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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
…e will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and himself. The strength of this person's merit is an interesting thing. If the mother suf…
This text discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happines…
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
… the state of mind at the last moment, which could be one that is clouded or clear. Monks refer to this as “the War of Existence,” the precarious battle of going to sugati or duggati. Regardless of the …
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final momen…
Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
…uang Phaw wanted their son to witness what difficulties face children who do not have parents. With his eyes now open, he may change and love and value his parents more from seeing these unfortunate chil…
…han friendship, prompting a reflection on how lucky many children are to experience parental love. This contrast compels us to appreciate our relationships with our parents and encourage empathy towards …
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
… under what circumstances, has an appearance tainted with deterioration, disaster and damage. From this moment on, no matter what he does, people around him will view him with suspicion. 1) Does he have…
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
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The Dangers of Gambling and Alcoholism
…ied soccer season, we should protect each other and loved-ones from becoming involved in gambling. This requires a group effort in explaining the harmful effects of gambling. Let us spread this from one …
Gambling not only leads to financial loss but also severely impacts health and family relationships. Those engaged in gambling often neglect their well-being, resulting in stress and disease. The cycl
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
…mukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If this situation occurs regularly in the family, the children will often feel that their father is taking …
… shift to the mother. A narrative is presented about a boy seeking advice from Luang Phaw regarding his father, highlighting the need for resolution in familial relationships. The chapter emphasizes unde…
Gratitude and Human Potential
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Gratitude and Human Potential
… to perform any good deeds. You would only be as clever as a monkey, and be a monkey leader leading his group as they swing from tree to tree. You would not be able to do much at all. If you were clever…
เนื้อหาเน้นความสำคัญของการมีความกตัญญูต่อผู้ปกครองและเข้าใจศักยภาพของมนุษย์เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับลักษณะของสัตว์ เช่น ลิงและเต่า การรู้จักคุณค่าของการเป็นมนุษย์จะช่วยให้เราตระหนักถึงการกระทำที่ดีและผลกระท
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
…ht objective, exerted the fullest effort, and kept within bounds, and yet has not seen the fruit of his good deeds, then he must be told to be patient. 2. Locality Take for example the banana tree that…
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favo…
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
…ke funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is so unpredictable, the pri…
…of spiritual merit, ultimately leading to the author's decision to ordain during the rain retreat. This reflects a deep understanding of life's fragility and the significance of spiritual commitments ove…
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
…ng have adverse effects on our lives to various degrees. "Instead of realizing and being aware of this suffering, humans blind themselves even further with other trivial things. A person will trouble hi…
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
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Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
… said he has cancer and probably won’t have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help him cope with this suffering? If I make merit on behalf of my father when he is …
ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค
The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arunhatans in the family. They are the first teachers to their…
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonst…
Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
…. The answer is explained by the same respected senior monk from the previous chapters. He said to his students who came to practice austerity at this temple: “Practicing austerity by dwelling in a lon…
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
…rence, hardly seems likely to lead to a settlement any time soon. It is easy to point out flaws in this approach: the extreme vagueneess on process; the diffident involvement of the U.S. president himsel…
…sustained commitment to its own peace initiatives, reflect the complexities involved in navigating this long-standing conflict. Despite some advancements, such as engaging surrounding Arab states, the ov…
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
…w and extremely problematic realities we have discussed. The United States needs a new approach to this part of the world, based less on confrontation and more on diplomacy, less on ideology and more on …
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
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About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
…an political scientist who previously taught at Cairo University and the Free University of Berlin. His research interests include the changing dynamics of political participation in the Arab world and t…
This section highlights the contributions of key authors associated with the Carnegie Endowment for Inte…
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
…th goes by these days without another important article being published on some newly uncovered Buddhist text, and among the discoveries are ancient materials about Buddhist meditation. It is a matter fo…
This preface discusses the ongoing discoveries in Buddhist meditation texts and the efforts of Venerable…
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
…as being a noble disciple who has witnessed the truths, rather than ‘anyone who claim himself a Buddhist.’39 The definitions of ‘true son’ reaffirm his state of being a noble disciple. Here, he is enti…
The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetter…
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
…ākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as that of the translation of the term as an adjective that the *Tathāgata's*…
…nscendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendental dhamma.' This analysis explains the significance of Dhammakaya in identifying the nature of the Tathāgata, illust…
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
…isciplines collected together, i.e., the dhamma-vinaya which takes on the role of the teacher after his passing.131 In some explanations, Buddhaghosa uses the term dhammakāya as an adjective, qualifying …
This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities …