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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 Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A
This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built on merit and caution against desiring others' wealth. It highlights the importance of choosing o
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see
In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflective of deeper vanity. The constant resolutions to avoid
Overcoming Obstacles with Determination
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Overcoming Obstacles with Determination
I never give in obstacles. I always strive ahead with determination. I will try every which way to accomplish my goals. One day I fell in and could not even move my legs, but my will was strong. I wa
This narrative illustrates the importance of never giving up in the face of challenges. The author recounts a personal experience of falling and feeling paralyzed but emphasizing the indomitable will
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe
Abide by the Rules
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Abide by the Rules
162. ABIDE BY THE RULES Abide by the rules and regulations of the places where we find ourselves. When I first arrived at Wat Paknam, I made the effort to learn all the rules and regulations of the
Understanding the significance of abiding by the rules at spiritual places is essential for personal growth. At Wat Paknam, the author emphasizes the need to learn and respect regulations, leading to
Protect Your Mind and Awakening
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Protect Your Mind and Awakening
184. PROTECT YOUR MIND It is the natural condition of the world to have both the good and the bad. Sometimes we are joyous and happy; sometimes we are sad and worried. This is a part of life. However
In this text, we learn that the natural condition of life encompasses both joy and sadness. It's crucial to preserve the quality of our minds, avoiding the trap of negative thoughts. The text emphasiz
คำศัพท์และแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์และแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
นาก (naga) 1. mystical serpent; 2. candidate for ordination นำบุญกลับไปฝากคนที่บ้าน bring your gift of merit to share with the people at home นิยาย sect; school (of Buddhism) นิครนธ์ (nigantth
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์และแนวคิดที่สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา รวมถึง 'นาก' ซึ่งหมายถึงงูศักดิ์สิทธิ์ และ 'นิพพาน' ซึ่งเป็นสถานะของการตรัสรู้ที่สมบูรณ์แบบที่พระพุทธเจ้าและพระอรหันต์จะเข้าถึงได้ การนิพพานถือเป็นค
Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
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Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
บาลี (parami) 'Perfected Virtues'; 'Perfections'; transcendental virtues บาลี ๑๐ ทัศ Ten Perfected Virtues (Ten Perfections) consisting of generosity, self-discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience,
ศึกษาความสำคัญของทัศ 10 ประการในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งประกอบด้วยความเอื้อเฟื้อ, การมีสติ, การสละ, ปัญญา, ความอดทน, การเพียรพยายาม, ความจริงใจ, การตัดสินใจ, ความเมตตา และความเป็นกลาง การปฏิบัติตามทัศเหล่านี้เป
รากะ ลัสต์ และความหมายทางจิตวิญญาณ
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รากะ ลัสต์ และความหมายทางจิตวิญญาณ
รากะ ลัสต์; passion รากัจิต lustful-natured; lustful temperament รำคาญใจ agitation ริษยา jealousy รูป (rupa) sight; form; matter; materiality; physical self; body; corporeality. Rupa is made u
รากะ ลัสต์ คือความมีใจรักและความต้องการที่ส่งผลต่ออารมณ์ของเรา เช่น รากัจิตที่แสดงถึงธรรมชาติที่เต็มไปด้วยความกำหนัด คำต่างๆเช่น รำคาญใจ และริษยา ยังแสดงถึงอารมณ์และความรู้สึกที่มีอยู่ในชีวิตประจำวัน
นิรวาณและแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
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นิรวาณและแนวคิดในพุทธศาสนา
นิรวาณ Nirvana อายะ/อารยัน Aryans, ancient people of Asia who spoke an Indo-European language and called themselves Ariyas (“noble ones”). Sometime between 2000 B.C. and 1000 B.C. the Ariyas migrated
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดสำคัญในพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงนิรวาณ ซึ่งเป็นเป้าหมายสูงสุดในการเข้าถึงการหลุดพ้นจากความทุกข์ อธิบายการกำเนิดของอารยันและการย้ายถิ่นไปยังอินเดีย พร้อมทั้งอธิบายวันอาสาฮิปูนชะ ที่พระพุทธเจ
Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
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Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
GENROSITY Types of generosity (Danavatthusutta) There are different motives why charitable giving is done: • Giving to gain favor – Giving because we expect something in return. It is not a genuine
This text discusses various motives for charitable giving as outlined in the Danavatthusutta. It identifies three main types of generosity: giving to gain favor, which is insincere and often seeks som
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou
This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
อสูรร้าย: การทำลายตนเอง
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อสูรร้าย: การทำลายตนเอง
14 อสูรร้าย Yusita Realm Verse 1. One's Evil Ruins One's Own Self As rust arisen out of iron itself that iron eats away, so kammas done beyond what’s wise lead to a state of woe. **Explanation:** Th
ในบทนี้อธิบายว่าการกระทำที่ไม่ดีนั้นสามารถนำไปสู่ความทุกข์ และเป็นการทำลายตนเอง เปรียบเทียบการเกิดสนิมบนเหล็กที่กัดกินเหล็กนั้นเอง เช่นเดียวกับการกระทำที่ไม่ฉลาดซึ่งจะส่งผลร้ายต่อตนเอง. สามารถเรียนรู้
A Conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One
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A Conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One
58 The multitude were offended and said, "Look, this daughter of a weaver talks as she pleases with the Supremely Enlightened One. When he asked her, 'From where do you come?' she should have answer
In this passage, a weaver's daughter engages in a profound conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One. The crowd is initially offended by her casual manner. When questioned about her origins, she
Understanding Celestial Estates
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Understanding Celestial Estates
Each celestial estate is complete in itself like an entire city. Its owner is like its king or queen with complete sovereignty. That is, the owner is free to govern his her own castle as he/she please
Each celestial estate operates like a self-sufficient city, with its owner acting as a sovereign ruler. Owners are surrounded by attendants, the number of whom corresponds to their merit, ranging from