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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? When I was a student, I started training myself to observe the Five Precepts. This is how I did it. Before I was ordained, I wore a Buddha image around my nec
This text describes a personal journey of observing the Five Precepts, a set of ethical guidelines in Buddhism. The author shares their experience of using a Buddha image for daily chanting and resolu
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o
This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems
The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one's past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort
This narrative recounts a personal journey to ordination, highlighting the significance of family support and love. The author reflects on two near-death experiences, recognizing the love from his mot
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l
The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her be
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with
The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple."
ความสะอาดถือเป็นคุณลักษณะที่สำคัญที่สุดของวัด เมื่อผู้เข้าชมเยือนวัด สิ่งแรกที่พวกเขามักจะถามคือ 'ห้องน้ำอยู่ไหน?' ซึ่งแสดงให้เห็นว่าความสะอาดของสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกมีความสำคัญจริง ๆ หากวัดไม่มีกระบวนกา
Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
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Meditation Centers in the USA and Europe
Minnesota Minnesota Meditation Center 242 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 USA Tel.+(1)-763-862-6122 Fax. +(1)-763-862-6123 Email: MMC [email protected], [email protected] New Jersey Dhammakaya
This document provides a comprehensive list of meditation centers located in the USA and Europe. Locations include the Minnesota Meditation Center, New Jersey's Dhammakaya International Meditation Cen
Global Meditation Centers Contact Information
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Global Meditation Centers Contact Information
Tel. +(44) 1483-475757, +(44) 1483-480001 Fax. (44) 1483-476161 Email: [email protected] Manchester Wat Charoenbhavana Manchester Gardner House, Cheltenham Street, Salford, Manchester M6 6WY, UK Tel
This document provides an extensive list of contact details for meditation centers across the globe, including locations in the UK, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, B
Interview with Luang Por Monica on Religion and Economics
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Interview with Luang Por Monica on Religion and Economics
Interview : the coldness. Those are our questions in life, and especially for me, Monica. Luang Por Monica, let's put it this way. Due to my age I might Monica need some assistants to help answer as m
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
Navigating Family Life and Marriage Challenges
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Navigating Family Life and Marriage Challenges
Part One: Family Life if there are in-laws heavily involved in our relationship, we will have to endure conflicts from them as well. No matter how good a relationship is, we will inevitably encounter
Part One of this exploration highlights the complexities of family life, particularly the impact of in-laws on relationships and the necessity of resolving personal issues before marriage. The text em
Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
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Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
Part Two: Raising Children will develop a habit of sluggishness and indolence. In this case, we will be raising baby pigs! • When we feed our children on a schedule, they will develop a habit of punct
Part Two discusses the importance of teaching children punctuality, respect, and wisdom through consistent habits. It highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and inner wisdom, emphasizing tha
Raising Children: Essential Habits for Success
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Raising Children: Essential Habits for Success
Part Two: Raising Children Getting up early in the morning is an important habit to be aware of and will serve our child well both in school and at work. Going to sleep earlier in the evening is impor
In raising children, instilling good habits such as waking up early and going to bed on time lays a foundation for success in school and work. Teaching cleanliness practices including hygiene is essen
Raising Children: The Impact of Television on Youth
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Raising Children: The Impact of Television on Youth
Part Two: Raising Children Keep in mind that, if we do not spend enough time with our children, they can develop poor judgment. Why? Many media-based programs revolve around sex. Children exposed to t
Raising children requires careful attention to the media they consume. Insufficient time spent with children can lead to poor judgment and early sexual activity influenced by media portrayals. It is c
Harmony Within the Family
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Harmony Within the Family
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family In Southeast Asia, it is routine that a family practices this before going to sleep. Parents would bring their children to pay respect to the grandparents every ni
ในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ประเพณีการเคารพต่อคุณปู่ออกจากทางของครอบครัวสามารถช่วยสานสัมพันธ์และสอนเด็กเกี่ยวกับหลักธรรมและการกระทำที่ดีเด็กจะได้เรียนรู้จากคำสอนของผู้ใหญ่ เราจะเห็นได้ว่าครอบครัวที่มีควา