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The Journey of Meditation
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The Journey of Meditation
… agreed as I wished to find a way to relax my mind. Now I practise meditation daily and accumulate 'merit' at the temple. As I started meditation practice about three to four years ago, I obtained a certai…
…ecting with an old classmate. Initially seeking relaxation, Chan now practices daily, accumulating 'merit' at the temple. His experience illustrates how meditation can lead to personal growth and a deeper …
Contributors Acknowledgment
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Contributors Acknowledgment
…asuwanasri Yupa Tanavongwat-Varisa-Rungthong Pantasuporn The Publisher would like to rejoice in the merit of all contributors, as well as those whose names may not be presented in this book. 367
…ividuals and families whose names are listed. The publisher expresses gratitude and rejoices in the merit of all contributors, including those not mentioned. Their efforts and contributions play a signific…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dying in Vain and More than You Can Chew
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dying in Vain and More than You Can Chew
…rn only to die in vain. (27 February 2000) 6.More than You can Chew When it comes to the subject of'merit', there's no such thing as 'biting off more than you can chew'. Rather you should consider it as 'r…
…e Dhamma, highlighting that not doing so is akin to dying in vain. It also discusses the concept of merit, suggesting that facing challenges is essential for personal growth and the pursuit of perfections.…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: The Importance of Accumulating Merit
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: The Importance of Accumulating Merit
16 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 9. Never Enough Merit Even at the age of fifty-two, I feel I have hardly scraped the surface of the pursuit of Perfection…
ในบทนี้ ผู้เขียนแบ่งปันความคิดเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสะสมบุญและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติ โดยเน้นว่าการใช้เวลาปัจจุบันให้เกิดประโยชน์สูงสุดเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ เพราะวันพรุ่งนี้ไม่แน่นอน จึงควรทำวันนี้อย่างเต็มที
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
22 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 13. Claiming our Birthright All of you are endowed with great merit to be blessed with the know-how that can allow you to attain the Triple Gem inside. The body of enl…
This text emphasizes the importance of realizing our potential and accessing the Dhammakaya within each of us for true enlightenment. It highlights that human life is a precious opportunity to pursue
Supreme Chanting to the Saṅgha and Transferrence of Merit
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Supreme Chanting to the Saṅgha and Transferrence of Merit
… mayā yaṁ, Saṅgho paṭiggahaṭu accayantam, Kāḷantare saṁvarituṁ va saṅge. [10] The Transferrence of Merit Uddissanāgāthā (Handa mayāṁ uddissanāgāthāyo bhānāma se) Imiṇā puññakammena, Upajjhāyā guṇuttarā, A…
…Saṅgha, highlighting the purity and virtues of the community. It also discusses the transference of merit, invoking blessings for all beings, including teachers and loved ones. The passages emphasize the i…
พิธีพิธีกงศลามพระบรมวงศ์
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พิธีพิธีกงศลามพระบรมวงศ์
…scene to see the families of the victims making a wish with the robes above their heads, dedicating merit to their loved ones, a glimner of hope showing on their faces and in their eyes – expressing their …
เวลา 6.30 p.m. เริ่มพิธีพิธีกงศลามพระบรมวงศ์ที่มีพระสงฆ์จำนวนมากกว่า 1,000 รูป ร่วมฉลองพระราชานุสรณ์ในพระชนมพรรษาของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว โดยภาครวมของสุจริตธรรมมูลนิธิได้บรรเลงการบำเพ็ญพระราชกุศล
Candle Lantern Ceremony Led by Deputy Prime Minister
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Candle Lantern Ceremony Led by Deputy Prime Minister
…there was a repetition of the verses of resolution and candle lanterns were illuminated to dedicate merit for the deceased in a ceremony led by, H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin, the Deputy Prime Minister. After the…
… ceremony's end, verses of resolution were recited and candle lanterns were illuminated to dedicate merit for the deceased, led by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin. He lit the main beacon and i…
Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
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Speech of Gratitude to Phrarajabhavanavisudh
…ng Nga province at Takua district on 19 January 2005. The latter ceremony was organized to dedicate merit to the departed and involved more than 10,000 people, 2,000 monks and diplomats from sixteen countr…
This speech delivered by H.E. Suchon Chaleekreua, Chairman of the Thai Senate, honors Most Venerable Phrarajabhavanavisudh for his leadership in organizing memorial services following the devastating
Speech of Solidarity and Verses of Resolution
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Speech of Solidarity and Verses of Resolution
…encourage you to mourn for these victims in the most constructive way possible, by dedicating the merit of your good deeds for the benefit of those Thais and overseas tourists who have passed on.
…ived during the disaster and encourages mourning victims through constructive actions that dedicate merit to those lost.
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo: A Life Dedicated to the Teachings of the Buddha
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo: A Life Dedicated to the Teachings of the Buddha
…or social status. He has devoted himself physically and mentally to build an assembly for making merit with the heart of a virtuous friend. He has successfully invited numerous disciples and those with …
…He has compassionately assisted individuals from all backgrounds, building a community dedicated to merit and virtue. His success is attributed to the collective efforts of all who join him in this noble c…
The Search for the Answers of Life
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The Search for the Answers of Life
…template the questions that lingered in his mind. Why were we born? Where do we go after we die? Do merit and demerit exist? He read and studied Buddhist texts that said: Knowing only the Dhamma of the Lor…
…. His passion for understanding life leads him to ponder profound questions about existence, death, merit, and practice. Unlike his peers focused on material pursuits, he seeks wisdom through reading and c…
Meditation Practices and Activities at Centres
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Meditation Practices and Activities at Centres
…d activities including offering sustenance to Buddha on every first Sunday of the month, dedicating merit to the decreased, releasing fish and other creatures, improving standards in the centres, and any o…
…re hosts regular meditation practices and activities like offering sustenance to Buddha, dedicating merit to the deceased, and releasing creatures. Special ceremonies are complemented by courses for foreig…
Gratitude to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Gratitude to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
…ts regardless of race, social class, religion, and belief, so that they can learn how to accumulate merit and pursue perfections which lead to the attainment of Dhammakaya. Sukasen – Maitritij Supannanonn…
… themselves. He teaches all, irrespective of racial, social, or religious backgrounds, to cultivate merit and strive for spiritual perfection, ultimately leading them to the realization of Dhammakaya. His …
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
…e a solid foundation of Dhamma in order to assume this role. They must train their children to love merit and be fearful of sin. This can be accomplished by reading to The Warm Hearted Family 127 The…
…ole of an angelic being, parents should have a solid understanding of Dhamma, instilling a love for merit and respect for morality through reading and interactive engagement with their children. Such appro…
The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
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The Impact of Parental Responsibility on Child Behavior
…and only do good deeds because some parents can’t even discern right from wrong, good from bad, and merit from sin. Some are even engaging in bad behavior in front of their children to witness. This is the…
Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behav
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
…man being, then the child will have to be human, too. Ask yourself: If one, who is clever from the merits of a past life, were to be born in a monkey’s womb, and cried like a monkey at birth, how much wor…
…ms of spiritual opportunities, highlighting that having human attributes allows for the practice of merit-making activities that are vital for spiritual growth. Ultimately, he urges compassion over hatred,…
The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
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The Relationship Between Physical and Ethereal Hearts in Buddhism
…me to discover this fact a few hundred years ago. The Lord Buddha had also explored the concept of merit, and it would be deplorable if we rejected this idea outright. We should learn about it with open m…
บทความนี้ศึกษาความแตกต่างระหว่างหัวใจทางกายภาพกับหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยยกตัวอย่างจากพระไตรปิฎกที่บอกถึงแนวคิดที่ไม่เป็นที่รู้จักในสมัยนั้น เช่น การมีจักรวาลมากกว่าหนึ่งจักรวาล และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุ
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
…fer alms food somewhere else on his behalf and tell him later in order that he can rejoice in the merit. "By following this advice, he will struggle less, especially, if he still has some personal meri…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
…ng a simple life which include: 1) Doing one’s best to offer alms. That means they always accrue merit by offering alms to monks every morning in order to accumulate provisions for the next life. 2) …
… children and lead lives of simplicity. Notably, they adhere to the Five Precepts and contribute to merit-making through almsgiving. Their role in the family is revered, as they become a source of happines…