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Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
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Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
…ext in the image reads: "The Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon With the recognition that many world scholars have been impeded from fully studying the Buddhist scriptures by inconvenience in t…
…egan in 1984 by the Dhammakaya Foundation to improve access for scholars worldwide. Utilizing the Romanized Pali Canon Text, the project produced a database released as a CD-ROM in 1995, developed with g…
Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
…e is: "Health Care The Dhammakaya Foundation also provides a mobile medical care unit which allows many people otherwise unable to reach health care, the means by which to maintain their own health. At …
The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a vital role in providing health care through its mobile medical unit and a daily service at its Medical Centre. The foundation has a strong commitment to blood donatio
Dhammakaya Foundation's Educational Media
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Educational Media
…puter multimedia, which allows slides, Overhead transparencies, video clips, sound, and voice to be manipulated by computer software for moral teaching applications, which has enjoyed the interest of tea…
The Dhammakaya Foundation produces a range of video and audio teaching materials, including meditation instructions, Dhamma music, and chantings to engage youth across Thailand. It operates 10 daily r
Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
…ct with the multi-faith Moral Re-armament movement since 1987 and had a chance to enter dialogue on many aspects of mental culture and its implications for society. The Dhammakaya Foundation also joins …
The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua
Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
…sites, teaching of the virtues that bring happiness in this world and the next, the marks of a good man and awareness of the structure of the moral society. The course has applied these principles throug…
The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa
Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
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Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
…ze of congregations has swelled accordingly. As the scale of the work has expanded, there have been many developments in the approaches the Dhammakaya Foundation has made to the logistical problem of edu…
The Dhammakaya Foundation's dedication to meditation training has led to a significant reputation, expanding through word of mouth and enhancing lives. Local branches in Thailand and abroad facilitate
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
Kathina Day Kathina Day marks the end of Buddhist lent. It is the only festival in the Buddhist calendar when monks can be offered new triple robes. It is thus the most popular time for supporters to
…onks can receive new triple robes from their supporters. The event is particularly popular, drawing many visitors to the temple. Celebrated annually on the first Sunday of November, Kathina Day at Wat Ph…
Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
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Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
…ple Cleaning 50 Confession 55 Chanting and Meditation 57 Mindfulness 60 Caring for Teachers 63 Management, Maintenance and Exercise 66 Dhamma and Monastic Studies 70 Caring for Temple Property and…
This text outlines the qualifications required for ordination, including groups forbidden and eligible. It details the responsibilities of monks, such as alms gathering, temple upkeep, and mindfulness
The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
…l male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits for his present life. Furthermore, he gains knowledge, wisdom, a greater understanding of…
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
Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
…te of passage, but also a necessary path taken by all those who seek to lead and guide their fellow man. This truth transcends past, present and future. In an essay that was awarded first class honours …
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
… reflected this. The rapid expansion of curricula towards the sciences and all things modern caused many people to forget the Dhamma Favouritism grew in certain government and education circles for thos…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
…nspired because Thai people turned away from the teachings that their forefathers had instilled for many generations. Nevertheless, as time has shown, worldly knowledge alone without the added wisdom o…
This text discusses how a lack of moral values rooted in Dhamma leads to selfish actions that hinder economic and social growth in Thailand. It emphasizes that worldly knowledge is insufficient withou
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
Even when the individual knows about the benefits of ordination, it is no small task to give up family and worldly possessions for the sake of Dhamma. The individual must have a strong inner desire, l
…rdain against his parents' wishes and highlights the motivations behind ordination during his time. Many sought to become Arahants, purifying their minds, as illustrated by the story of a seven-year-old …
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
…la When Dababamalla was in his mother’s womb, nearing his time of birth, his mother suddenly died. Many people were under the impression that he also, must have perished with his mother. So his relative…
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously from her womb just as the flames of her f
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
…wledge and talent, such individuals being hard to find in this world. The Story of Rathapala Like many other holy men before ordaining, Rathapala desired worldly possessions. Nevertheless, the mercy, w…
Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
…was not yet old, he was still strong and healthy, living a life free from poverty and surrounded by many family and friends who loved and respected him. Why then, has he chosen to be ordained? In ancien…
… drive individuals to seek refuge in monastic life. The Raja notes that Rathapala, a young, healthy man surrounded by support, makes the decision to ordain despite lacking these vulnerabilities, reflecti…
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
…, they still yearn for more. *The Endeavours of the Arahatants to Preserve Buddhism* Buddhism has managed to grow and prosper to the present day, even though the Buddha passed away over 2,500 years ago…
Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevita
Letting Go of Material Worries
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Letting Go of Material Worries
“I wanted to leave these worries and suffering behind, which are…” 1. Worrying about choosing the clothes that would go with my look and my hairstyle. 2. Worrying about deciding what accessories to w
The text discusses the many worries related to clothing, accessories, and personal grooming. It emphasizes how these concerns …
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
… faith to push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that can be learned, one common theme in all these stories, is that you must strive and pe…
This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance for liberation from suffering. It recounts the story of Buddha's own ordination
How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
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How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
How do Monks Free themselves from Worldly Desire? The answer to the above question is: Once ordained as a monk, you must fulfill all required and recommended duties based on tenets clearly specified
…y Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (recommended), are crucial for a monk's respect and spiritual growth. Senior mon…