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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
…or seven days so we must be patient. We should always train ourselves to speak kindly and by doing this, we will gain big boon from this new patience. This is the Buddha’s teaching. So do not harm others…
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a …
The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
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The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
… moral economics, then people can't live together. The first time that the Buddha wanted to ordain, his family thought it was a joke. The same thing happened to Christ, and to Muhammad. They were all pri…
This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the v…
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
…es twisted or drunk or angry or greedy, you will be born differently. Celestial beings are part of this. It is your job to tell your students about this. If they deny it without proof, then they are sim…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and ho…
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…ut how to practice, and attain, the pure nature within. Unfortunately, there was no recorder during His time to record all of these teachings. But we can summarize all of the teachings as “noncarelessnes…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
Meeting #18 9AM - 19 March 2010 Today, Luang Por is somber. His whole demeanor has changed from one of the joviality he displayed yesterday to one of crucial signi…
In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddh…
Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
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Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
…he person is at the center, the six directions show us the smallest and most complete social unit. This is the network for the individual’s moral development. If we manage to have people in each directio…
In this meeting, the focus is on the six directions, emphasizing their interconnected nature and the import…
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
… Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I must say that …
…g Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddhism, especially meditation and its techniques. This collection includes discussions on the Nature of t…
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
…ILMENT ON LIFE'S PATH On the pathway of life, the different ages of man place different demands on his strength of character. If the mind is in bad shape, lacking the flexibility to change and the insig…
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…of life, no person is in any less need than the next for the means by which to raise the quality of his mind, The Dhammakaya Foundation organizes activities throughout the year in order to instill the vi…
…nitarian efforts, and environmental projects aimed at fostering global peace. With over 25 years of history, these activities attract both Buddhist and non-Buddhist participants from around the world, hi…
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
…lection. The movement of the water caused by wind, waves, or currents often distorted my likeness. This venerable monk then told me that next time; I should take my hands, and cup them just at surface le…
This text explores the concept of ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fa…
The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
Ordinal is an essential part of life for all male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits …
Ordination is a fundamental aspect of life for male Buddhists, as it allows individuals to cultivate merit that influences both their current life and future e…
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
have already undergone ordination before His Majesty granted titles. Therefore, civil servants of that period were all ordained, and sought to e…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
I have asked this question many times before, and the answer has always been the same. We are all looking for happine…
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life …
…ty, and the transient nature of ownership. The text also highlights the ongoing preservation of Buddhism and its teachings even after 2,500 years since the Buddha's passing. The teachings stress awarenes…
Taking Refuge in Buddhism
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Taking Refuge in Buddhism
…ver since then, Taking Refuge has remained the standard by which all novices are ordained, even to this day. The process of ordaining novices according to "Taking Refuge" entails the following: Novices …
The text outlines the traditional process of ordaining novices in Buddhism, emphasizing the Taking Refuge ceremony. This involves shaving the head, wearing saffron robes, an…
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
…tled to novicehood. The act of ordaining has been in existence since the very beginning of the Buddhist era. Shortly after reaching enlightenment, Lord Buddha ordained his disciples himself. This act wa…
Ordination in Buddhism is a significant ritual that marks the commitment of individuals to follow the teachings of the Bu…
The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
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The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
…ween a monk, and a regular beggar on the street? Monks also depend on alms gathering, and although this same word is used for beggars, the act in itself, is entirely different. Begging on the street is a…
The text discusses the fundamental differences between monks and street beggars. While both seek alms, begging for monks is an act of humility and dignity, whereas for beggars it often signifies despe
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
…n the Pali Canon. For example, the *Dhamacakkavattana Sutta* was the sermon that the Buddha gave to his first five disciples. The *Aditaya Sutta* comes from the sermon that Lord Buddha gave to three holy…
Chanting in Buddhism plays a crucial role in enhancing faith and preserving teachings of the Buddha. It reminds practit…
Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
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Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
…nd thrive no matter where life takes them. How does one become reflective? Lord Buddha encouraged his disciples to value the life’s four basic requisites-the four basic needs being food, shelter, cloth…
Reflection is a vital quality for success in physical and spiritual realms. One must be fully engaged in life to thrive. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of the four basic needs: food, shelter, c
Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
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Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
…. You should express your gratitude by respecting him, helping him in all areas possible, including his personal matters. Those who have had a preceptor before will know that in return for all this care,…
…pecting and assisting them can yield significant personal benefits, including instilling humility. This practice is particularly impactful for those from privileged backgrounds, as it helps to reduce arr…