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The King and The Hermit
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The King and The Hermit
Suzanne Jeffrey The King and The Hermit Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen who lived in a beautiful castle, high on top of a mountain. Most of the time, everything was quite sabai (calm) b
Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th
Buổi lễ trang trọng
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Buổi lễ trang trọng
Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ hình ảnh. Bên trong hình là một buổi lễ trang trọng với nhiều người tham dự, tất cả đều mặc trang phục màu trắng, có thể là lễ kỷ niệm hoặc sự kiện quan trọng. Tôi không thể tríc
Buổi lễ này thu hút nhiều người tham dự, tất cả đều mặc trang phục màu trắng, tạo nên một không khí trang trọng và ý nghĩa. Đây có thể là một sự kiện kỷ niệm hay một buổi lễ quan trọng khác. Không có
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 friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with tha
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso
Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…ovice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for giving a blessing to His Majesty the King related to His 70th Birthday Celebration. There were students, government employees, soldiers, poli…
The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honored His Majesty the King for his 70th birthday, with 13,842 participants including students, government employees, and the g…
Youth Guidance Through Buddhist Teachings
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Youth Guidance Through Buddhist Teachings
…ir morality; maintain their beautiful culture; and instill their love in the nation, religions, and His Majesty the King. This will permanently unite Thai society. The project lasted for 2 months from December 1999-Janu…
…icipants. Activities included virtue journaling, familial chanting, and special ceremonies honoring His Majesty the King.
The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
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The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
"And now, goodbye," said he to the king as he ended this rebuke; and rising in the air, he passed to Benares and halted in mid-air over the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and
The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the elephant and its mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuri
The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
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The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
Here is the extracted text from the image: Foreword In an attempt to give an insight into the charismatic approach and character of Luang Por, when confronted challenged by a question, even a questio
This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdotes and direct communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own learning be
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, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl
This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It highlights the importance of a well-documented biography, exceptional knowledge, and the ability t
The Elephants Performance Before the King
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The Elephants Performance Before the King
The king with his courtiers also climbed the mountain, and had the elephant halted at the brink of a precipice. "Now," said he to the man, "if he is so well trained as you say, make him stand on three
In a remarkable display of skill, a king tests a trained elephant by commanding it to perform various tricks on a mountain's edge. The mahout expertly guides the elephant to stand on three legs, two f
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, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl
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 sought truth independently, achieving enlight
The Tale of the White Elephant
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The Tale of the White Elephant
Once on a time when King Magadha was ruling in Rājagaha in Magadha, the Bodhisatta was born an elephant. He was white all over and graced with all the beauty of form described above. And because of hi
In ancient Rājagaha under King Magadha, a stunning white elephant captured hearts during a royal procession, inciting jealousy in the king. Determined to rid himself of the source of praise, the king
The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
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The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
The Bodhisatta, still standing in the river, folded his hands tortoise-wise and took the charm, and saluting his mother cried, “Goodbye, mother.” The Yakkha said, “If you do not return, my son, I can
The Bodhisatta bids farewell to his mother Yakkha, grieving her death after she collapses from sorrow. He honors her with a funeral pyre and returns to Benares with his father. Upon his arrival, he de
Individual Awards of Notable Bhikkhus
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Individual Awards of Notable Bhikkhus
…o the lower Royal Order title 'Phrasuddharmayanathera' with the presentation of an honorific fan by His Majesty the King of Thailand: * 5 December 1994: University of Maha Chulalongkorn Raja Vidhayalai offered Honorary D…
บทความนี้พูดถึงการยอมรับและรางวัลที่สำคัญของพระอาจารย์ เป็นการอ้างถึงความสำเร็จของพระเจ้าบวรภิญญา (พระเดชพระคุณหลวงสุวัฒน์) ซึ่งได้รับการยกย่องจากสมเด็จพระราชาแห่งประเทศไทยในวันต่างๆ รวมถึง Honorary D
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
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An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques¹ Phra Kiattisak Kittipanyo² (University of Otago) An Shigao安世高 (147~168 CE) played an important role in the early transmission of Buddhism into China
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 meditation master.
Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
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Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
… The programme is organized to commemorate the Thai National Father's Day and to dedicate merit to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty's birthday on 5 December 1998. In 1999, 100,000 male lay-…
…tion Programme was established to celebrate the Thai National Father's Day and to dedicate merit to His Majesty the King on his birthday, 5 December 1998. In January 1999, the event saw participation from 100,000 male la…
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his fortune. Initially surrounded by admirers, he lavishly distributes money for pleasures li
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
ments with a Phammo Master him, and begged him to come back. "I cannot come into your castle with these clothes on," said the hermit. "The people turned me away at the gate because they saw my old cl
In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso
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 towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed