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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
Suzanne Jeffrey "Look at the difficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to
This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p
The Story of Culasubhadda
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The Story of Culasubhadda
4 The Story of Culasubhadda While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (5) of this chapter, with reference to Culasubhadda the daughter of Anathapindika. Anathapindika and U
The story revolves around Culasubhadda, the daughter of Anathapindika, who faced challenges in her marriage due to her parents-in-law's non-Buddhist beliefs. Living in the house of Ugga's family, she
Understanding Birth in Buddhism
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Understanding Birth in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? Luang Phaw: Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i
In Buddhism, birth is viewed as a natural process tied to the cyclical nature of existence. Each birth is influenced by karma, following the notion that suffering arises from birth, which is a necessa
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
Understanding Birth in Buddhism
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Understanding Birth in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica Luang Por : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? : Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i
In Buddhism, birth is seen as a continuation of the cycle of life and death shaped by karma. It serves as a journey toward understanding life’s truths, ultimately leading to the cessation of birth. Ea
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 230 than anyone or anything I had ever seen in my life. A deep feeling of calmness spread throughout my body, from the center of my body to the tips of my fingers. It was such a wonderf
This text discusses the experience of discovering the 'crystal body' within oneself, leading to a profound sense of calmness and happiness. The instructing monk explains that witnessing this inner bod
Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES Relief for Natural Disasters In many countries of the world, political unrest or natural disasters have caused such chaos that the very fabric of society has been torn apart.
The Dhammakaya Foundation actively contributes to humanitarian efforts, especially during natural disasters and political unrest. Focused on alleviating suffering, the foundation provides essential do
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
BUDDHISM ‘The religion in the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on
Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith and superstitions, making it
The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
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The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the source of all actions, good or bad. Good thoughts produce good a
Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is the source of all actions, and its state greatly influences one's life and deeds. G
Truth for the Family: Achieving Success
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Truth for the Family: Achieving Success
Part Five: Truth for the Family to achieve the best result possible. We must not be lazy, procrastinate, or be discouraged by obstacles. 3. Natural Limitations. Unfortunately, acting on the right obje
ในบทนี้พูดถึงการบรรลุผลที่ดีที่สุดในครอบครัวโดยไม่ควรมีความขี้เกียจ การเลื่อนเวลา หรือถูกขัดขวางด้วยอุปสรรค. การตั้งเป้าหมายอย่างถูกต้องและพยายามอย่างเหมาะสมเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แต่ยังต้องคำนึงถึงข้อจำกัดในต
Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
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Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
Dhamma; Dharma; the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a system; the Teachings of
Dhamma, central to Buddhist philosophy, refers to the natural condition of existence and the ethical framework guiding moral conduct. It embodies the teachings of the Buddha, manifesting truths realiz
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
… dirties the mind and makes it coarse, unmovable, stubborn, and hard to deal with Law of Kamma: the natural law that governs all beings in existence; based on the interrelationship of cause and effect Nibbana (S…
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses
Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
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Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
- Providing training programs for ethics and civic duties to teachers, students, government employees, men and women throughout Thailand. Millions participate in these programs every year. - Launching
โปรแกรมการฝึกอบรมจริยธรรมและหน้าที่พลเมืองในประเทศไทยมีผู้เข้าร่วมหลายล้านคนทุกปี โดยมีความสำคัญในการสร้างความตระหนักรู้เกี่ยวกับจริยธรรมและกฎหมาย รวมถึงโปรแกรม "Inner Dream Kindergarten" ที่สอนธรรมแล
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
นิยามและกฎของพุทธศาสนา
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นิยามและกฎของพุทธศาสนา
นิยาม หมายถึง ความแน่นอน” หรือหากใช้ในภาษาร่วมสมัยที่เข้าใจได้ง่ายๆ นิยามก็ อาจแปลว่า “กฎ” พระอรรถกถาจารย์ได้จำแนกนิยามไว้ 5 ประการคือ พืชนิยาม อุตุนิยาม จิตตนิยาม กรรมนิยาม และ ธรรมนิยาม กฎทั้ง 5 ประ
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงการจำแนกนิยาม 5 ประการในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งได้แก่ พืชนิยาม, อุตุนิยาม, กรรมนิยาม, จิตตนิยาม, และ ธรรมนิยาม กฎต่างๆนี้เป็นหลักการสำคัญที่ควบคุมสิ่งต่างๆ ทั้งในโลกและอนันตจักรวาล โดยแต่ละกฎ
Timeless Advice for Daughter-in-Laws from Visakha
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Timeless Advice for Daughter-in-Laws from Visakha
benefactor of the Buddha). She was the daughter of a millionaire named Dhananjaya. Visakha was to be married and would soon move from her parents' house to live with her future husband and his family.
Visakha, the daughter of millionaire Dhananjaya, received valuable ten-fold advice before her marriage on being a good daughter-in-law. This ancient wisdom emphasizes maintaining family privacy, navig
Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
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Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability are not at t
The text discusses two primary family problems: foolishness, where individuals fail to keep up with family members in adapting to changes, leading to issues like blame and family discord; and being ti
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
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
And for the one who has missed the objective entirely. he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep his job. And for those who have worked hard but caused more damage than good, they
This text discusses the essence of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of righteous actions. It emphasizes that while science is valuable, it cannot explain all phe
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati
This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of