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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
Death & Afterlife Monica we aim to eradicate all defilements which are the seed of birth. : What do they expect will happen when they are dead? Luang Phaw: A true Buddhist would seek to end the cycle
In Buddhism, the aim is to eradicate defilements that cause the cycle of birth. While true followers seek to end rebirth by adhering to the Lord Buddha's teachings, some may live aimlessly and hope fo
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
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
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
More Merit... Less Obstacles
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More Merit... Less Obstacles
12 72 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXX More Merit... Less Obstacles The more merit we have the fewer obstacles we will encounter in life, and vice versa. This is a truth that we should take into account. For
This text highlights the relationship between merit and obstacles in life, emphasizing that greater merit leads to fewer challenges. It encourages the practice of good deeds as a means to accumulate m
Youth Guidance Through Buddhist Teachings
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Youth Guidance Through Buddhist Teachings
This project played a key role in teaching and guiding youths with the right way of living according to teachings from Lord Buddha. The project’s purpose was to improve their morality; maintain their
This project played a significant role in educating Thai youths on the right way of living as per Lord Buddha's teachings. Aimed at enhancing morality and fostering love for the nation, religion, and
Pali Studies Graduate Congratulations Ceremony
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Pali Studies Graduate Congratulations Ceremony
Pali Studies Graduate Congratulations Ceremony for monks and novices This ceremony has been taking place every year since 1988. The purpose is to congratulate monks and novices who have graduated f
The Pali Studies Graduate Congratulations Ceremony has been held annually since 1988, celebrating monks and novices who have graduated from the highest level of Pali studies. This prestigious event su
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…practicing generosity, observing the precepts, and practicing meditation. Because they followed the Lord Buddha’s teachings, they became respectful, affectionate, and good role models for their families. Having learned how…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
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
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 Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey Him with everything to meet His needs, but this was simply not enough for him to answer his true human need. And what were those needs? Well, one day, while He was still a Prince, He
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
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Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of Dham- makaya Meditation, as our role models. Or think
To cultivate a positive mindset, consider visualizing pure subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a
ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
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ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
อ่ำ ได้รับสิรมงคลนั้น ใหญ่ขึ้น คามค้นเคยกับสิ่งมีมงคลจริงเป็น ความสำคัญอย่างยิ่ง ทุกคนผ่านชีวิตในอดีตจาติมาแล้วเป็นอัน มาก นัมพาชาติไม่อ้วน มีความคุ้นเคยกับเรื่อง รว หรืออารมณ์ต่าง ๆ มาแล้วมากมาย คุ้น
บทความบรรยายถึงความสำคัญของสิ่งมีมงคลในชีวิต และผลกระทบจากความผูกพันที่เกิดขึ้นในอดีตต่อสุขภาพในปัจจุบัน การมีมงคลสามารถนำสุขภาพและจิตใจที่ดีมาสู่คนได้ผ่านการสร้างความคุ้นเคยกับสิ่งดีงาม เช่น การสวดมน
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 Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,