter 4 The Mother of Great Kindness within the House Buddhism contains teachings on ways to maintain a warm, gentle family th…
This text highlights the importance of adhering to Dhamma even amidst challenges in marriage. It discusses the teachings in Buddhism regarding maintaining a loving family atmosphere. Buddhist insights
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
…not impart that knowledge to their children. Since their love and concern for their children are so great, they can become overprotective. They forbid their children from going anywhere without giving the …
Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behav
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
…Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the father, “Dad, sin…
ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง
The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
…tributing a Buddha image so that we do not obstruct our grandparents when they wish to perform such great merit. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you the benefits that result from such a…
This text emphasizes the importance of donating Buddha images as a means of showing gratitude towards the Lord Buddha and contributing to spiritual merit. It discusses the concept of Bodhisattas, indi
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
…, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentment has translated into greater political activism and, if so, what kind of activism—political opposition or violence? So far, re…
The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
… This is found in the seventeenth story of the Theriyāpadāna which records the autobiography of the great nun Gotamī - the aunt and foster mother of the Buddha. The narrative setting is that the nun consid…
…li texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī reflects on her role as a mot…
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
…or religions (Buddhism, Christianity and Islam). Among these world religions, Buddhism has made the greatest impact on Chinese culture. Buddhism was introduced into China very early (first century BCE), in…
This article delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist culture in China, specifically focusing on the Theravāda Buddhism of the Dai people in Sipsong Panna, Yunnan Province. Buddhism's introduction to
Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
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Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
…hina, and growing. The arrival of translators from Central Asia and India, was a consequence of the great demand for Buddhist texts to be translated from foreign languages into Chinese. At first, translato…
By the first century CE, Buddhism had begun to take root in China, with translators arriving from Central Asia and India to convert texts into Chinese. They initially faced challenges in accurately co
A Comprehensive Look at Buddhist Literature and Philosophy
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A Comprehensive Look at Buddhist Literature and Philosophy
…y at Soka University. Gómez, Luis O., and Jonathan A. Silk. 1989. Studies in the Literature of the Great Vehicle: Three Mahayana Buddhist Texts. Ann Arbor, Michigan Collegiate Institute for the Study. F.…
…ons. Key texts such as the Split Collection of Kharoshṭī texts and studies on the literature of the Great Vehicle highlight the diversity within Buddhist philosophy. Additionally, critical examinations of …
The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
…thout due thought, as something discarded, was after my death reborn into the communion of the Four Great Kings, in the empty mansion of Acacia. 15 He had been the son of a merchant at Benares ; and had b…
…s with more sincerity, leading him to a happier afterlife while Payasi finds himself among the Four Great Kings due to his less thoughtful actions. The story highlights the significance of intent in one's …
The Virtue of Almsgiving
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The Virtue of Almsgiving
… By oneself cooked and offering with one's own hands One's belongings offered to others is of great fruit. The wise offering with faith and released mind Are reborn in a world of pleasantness …
…ion are the true recipients of gifts. Those who cook and offer their own possessions to others earn great merit. Ultimately, wise offerings made with faith and a relinquished mind lead to rebirth in a blis…
The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
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The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
…is after death' -- on the break - up of the body, after death, reappears in the company of the Four Great Kings. 2. "Having given this gift with the thought, 'Giving is good,' on the break - up of the body…
…tic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Great Kings, while those who give selflessly, with a pure intent recognizing the goodness of giving, atta…
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
…e 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, Angirasa,…
The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful outc…