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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindn…
…d that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence and teachings urged individuals like Angulimāla to surrender. Silence, as shown in th…
Luang Por Dhammajayo: A Journey of Enlightenment
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: A Journey of Enlightenment
…ngburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has followed and been self-educated in Buddhism since his childhood. He received his bachelor's degree in Economics from Kasetsart University, Ban…
…ajayo, born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi Province, Thailand, has been a dedicated follower of Buddhism since childhood. He earned a degree in Economics and was ordained in 1969 at Wat Paknam Bhasicharo…
Luang Por Dhammajayo: A Life Dedicated to Dhamma
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: A Life Dedicated to Dhamma
…) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has been a self-taught Buddhist since childhood. He received his bachelor's degree in Economics from Kasetsart University, Bangkok…
Luang Por Dhammajayo was born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand. A self-taught Buddhist, he graduated with a degree in Economics from Kasetsart University in 1969 and was ordained that s…
Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
…ou are the one whose birth Luang Phaw Wat Paknam asked me to request during the World War period." This statement was unclear to him, but the words that Khun Yai said were accurate since he was born duri…
In his first meeting with Khun Yai, Chaiboon felt he had finally found the teacher he sought for years. Kh…
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell a…
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent b…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his lif…
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wantin…
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to…
…arents, in whatever way they may have treated us, remains an essential aspect of filial duty in Buddhism.
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
… 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 this discourse, it is emphasized that impermanence is a fundamental nature of all living beings. To be m…
Wisdom of the Lord Buddha in Facing Challenges
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Wisdom of the Lord Buddha in Facing Challenges
6) When the Lord Buddha faced an expert on debate, He used His wisdom to solve this problem. Each of His words possessed truth, correctness, and reason. 7) In on…
In facing challenges, the Lord Buddha exemplified wisdom, utilizing His understanding to confront experts and overcome obstacles. Ven. Moggallana demonstrated supernatural…
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
…us, he is also equating himself with the dhamma. The reason given immediately afterward reinforces this point: ‘Why is that? Because the Tathāgata is designated ‘dhamma-bodied’ (dhammakāya) and he who ha…
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' I…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
… and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom of realization that he can be…
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlighten…
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…ce mental cultivation until they see the Truth, and to have Dhammakaya as their refuge.” With this pledge, Luang Por Dhammajayo gave his heart and soul to furthering Bud- dhism and bringing peace …
Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, dedicated his life to promoting Buddhism and instilling goodness in people's hearts. He emphasized the importance…
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
gently. Every morning he would leave his dorm at 6 a.m., spent two hours on three different buses to reach Khun Yai's place in order to prac…
Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and be…
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
…bserved in a way that is relaxing while also feeling alert at the same time. Please don’t overlook this. Mindfulness and relaxation must go hand in hand, from the beginning to the end. This is the way t…
Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…bines itself with the Dhamma and He acts as a power plant of kusala for others. In the beginning of His teachings, He wanted to go to all people - to reach out to everyone. But He discovered that there w…
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He …
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn …
…inary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birth, chose the path of ordination despite socie…
The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
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The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
after I leave this world, my Teaching (the Dhamma) will be your teacher in my place.” The Buddha blessed us with his …
After leaving this world, the Buddha offered the teachings of the Dhamma as a guide for his followers. His teachings h…
Understanding Confession in Monastic Life
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Understanding Confession in Monastic Life
Confession The act of Confession involves a monk who has transgressed his monastic discipline and who wishes to express regret over his misdeed to his preceptor, and who now…
การสารภาพคือการแสดงความเสียใจต่อการกระทำผิดซึ่งเกิดขึ้นในชีวิตของพระสงฆ์ตามวินัยของพวกเขา พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้พระสงฆ์ไม่ปิดบังความผิด หากทำผิดควรสารภาพเพื่อไม่ให้ต้องหลอกลวงผู้คน หากเป็นการกระทำผิดร้ายแร
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
…disregard for these items, then you are showing disregard for Lord Buddha and people's faith in Buddhism. Monks are not the sole people responsible for taking care of the temple. Laymen also play an imp…
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property…
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
…utioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he provided him with a seat, poured the sweet milk-porridge into his bowl, spread fresh ghee…
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, st…