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Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World
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Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World
Visakha Puja Day: Day of Gratitude for the World On the day of the Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and entered nirvana, every year all Buddhists of the world gather to take fresh encouragement by
Visakha Puja Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of the Lord Buddha. This day encourages Buddhists worldwide to gather and honor the Buddha's virtues through giving, self-discipline
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the size of the tip o
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
This belief encouraged those well versed in new ideas and knowledge, but lacking morals instilled by the Dhamma, to take advantage of others for selfish gain. These people sabotaged the economic and s
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
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
Once ordained, monks must engage in specific duties as prescribed by Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (recommend
Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
Alms Gathering (Pindapata) Pindapata is a Pali word literally meaning the receiving of rice in an alms bowl. Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must wait for food to be off
Pindapata, derived from Pali, refers to the practice of monks receiving rice in their alms bowls. Monks are prohibited from cooking, relying instead on the offerings from others. This tradition unders
Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. However, after the Buddha passed away from this world, his
After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. Vatta involves chanting in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the
The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
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The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
into the wrong hands, then this will result in death and destruction. These are people who do not have Dhamma within them." 4. You will have the opportunity to improve your self-discipline. You will
This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for young people, urging them to cultivate self-discipline and teamwork. It highlights the benefits of meditation for inner peace, which enhances studies.
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which will cleanse you of your bad habits, and he
This text outlines the transformative journey of a follower of Buddha, emphasizing how following precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It h
Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
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Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
Bibliography Devlin, Joseph. A Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. 2d ed. New York: Popular Library Inc., 1961. Guralnik, David B. Webster’s New World Dictionary: Compact School and Office Edition.
This bibliography compiles crucial references for understanding Buddhism and language, featuring dictionaries such as 'Concise Pali-English Dictionary' and 'Webster’s New World Dictionary'. The works
Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
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Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
Knowledge Life Qualities of an Ideal Trainer Recipe for a Good Teacher Education, Teaching and Learning True Education Misconceptions of Education in the World An Ideal Education CHAPTER 1: BO
This text delves into the characteristics of an ideal trainer, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself, body and mind awareness, and the impact of human behavior on teaching and learning.
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
lifetime without being able to do anything to promote their life's quality. This is quite difficult to understand so just be aware that animal is another form of punishment a human can be born into ba
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
The Importance of Meditation in Daily Life
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The Importance of Meditation in Daily Life
METEATION The practice of meditation in daily life leads to understanding the value of the right view. Those who do not easily have an understanding of the right view are easily overcome by kilesa. Wi
การทำสมาธิในชีวิตประจำวันช่วยให้เข้าใจคุณค่าของมุมมองที่ถูกต้อง ผู้ที่ไม่มีความเข้าใจในมุมมองที่ถูกต้องได้ง่าย มักถูกคilesa มีชัย ด้วยมุมมองที่ถูกต้องทำให้สามารถรู้จักตัวเองและอุปสรรคที่ต้องเอาชนะเพื่
Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
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Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple This conference has helped every participant to have the same view that the dissemination of Buddhism in thi
ในการประชุมนี้ ทุกคนมีมุมมองเดียวกันว่า การเผยแผ่พระพุทธศาสนาในยุคเทคโนโลยีสูงนั้นต้องอาศัยชีวิตตามแนวทางของพระธรรม มีการเน้นการปรับปรุงตัวเองและแก้ไขพฤติกรรม ตามห้องทั้งห้าของชีวิต การทำเช่นนี้ทำให้เ
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Thousands of Buddhists gather at the Dhammakaya Meditation Hall every Sunday to practice meditation and perform merit.
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
The Dhammakaya Temple was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. It was originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. The property was late
The Dhammakaya Temple is a significant Buddhist site established on Magha Puja Day in 1970. Originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center, it expanded to 1,000 acres and features the Great Dhammakaya
Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
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Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
50. HOLD ON TIGHTLY How does one get left behind? When Luangpi Chittachai Mahachitto was not busy with his responsibilities during the temple's construction, he spent a lot of time meditating. He ha
บทความนี้นำเสนอการเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการถือมั่นในสมาธิและการปฏิบัติตามเส้นทางสู่ความรู้แจ้ง โดยใช้คำสอนของหลวงปู่ชิตตชัย มหาชิตฺโตเป็นกรณีศึกษา การเดินทางสู่การบรรลุธรรมต้องใช้ความอดทนและมีส
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,