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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de
Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield rewards. This chapt
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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 the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
The Importance of Merit in Life
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The Importance of Merit in Life
Merits are the fruits of good deeds. Good deeds performed through generosity, morality and mental cultivation all bring about merit. The fruits of good deeds converge to become a bright merit sphere a
Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challen
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b
The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e
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
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 Kamma and Family Life
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Understanding Kamma and Family Life
Part One: Family Life The fact that people all are born humans, but vary in the amount of happiness or dukkha (suffering) is an indication that the fruits of Kamma exist and their retribution is deriv
In this text, the relationship between Kamma and the varying levels of happiness or suffering (dukkha) among humans is examined. With insights from the Buddha's teachings, it emphasizes that our curre
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 expe
Chapter 30 discusses the challenges parents face in teaching their children to resist bad temptations and embrace good deeds selflessly. It emphasizes the need for children to learn self-governance in
Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
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Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
Death & Rebirth Monica : Because we believe that there is a heaven, and in the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparati
This dialogue delves into the differing beliefs around death and rebirth. Monica reflects on the Christian viewpoint that sees life as preparation for heaven, while Luang Phaw offers a Buddhist perspe
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
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
Teaching Good Deeds for Unborn Children
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Teaching Good Deeds for Unborn Children
The Lord Buddha taught that: 1. It is not the end of all things when we die. 2. When you perform good deeds you will go to Heaven. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you exting
พระพุทธเจ้าทรงสอนว่า ชีวิตหลังความตายยังไม่ใช่จุดสิ้นสุด เราควรทำความดีเพื่อไปสวรรค์และหลีกเลี่ยงการทำบาปเพื่อนำไปสู่นรก เมื่อเราสลัดกิเลสได้หมดสิ้น เราจะได้ไปนิพพาน ในวัฏจักรแห่งการเกิดใหม่ การทำบุญเ
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her be
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
Truth for the Family
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Truth for the Family
Part Five: Truth for the Family be true in some cases. But look closely at people's enjoyment of their 'reward'; they are probably worried about how to keep the reward, what others may think of them o
บทนี้เน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของการทำดีและผลที่ตามมา โดยยกตัวอย่างการปลูกต้นกล้วยที่ต้องรอผลเป็นเวลานาน เพื่อแสดงให้เห็นว่าการทำดีไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นผลทันที การสอนให้เด็กๆ เข้าใจถึงกระบวนการนี้จะช่วยให้พวกเข
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: “Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t