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Week-long Meditation Retreats
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Week-long Meditation Retreats
Week-long Retreats The training of the mind to achieve inner peace requires continuity of training. A seven-day meditation retreat has been organized as a temporary relief from normal, routine commit
…reat provides a space for individuals to escape the routine of daily life and immerse themselves in nature. Held in scenic locations like Chiangmai and Phuket, these retreats attract around 5,000 participan…
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
… the world around and inside of us. A venerable monk once asked me if I have ever tried to look at nature’s mirror; to see an image of myself. I answered that I had often looked into the sea or river to ca…
This text explores the concept of ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of l
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
…that the Dhamma was a relic of times past, something that is no longer relevant to modern life. The nature of change meant that those who practiced Dhamma, and lived a life of virtue were abnormal, whereas …
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…e health of the community – all are vulnerable to commit sins. There are many occupations where the nature of the job makes avoiding sin and bad kamma almost impossible. For example, farmers who must kill i…
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
Dababamalla Story of Dababamalla When Dababamalla was in his mother’s womb, nearing his time of birth, his mother suddenly died. Many people were under the impression that he also, must have perishe
…ndmother, illustrating themes of survival and familial love. This tale highlights the extraordinary nature of life and the bonds that endure beyond death. For more amazing stories, visit dmc.tv.
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life there are two types of suffering: suffering that
…ring caused by desire. Key points include the inevitability of ageing, mortality, and the transient nature of ownership. The text also highlights the ongoing preservation of Buddhism and its teachings even …
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
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Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
…houghts, studies, studies, words and actions to bring the truths hidden within the Dhamma (the true nature of all things both physical and spiritual) to all people, he has not only accumulated great wisdom …
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
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The Charismatic Teachings of Luang Por
…friends. Luang Por understood and respected his father’s good advice by being more selective in the nature of friends he invited on future occasions. Training the Trainers 11
This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdotes and direct communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own learning be
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
…d seen once we have the inner light from meditation. The defilements taint the mind's original pure nature, and make it impure. And since the mind
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
Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
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Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
…ive in to cravings and addictions. This distances us from the reality of our existence and the true nature of things, from what is a necessity and what is not. While it may be a necessity to earn a living t…
This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec
Understanding Body and Mind
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Understanding Body and Mind
…nefit to us as well as to others. If we are truly to grasp what it is to be human we must study the nature of the Human Body and the Human Mind. Let us begin with the body, which is the home of the mind, th…
Chapter 1 delves into the importance of understanding oneself, highlighting the distinction between human mental capacities and other creatures. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness in recognizin
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
…s good and what is bad. By dividing kilesa into three categories we may more closely examine the nature of its intrusive defilements on the mind. Greed — If unchecked, greed fills the human mind with …
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
… knowledgeable spiritual awareness and irreproachable moral values. With this in place the academic nature of their tuition will lead to the student in the direction of righteousness in the future applicati…
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
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The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
…of this book to illuminate the importance of The Noble Eightfold Path for teachers who, by the very nature of their commitment, must ensure they fully understand and strive to adhere to a principled life an…
This chapter outlines the Noble Eightfold Path as an essential framework for trainers committed to personal and professional development. Each of the eight principles—right view, thought, speech, acti
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
…r and a bad person less bad. The essential disciplines of a moral and wholesome life will be second nature to one who has mastered being a good pupil and a good teacher, for a good teacher is also a lifelon…
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
…d the country. Actually Japanese people they believe in equality improvement and developments, Fine nature and habit of Japanese: So, they are creative people. Most of the inspiration derives from Buddhism.…
The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza
Our Daily Conduct
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Our Daily Conduct
Our Daily Conduct Morning to Evening Bed room Bath room Kitchen room Dressing room Work room Each Person Evening to morning Work room Dressing room Each Person Bed room Bath room Kitchen room Each
…habits developed in these spaces contribute to either personal growth or degeneration. The cyclical nature of daily conduct underscores the importance of these environments in shaping our lives. For more in…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…ould become a disciple there. Madam Liab agreed to hire Chand. As time went by, Chand’s hardworking nature and truthfulness gained her the complete trust and confidence of Madam Liab. During this same time…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
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Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
…lifetime, as I still have to deal with defilements. In my next lifetime, however, it will be second nature to me! I will have an enriched ability to see through everything. When my time comes to be reborn a…
This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun
…anscendental merit enhances one's ability to learn and teach oneself. It emphasizes the inescapable nature of karma, where every action we take generates merit or demerit that we carry with us. The importan…