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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m
This text highlights the crucial roles parents must fulfill to nurture well-behaved children. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness in parenting. As children grow, pa
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
VI. Reference 3: Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples Besides the term’s relation to the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples.
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
The Crocodile River Plot
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The Crocodile River Plot
7) In a village of Benares, sire, on the western side of a gentleman's house was a river full of savage crocodiles, and in this family was an only son, who on the death of his father watched over his
In a Benares village, a son is caught between his wife and mother, as his wife, initially affectionate, plots to eliminate her mother-in-law with the help of her own mother. She proposes to kill her b
The Buddha's Verse on Sumanadêvi
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The Buddha's Verse on Sumanadêvi
While residing at the Jetavana Monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Sumanadêvi, the youngest daughter of Anathapadika. Every day, two thousand monks took their meal i
ในขณะที่ประทับอยู่ที่วัดเจตวันในสะวัตถี พระพุทธเจ้าได้เล่าเรื่องถึงสุมนาเทวี ลูกสาวคนเล็กของอนาถปัณฑิกา โดยทุกวันจะมีพระภิกษุสองพันรูปมากินอาหารที่บ้านของอนาถปัณฑิกา และจำนวนเดียวกันที่บ้านของวิสาขา.
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration After Luang Por Dhammajayo took the yellow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey And that’s where we close the circle. We do it for ourselves because we have to develop ourselves before we can develop anything else … but everything about us affects all of the peop
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
Senior Citizens Never fear from the concerns of the more senior citizens in society is courage in the face if coming of death. Many old people are uncomfortable with the approach of death and for some
Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
Monastic Education at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Monastic Education at Dhammakaya Foundation
Monastic Education The Dhammakaya Foundation has attempted to promote monastic education (in Pali and Dhamma Studies) amongst the wider monastic community by organising the Grade Nine Pali Graduate C
มูลนิธิธรรมกายได้พยายามส่งเสริมการศึกษาในระดับพระสงฆ์ผ่านการจัดงานพิธีแสดงความยินดีประจำปีสำหรับนิสิตที่จบการศึกษาทางเปali พร้อมมอบทุนการศึกษา ตลอดจนการจัดตั้งวิทยาลัยเปali ในปี 1995 ที่ได้ผลสอบสูงสุด
The Favourite Jataka
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The Favourite Jataka
The boy asked where his father was, and when they said, “We do not know,” by tracing his father’s steps, and starting from the next-door neighbour’s house he went by the same road by which his father
In this tale, a boy skillfully traces his father's footsteps to find him. When questioned by the Master, the boy explains how he recognized the steps that led him to his father. The Master reflects on
นิทานอายุ
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นิทานอายุ
10 นิทานอายุ Thereupon that louse screamed, "These monks are plundering my property!" And thus screaming, he ran this way and that. The Buddha, even as he sat in the Perfumed Chamber, heard that soun
เรื่องราวนี้สื่อถึงการตัดสินใจของพระพุทธเจ้าในการรักษาความยุติธรรมและจิตใจของผู้ที่เกิดใหม่ พระองค์สั่งให้พระสงฆ์เก็บเสื้อผ้าของติสสาไว้เป็นเวลาเจ็ดวัน เพื่อให้ติสสาที่เกิดใหม่ในรูปลักษณ์ของเห็บมีโอกา
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn child. However, he did not die. Second, when he e
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
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
There are numerous stories of those who had enough 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
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
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
your mind will clear and be open to receive merit. Your thoughts, speech, and action will not be led astray by temptation. Performing Vatta serves constantly to remind us of the virtues of the Triple
Chanting in Buddhism plays a crucial role in enhancing faith and preserving teachings of the Buddha. It reminds practitioners of the virtues of the Triple Gem and helps them avoid temptation. Historic
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
โคลงแห่งอวสาน (Chapter XVIII/Anger)
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โคลงแห่งอวสาน (Chapter XVIII/Anger)
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **โคลงแห่งอวสาน (Chapter XVIII/Anger)** 1. เขาเป็นชายชั่วร้าย เขาไม่ใช่คนดี 2. เรื่องนี้ไม่ควรถือเป็นเรื่องจูงใจให้เกิดความโกรธ 3. เรื่องขอ
โคลงแห่งอวสานในบทนี้พูดถึงความชั่วร้ายของมนุษย์และการไม่เคารพผู้อื่น ซึ่งสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงความโกรธและผลกระทบที่เกิดขึ้น ตัวอย่างเรื่องราวต่างๆ รวมถึงเรื่องราวของพระพุทธเจ้าและสาวกที่แสดงให้เห็นถึงความไ
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar
This text discusses the term 'Tusitaburi' found in the Dhammapada, reflecting on its role within the context of merit and rebirth. It highlights that, despite the presence of many Arahants during the