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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
…n the profit row 129, Make merit and use merit in the right way 130, Accumulate merit 131, Purified mind 132, Even in illness 133, Stay in merit 134, Merit power 135, Using merit correctly 136, Let merit …
…aining a pure heart, and accumulating merits that can provide support through difficult times. It reminds readers of the importance of staying dedicated to merit-making and the long-term benefits it bring…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…or two years. She eventually attained the Dhammakaya, a state of absorption in meditation where the mind becomes one and the same with the inner Body of Enlightenment, having penetrative insight into the …
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
…duct and the baseline of one's virtue. *Kamma* (Skt. Karma) is action or deed of body, speech and mind. Every wise action brings future consequences, including future rebirths; the consequences of past …
…lights the importance of contemplating difficult situations through the lens of Dhamma, encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness to avoid being swayed by negative influences. The teachings stress that t…
Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
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Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
…that cause beings to perform intentional deeds (kamma) and suffer rebirth. 19. ALREADY OLD Bear in mind that you are getting older every day. Don’t take your youth for granted. I have been telling myself…
เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
…me. Time wasted is life wasted. September 8, 1982 24. TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE Lazy people are feeble-minded. They don't know how to think. The moment you wake up, you should realize that days are going by…
This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is
Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
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Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
25. PRICELESS TREASURE At this moment I’m still healthy; let me tell you what is on my mind. Remember my words. I’m giving you an invaluable treasure. Please take good care of the treasure …
เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการดูแลสุขภาพจิตและการสร้างบุญเพื่ออนาคต เชิญชวนให้ทุกคนไปวัดเพื่อสะสมบุญก่อนที่จะสายเกินไป และการเก็บรักษาเจตนาบริสุทธิ์ของตนเอง ก่อนการก่อสร้างวัดที่มอบให้แก่ชุมชน โดยถือว่
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
… death, will find their way to a heavenly realm. Those who are accustomed to doing bad deeds, whose minds are attached to their bad deeds at the time of death, will end up in a hell realm. For those who p…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Embracing Contentment
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Embracing Contentment
…you are greedy for unwholesome things, in the end you will possess only misery. Strive to keep your minds pure and clean. If you have accumulated enough merit, then your desires will be met without the ne…
…ccumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishonesty and misery. By maintaining a pure mind and living simply, one can accumulate virtues and meet their desires without being ruthless. The wi…
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
… pursuing Perfections, I feel proud of my accomplishments. I don't have any inferior feelings in my mind. May 5, 1980
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
…HATE NO ONE I have hatred for no one. I am afraid if I do, I too, will be hated in my next life. My mind always considers the consequences in the far future rather than merely the immediate present. Besid…
This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of
Success Through Love of Meditation
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Success Through Love of Meditation
…r-advanced meditation skills, nothing is hidden from their view. It is hidden only from those whose minds are defiled. I know everything that takes place with people. It only depends on whether I want to…
… abilities allow for expansive consciousness, indicating that true understanding requires purity of mind. Ultimately, nothing is hidden from those who have mastered meditation, suggesting a deep connectio…
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
…opment, not to people. This will benefit not only yourself but the people around you. Count on your mindfulness to remind you that if you allow yourself to be attached to people, you will not prevail in y…
…ugh consistent practice. Keep progressing on the path of Dhamma without comparison or doubt, and be mindful to stay focused on your journey based on the teachings of the Lord Buddha. By adhering to medita…
The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
…1981 77. GIVE YOUR UTMOST IN DOING GOOD DEEDS You come to the temple because you have one thing in mind: to build virtues and to gain merit, creating benefits for yourself. You have already committed the…
In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
…een you now. May 10, 1992 *Attaining the Dharmakaya* a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves pure insight & knowledge. having penetrative insight into the reality of life and the worl…
…ng a peaceful resolution to conflicts. Attaining the Dharmakaya symbolizes reaching a high state of mindfulness, promoting clear insight into our actions and their consequences.
Taking the Long-Term View in Life
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Taking the Long-Term View in Life
…cept our merit and demerit. Accumulate as much merit as you can. Our life does not end here. Never mind what others might say. Ignore them; there is no use for argument. Let them realize the truth when t…
The text emphasizes the significance of adopting a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes paramount. It suggests that upon death, only merit and demerit accompany us, urging indi
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
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Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
…her from the hell realm. But before I was in the position to do so, I had to meditate and purify my mind until all of my inner transcendental bodies became crystal clear. Achieving this state of purity,…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
…ny to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to the center of the body and ask that tree-spirits, earth-spirits, celestial beings from the six h…
The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the o
Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
…tween their blessings. When they begin a blessing chant from the first word, 'Yadtha', I focus your mind to the center of the body and visualize a clear Buddha image. Then begin making your resolutions. L…
Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona
The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
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The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
139. THE SPEED OF THE CAPTAIN IS THE SPEED OF THE CREW Whatever you do, do it seriously without any laxity. A leader who does things nonchalantly will have subordinates who are also nonchalant. If a l
…hat we should strive hard toward our goals until exhaustion. The content also promotes a relentless mindset, stating that one should continue to push forward no matter the obstacles faced. The importance …
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
…eryone makes mistakes. This is natural. “Even with four legs an animal stumbles; even with a bright mind a wise man falls,” so goes the saying. Mistakes can be made, but we should not be disheartened and …
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed