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92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to

The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the o

127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

Purity of livelihood (achivaparissuddhismavara): The main duties of monks are to study Dhamma, practice meditation, and teach the Dharma knowledge to the public. The daily subsistence of monks comes f

This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a

144. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT SERIOUSLY Since I arrived at the temple, many people looked down at me and mistreated me, but I did not allow myself to be affected by them. Instead, I focused my attentio

This text reflects on the importance of approaching meditation with seriousness and focus. Despite facing mistreatment and negativity from others, the author emphasizes the value of maintaining a Dham

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

164. POSSESSIONS WELL PROTECTED Wherever I go, I respect my own property as well as the property of others. Treat other's property as if they are your own. In this way, your properties in future lifet

บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง

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

173. MAKE THE BEST OF THE PRESENT I am someone who is not easily upset or affected. I teach myself at all times that it does not matter whether we are born rich or poor, smart or dumb, or even illiter

บทความนี้สนับสนุนให้มุ่งเน้นที่การทำความดีในปัจจุบันเพื่อเก็บเกี่ยวผลในอนาคต โดยผู้เขียนแบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำงานหนักและไม่ให้อดีตมาทำให้สับสน เพื่อให้บรรลุถึงความสำเร็จในการปฏิบัติธรรม ด้วยการมุ่งเน้

186. DON’T LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE Never look down upon anyone, whether he is a beggar, poor, middle class, or a millionaire. When I lived in Nakam Charsi, whenever a beggar came to me for rice, I gave

This text emphasizes the importance of not looking down on anyone, regardless of their social status. It shares personal anecdotes of generosity towards beggars. It highlights the significance of bala

HOW TO MEDITATE 237 How To Meditate The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 60 years ago by Phra Mongkhalpemnu, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popular

The Dhammakaya meditation method, initiated by Phra Mongkhalpemnu in Thailand 60 years ago, is popular worldwide for its simplicity and effectiveness. This method focuses on the 'body of enlightenment

Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one

Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai

"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give

This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov

Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it

Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,

impurities; defilements; mental impurities monk’s living quarters virtue; virtuous; wholesome; good wholesome action; beneficial act; virtuous deed; good deed tenfold wholesome course of actio

This text delves into the Buddhist understanding of mental impurities and their impact on virtue and wholesome actions. It discusses the importance of defilements and how monks aim to foster virtuous

ถาวาย to offer, give or present (to a monk) ถาวพระเพลิง cremation ceremony ถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรม Nirvana; final destination of Nirvana ถินนิธะ (ความเคลื้ม) stupor; sloth; torpor; sluggishness ถูกหลักวิชชา

บทความนี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น ถาวาย ซึ่งหมายถึงการให้อย่างอ่อนน้อมแก่พระสงฆ์, ถาวพระเพลิงที่หมายถึงพิธีเผาศพ, และถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรมซึ่งเป็นสถานที่หมายสุดท้ายในการหลุดพ้นจากทุกข์ นอกจากนี้

ปัญญาบารมี Virtue of Wisdom ปัญญาสัมปทา Achievement of Wisdom ปฏิมกฺขะ, ปฏิโมกษฺ (Patimokkha) the Fundamental Precepts; the fundamental rules of the Or

บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดต่างๆ เกี่ยวกับปัญญาและธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่ปัญญาบารมีและปัญญาสัมปทา ที่ช่วยให้ผู้ปฏิบัติสามารถเข้าใจและปฏิบัติตามหลักธรรมได้อย่างถูกต้อง รวมถึงการปฏิบัติตามปฏิมกฺขะและความ

ศีลพรต ศีลธรรม morality; morals; ethics ศีล ๕ Five Precepts, consisting of: 1. not to kill 2. not to steal 3. not to commit sexual misco

ศีลพรตเป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติทางศีลธรรมที่สำคัญในศาสนา โดยมีศีล ๕ ซึ่งยกตัวอย่างเช่น ไม่ฆ่าสัตว์ ไม่ขโมย ไม่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ ไม่โกหก และไม่ดื่มสุรา ศีลธรรมช่วยให้เกิดความสงบสุขในชีวิตและมีแนวทางการปฏิบัติที

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

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Khandha 5 Five Aggregates (elements, attributes of being) 1. Rupa form, physical self, body. Rupa is made up of earth, water, air, fire (heat) 2. Vedana feeling, is one of pleasant, unpleasant, ne

This text delves into three significant aspects of Buddhist philosophy: the Five Aggregates which consist of Rupa (form), Vedana (feeling), Samjna (perception), Sankhara (conception), and Vinnana (con