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hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel

The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou

Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one’s family was a favorite tradition of our ancestors. Wealthier people traveled around the

This chapter discusses the tradition of donating Buddha images, a practice favored by ancestors for gaining spiritual merit. It highlights how wealthier individuals traveled to temples to contribute i

At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread

In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T

146. TRIUMPH THROUGH MERIT On the outside it may appear that I have surrendered to my foes. But on the inside my conviction remains as strong and unwavering as ever. Instead of using words, I fight wi

In this contemplative piece, the author shares insights on the contrast between outward appearances and inner convictions. Despite seeming defeated externally, the author asserts that true victory com

The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; Over and over, the food grows

The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding

เป็นผู็เห็นทุกข์ของการเวียนว่ายตายเกิดในวัฏสงสาร เป็นผู้ที่กำลังแสวงหาหนทางกำจัดทุกข์ด้วยตนเองบ้างแล้ว เป็นผู้มีความเพียรในการกำจัดทุกข์ หากได้พบธรรมจากพระองค์จะบรรจงธรรม ได้เร็ว บุคคลที่มีคุณสมบัติ ด

บทความนี้กล่าวถึงผู้ที่มีความเพียรในการแสวงหาหนทางกำจัดทุกข์ เป็นผู้เห็นทุกข์ในวัฏสงสารและต้องการพ้นจากการเวียนว่ายตายเกิด พวกเขาได้พบพระพุทธองค์และแสวงหาธรรมเพื่อความสุขจิตใจ ความมุ่งหมายของพวกเขาคือ

The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is a research institute that traces the roots of the Buddha’s teachings back to original manuscripts with the aim of finding true and clear evide

The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachings, aiming to discover clear evidence of early Dhamma practices. Established by the 60

Gombrich, while differently translating the term in this passage as a bahubbiha compound 'dhamma-bodied,' similarly interprets it as an indication that the Buddha's true import is due to 'his teaching

This text delves into various scholars' interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya' within the context of early Pāli suttas. Gombrich views it as 'dhamma-bodied,' emphasizing that the essence of the Budd

In brief, contemporary academics refer to the term dhammakāya in the Aṅgāṇā-sutta either as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, the term is interpreted mostly as the Buddha’s teachings collected togeth

The term dhammakāya is interpreted in contemporary academia as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it denotes the Buddha’s teachings, while as an adjective, it refers to the nature of the Tathāga

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

พระธรรมยาตาท่านหนึ่ง มิจิดตรษา ท่านอยู่แนวตะเข็บชายแดนไทยพม่า เดินข้ามภูเขามาหลายลูกเพื่อบวชเป็นพระภิกษุในพระพุทธศาสนา ท่านมีศรัทธา พอจวนแล้วก็ได้ตั้งใจฝนอธิบายตนเอง วันนี้นั่งนิ่งๆ ท่านมองเห็นดวงธรรม

พระธรรมยาตาท่านหนึ่งได้เดินข้ามภูเขามาเพื่อบวชเป็นพระภิกษุในพระพุทธศาสนา ท่านมีศรัทธาและความตั้งใจที่จะฝึกฝนตนเอง หลังจากที่นั่งนิ่งและทำสมาธิ ท่านเห็นดวงธรรมและองค์พระ ทำให้ท่านรู้สึกสงบและมีความสุข

Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a

' With Master Kassapa's first simile I was pleased, I was charmed ; moreover I wanted to hear his ready wit in questions, for I regarded Master Kassapa as one who was to be opposed. It is wonderful, M

In this text, the narrator expresses admiration for Master Kassapa's teachings, viewing him as a guide on the path to enlightenment. The dialogue reveals the significance of understanding true sacrifi

With regard to dhamma as the 'essence' of the Buddha and Arhat disciples, however, it may be more appropriate to refer to 'Nibbāna,' for once they have attained Buddhahood and Arhatship their spiritua

This text explores the concept of dhamma in relation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the notion of Nibbāna as the essence of their enlightenment. It argues that dhamma, especially in t

In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in

This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges

In this paper I explore the connections between An Shigao and the introduction of the Indian Buddhist meditation technique of mindfulness breathing meditation, or ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China.

This paper examines An Shigao's role in introducing the Indian mindfulness breathing meditation technique, ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China. The phrase「息中具有四大。 而心在中」suggests that the mind should f

7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil

This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel

บรรยากาศในวันงานเต็มไปด้วยความศักดิ์ ผู้ร่วมงานยอเยินทางไปร่วมงานจนถึงสถานที่จัดงานตั้งแต่บ่ายโมง และต่อแถวยาวเป็นโหลมตรมเพื่อเข้าร่วมงาน นอกจากนี้ยังมีทัพสื่อมวลชนจากทุกแขนงเดินทางไปร่วมงาน พร้อมทั้ง

บรรยากาศในวันงานลอยโคมในฟิลิปปินส์เต็มไปด้วยความศักดิ์สิทธิ์ โดยมีผู้ร่วมงานมากมายตั้งแต่บ่ายโมง เมื่อทุกคนพร้อม พระเทพพมมหามุนีได้ให้สาสน์แห่งศรัทธาและมีการศึกษาหลักธรรมที่เป็นประโยชน์ให้กับชีวิต ผู้

Verse 3. One Pacifying Word Is Noble Through a thousand speeches be composed of meaningless lines, better the single meaningful line one hears, then comes to calm. Explanation: Expressions replete wi

Verse 3 emphasizes the superiority of a single meaningful word over countless empty speeches. It suggests that true value lies in communication that calms the mind rather than in verbosity. This notio

Suzanne Jeffrey The Reality of Life: We get this picture from our parents. Our birth is the most critical time, and the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize tha

In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement