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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the
The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are
This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
Chapter 30 How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any exp
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges of guiding children to embrace good deeds while resisting bad ones. It emphasizes the importance of parents in teaching values and nurturing self-governance in chil
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
But to be able to control their own behavior, they must fully understand the Law of Kamma. Then, when there is the opportunity to commit bad deeds, and nobody is watching, they will be able to control
Understanding the Law of Kamma is essential for controlling one's behavior and performing good deeds regardless of external recognition. This text emphasizes that comprehending the Law of Kamma aids i
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind.
The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violen
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer
Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
CHAPTER 2 Furthermore, a good education system is essential in assisting the parent to continue to build the knowledge of the individual along the right path to further strengthen the fabric of human
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
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Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
this sense conveys the meaning that the Tathāgata is the body pertaining to transcendental dhamma or Nibbāna, or he is the body of those transcendent qualities. This is similar to the kammadhāraya com
บทความนี้ตรวจสอบแนวคิดของ ‘dhammakāya’ และการเชื่อมโยงกับ Tathāgata ซึ่งหมายถึงร่างกายของธรรมชาติที่ไพศาลหรือ Nibbāna การศึกษาเสนอว่า ‘dhammakāya’ สามารถแปลได้ทั้งในฐานะคุณศัพท์ หรือคำนามที่ชี้ถึงร่าง
Creating the Best in Oneself
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Creating the Best in Oneself
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment. It is
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining
Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
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Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
1) A student who seeks knowledge. 2) A teacher who imparts his knowledge. “Students seek knowledge from schools, colleges or institutes. Do you think they have ever done anything wrong while they wer
Students and teacher monks share the journey of learning and self-improvement within the monastic community. Just as students in secular schools may err in their behavior, student monks, regardless of
ปฏิบัติธรรมและการทำสมาธิ
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ปฏิบัติธรรมและการทำสมาธิ
ปฏิบัติธรรม หลังจากรับบุญและได้พักผ่อนกัน พอสมควร เวลา ๑๓.๓๐ น. น้องยุวกัลยาณมิตร พร้อมกันที่ห้องปฏิบัติธรรม จะมีการแนะนำตัว พระอาจารย์เล่าธรรมะและนำปฏิบัติธรรม รวมเวลาประมาณ ๑ ชั่วโมง Meditation At
ในกิจกรรมปฏิบัติธรรมนี้ น้องยุวกัลยาณมิตรจะมารวมตัวกันที่ห้องปฏิบัติธรรมในเวลา ๑๓.๓๐ น. โดยเริ่มด้วยการแนะนำตัวและฟังธรรมะจากพระอาจารย์ ก่อนจะนำไปสู่การทำสมาธิ การฝึกฝนนี้จะใช้เวลาประมาณ ๑ ชั่วโมง พร้
YUWA CAMP: A Journey of Meditation and Commitment
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YUWA CAMP: A Journey of Meditation and Commitment
Making prayer At 19.30, YUWA CAMP participants and mentors assemble at the meditation room to make prayer, listen to Dhamma, do obeisance to the Buddha's images and practice meditation, all under the
At YUWA CAMP, participants gather for prayer and meditation guided by instructors, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness. Every night, they reaffirm commitments through vows on their name-tags. Da
Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
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Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
CHAPTER 2 IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND MAKING CHOICES DEFINITION OF BEHAVIOUR Our behaviour is the result of our thoughts and actions; it is the way we respond to external situations and conditi
บทที่ 2 เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของมนุษยพฤติกรรมและการเลือก เปิดเผยว่าพฤติกรรมของเราเป็นผลลัพธ์จากความคิดและการกระทำซึ่งส่งผลต่อการตอบสนองต่อสถานการณ์ภายนอก การศึกษาและปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคมมีส่วนในการพัฒนาควา
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally gave up her li
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
36 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST restoring a balance of power that is not entirely dependent on a long-term, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the regi
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,
Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
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Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
experience began at 8 at YUWA CAMP. With great happiness, she could see the crystal ball as big as a football and as bright as the mid-noon sun at the center of her body. It was larger and covered her
This narrative follows a young girl whose life transforms after attending YUWA CAMP at the age of 8. She experiences a vivid connection to a crystal ball symbolizing her inner self, which leads to dai