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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
…m. In the end, the hunter, his seven sons and seven daughters-in-law, all fifteen of them, attained Sotapatti Fruition. Then the Buddha returned to the monastery and told Thera Ananda and other bhikkhus about the hunt…
… away their weapons and embrace the Dhamma. Ultimately, the hunter, along with his family, attained Sotapatti Fruition. Upon returning to the monastery, the Buddha shared this miraculous event with his disciples, promp…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
…aks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality shortly after. This text illustrates how ignorance leads to …
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
…ss, will find happiness in his next existence. At the end of the discourse all the youths attained Sotapatti Fruition. Explanation: People who like to be happy and are in search of pleasure hurt others through variou…
…rises from non-violence and compassion. All the youths in attendance realized this truth, achieving Sotapatti Fruition. The message emphasizes that fulfilling one’s happiness should not involve harming others, as every…
The Consequences of Evil Deeds
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The Consequences of Evil Deeds
…escape from the consequences of an evil deed. At the end of the discourse all the bhikkhus attained Sotapatti Fruition. Explanation: There is not a single spot on Earth an evil-doer can take shelter in to escape the r…
…d one from the repercussions of wrongdoing. At the end of this discourse, all the bhikkhus attained Sotapatti Fruition, emphasizing the importance of moral actions. For more teachings, visit dmc.tv.
The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
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The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
…rms his own duties, is loved by all men. At the end of the discourse the five hundred boys attained Sotapatti Fruition. Explanation: He is endowed with discipline and insight. He is firmly established on the laws of r…
…es is loved by all. This teaching culminates in the transformation of five hundred boys, who attain Sotapatti Fruition by embodying these qualities. You can find more insights and teachings at dmc.tv.
Clear-minded Youths: The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son
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Clear-minded Youths: The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son
…tivation (of good-will towards all). At the end of the discourse, the boy and his parents attained sotapatti fruition. Later, they joined the Sangha and eventually they became arahats.
…cultivation of goodwill and compassion. The story culminates with the boy and his parents achieving sotapatti fruition and eventually becoming arahats in the Sangha. Such narratives emphasize the importance of vigilanc…
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
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…ne dimension, even in comparison with supremacy over all worlds, the fruit of entering the stream - Sotapatti Fruition - is the supreme excellence. 48 *Millionaire Heirs*
The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
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The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
…ernormal power and found that the hunter, his seven sons and their wives were due for attainment of Sotapatti Fruition. So, the Buddha went to the place where the hunter had set his trap in the forest. He put his footp…
In this tale, the Buddha uses his supernormal powers to guide a hunter and his family towards enlightenment. When the hunter mistakenly believes the Buddha has freed an animal from his trap, he become
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views
This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
Truth for the Family
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Truth for the Family
Part Five: Truth for the Family But does that mean that we should not put in the effort? Not exactly. It just means that it may take time to bear fruit someday. After three or four months, although th
บทที่นี้เน้นความสำคัญของการมีความอดทนและสภาพแวดล้อมที่เอื้อต่อการเห็นผลของการกระทำดี โดยนำการเพาะปลูกกล้วยมาเป็นสัญลักษณ์ เรื่องราวชี้ให้เห็นว่าทุกอย่างต้องใช้เวลา เช่นเดียวกับการเก็บกล้วยที่ต้องรอถึง
Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
On their first meeting, the young man believed that he had found the teacher who he had been searching for, for such a long time. Therefore, he requested, with confidence in her, to be her student. La
In his first meeting with Khun Yai, Chaiboon felt he had finally found the teacher he sought for years. Khun Yai revealed that he was the one Luang Phaw Wat Paknam had requested during World War II. T
Reflections on Buddhist Ordination by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Reflections on Buddhist Ordination by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
Later on, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo reflected his thoughts on ordination that: “Ordaining as a Buddhist monk is not an easy task, just simply donning a saffron robe is not enough. One must train oneself t
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo reflects that ordaining as a monk requires more than just wearing the robe; it involves training to take on the 227 precepts and adhering to monk's disciplines. His commitment to
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go
The Gift of Dhamma: An Appreciation
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The Gift of Dhamma: An Appreciation
“Sabba danam dhamma danam jinati” “The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts” As director of the Dhammachai International Research Institute of Australia and New Zealand (DIRI), I would like to expre
In this message, Phrakrupladnayokwarawat (SudhammoBhikkhu) expresses gratitude to Rungsilp Printing Co., Ltd. for their support in publishing the DIRI journal. This publication aims to benefit student
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec
The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
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The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
The Victory of Abandoning 9. Dana Sutta Those 6 things Then, having exhausted that action, that power, that status, that sovereignty, he is a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the
The Dana Sutta presents profound insights on the nature of giving and its consequences in the spiritual journey. It describes how the mindset behind acts of generosity can influence their outcomes—whe
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho