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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 Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
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 Financial Responsibility and Relationships
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Understanding Financial Responsibility and Relationships
Part Three: Problems Within the Family so hard but don't have anything to show for it. So how is it that some people manage to squander their incomes? "It is not important how much you earn. It is imp
Part Three discusses financial responsibility within families, emphasizing that it's not about how much you earn but how you manage your income. Many squander their earnings on temporary pleasures lik
Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
Part Five: Truth for the Family has given me an understanding of life in a new way. Firstly, death is not the end. We still have to be reborn as long as we have not gotten rid of our own kilesa. Secon
Part Five of 'Truth for the Family' delves into profound insights on life, emphasizing that death is not the end and that our virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'
This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali
Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
free you from the suffering of life, or you can use any words, such as "clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, while at the same time thinking of the bright crystal ball, gently and comfor
This text provides guidance on achieving a still mind through meditation. It encourages practitioners to recite a mantra while visualizing a bright crystal ball, allowing the mind to settle into a sta
Understanding Family Dynamics: Issues of Foolishness and Disconnection
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Understanding Family Dynamics: Issues of Foolishness and Disconnection
**Page 1:** Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability
The text discusses significant issues in family dynamics, emphasizing the problem of foolishness when individuals do not adapt to societal changes. Those who lag behind often blame their situation on
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: “Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
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Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
1) A husband strays because he lacks something from his wife Although this is a very difficult task, a wife needs to understand the shortcomings she may have which influenced her husband to cheat. Se
This text delves into the challenges faced by wives of cheating or alcoholic husbands. It suggests that wives should first reflect on their own shortcomings and not resort to vindictive behaviors when
Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
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Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
be recognized, but nobody should expect them to move beyond reactive diplomacy any time soon. Paradoxically, the Bush administration decided to refocus on the peace process just as conditions had beco
The text examines the U.S. diplomatic strategies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Bush administration's attempt to revitalize the peace process under challenging cir
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and
This text discusses the complexities and challenges in the New Middle East, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agend
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
Suzanne Jeffrey "The second type is called Kanta Mara and that is about the human body. Our present biology says that man is body, but in higher biology, man is composed of the human body and the min
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the
The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
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Universal Goodness 17 For the bedroom to be a place of great blessings, one must practice meditation and spread love and kindness to all living beings. Cleanliness begins with … • Taking a shower or
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The Warm Hearted Family: Managing Family Life
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The Warm Hearted Family: Managing Family Life
we must train our minds to be calm and be ever ready for life's uncertainties. If we are well-prepared for the unexpected, we will be able to control our mind to remain alert and be able to live with
เราต้องฝึกจิตใจให้สงบและเตรียมพร้อมสำหรับความไม่แน่นอนในชีวิต ถ้าเราเตรียมตัวดี ความไม่แน่นอนจะไม่ทำให้เครียด ผู้ที่เห็นความจริงของชีวิตและรักษาจิตใจให้นิ่งจะยกระดับคุณธรรมได้ดียิ่งขึ้น คำแนะนำจากปู่ย
Samayabhedoparacanacakra: คำแปลพร้อมเชิงอรรถวิจารณ์
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Samayabhedoparacanacakra: คำแปลพร้อมเชิงอรรถวิจารณ์
Samayabhedoparacanacakra: คำแปลพร้อมเชิงอรรถวิจารณ์ (3) (3) 97 version but also in conjunction with a careful comparison of the three Chinese translations. Annotated footnotes are included
ในเอกสารนี้ ผมได้ทำการแปล Samayabhedoparacanacakra พร้อมด้วยเชิงอรรถวิจารณ์เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้อ่านเข้าใจเนื้อหา โดยมีการเปรียบเทียบการแปลภาษาจีนทั้งสามเวอร์ชันและเนื้อหาของนิกายต่าง ๆ นอกจากนี้ยังได้รวมคำ