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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his fri…
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His f…
The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
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The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
…, when confronted challenged by a question, even a question that may appear to dispute the point of his guidance and one that he has undoubtedly been asked many hundreds of times before, he transfixes th…
This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdot…
The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionall…
This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It hi…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionall…
The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sough…
The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
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The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
…preach in the Sim­sapa forest that there were more leaves in the forest than he held in the palm of his hand. The 84,000 units of Dhamma which the Buddha was to reveal to us are but the leaves in the Bud…
The Buddha preached the concept of Dhamma, comparing his teachings to leaves in his hand versus the endless phenomena of enlightenment. He remembered his vo…
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
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An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
…sity of Otago) An Shigao安世高 (147~168 CE) played an important role in the early transmission of Buddhism into China, and there have been many investigations of his life and translations (Zürcher, 2007³; …
An Shigao (147-168 CE) significantly influenced the early transmission of Buddhism in China. Despite a focus on his ethnicity and translation style, he is recognized as a respected …
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
…ter a time, wherever he happened to be, to pile up a heap of coins and call out as he drank, “Take this coin and fetch me flowers! Take this coin and fetch me perfumes! This man is clever at dicing, and …
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spen…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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 towa…
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty ab…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…zanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six significant?…
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlight…
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 towa…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Chaiboon's Journey of Knowledge and Buddhism
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Chaiboon's Journey of Knowledge and Buddhism
…s Utmost Dedication to Attaining Knowledge of the World and the Start of Attaining Knowledge of Buddhism. Young Chaiboon was eager when it came to acquiring knowledge, and was happy spending his free ti…
Chaiboon, a young boy, dedicated his free time to acquiring knowledge through books, especially on Dhamma. Unlike his peers, he found jo…
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk…
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the …
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
the vow that he would not go foraging any more for as long as he could not still his mind from desire. The snake had been trodden upon by a "holy cow" and had bitten the cow, accidenta…
This narrative explores the stories of various animals and a hermit who each confront their weaknesses—a…
The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
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The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
… Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavatthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. Instead, after hi…
The text recounts how the Lord Buddha, after his enlightenment, did not immediately return to his father but chose to build his reputation first. He…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace For more than 40 years after his enlightenment he spent all of his time teaching students in both Thai- land and abroad so that they…
For over 40 years after his enlightenment, a meditation master dedicated his life to teaching inner peace in Thailand and beyon…
The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
practice of the Middle Way until attaining levels of Buddhist sainthood according to their potential. All the evidence that is left by some Buddhist saints is t…
The practice of the Middle Way leads to various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to individual potential. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, the prominent monk who discove…
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
…Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. Instead, after hi…
…fter attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father. Instead, he focused on sharing his wisdom with the people of Magadha to build his reputatio…
The Tale of Patala the Dancer
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The Tale of Patala the Dancer
…ala lived not far from Benares, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing and dancing, at the end of the fete he procured some ri…
…near Benares, a dancer named Patala, after a day of performances, drunkenly wades into a river with his lute. As he sinks, his wife considers his fate. Desperate for survival, she requests one song from …
Choosing the Right Disciples in Buddhism
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Choosing the Right Disciples in Buddhism
so many lifetimes in his past of pursuing Perfections, still had to waste six years in the discovery of the Dhamma, stak- in…
Through his past lifetimes and pursuit of Perfection, the Buddha dedicated six years to discover the Dhamma. Ac…
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
…o be careful is to train ourselves to be constantly immersed in merit. Readers may ask, why? In Buddhism, each individual performs both good and bad actions throughout his life. However, the manifestatio…
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings…