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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of craving. 4. Magga: The way to do this? Through following the Eightfold Nobl
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. Th…
Various Buddhist Stories
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Various Buddhist Stories
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… offers insights into the lessons and principles of Buddhism, illustrating moral and spiritual concepts along the way. The narratives engage with themes of enlightenment, struggle, and the human conditio…
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
… of others. There are three ways an individual may do this, this are by giving, by keeping the precepts and by meditation. With these three practices individuals will develop empathy with others and the …
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
Ladies Dhammayada Training
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Ladies Dhammayada Training
…ion during the university summer vacation. Besides training in discipline, ethics, meditation, precepts and austere practices like that of the gentlemen's Dhammayada training, participants will also help…
…ed during summer vacations, the 1-2 month courses focus on discipline, ethics, meditation, and precepts. Participants also engage in organizing ordination ceremonies for male counterparts, enriching thei…
Publications and Media of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Publications and Media of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…ivision presentations in order that the resources for teaching morality can make at least some attempts to counter the barrage of advertising of social vices such as smoking, alcohol and extravagance on …
The Dhammakaya Foundation has recognized the growing demand for academic resources on inner peace culture. Committed to producing teaching materials including books and multivision presentations, they
Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
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Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
…ocality. In 1999, there were forty local centres in Thailand and thirteen overseas. Using the concepts of distance education to help groups abroad obtain access to the teachings for raising the quality …
The Dhammakaya Foundation's dedication to meditation training has led to a significant reputation, expanding through word of mouth and enhancing lives. Local branches in Thailand and abroad facilitate
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
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Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
…n astonished the world by gathering to undertake moral and ethical conduct (the Buddhist Eight Precepts) and simultaneously practice mental discipline at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand during the period 2…
…y 100,000 men gathered to practice moral and ethical conduct by adhering to the Buddhist Eight Precepts. This unprecedented assembly underscored the virtue of filial piety, demonstrating a profound respe…
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
…coming a part of the Triple Gem. Those who choose the path of ordination must abide by certain precepts of purity, and follow the rules and regulations of the Sangha, or Order of Monks. By ordaining, the…
…uals to elevate their consciousness and become part of the Buddhist community, adhering to the precepts of purity and the rules of the Sangha. This ritual is a significant step towards righteous living, …
Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
There are 227 precepts, which include rules, regulations, and traditions that serve as guidelines for those who are ordain…
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengt…
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
…l, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monastery. But not caring to listen to the Dhamma, he lay down to s…
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…ions and cravings regardless of need and embrace contentment in place of discontent. Observing Precepts — This means embracing an untroubled conscience by restraint, and abstaining from wrongdoing in tho…
…d lead towards peace and favorable outcomes, enhancing relationships and reputation. Embracing precepts and practicing meditation helps maintain a tranquil mind, aligning actions with moral values. The i…
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
…ng Refuge," which is based on the same ceremony for novices-the difference being the number of precepts that Monks must abide by. In time, this process became known as ‘ordination by chanting of a motion…
The first monk ordained by the Buddha, Kondanna, was the first disciple who became a Stream-enterer after the Buddha's first sermon in Isipatana. This sermon allowed him to see the Dhamma. The Buddha
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
…wish to be ordained again. 5. Those who have been ordained previously, but have broken the ten precepts, and were asked to leave monkhood. 6. Those who have caused schism in the monastic community 7. Tho…
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
Understanding Vinaya: The Code of Conduct in Buddhism
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Understanding Vinaya: The Code of Conduct in Buddhism
…monks and nuns. The number of rules a Buddhist layman should observe is five—known as the Five Precepts. Novices must abide by the Ten Precepts of orderly conduct. The Vinaya or the code of behaviour …
…a-piṭaka, the first portion of the Buddhist Canon, detailing appropriate behavior and the Five Precepts for laypeople. Monks adhere to 227 precepts, which can be elaborated into 21,000 specific teachings…
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
…arn what is good, then you will be able to apply those things to your life, beginning with the Precepts. In theory, you know that ‘Khanti’ means patience and perseverance. But as a layman, you cannot tru…
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 Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which wi…
…is text outlines the transformative journey of a follower of Buddha, emphasizing how following precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It highli…
The Importance of Ordination for Men
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The Importance of Ordination for Men
Ordination is an essential part of life for all male. There are 227 precepts, which include rules, regulations, and traditions that serve as guidelines for those who are ordain…
Ordination plays a crucial role in a man's life, emphasizing 227 precepts that guide them in distinguishing right from wrong, instilling virtues like patience and determinat…
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
… he paid no attention to what he said. Now his father thought to himself, "If this son of mine adopts such an attitude as this and acts accordingly, the Avici hell will be his end. But it would not loo…
…ins indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempts to steer him towards spiritual growth through incentives, Kala's neglect of Dhamma raises concerns …
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying d…
Understanding Truth Through Experience
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Understanding Truth Through Experience
These things may be difficult to understand through verbal explanation. It is better to see for oneself, let’s use the example of a chilli… Imagine if someone who has never tasted a chilli comes up to
This text emphasizes that some concepts are challenging to convey verbally and are best understood through personal experience. Using the a…