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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
…nd time with books and meditation. Every morning and evening, I greet other people politely and pay respects to my husband every night before we go to bed. I also pay respects to my mother as often as possibl…
This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…t. You could have the patient listen to a chanting tape or a Dhamma tape by a monk that the patient respects. You can read Dhamma books to the patient. If you can do this every day, the patient might have eno…
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).
…by thirst, prompted a Buddhist boy to fetch water from the monastery. The boy respectfully paid his respects to the Buddha and informed Him of the restrictions faced by his Titthi friends. This anecdote conve…
Quality of Life in Temples
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Quality of Life in Temples
…hen I was about to move from Wat Paknam to help build Wat PhraDhammakaya, I went to pay my farewell respects to my preceptor. My Preceptor told me that when the late Abbot of Wat Paknam was alive, he would sa…
บทความนี้สำรวจคุณภาพชีวิตในวัด โดยเน้นความสำคัญของความสะอาดและการอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคม หากวัดมีความสะอาดและมีการจัดการที่ดี พระสงฆ์สามารถสอนธรรมะและเสริมกำลังใจให้กับชุมชนได้ นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงประสบการ
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
…st be ordained as a novice. 2. The individual must request dependence from the Preceptor. 3. Paying respects to the Preceptor. 4. The Preceptor tells him his own name and the novices in Pali. 5. The Preceptor…
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
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
… photo of Luang Pu, and then, turning, faces the crowd with a smile. We all then bow to him, paying respects to him as our teacher. "How is your meditation?" he asks the crowd, and looks around to see if the…
Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
… and a partial smile, and straightens up his paperwork. There are no questions. Everyone pays their respects to him as he gets up and leaves the room. It is always confusing for me because I, as a woman, have…
Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…" No one is looking at me, however. They are all just looking at Luang Por and smiling. We pay our respects to him as he rises, adjusts his robes in a wave, looks at each of us with a twinkle of his eye, and…
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
…ith treasured qualities (guṇa-ratana) such as the body of virtue (silakkhandha) that is pure in all respects, “yopi so bhagavā… sabbākaraparisuddha- silakkhandhādiagunaratnasaṁmidha-dhammakāyo…” The ‘aggregat…
This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dhamma-vinaya as a guiding principle and
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…, 'the noble eightfold path' may be considered comparable to the four transcendent paths in certain respects. As some scholars have suggested, the 'path' may be developed to higher levels until the point of f…
This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
… life. hold the Buddha image in my hands and pay my respects by chanting: …
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…d learn about the ever-changing world and people. Dhamma wisdom comes from seven sources. When one respects these sources, one will gain wisdom: 1. Respect for the Lord Buddha. 2. Respect for the Dhamma. 3.…
This text discusses the importance of teaching children the four requisites—respect, discipline, and endurance. It emphasizes the balance between worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom, highlighting how bot
Journey to Joy: Discovering Thailand's Spiritual Heart
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Journey to Joy: Discovering Thailand's Spiritual Heart
… arrived in Thailand to live, my very first request was to be taken to a temple. I wanted to pay my respects to the resident monks there, and express my gratitude at finally being able to return to the only p…
In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares their heartfelt connection to Thailand, a land of smiles and tranquility. Upon arriving, they express their gratitude by visiting Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where they
The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
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The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
…s her mother to the Meditation Centre. She has improved on herself and I'm impressed. She loves and respects her mother and father very much. I feel that my wife is like a friend, a co-worker, and an advisor …
This passage reflects on the transformative power of meditation for family members, highlighting improved relationships, personal growth, and emotional resilience following life's challenges such as t
Love and Family
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Love and Family
…s her mother to the Meditation Centre. She has improved on herself and I'm impressed. She loves and respects her mother and father very much. I feel that my wife is like a friend, a co-worker and an advisor t…
ในเรื่องนี้ คุณโคอิจิ เอนโมโตจากญี่ปุ่นพูดถึงความรักและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว โดยเฉพาะระหว่างเขากับภรรยาและลูกสาว เขาชื่นชมลูกสาวที่มีความสุขและสนุกสนาน เธอเป็นเด็กที่ติดตามแม่ไปยังศูนย์สมาธิและพัฒนาต
Harmony Within the Family: Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
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Harmony Within the Family: Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
…patient listen to chanting or scriptures of wise ones. We could invite someone that our beloved one respects to talk to them about Dhamma. We can read books to them. 6. Talk to them about their final thoughts…
Part Four emphasizes creating a harmonious environment for critically ill relatives by protecting them from worries, encouraging positive reflections on past good deeds, and promoting new acts of kind
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
… Sangha community. However, the respected senior monk just smiled and answered relaxingly, "Whoever respects the Dhamma must be a person who dislikes finding faults with others and likes to discover the virtu…
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
…my neck. Every morning before going to school, I would hold the Buddha image in my hands and pay my respects by chanting: "Namo tussa bhakavato arahato summa sumbuddhassa" three times. And then I would make m…
This text describes a personal journey of observing the Five Precepts, a set of ethical guidelines in Buddhism. The author shares their experience of using a Buddha image for daily chanting and resolu
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
…t. You could have the patient listen to a chanting tape or a Dhamma tape by a monk that the patient respects. You can read Dhamma books to the patient. If you can do this every day, the patient might have eno…
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…nd learn about the ever-changing world and people. Dhamma wisdom comes from seven sources. When one respects these sources, one will gain wisdom: 1. Respect for the Lord Buddha. 2. Respect for the Dhamma. 3. …
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กอย่างชาญฉลาดรวมถึงการปลูกฝังคุณธรรมและสติปัญญาผ่านการสอนการเคารพวรรณกรรมและประสบการณ์ของคนที่มีคุณธรรม โดยการใช้สี่สิ่งจำเป็นในชีวิตและความวิตกกังวลเรื่องความรู้ทางโลกและผลงานของธรรมะเด