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Preface to Dhamma Teachings
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Preface to Dhamma Teachings
Preface It has always been my intention to publish the Dhamma that I have preached and the Suttas that I researched during the three-month Buddhist Lent that I stayed abroad in 2556. During such time
In this preface, the author expresses the intention to publish Dhamma teachings and Suttas researched during the Buddhist Lent in 2556. By comparing English and Thai versions, the author aims to provi
Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
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Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
Translator's Introduction I was indeed honored when I was approached to undertake this translation. It has not always been easy for me to keep in touch with my Buddhist heritage, having been born in E
In this introduction, the translator shares their journey of connecting with their Buddhist heritage while living in Europe. They express deep respect for Buddhism and the teachings of the Lord Buddha
The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
Ordinal is an essential part of life for all male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits for his present life. Furthermore, he gains
Ordination is a fundamental aspect of life for male Buddhists, as it allows individuals to cultivate merit that influences both their current life and future existence. In addition to spiritual benefi
The Benefits of Chanting
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The Benefits of Chanting
The Benefits of Chanting 1. Clarity of mind and mental focus while chanting 2. Promotion of a spirit of unity among those chanting 3. Helping to preserve tradition and to promote community spirit 4. H
Chanting offers numerous benefits including enhancing mental clarity and focus, fostering unity, and preserving the teachings of Lord Buddha. It can improve self-confidence and even aid in speech issu
Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
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Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden
This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
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
Exploring Dhammakāya and the Eightfold Path
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Exploring Dhammakāya and the Eightfold Path
Dhammakāya, Sotāpana: Effort, Right (see Right Effort) Coarse, 108, 134; defilements of Eightfold Path: arises internally as 136-7; Subtle, 108, 134 sphere 105; components 20, 117, Dhammakāya Traditi
This text delves into the Dhammakāya tradition, highlighting key components of the Eightfold Path and its teachings on defilements, enlightenment, and the nature of suffering. Concepts are illustrated
Creating Harmony in the Family
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Creating Harmony in the Family
Part Three Harmony in the Family 157 Chapter 15 Creating Harmony in the Family 159 Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? 165 Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by t
Part Three of the book focuses on creating harmony in the family and the roles of parents in ensuring a peaceful and loving environment. Topics include what parents should do when their children do no
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
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The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is being aware of what one is doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate and make a judgment about what is right or wrong, good or bad, wholesome or unwholesome, appropri
Mindfulness involves being present and discerning right from wrong. Our ancestors embraced mindfulness, influenced by the Buddha's teachings. Meditation aids in achieving clarity and righteousness. Pr
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe
The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
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The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
four unfortunate realms [abhāyabhūmi]. Just as the swift currents of a river tend to sweep away all things to the ocean that fall within its reach, desire will tend to pull all beings who entertain it
This text discusses the profound impact of craving on beings, illustrating how it drives them towards hell realms and unwholesome actions. The Buddha's teachings emphasize that craving can lead to sin
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
Points to Consider It may be observed that the difference in previous scholarly interpretations of the term dhammakāya in this passage mainly pertains to the inter-relatedness of two distinctive meani
This text delves into scholarly interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya', emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of 'dhamma' as both a realized reality and a verbal expression. It identifies
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
First, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as th
The term Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendenta
Wat Buddha Temples in Europe
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Wat Buddha Temples in Europe
Wat Buddha Hamburg Wilhelm Str. 34, D-21640 Horneburg, Deutschland Tel: + (49) 041-6382-6924 E-mail: [email protected] ITALY Wat Buddha Milano Via Dello Scoiattolo 7 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA), I
This document provides essential contact information for various Wat Buddha temples located in Europe, including Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. The temples aim to promote Buddhist te
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
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
to put this into practice, it takes a lot of practice. So, we see that **good habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Buddhism, there is an overview of knowledge that we learn f
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw down the knife. He thought to himself, that if he should die, at least he woul
This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. The narrative emphasizes that true abstent