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Management and Care in Monastic Life
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Management and Care in Monastic Life
… to Lord Buddha out of good faith and respect. As a monk, you are merely steward to these things on His behalf. Monks use these things because they are the heirs to the traditions and teachings of Lord B…
…pect and faith. Monks act as stewards of these items, upholding the traditions and teachings of Buddhism. Emphasizing efficiency and organization is crucial for preserving these belongings. The lessons i…
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…a problem with ulcers. Even when we tell them to go and seek medicine to heal it, some will ignore this because they want to use the Dhamma to cure it. They expect that meditation will cure the ulcer. Me…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Behaviour Worthy of Respect
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Behaviour Worthy of Respect
… of Respect A person worthy of homage and respect is a person who develops himself and succeeds in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid himself of mental defilem…
A person demonstrating behaviour worthy of respect is one who pursues self-development and aspires to become a monk by eliminating mental defilements. The three main defilements are greed, hatred, and
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
…nd became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowledge inspired him to find a way to destroy the prison and commute for ever the sentence being …
… Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate the path to freedom from suffering. Through this wisdom, Luang Por guides many, showing how one's actions can influence others. The teachings reflec…
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
…low kilesa to exert over our minds may be likened to the power of a jailer to place in us a cell of his choice in this prison of life. Should we be reckless regarding the kilesa that will try to influenc…
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When pr…
…duals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests in love, anger, wrong views, and fear, disrupting peac…
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the …
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, empha…
Right Concentration and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Right Concentration and the Noble Eightfold Path
…OLD PATH DESTROY KILES?A The person who practises the Noble Eightfold Path faithfully will increase his will to do good deeds. He will do more good deeds, and therefore do less bad deeds until there is n…
…f the path daily, individuals can diminish negative influences and cultivate a more virtuous life. This holistic approach ultimately leads to better comprehension and retention of knowledge in educationa…
Goals of Life
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Goals of Life
…, enjoy good health, be blessed with a good family and be accepted in society. Everyone wishes for this, whether they believe in any religious faith or not. Those who have faith in a religion have a sec…
…eligious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and the ultimate goal of Nirvana, as taught by the Buddha. This highest pursuit involves understanding the 'Inner Light,' primarily through meditation, distinguish…
The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
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The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
…Zhi-ji Ahdharman Buddha The Patriarch of Bhagawan Gu Fan Mi Chiness Han Transmission Thatrayana Buddhism "The World Buddhist Sangha Youth is like the sun rising at the early dawn in the east. It is in f…
The World Buddhist Sangha Youth symbolizes a rising force within Buddhism, promoting harmony and unity across various…
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
…igested from speech of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima Abbot of Honryuji Temple / Nichiren-Sye Order "Buddhism is from internal. Buddhism is going to help, to protect, to prevent our world from the conflicts i…
…speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civilization sh…
The Role of Buddhism in Society
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The Role of Buddhism in Society
"Digested from speech of Pramạhā Boonthavy Vilaichakr Buddhism and Society "Buddhism occurred 2500 years ago in India. Since then it has contributed a lot to th…
Buddhism, which originated 2500 years ago in India, has profoundly influenced human civilization both mater…
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
… care of our mother, and my 20-rail (approx. 8 acres) rice field to my younger brother, a monk, for his future welfare. May 6, 1981 4. RELY ON YOURSELF I said to myself: "In all of the world, material o…
This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals…
Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
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Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
…t. Then I look deeper into my spiritual self, to find my transcendental nature, until I understand this too. Once I understood myself, I understood others and everything else. This is the way of Dhamma. …
This text encourages individuals to look within themselves for true understanding rather than focusing o…
Strive to Build Maximum Merit
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Strive to Build Maximum Merit
…ome innumerable odds before one gets to become a human. Now that you are a human and have found Buddhism, you should make your life worthwhile. Build as much paraman (Perfections) as possible until your …
การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…fter death their spirit will never be in a heavenly realm nor a hell realm, but will roam about in this world. June 10, 1991 28. BE PREPARED A kind-hearted 80 year old woman with five children once came…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
The Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
…od to eat. There is no desire in me to steal other's wealth. If someone causes me harm, let that be his/her own burden; I have no desire to hurt anyone’s feelings. 34. ASSOCIATING WITH PEOPLE We should …
This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built …
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
…e was fed the finest meat and behaved as really as a lion would. But when he came across excrement, his true nature came to fore, and he ate it. A fox is still a fox. We need to look into the true natur…
This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox ra…
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
…. So, whatever you do, do it virtuously. Nothing can be concealed, because there are no secrets in this world. I experienced this phenomenon after meditating for two straight weeks following Luang Por Wa…
…the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consciousness allows practitioners to see truths clearly. The journey to super-a…
Success Through Love of Meditation
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Success Through Love of Meditation
…Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen all possesssed different skills, and each of them is specialized in his own particular field. Dr. Piya is proficient in dentistry; Dr. Kwan is skillful in traditional Chin…
This text emphasizes the significance of passion in mastering skills, particularly meditation. Dr. Piya,…