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Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although h
In recent years, young individuals have questioned why the Lord Buddha is viewed as a greatest sanctuary despite being human. A senior monk offers insights on this matter, emphasizing that true Buddhi
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
Complete Criteria in Giving
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Complete Criteria in Giving
3. Conscientious donor. The donor should at least abide by the Five Precepts. And it is important that he should be joyful before, during and after the offering, and not feel regret about it. 4. Virtu
ในข้อความนี้ได้กล่าวถึงเกณฑ์สำคัญในการให้ในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงบทบาทของผู้บริจาคและผู้รับ และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุญ ผู้บริจาคต้องมีจิตใจที่ดีและมีความสุขก่อน ระหว่าง และหลังการให้ ขณะที่ผู้รับควรเ
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi
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
พระธรรมกายและซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่
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พระธรรมกายและซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่
และออกพรรษาเรียบร้อยแล้ว พระธรรมกาย ๒๕๕๕ นี้ จึงเป็นซูเปอร์มงค์ (Super Monk) อีก รุ่นหนึ่งที่จะช่วยกันสร้างศรัทธาให้เกิดขึ้นแก่มหาชน และช่วยกันพัฒนาวัดร้านให้เป็นวัดรุ่นเพื่อเป็นศูนย์รวมแห่งศรัทธา
ในปี ๒๕๕๕ พระธรรมกายได้ก้าวเข้าสู่บทบาทซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่ โดยมุ่งสร้างศรัทธาแก่ประชาชน การเดินของพระธรรมกายมีการต้อนรับจากประชาชนต่างเพศหลายวัย สร้างความสุขและความภาคภูมิใจในพระพุทธศาสนา กระตุ้นการพั
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretatume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must fac
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
The text discusses the jurisdiction of the Sangha Council over monk cases and the implications of negative media coverage on Buddhism. It emphasizes that while the press reports on misconduct by some
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace For more than 40 years after his enlightenment he spent all of his time teaching students in both Thai- land and abroad so that they could find inner peace as he did. He taug
For over 40 years after his enlightenment, a meditation master dedicated his life to teaching inner peace in Thailand and beyond. His teachings on Dhammakaya helped over a million individuals find tru
The Golden Age of Inner Peace
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The Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace the World No Tobacco Day Award in 2004 from the World Health Organisation for his successful smoke-free campaign among hundreds of Buddhist temples in Thailand. He was the fi
This text outlines the achievements of a Thai Buddhist monk who received multiple prestigious awards for his dedication to promoting inner peace and smoke-free environments in Thailand's Buddhist temp
Love and Family Dynamics
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Love and Family Dynamics
Love and Family My name is Richard Braun. I am German and I have been married to a woman for 13 years. In the past, those who visited us could sense the heat in our home despite the very cold weather
This text shares the story of Richard Braun, a German man married for 13 years, who describes the temperamental dynamics of his relationship with his wife. Despite the cold exterior of German weather,
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
Dhamma Vinaya means, the wisdom and instruction contained in the Pali Canon of which there are two types. 1. One is the rules and code of conduct, Vinaya, which must be strictly refrained from, or el
Dhamma Vinaya encompasses the wisdom of the Pali Canon, highlighting two types: Vinaya, which entails strict rules of conduct for monks, and Dhamma, teaching beneficial practices that are not compulso
The Impact of Pāṭimokkha Rules on Monastic Life
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The Impact of Pāṭimokkha Rules on Monastic Life
Unlike the *Sutta*, once any rule of the *Pāṭimokkha* has been set down, it will affect the daily life of all monks. If any monk breaks it, he must admit for his offence. Therefore, it is hard to imag
The Pāṭimokkha rules, once established, significantly influence the daily lives of monks within the sangha. Any monk who breaks these rules must confess to the offense, which underscores the importanc
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask the novices to reenter the assembly hall after the exam 9. The novice must then requ
To be ordained as a monk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain groups are forbidden from ordination: homosexuals, hermaphrodites, and those w
Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
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Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
Many of the pressmen could not keep to themselves the question of who was behind the organization of such a touching ceremony. Learning that its inspiration came from the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavana
In a recent ceremony that moved many attendees, pressmen were curious about the mastermind behind this event. The revelation that it was inspired by the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavanavisudh, president
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that the knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; o
In this narrative, young Chaiboon realizes that worldly knowledge cannot prevent suffering or grant true happiness; only meditation can. He seeks Khun Yay’s permission to become a monk, but she advise
Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
The text extracted from the image is: The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for giving a blessing to His Majesty the King related to His 70th Birthday Celebr
The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honored His Majesty the King for his 70th birthday, with 13,842 participants including students, government employees, a
Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
For this reason, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has set a policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya to receive training enabling them to have a strong determination, a good observance of the precepts, a
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has implemented a training policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing strong determination, observance of precepts, and moral values cultivated through meditat
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
to the temple, they do so after making a wish and a resolution. Therefore, when a monk uses any of these items, he does so upon the good faith and respect of common people. If you show disregard for
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items used in religious practice and how neglect c
The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
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The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
a misplaced doubt about the rule that a nun must be given advice (ovāda) and pointed out her bad behaviors (pavāraṇā) by a monk. Based on the evidence in the Pāli canon, I make a clearer definition an
This paper examines the role of garudhamma in guiding the conduct of Buddhist nuns, highlighting their importance as norms rather than customs. It discusses the issues raised by a monk regarding advic