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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
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The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
What then is the difference between a monk, and a regular beggar on the street? Monks also depend on alms gathering, and although this same word is used for beggars, the act in itself, is entirely dif
The text discusses the fundamental differences between monks and street beggars. While both seek alms, begging for monks is an act of humility and dignity, whereas for beggars it often signifies despe
The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
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The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
monks as an expression of their gratitude. This tradition is carried on even to this present day. The seeking of Alms is the way in which all monks acquire all of the things that they require to live
In Buddhism, seeking alms is an essential practice for monks, providing not only food but also clothing, medicine, and shelter. This tradition, exemplified by Lord Buddha, allows monks to connect with
Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. However, after the Buddha passed away from this world, his
After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. Vatta involves chanting in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the
Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
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Caring for Your Preceptor (Upatthāka)
Caring for Your Preceptor (upatthāka) Your preceptor is one whom you owe much. Your preceptor spends countless hours instructing you on the ways of the Dhamma tirelessly. You should express your grat
Caring for your preceptor is essential as they dedicate countless hours to your education in the Dhamma. Expressing gratitude by respecting and assisting them can yield significant personal benefits,
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
to the temple, they do so after making a wish and a resolution. Therefore, when a monk uses any of these items, he does so upon the good faith and respect of common people. If you show disregard for
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items used in religious practice and how neglect c
Behaviour Worthy of Respect
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Behaviour Worthy of Respect
10. Behaviour Worthy of Respect A person worthy of homage and respect is a person who develops himself and succeeds in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid hi
A person demonstrating behaviour worthy of respect is one who pursues self-development and aspires to become a monk by eliminating mental defilements. The three main defilements are greed, hatred, and
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which will cleanse you of your bad habits, and he
This text outlines the transformative journey of a follower of Buddha, emphasizing how following precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It h
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
International Dhammakaya Centers in Europe and Hong Kong
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International Dhammakaya Centers in Europe and Hong Kong
BELGIUM International Dhammakaya Genootschap van Belgie Bisschoppenhoflaan 216/1, 2100 Deurne-Antwerpen, BELGIUM Tel. (+32-3) 264-577 Fax. (+32-3) 326-4577 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dham
Discover the various Dhammakaya centers established in Europe and Hong Kong. In Belgium, the Dhammakaya Genootschap is located in Deurne-Antwerpen. The UK centers are situated in London and Manchester
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
sabbadānam dhammaḍaṇam jināti the gift of dhamma excels all gifts Dh.354 The publication of this book for retail and distribution in the name of the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation
This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene
The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
holdes that knowledge. A good trainer must guide the pupil to utilize knowledge only in a positive and beneficial way. That way, knowledge will be useful not only for the one who possesses that knowle
A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire
Training the Trainer: Defining a Good Trainer
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Training the Trainer: Defining a Good Trainer
CHAPTER 3 TRAINING THE TRAINER DEFINING A GOOD TRAINER To teach to a high standard requires a sound knowledge of the body, the mind, kilesa and baap as previously defined. From this basis teachers ar
บทที่ 3 ลงลึกในความสำคัญของการฝึกอบรมครู เพื่อสร้างแบบอย่างที่ดีในการสอน ความรู้เกี่ยวกับร่างกายและจิตใจเป็นพื้นฐานสำคัญ ผู้ที่เป็นครูที่สมบูรณ์จะต้องเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีในด้านคุณธรรมและจริยธรรม โดยสามาร
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
Chapter 3 directly and indirectly so that students can understand and learn thoroughly. This requires trainers who have not only the first level of wisdom, which is from memorization, but also from t
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
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Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
phenomena; outside the sphere of natural law; supernatural (unexplainable phenomena) อดิษฐาน past life; previous life; previous existence อทินนนทาน taking what is not given; stealing อทุกขมสุข neither
This text presents key Buddhist concepts such as 'อนัตตา' (non-self), emphasizing that there is no lasting essence, only the illusion of self that causes attachment. It discusses 'อนิจจตา' (impermanen
Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
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Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
29. KHUN YAI'S STORY 43. SELF 44. 01. Examine yourself 45. 02. Contemplate with dhamma 46. 03. Save yourself first 47. 04. Rely on yourself 48. 05. How to relieve suffering 49. 06. Teach
เรื่องราวของคุณใหญ่ที่มุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาตนเองผ่านการตริตรองและธรรมะ เน้นการรักตนเองและสร้างบุญเพื่อประโยชน์ทั้งต่อตนเองและผู้อื่น มีการกล่าวถึงความสำคัญของเวลาและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับอนาคต ข้อคิดเกี่ยวกับก
Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
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Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
PERSEVERANCE, FORTITUDE, AND DEVOTION 136. Endure 137. Improve 138. Having a strong will 139. The speed of the captain is the speed of the crew 140. Born to fight 141. Fight t
This text emphasizes the importance of perseverance, fortitude, and devotion as essential traits for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. It discusses key principles such as humility, cleanl
The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Chaiyaboon achieved a high level of success in the Dhammakaya meditation practice, and Khun Yai assigned him to teach meditation to others. Chaiyaboon
Chaiyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he becam