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Pali Literature: A Comprehensive Guide
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Pali Literature: A Comprehensive Guide
…Several Bodies of the Buddha: Reflection on a Neglected Aspect of Theravāda Tradition.” *History of Religion* 16: 374-89. Rhys Davids, T.W, Stede, W. 1921-25. *The Pali Text Society’s Pali-English Dictionary…
This collection includes essential works on Pali literature and languages, covering texts from Jayawardhana, Macdonell, and Malalasekera. Academic articles discuss aspects such as external sandhi in P
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…standards for monk- hood, rekindled the faith and confidence of the people, and took the Buddhist religion to a new height.
Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, dedicated his life to promoting Buddhism and instilling goodness in people's hearts. He emphasized the importance of morality and mental cultiva
The Teachings of the Six Directions
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The Teachings of the Six Directions
…em information regarding the church, monastery, mosque or synagogue, teach them the writings of the religion they are following, and guide them on the path to Heaven. In turn, you must always speak and act wi…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ
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
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
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
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 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
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
…ng together requires us to understand ourselves as human beings without labelling anyone with race, religion or creed. Only then can we learn how to share with our family, community and humanity at large.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
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The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
…TH A definitive master plan for development of all human beings regardless of race, age, sexuality, religion or creed, the Noble Eightfold Path empowers all individuals to overcome the aforementioned three pr…
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
Goals of Life
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Goals of Life
…one wishes for this, whether they believe in any religious faith or not. Those who have faith in a religion have a second level of life goal, because they believe in life after death. This is the goal in the…
Life goals are categorized into three levels: the earthly goal of happiness, good health, and social acceptance; the celestial realm goal, influenced by religious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and th