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The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
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The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
… with trains of slaves, and their children on their hip, they come up to the merchants. In order to make them imagine that theirs is a city of human beings, they make them see here and there men ploughin…
Once upon a time, in the island of Ceylon, there was a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, populated by she-goblins. They would lure shipwrecked merchants with food and illusions of a human city. After c
The Elephants Performance Before the King
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The Elephants Performance Before the King
…alted at the brink of a precipice. "Now," said he to the man, "if he is so well trained as you say, make him stand on three legs." And the mahout on the elephant's back just touched the animal with his …
In a remarkable display of skill, a king tests a trained elephant by commanding it to perform various tricks on a mountain's edge. The mahout expertly guides the elephant to stand on three legs, two f
Vesak Day Celebration
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Vesak Day Celebration
…pproximately 4-5 months apart. On this day, Buddhists gather to listen to sermons and perform merit-making activities. The ceremony, titled "Vesak Day" or "Uposatha" Day, was held at Wat Wa Puwan. The…
…religious activities and sermons from monks. Important for Buddhists to reflect and engage in merit-making, the ceremony highlights the significance of this day in the Buddhist calendar.
Understanding Attachment: Lessons from the Lord Buddha
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Understanding Attachment: Lessons from the Lord Buddha
…hiteness. In the same way as dye in a cloth, desire tends to impregnate the mind almost irrevocably making one attached to one's wealth. The risk of entertaining such desire in the mind is that it may be…
…a monkey caught in a glue trap, illustrating how initial affection transforms into deep attachment, making it hard to let go. Such attachments lead individuals to become more materialistic, making them i…
The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
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The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
… born as a rice-farmer named “Mahākāla”. In the crop cycle, Mahākāla would find the opportunity to make an offering to Vipassi Buddha and his community no less than nine times! 1. when the tips of the r…
In the Pañcavaggiya, the Buddha's teachings resonated uniquely with Konḍaṇṅa, who attained stream-entry due to his extensive past merits and dedication. Born as Mahākāla, a rice-farmer during Vipassi
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, anger 135, 136, 137 199; relationship to sorrow a…
…le of mindfulness and insight in overcoming unwholesome behaviors is emphasized. The concept of Dhammakaya as a path to spiritual attainment is explored, detailing its significance in meditation practice…
Benefits of Meditation
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Benefits of Meditation
…e much more successful. The meditator can enjoy health of both body and mind; ● Ethics and decision-making: a right understanding of that which is good and that which is bad, will be clearly seen for any…
…d memory, increased self-confidence, diminished anger, enhanced daily life quality, better decision-making, and harmonious family relationships. Meditation leads to ethical clarity and helps in making so…
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…have a standard of living befitting their social status. Luang Phaw taught his disciples the way to make cheap tomyam soup. He said: "...make tomyam soup from fish sauce. If fresh fish is used for the f…
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… on his way to the robing room. For Luang Phaw, however, this was the time when the ordinand must make his mind ready to re- ceive the new status of monkhood by raising the quality of the mind into f…
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…ell as the behaviour of those in society.” Buddhism moved with the times and the reputation of Dhammakāya was even spread abroad by travellers coming to Luang Phaw for blessing before making internation…
… messages intended by the author. The interactions of characters reflect broader human experiences, making it relatable to readers. The intricacies of the storyline engage readers, urging them to ponder …
กรุงศรีอยุธยา: ประวัติศาสตร์และวัฒนธรรม
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กรุงศรีอยุธยา: ประวัติศาสตร์และวัฒนธรรม
…ng the contribution of others, one will be hard pressed to receive help in future endeavors. If one makes it a habit to rectify one's offence by making an immediate apology, one can sleep well at night. …
กรุงศรีอยุธยาเป็นเมืองหลวงที่สำคัญในช่วงสมัยก่อนประวัติศาสตร์ของประเทศไทย มีการพัฒนาทางการค้า ศิลปะและวัฒนธรรมที่เจริญรุ่งเรืองเผยให้เห็นถึงคุณค่าทางประวัติศาสตร์ที่สำคัญ ตั้งอยู่ทางทิศเหนือของกรุงเทพ
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…eturning the money on time, etc. 4. Punctuality in regards to removing one’s defilements: It means making time to attend the temple and listen to Dhamma lectures regularly as well as on special occasion…
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…y is needed, it was obvious that the transcending factor was the quality of the personnel needed to make Wat Phra Dhammakaya a success. In the words of the Abbot: "the people who perform this work must f…
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…out the cabinets: '"If you leave the doors ajar, they will end up being snapped off at the hinges. Make sure all the cabinet doors are properly closed — otherwise pests will make their nests inside. We …
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…rain from demerit: "To be born as a human being is already fortunate. You all should learn how to make merit and be generous. After death, we take nothing with us but our merit and unwholesome deeds. I…
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ming 13; made rules but also kept to them 119; maintained subtlety outside meditation room 49, 28; makes final donation to abbot 158; makes herself known to Thongsuk Samdaengpan 24; makes time to medita…
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การทำสมาธิในประเทศไทย
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การทำสมาธิในประเทศไทย
๓๒ MEDITATION AT SOON BHUTHACHAK PATIBUTTHAM WAT PHRA THAMMAKAI As basic human values are arguably being eroded by an unprecedented emphasis on materialism and t…
MEDITATION AT SOON BHUTHACHAK PATIBUTTHAM WAT PHRA THAMMAKAI As basic human values are arguably being eroded by an unprecedented emphasis on materialism and t…
การใช้ชีวิตอย่างเรียบง่ายและการปฏิบัติธรรม
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การใช้ชีวิตอย่างเรียบง่ายและการปฏิบัติธรรม
…e language : the mind language which is always in harmony with each other. The simple way of living makes it easier to think logically. Rebecca used to live in a comfortable house in England. But while s…
…e language : the mind language which is always in harmony with each other. The simple way of living makes it easier to think logically. Rebecca used to live in a comfortable house in England. But while s…
วิธีการฝึกสมาธิ
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วิธีการฝึกสมาธิ
…ly, i.e. not to sit on the heels which fatigues you easily, not to sit leaning against a wall which makes you absent-minded, etc. (1) The sitting position which has been found to be the most appropriate …
HOW TO MEDITATE We should first explain the principles of meditation as a whole. Some will think of meditation as a miserable practice, as a kind of spiritual lesson or some kind of religious act or a
แรงบันดาลใจในการทำสมาธิ
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แรงบันดาลใจในการทำสมาธิ
…me a poster of a lovely small girl doing medita- tion in the lotus that he bought from Wat Phra Dhammakaya. So I was very impressed. O.K., I would like to go...I really looked forward to meditating to co…
วัดพระธรรมกายจากลูกศิษย์ชาว สิงคโปร์คนหนึ่งซึ่งมาเที่ยวกับ เพื่อนนักศึกษาไทย แล้วได้มี โอกาสไปปฏิบัติธรรม ลูกศิษย์ ของเธอแนะนำว่าวัดพระธรรม กายเป็นวัดที่เหมาะสมอย่างยิ่ง ที่เธอจะไปปฏิบัติธรรม เธอจึง ต