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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
3. Conscientious donor. The donor should at least abide by the Five Precepts. And it is important that he should be joyful before, during and after the offering, and not feel regret about it. 4. Virt
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of joy in giving and adherence to the Five Prec
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
58 59 Journey to Joy My name is Koichi Enomoto. I am Japanese. As the only son, I was well looked after. I had no siblings to share and learn the intricacies of giving and taking with, thus I didn't k
In 'Journey to Joy,' Koichi Enomoto shares his experiences growing up as an only son in Japan. He reflects on the attention from his parents, the lack of siblings, and the journey toward understanding
Family Life Principles
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Family Life Principles
Part One: Family Life 1. Giving (dana): Loving and living together requires sharing. Where there is no giving, the atmosphere feels very unpleasant. Sharing encompasses sharing of problems, too. When
This text discusses four fundamental principles for enhancing family life: 1. Giving (dana) emphasizes the importance of sharing, including sharing problems to foster support. 2. Polite speech (piyava
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each tim
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
The Virtue of Giving
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The Virtue of Giving
22 The Virtue of Abongiving 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Here, bhikkhus, there are three factors to the giver and three factors to the acceptor. Bhikkhus, what are the three factors of the giver? Even bef
In the Chalaṅgādāna Sutta, it is discussed that there are three essential factors for both the giver and the acceptor of a gift. For the giver, a pleasant mind before, during, and after giving is cruc
Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
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Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
198. DON'T BE RECKLESS ABOUT YOUR AGE We are already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you
เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง
Concepts in Buddhist Terminology
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Concepts in Buddhist Terminology
สังขาร (sankhara) compounded things; component things; conditioned things; kamma formations; mental formations; mental predispositions; essential conditions; conductive factors; conception; notion; th
Text discusses various Buddhist terms and concepts including 'สังขาร' (sankhara) which refers to conditioned things and mental formations. It details the concept of 'สังสาร' (samsara) as the cycle of
การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
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การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
กายมนุษย์ละเอียดยิ transcendental human body; spiritual human body กายละเอียด transcendental body; spiritual body; subtle กายหยาบ physical body (avoid using ‘coarse’ or ‘crude body’) การขอขมาแก่ผู้
บทความนี้จะพูดถึงความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์ที่ประกอบด้วยกายละเอียดและกายหยาบ รวมถึงแนวทางในการทำลายกิเลสและการสร้างบุญกุศล การทำกรรมเกิดจาก 3 ทาง ได้แก่ ทางกาย ทางวาจา และทางใจ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการแนะน
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
Suzanne Jeffrey proportion, and in getting the proper amount of exercise. “In the educational environment, we all have to practice a code of conduct. This is why respect is the vital part of the six
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
Primary Path: beginning stage of meditative attainment leading to more advanced stages of absorption. Right View: view and wisdom in accordance with the Truths, consisting of the following beliefs: g
This text discusses the primary path of meditative attainment, highlighting the importance of right view as foundational beliefs that align with truth. Concepts such as Samadhi, denoting mental discip
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Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World
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Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World
Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World On the day of the Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and entered nirvana, every year all Buddhists of the world gather to take fresh encouragement by
Visakha Puja Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of the Lord Buddha. This day encourages Buddhists worldwide to gather and honor the Buddha's virtues through giving, self-discipline
Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
52 The Virtue of Absorbing 6. Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta There is the offering that is purified by the giver, not by the receiver. There is the offering that is purified by the receiver, not by th
The Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta discusses the concept of offering purification by the giver and receiver. It differentiates four types of offerings: purified by the giver, by the receiver, by neither, and b
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
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Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
Speech of Gratitude to the President of Dhammakaya Foundation, Phrarajabhavanavisudh on 23 February 2005 Most Venerable Phrarajabhavanavisudh, Venerable Sirs, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlem
This speech delivered by H.E. Suchon Chaleekreua, Chairman of the Thai Senate, honors Most Venerable Phrarajabhavanavisudh for his leadership in organizing memorial services following the devastating
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desce
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati
This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of
Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
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Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
Dhamma; Dharma; the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a system; the Teachings of
Dhamma, central to Buddhist philosophy, refers to the natural condition of existence and the ethical framework guiding moral conduct. It embodies the teachings of the Buddha, manifesting truths realiz
The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
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The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
56 The Vulture of Abasingvings 6. Dakhinävibhanga Sutta When a passionless person to a passionless person gives With trusting heart a gift righteously obtained, Placing faith that the fruit of action
This excerpt discusses the Dakhinävibhanga Sutta, emphasizing the significance of righteous giving between passionless individuals, specifically arahants. It explains that an arahat's gift, though bel