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The Role of Buddhism in Society
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The Role of Buddhism in Society
…ā Boonthavy Vilaichakr Buddhism and Society "Buddhism occurred 2500 years ago in India. Since then it has contributed a lot to the human civilization of both materiality and spirituality. Besides this,…
…nated 2500 years ago in India, has profoundly influenced human civilization both materially and spiritually. Its teachings guide individuals to avoid wrongdoing, purify minds, promote good deeds, and fo…
Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
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Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
…g sentient beings and non-sentient beings, are from the same family. All are made from various affinities. It’s oneself and also one family. All beings become to exist according to their own karmic cate…
…ion of Buddhism to enhance communal harmony. Ven. Rinchin Lonjid highlights the unique Buddhist traditions in Mongolia, addressing the revival of Buddhism post-communism, and the significance of youth p…
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
…oing good deeds 2) practicing Right View Bathroom To build up vitality Kitchen To build up life energy Dressing Room To build up intelligence Wo…
…s text outlines the distinct purposes of the five rooms in life: Bedroom for courage, Bathroom for vitality, Kitchen for energy, Dressing Room for intelligence, and Workroom for wealth. Emphasizing the …
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
…| To build up courage by | 1) doing good deeds | 2) practicing Right View Bathroom | To build up vitality Kitchen | To build up life energy Dressing Room | To build up intelligence Workroom | To build…
เนื้อหาอธิบายถึงห้องทั้งห้าห้องในชีวิตและวัตถุประสงค์ของแต่ละห้อง ซึ่งมีความสำคัญต่อการเติบโตส่วนบุคคลและการสร้างนิสัยที่ดี โดยห้องนอนช่วยเสริมสร้างความกล้าหาญ ห้องน้ำช่วยเพิ่มพลังชีวิต ห้องครัวเพิ่มพ
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
…od deeds 2) practicing Right View Bathroom To build up vitality Kitchen To build up life energy Dressing Room To build up intelligence Workro…
แต่ละห้องในชีวิตมีฟังก์ชันที่แตกต่างกัน และต้องใช้ตามวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสร้างนิสัยที่ดี ซึ่งจะนำไปสู่ความสุขและการเติบโต ทั้งในด้านโลกและธรรม เมื่อมีนิสัยที่ดีจะช่วยเปิดประตูสู่วิถีชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น ปัญหาใ
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…lt on stilts to protect from wild animals and flooding). He was mumbling and snoring so loudly that it bothered the family. In disgust, her mother called him a “sparrow” (a Thai expression for a worthle…
… curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she would be reborn deaf due to the curse. Learning of …
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that sh…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicat…
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
The Dhammakaya Temple was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. It was originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. The prop…
The Dhammakaya Temple is a significant Buddhist site established on Magha Puja Day in 1970. Originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center, it expanded…
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
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Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
…d to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, but I observed and I learned how to teach myself. Take cleaning, for example. No one had to teach…
This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being t…
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
…d Buddhism, now that we have found the most important and beneficial knowledge, what are we still waiting for? Why are we not reaping the benefits? Are we going to wait until we are too old? We don't k…
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act prom…
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Pakna…
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a stran…
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded c…
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanety…
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring…
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, …
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of…
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pur…
In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation s…
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
…ater can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, your "jar" of virtue is empty. Never be lazy or preoccupied with what ot…
…hasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pursuit of merit a…
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing that they m…
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages indi…
Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
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Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
… We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build spiritual benefits. So take this opportunity to accumulate only good things for yourselves, and cast awa…
This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to th…
The Power of Seriousness in Meditation
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The Power of Seriousness in Meditation
144. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT SERIOUSLY Since I arrived at the temple, many people looked down at me and mistreated me, but I di…
This text reflects on the importance of approaching meditation with seriousness and focus. Despite facing mistreatment and negativity from others, the author…
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
…ave to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help. And I win because of merit. September 10, 1991 148. ONE LAST LIFETIME Endure for one mo…
…ursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journey toward self-improvement, anchored in a f…