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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
…ng without first analyzing all aspects of it.” 3) One who succeeds in Dhamma must not find fault in monks, but must help to support the spread of Dhamma to the fullest extent. On this point, I would like t…
…s from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respect due to monks based on negative news, which could jeopardize faith in the Sangha. The respected senior monk's res…
Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
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Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
…tive news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly believe these articles. This could cause them (and us) to miss out …
Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children ge…
Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
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Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
… Buddha demonstrates. In the Sambuddha-sutta, the Buddha explains that he demonstrates the path:125 Monks, the Tathāgata, who is the perfectly enlightened Arhat, has given rise to the path that had not ris…
… the dhammakāya may refer to both an attainable reality and prescriptive teachings, emphasizing the monks' role as path followers. The research aims to address gaps in previous interpretations of dhammakāy…
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
…na region are mainly copied (sa-paper manuscripts) or inscribed (palm-leaf manuscripts) by Buddhist monks after they resume secular life. The process of recopying Buddhist manuscripts is closely related to…
…per, and the script varies. Manuscripts reflect the rich cultural practices of the Dai, as Buddhist monks play a key role in the copying process, which is tied to their spiritual practices. The geographica…
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
… reason for the popularity of Chinese and sa-paper is the increased legibility of the manuscripts: monks prefer to hold sa-paper and Chinese paper manuscripts while chanting. The main halls of Dai Buddh…
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
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Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
- The first image shows young monks dressed in orange robes, walking in a line, some holding fans or parasols. - The second image depic…
…ntent portrays the rich traditions and ceremonial gatherings within monastic life, showcasing young monks in their distinctive orange robes, participating in processions. Women in white attire join in pray…
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…ion. Within a few moments, Luang Por enters, smiling. This summer, I have come to realize that the monks who are really worth knowing are the monks who are happy. Happiness, I have discovered, is evident …
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…t them a bit about Thai culture and the history of the Wat, the protocol of proper etiquette around monks, and the hierarchy of the monks. There is, after all, a definite "ranking" of monks depending on th…
…he meeting underscored the importance of cultural understanding and proper etiquette in approaching monks, particularly within the context of Thai Buddhism. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
… that every one of you have to have the Right View as well." With that, he sits back, looks at the monks with narrow eyes and a partial smile, and straightens up his paperwork. There are no questions. Eve…
Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to
Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
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Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
…d between the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Dhammakaya Foundation on 5 July 1990, monks from the Dhammakaya Foundation are exchanged with those from the Chung-Hwa Institute, Taipei for pr…
…sh, China, Japan, Myanmar, and India. Training programs for meditation have also been developed for monks and students in Malaysia and Bangladesh. This deepened interaction promotes cultural understanding …
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
…hus allowing him to become a Stream-enterer, or holy one. Later on, Lord Buddha gave permission to monks' ordination using "Taking Refuge," which is based on the same ceremony for novices-the difference b…
…patana. This sermon allowed him to see the Dhamma. The Buddha established the practice of ordaining monks through 'Taking Refuge,' evolving into the tradition used today. Ordination involves two types: for…
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
…rd for these items, then you are showing disregard for Lord Buddha and people's faith in Buddhism. Monks are not the sole people responsible for taking care of the temple. Laymen also play an important pa…
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items use…
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
…sory. There are a total of 84,000 lessons [dhammakkhandha] for discipline in the Pali Canon, which monks must learn in both theory and practice. Everything refined by the present author so far is no more …
…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 compulsory. The Pali Canon contains 84,000 …
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
…y on the morning of Sunday, September 10, 2000. At her Cremation Ceremony in 2002, 100,000 Buddhist monks from countries all over Thailand, many senior monks from twenty different countries, and hundreds o…
…ually. Khun Yai, the temple's founder, passed away in 2000, with her cremation drawing over 100,000 monks and countless followers from around the globe, marking the largest gathering of Buddhists in histor…
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 …
เรื่องราวนี้สื่อถึงการตัดสินใจของพระพุทธเจ้าในการรักษาความยุติธรรมและจิตใจของผู้ที่เกิดใหม่ พระองค์สั่งให้พระสงฆ์เก็บเสื้อผ้าของติสสาไว้เป็นเวลาเจ็ดวัน เพื่อให้ติสสาที่เกิดใหม่ในรูปลักษณ์ของเห็บมีโอกา
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
While the monks were reciting the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six decorated chariots from six celestial worlds arrived…
In this passage, while the monks recite the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six celestial chariots from different worlds arrive to invite Dh…
Buddhist Monks in Meditation
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Buddhist Monks in Meditation
The image shows a group of Buddhist monks dressed in orange robes sitting in meditation or prayer posture. They are sitting cross-legged on a…
The image features a tranquil gathering of Buddhist monks dressed in traditional orange robes, peacefully meditating in a serene outdoor setting. They are se…
สถานที่ปฏิบัติธรรมสำหรับสงบเงียบ
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สถานที่ปฏิบัติธรรมสำหรับสงบเงียบ
… อยู่ก็เหมือนคนตายแล้ว. ___ (Assumed translation of visible text) 7. Being an appropriate place for monks is when you pass by and see like there are no monks. 8. It is a suitable place for those who love p…
บทความนี้นำเสนอเกี่ยวกับสถานที่ที่เหมาะสมในการปฏิบัติธรรมสำหรับพระภิกษุและบรรพชิตที่รักความสงบ สถานที่เหล่านี้ประกอบไปด้วยบรรยากาศที่สงบเงียบและเป็นมิตรต่อการเจริญธรรม โดยเฉพาะในต่างจังหวัด การเพียงอย
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
…loss with the realization that 'this wealth doesn't really belong to me, it is out of my hands'. O! Monks! These are the dangers of sensual indulgence — suffering that manifest itself as the result of the …
This text discusses the sorrow and suffering resulting from the attachment to wealth and sensual pleasures, highlighting that these attachments can lead to fights and wars among various social groups.
The Noble Eightfold Path: Ethical Conduct and Mindfulness
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Ethical Conduct and Mindfulness
… abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage. 5. Right Livelihood The Lord Buddha taught his monks to avoid earning their living in a dishonest way — especially trying to impress supporters into mak…
…bstaining from stealing and committing adultery, and Right Livelihood emphasizing honest living for monks. It explains Right Effort involving the Four Foundations of Effort, and Right Mindfulness which is …