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58. THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTY Our perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was sit

Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how consistent practice leads to a purified m

67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you

This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur

133. THOSE WHO FOLLOW ME I always make this resolution: May those who follow me be ones endowed with purity in body, speech and mind, not ones who seek recognition and fame; may they be ones who seek

This text emphasizes the significance of personal resolutions for those who follow a path of purity in body, speech, and mind. It expresses a desire to live in environments that foster a sense of free

177. LEAVING HOME When I was a young girl about 11 or 12 years old, my father came home drunk one day. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on the ground outside the house while the rest of the family

In this poignant narrative, a young girl recounts the turmoil within her family as her father, under the influence of alcohol, lashes out after feeling insulted by her mother. This event triggers a se

Buddha, an 'awaken one' who is fully enlightened and who has realized nirvana without the benefit of a Buddha's teaching in the lifetime in which he attains it. A Buddha is generally regarded as omnis

Buddha, meaning 'awakened', refers to a fully enlightened being. Gotama was the historical Buddha, born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha in present-day Nepal. At 29, he renounced royal life in search

* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m

The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical

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"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar

This text discusses the term 'Tusitaburi' found in the Dhammapada, reflecting on its role within the context of merit and rebirth. It highlights that, despite the presence of many Arahants during the

There is no pregnancy, no birth from the womb, no birth from the egg, and no birth from moisture in this celestial realm. There is only one birth mode, which is ‘Oppapatika’, just like it is in the Ta

In the celestial realm, there is no conventional form of birth. The unique birth method is known as 'Oppapatika'. This realm, like the Tavimsa and Yama Realms, showcases a different physical existence

The Reasons the Tusita Realm is the Center of Knowers As mentioned earlier, the Tusita Realm is extraordinary compared to other celestial realms. What makes it extraordinary is the fact that it is the

The Tusita Realm stands out among celestial realms as the abode of verified Bodhisattas destined to achieve enlightenment as Buddhas in the future. It also houses celestial beings gathering merit to b

ศูนย์กลางกายชาวทิคกลางวันและกลางคืน ไม่มีกลางวัน ไม่มีกลางคืน เป็นอากาศโล่ง The center of the body is bright day and night. There is no day or night; there is no time (Akaliko).

22 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to five hundred boys. One day, on the occasion of a certain festival, as the

In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco

It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru

The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead

3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s

This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt

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

พิธีทอดผ้าป่ามัคคี ศูนย์ปฏิบัติธรรมพัทลุง จังหวัดพัทลุง เมื่อวันที่ ๒๗ กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๙ ศูนย์ปฏิบัติธรรม พัทลุงจัดพิธีทอดผ้าป่ามัคคีเพื่อสร้างอาคารปฏิบัติธรรม หลังแรกของรับบารพธามา ณ ด่านลำบลอุบล

เมื่อวันที่ ๒๗ กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๙, ศูนย์ปฏิบัติธรรมพัทลุงจัดพิธีทอดผ้าป่ามัคคีเพื่อสร้างอาคารปฏิบัติธรรม มีการถวายดอกไม้ธูปเทียน สวดมนต์ และบรรพชาอุปสมบทจำนวน ๖๓๙ รูป ในวันที่ ๗ มีนาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๙ วัด

Once upon a time in the reign of Brahmadatta, king of Benares, his queen-consort after falling into sin was questioned by the king, and taking an oath she said, “If I have sinned against you, I shall

Once upon a time, Queen of Benares swore an oath before becoming a horse-faced Yakkha after death. Dwelling in a cave, she devoured travelers until one day, she encountered a handsome brahmin. Instead

And thenceforth the Yakkha whenever she captured men, also took their clothes and rice and oil and the like, and serving him with various dainty food she herself would eat man’s flesh. And whenever sh

This narrative explores the life of a Yakkha who captures men for food, including her husband and son, the Bodhisatta. Living together in a cave, the Yakkha shows love for her family, but her nature p

The Bodhisatta reassured his father and said, "Do not be afraid, dear father; that you shall return to the haunts of men shall be my charge." And next day when his mother had gone away, he took his fa

ในเรื่องนี้ พระโพธิสัตว์วางแผนที่จะหนีจากขอบเขตที่แม่ของเขากำหนดไว้ หลังจากที่เขาได้พูดคุยกับแม่เกี่ยวกับพรมแดนที่เธอครอบครองและขนาดของบริเวณที่อนุญาตให้เขาอยู่ เพื่อที่จะสามารถหนีออกไปได้ เมื่อแม่ยอม

Once upon a time, sire, a certain dancer named Patala lived not far from Benares, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing an

Once upon a time in a village near Benares, a dancer named Patala, after a day of performances, drunkenly wades into a river with his lute. As he sinks, his wife considers his fate. Desperate for surv