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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
… paper to bury with my mother’s body, but I dropped it unknowingly.” When the first woman heard the second woman’s account of the actual event, she stepped away. Both sisters gave the money bag to the secon…
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant perso…
…e first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on enduring physical and mental hardships, as overcoming challenges leads to strengt…
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
…ething good, no matter if anybody sees it or not, the first thing we get is self-satisfaction. "The second stage of good deeds: When we keep doing good deeds, the second thing we get is the development of a…
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…ople do not have to do that. We are able to produce our own and trade for our sustenance. Hence the second Precept reminds us not to steal, act corruptly, and embezzle so as to keep our nature. 3. By natur…
… not killing, suggesting that violence turns humans into something less than their true nature. The second precept emphasizes honesty and the rejection of theft, promoting self-sufficiency and integrity. Th…
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…d, that nobody should take life away from another creature, not even those of animals. How did the Second Precept, one shall not steal, come into existence?
…n of the First Precept, which instructs not to kill. It also foreshadows further exploration of the Second Precept regarding theft. For further details, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
The second type of elderly person is called “A Fruitful Person,” a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout thei…
The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficien…
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
…d, since their duties are “worthy of their children’s reverence.” Thus, it can be deduced that the second sorts of elderly people will not be lonely during their final days because they are affectionate, r…
This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…is cleanliness in other words, "The Sacred Formula for Treasures" of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. 2) The second sacred formula is diligence in teaching. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained that those with faith in …
บทเรียนจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำเน้นความสะอาด ความขยันในการสอนธรรม และการฝึกสมาธิเป็นสูตรศักดิ์สิทธิ์ในการสร้างวัด การสอนธรรมแก่ผู้มีศรัทธา รวมถึงการฝึกสมาธิเพื่อเข้าถึงนิโรธและการสิ้นสุดของกิเลส ถือเป็นแนว
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
…nian statehood into public view; by contrast, President Bush has repeatedly backed such an outcome. Second, Bush’s “freedom agenda” for regional democratic transformation was actually launched for Palestine…
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
…erm’s first component, ‘dhamma’, followed by considering the most appropriate meaning of the term’s second component, ‘kaya’. 36 The two inter-related meanings of dhamma may be distinguished according to t…
This text delves into scholarly interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya', emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of 'dhamma' as both a realized reality and a verbal expression. It identifies
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…, a height of about 25cm and the top bound with woven cords; each page contains 14 to 20 lines. The second is the "folding sa-paper manuscript." This form is also popular in the Sipsong Panna region. Pages …
…e ordinary wide-breadth manuscript, measures about 18cm x 25cm and has 14 to 20 lines per page. The second is the popular folding sa-paper manuscript, measuring 30-45cm long and 12-17cm wide, allowing for 7…
Ceremony of Recognition Among Monks
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Ceremony of Recognition Among Monks
…s two monks, one handing an award or plaque to the other, with other monks in the background. - The second image (bottom left) depicts a formal event with a seated monk in front of a Buddha statue, with a r…
…h monks. The first image portrays one monk awarding another, indicating a recognition of merit. The second image features a monk in front of a Buddha statue, symbolizing reverence, with women in white unifo…
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Here is the extracted text from the image: - On the stage in the second photo: "KHÀI MẠT QUỐC TẾ LIÊN HỢP PHẬT GIÁO VIỆT NAM" - To the right in the second photo: "TRIỆ…
The Perils of Ignoring Advice in the Jungle
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The Perils of Ignoring Advice in the Jungle
…carters replied, and did so. But at their first camp they saw no grass or wood or water, nor at the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh camp. So they all met with ruin and disaster. And then that…
A caravan leader is advised to discard grass, wood, and water for a quicker journey. Following this advice leads to disaster, as they find no essential resources at their camps. The yakkha consumes th
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34 The Virtue of Abegging 6. DakkhinaVibhanga Sutta A second time and a third time she said to the Blessed One: "Venerable sir...accept it from me out of compas…
Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
… base is at the rim of the nostril, on the right side for men and on the left side for women. - The second base is at the inner corner of the eye, on the right side for men and on the left side for women. -…
…nam regarding the Seven Bases of the Mind. The first base is located at the rim of the nostril, the second at the inner corner of the eye, the third at the center of the head. The fourth base is found at th…
Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
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Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
…monk lives and teaches Dhamma … Buddhism is still alive. This is necessity/urgency. But here is the second type of action: There are people in the world who are starving. If they need help and you can help …
In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
… the very first, of the thirty-eight blessings in this life is to not associate with fools, and the second is to associate with wise people. You can, of course, understand just how important it is to associ…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…nment and would be fine if He did not reach out to them - you might call them 'true' believers; the second group are the people who do not believe His teachings, and no matter what anyone says, they will no…
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He identifies three groups of people in response to his teachings: true believers, non-believers,
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…frey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives the sun instantly. …
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil