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The Structure of the Tusita Realm
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The Structure of the Tusita Realm
Looking up from the Yama Realm, one can see a soothing brightness emanating from the realm. Looking down from the Tusita Realm, one can see the Yama Realm. Looking up from the Tusita Realm, one can al
In the Tusita Realm, one can observe various celestial domains and an immense structure centered around the castle of King Santusita. This realm consists of multiple circular domains, with the first b
ความบริสุทธิ์จากใจที่หยุดนิ่ง
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ความบริสุทธิ์จากใจที่หยุดนิ่ง
ความบริสุทธิ์ซึ่งเกิดจากใจที่หยุดนิ่ง เป็นสิ่งที่แทนกันไม่ได้ ต้อง อัดดา ที อัดดาโน นาโก ต้องหยุดนิ่งด้วยตัวของตัวเอง หยุดนิ่งสำคัญมากๆ เลย Purity from the still mind cannot be attained for another p
ความบริสุทธิ์ซึ่งเกิดจากใจที่หยุดนิ่งไม่สามารถให้คนอื่นทำแทนได้ ต้องทำด้วยตัวเอง การหยุดนิ่งนั้นมีความสำคัญมาก หากฟังเรื่องทางโลกจะทำให้ใจเกิดความไม่สุข แต่ถ้าฟังเรื่องทางธรรมจะทำให้ใจเต็มไปด้วยความสุ
Die Verfeinerung des Geistes
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Die Verfeinerung des Geistes
To maintain the refinement of your mind: if you are aware, it is not difficult. You feel happy and want to be still in Dhamma stream. Yet if you are unaware, your mind is not at the center of
Um die Verfeinerung des Geistes zu bewahren, ist es entscheidend, sich bewusst zu sein. Glück aus dem Dhamma-Strom entsteht, wenn der Geist zentriert ist. Unachtsamkeit führt dazu, dass grobe Gefühle
The Middle Way: Balancing Sensual Indulgence and Self-Mortification
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The Middle Way: Balancing Sensual Indulgence and Self-Mortification
the harmfulness of the extremes of sensual indulgence and self-mortification, and advocated the following of the Middle Way or Noble Eightfold Path, the ‘group of five’, especially Keṇḍāṇa who was mos
This text discusses the risks associated with extreme sensual indulgence and self-mortification, underscoring the importance of following the Middle Way or Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights Keṇḍāṇa,
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fools of the town would sit in a circle and get drunk before goin
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upo
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This ex
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically highlights five types of Wrong Trade which are prohibited:
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
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Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta the whole of the Earth quaked and the waves of the ocean were whipped by strong winds and even Mount Sumeru bowed down its peak as if in humility to the teaching, with a sou
The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta marked a monumental moment in Buddhist history, wherein the Earth quaked and the heavens resonated in response to the Buddha's teachings. This awe-inspiring event saw Mo
The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
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The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
the defilements from their minds and to attain liberation. The conclusion we can draw from seeing Koṇḍañña at- tain stream-entry after a relatively short teaching (and also from seeing the rebirth of
The text discusses how Koṇḍañña attained stream-entry through accumulated wholesome deeds from past lives, emphasizing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the
The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
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The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
It is interesting to consider that although the Buddha taught the same sermon to all five monks in the Pañcavaggiya, it was only Konḍaṇṅa who attained stream-entry as a result. The reason for the diff
In the Pañcavaggiya, the Buddha's teachings resonated uniquely with Konḍaṇṅa, who attained stream-entry due to his extensive past merits and dedication. Born as Mahākāla, a rice-farmer during Vipassi
The Proclamation of Deities in Buddhist Cosmology
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The Proclamation of Deities in Buddhist Cosmology
to the deities of Yāma Heaven. Hearing the proclamation of the Tavātma deities, the deities of the Yāma Heaven proclaimed the news to the deities of Tusita Heaven. Hearing the proclamation of the Yāma
In Buddhist cosmology, the deities of Yāma Heaven relay a proclamation to Tusita, Nimānārati, and Paranimitavasavatī Heavens, causing a cosmic event. This gains the attention of the Lord Buddha, refer
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
Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
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Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
wise will use the indications of deterioration in their own body to wake themselves up to the fact that the body can offer the spirit no true refuge. **The Physical Body is a Storehouse of Unwholesome
The text discusses the physical body as a storehouse for unwholesomeness, suffering, and illnesses due to our desires. It contrasts this with the nine supreme transcendental attainments, which include
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us sufferi
ในบทนี้กล่าวถึงคุณค่าของชีวิตและความสำคัญในการใช้ชีวิตอย่างเต็มที่ แม้ว่าชีวิตจะมีวันสิ้นสุด แต่หลายคนยังคงจมอยู่ในความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ แนะนำให้เตรียมตัวรับมือกับสถานการณ์ชีวิตจากพระสงฆ
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo: A Leader in Buddhism and Meditation
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo: A Leader in Buddhism and Meditation
92 uang Phaw Dhammajayo is the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya He was born Chaiboon Suthipol on 22 April 1944 in Singburi province, Central Thailand. During his adolescence, he became an ardent student o
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born Chaiboon Suthipol, is the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and has dedicated his life to propagating Buddhism and meditation. After his ordination in 1969, he played a key role
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer
Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi
Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
When we miss We meet for merit - making Meeting at the Post N7 On Sundays, Yuwakalayanamitra meet at the Post N7 of International Dhammakaya Hall to make merits together. Retreat Yuwakalayanamitra c
Yuwakalayanamitra gathers every Sunday at Post N7 in International Dhammakaya Hall for merit-making. Monthly camps involve meditation retreats at scenic locations. Alms-giving occurs each month at the
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progress
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp
ความเข้าใจในธรรมคำสอนของพระพุทธองค์
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ความเข้าใจในธรรมคำสอนของพระพุทธองค์
"ธรรมที่เราตรัสรู้ันนั้น มีมากมายเหมือนใบไม้ทั้งผนังป่า ส่วนธรรมที่เรานำมาสั่งสอนนั้น เป็นเพียงส่วนเล็กน้อยเหมือนใบไม้เพียงหนึ่งก่ำมือ สิ่งที่เราตรัสสอนนี้เป็นธรรมเบื้องต้น เพราะประกอบด้วยประโยชน์ในกา
บทความนี้พาเราไปสำรวจธรรมที่พระพุทธองค์ตรัสรู้ แบ่งออกเป็นสองประเภทคือ ธรรมที่เรียกว่าเป็นเบื้องต้นสำหรับการพ้นทุกข์ และธรรมที่ทรงตรัสแต่ไม่ได้นำมาสอน ซึ่งเป็นความรู้เพื่อการบรรลุที่สุดแห่งธรรม ความรู
Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
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Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of
Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m
Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel
In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc