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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
…ogically, we are, each one of us, members of certain groups: family, education, neighborhood, work, religion, race, gender, age, and on and on. So we have family baggage, and school baggage, and work baggage …
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
… the two objectives of the Wat: (1) World Peace Through Inner Peace, and (2) teaching people of all religions the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. Luang Por begins: “Today, I would like to speak with you ab…
…ssful Dhammakaya Center in Singapore, Luang Por emphasizes the importance of engaging people of all religions in meditation. He underlines that the key to perfect meditation hinges on seven factors starting w…
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
…nge yourself to change the world. Q: Is it better to be born a Buddhist or to be born in another religion and convert to Buddhism? A: Heaven and Hell belong to all religions. Q: How can we resolve bad…
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…he Buddhist way? There are standards, but it is difficult to find an equal to this because in other religions we cannot see our own mind and the defilements in our mind. So in order to actually figure out Kam…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
…turally be sent out to every living thing regardless of who they are, where they come from, or what religion they are. Take your time with this because it is going to make you feel great. It’s like one long e…
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
…rld can they possibly escape from all their stress and anxiety. The starting point for Buddhism, as religion to help the suffering of living being is to offer a practice for us to train ourselves to allow the…
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…promote in world society a culture of virtue and morality irrespective of gender, race, language or religion and belief. Objects and purposes of the Dhammakaya Foundation include: 1. To provide the facilitie…
The Dhammakaya Foundation aims to foster social harmony through meditation and promote a culture of virtue and morality across diverse demographics. Its main objectives are to provide meditation and c
National Dhamma Quiz Contest
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National Dhamma Quiz Contest
…nd Queen of Thailand and other members of the Thai Royal Family. Every year students from all main religions voluntarily participate in the training and quiz contest. The unity of children of different relig…
The Dhamamkaya Foundation, with the International Buddhist Club, organizes a yearly peace and ethics education curriculum that features a quiz contest for schoolchildren, university students, and mili
Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
…n co-operative participation in the seventy-two hours Internet Peace Building Project of the United Religions Initiative in order to play an important role as a living pledge to a new and more hopeful future …
The Dhammakaya Foundation has been a UN-accredited NGO since August 1986, actively participating in various peace initiatives, including the Millennium People's Assembly and the International Year for
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
…around the world can work together on the global issue with like-minded manner of different faiths, religions or nationality, even though they may be separated by thousands of miles. The co-operation and cons…
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita
Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
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Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
…n Europe, and having grown up outside of Thailand. Nevertheless, I have the greatest respect for my religion, and all that is has brought into my life. Even from a very young age, I often wondered who these m…
In this introduction, the translator shares their journey of connecting with their Buddhist heritage while living in Europe. They express deep respect for Buddhism and the teachings of the Lord Buddha
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
…any men chose to be ordained when confronted with four circumstances, although they had no faith in religion. Even during the time of Lord Buddha, many people were ordained without faith in Buddhism. It is th…
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
…ave been falsely ordained before 4. Those who have been ordained previously, but have since changed religions, and now wish to be ordained again. 5. Those who have been ordained previously, but have broken th…
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
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
…les. The *Aditaya Sutta* comes from the sermon that Lord Buddha gave to three holy men from another religion, and because of that sermon, the three became Buddhist Arahants. Chanting should be done both morn…
Chanting in Buddhism plays a crucial role in enhancing faith and preserving teachings of the Buddha. It reminds practitioners of the virtues of the Triple Gem and helps them avoid temptation. Historic
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…mean that you should become obsessed with personal health, or that you place it above your faith in religion as a sign of personal vanity. You should protect your faith, your mind and your body. Even the pres…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
…you should do so immediately. When I was a student, I wondered why Thailand, a country with a good religion had not advanced as far as Europe or America.
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
Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
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Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
…esponsibility Temple property means anything that has been donated to, or built for in the name of religion. Every monk in the temple must co-operate to help care for all these things. Otherwise laymen will…
วัดเป็นสถานที่สำคัญที่เกี่ยวข้องกับศาสนาและการบริจาคของสังคม การดูแลรักษาทรัพย์สินของวัดเป็นเรื่องที่ทุกพระสงฆ์ต้องร่วมมือกัน หากวัดไม่ได้รับการดูแล อาจทำให้ฝ่ายเลย์ไม่เกิดกระแสการบริจาคเพื่อทำบุญอีกต
Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
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Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
…ide of things, you will be a steward for Buddhism— one who bears the responsibility for passing the religion on to future generations.
Achieving Arahant status brings both direct and indirect benefits. Directly, individuals free from desire will see past suffering vanish, prevent future suffering, and embody good moral conduct, becom
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
… clear in perception and contemplation. Precepts are often referred to by other faiths, beliefs and religions as the commandments or the rules that should be followed in order to live a righteous and moral li…
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
… recognizes and overcomes discrimination towards others, be it due to age, gender, handicap, race, religion, status or a partner. No one can live alone in this world; each individual is directly or indirect…
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