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Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W
In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists
Maintaining Faith in Buddhism Amidst Negative Perceptions
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Maintaining Faith in Buddhism Amidst Negative Perceptions
When people lose their faith in Buddhism, they do not teach their children to pay respect to the monks. They show no interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making merit. All temple activitie
เมื่อผู้คนสูญเสียศรัทธาในพุทธศาสนา พวกเขาจะไม่สอนลูกๆ ให้เคารพพระสงฆ์ และไม่แสดงความสนใจในการศึกษาอาจารย์ Buddhist จนลดจำนวนผู้ปฏิบัติ อย่างไรก็ตาม สถานการณ์นี้ถูกขับเคลื่อนโดยนักเขียนเพียงไม่กี่คนที่
Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
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Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
1) A student who seeks knowledge. 2) A teacher who imparts his knowledge. “Students seek knowledge from schools, colleges or institutes. Do you think they have ever done anything wrong while they wer
Students and teacher monks share the journey of learning and self-improvement within the monastic community. Just as students in secular schools may err in their behavior, student monks, regardless of
Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
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Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b
Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor
Understanding Life After Death and the Concept of 'The Face'
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Understanding Life After Death and the Concept of 'The Face'
Yield be the wrongdoer to the full extent of the body, the heart of yourself and the certainty. in the way people with mental diseases with an evil spirit, with no story of unnatural events, because b
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของชีวิตหลังความตายและคำว่า 'หน้า' ที่มีความหมายแตกต่างกัน 2 ประการ คือ 1) ชีวิตหลังความตาย ซึ่งหมายถึงสภาวะที่ร่างกายไม่อยู่ในที่เดิมเมื่อเสียชีวิต แต่ซากศพจะไปอยู่ในที่ใหม
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
Although Iran is a center around which Shi’i resentment could coalesce, two factors reduce the likelihood that the Tehran regime will encourage such a development. One is that Iran aspires to be the c
The complexities of Iran's relationship with Sunni states underscore the ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Iran seeks to be a leader in the region, supporting not only Shiite factions bu
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
Dealing With the New Middle East The Bush administration's attempt to shape a new Middle East has been a major factor in the emergence of the new and extremely problematic realities we have discussed
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
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Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
No-one can upset the (Padumuttara Buddhu) entire mine of jewels, who is demonstrating the dhammakāya; having seen him, who is not pleased? In order to clarify further regarding the precise connotation
This study revisits the term dhammakāya in the Pali canon, highlighting its significance in Buddhist teachings. By examining the Sambuddha-sutta, the relationship between 'the path' and dhammakāya is
การเลือกชีวิตเพื่อความสุขในชาตินี้
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การเลือกชีวิตเพื่อความสุขในชาตินี้
ธรรมะภาษาอังกฤษ 16 : A person with right view should make a wish seriously. In case one does not want misery in the next existences one should be free from suffering in this life. Wishing not to be a
บทความนี้เน้นการทำใจให้สงบเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดทุกข์ในชาติหน้า และการเลือกชีวิตที่มีความสุขในปัจจุบัน อีกทั้งยังเสนอให้ฝึกจิตให้คุ้นเคยกับความดี เพื่อให้สามารถมีความสุขและปราศจากทุกข์ในขณะใกล้จะจากโลกนี้ไป
Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
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Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
'Have you, prince, any further proof to establish that they do not exist ?' ' I have, Master Kassapa. ' ' As how ? ' ' Here it is, Master Kassapa. I have had friends and companions, kinsmen, men of th
บทสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายกับอาจารย์คัสซัปปะ เกี่ยวกับการมีหลักฐานที่ชัดเจนในการพิสูจน์ว่าชีวิตหลังความตายมีจริงหรือไม่ เจ้าชายกล่าวถึงเพื่อนๆ และญาติที่รักษาศีลธรรมแต่ประสบโรคภัยและไม่ได้เกิดใหม่ในโลกที่ส
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor
In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness the downfall of another caravan. Guided by a wise leader, they learn the value of dilig
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing
Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
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Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort
Visualization may not be suitable for everyone. If you find yourself feeling tense or struggling to visualize, it's perfectly fine to choose other methods. Instead of visualizing, focus on relaxing yo
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
Darkness Is Your Friend Darkness is not an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any ima
Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha and Jesus?" Luang Por says, "Buddha teaches th
In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we could help one another destroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prev
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
Šuzanne Jeffrey ride: When you have something new to wear, you feel good about yourselves, but when you don’t, you feel badly about yourselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is alwa
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th
Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice