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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
…in their old age, parents should be taken care of by their children. However, nowadays, old parents who are neglected have become a major problem in Thai society where Buddhism is the most common religio…
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
The Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
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The Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem …
บทความนี้พูดถึงบทบาทสำคัญของคนแก่ในครอบครัวในการสร้างความรักและความอบอุ่นผ่านการให้พรและการเคารพตามธรรมเนียมไทย โดยชี้ให้เห็นถึงผลกระทบต่อครอบครัวที่ขาดการปฏิบัติตามทั้งหมดนี้ อาจนำไปสู่ปัญหาความขัดแย
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
…s constantly accruing both good and evil deeds, one's mind is not completely pure or dark. If it is wholly pure, the person would have an afterlife in a heavenly realm or attain enlightenment and enter N…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, …
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…eryone will die someday, the only things that we can bring with us to our next existence are merit (wholesome) and sin (unwholesome). In one's life, if one can accumulate more good deeds, problems can be…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
…by the media. Most people have only known or believed one side of the negative news and ignored the whole truth. How did the Dhammakaya Temple avoid becoming the largest abandoned temple in Thailand? The…
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the n…
…an open mind, illustrating that a critical habit prevents recognition of good monks. Respecting the whole community rather than focusing on negatives is vital for sustaining faith in Buddhism. A parallel…
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
…eplenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation practice. In the future, when you meet a monk whom you know to be a teacher, you should intentionally make donations as best as you can. Both the giv…
This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
…w of Kamma. When their misunderstanding reaches this level, even when their parents or grandparents wholeheartedly wish to make merit, we can be sure that their children will be unwilling to support them…
This text explores the Three Characteristics of Buddhism—impermanence, suffering, and non-self. It discusses how misconceptions among children regarding Buddhist teachings and monks can hinder their u
Understanding the Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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Understanding the Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
…bout the unavoidable Law of Cause and Effect, which in Buddhism is the Law of Kamma. He taught that whoever performs good or evil deeds will receive the consequences of his/her actions. Thus, the Lord Bu…
This text emphasizes the supreme wisdom of the Lord Buddha, which serves as a guide in both sorrow and joy. It highlights the causes of life's vicissitudes, including the Law of Cause and Effect (Kamm
The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
…ll be able to forgive and understand each other. 4) When the Lord Buddha faced Angulimāla, a killer who aimed to destroy Him, His solution was to make him surrender by combining His supernatural powers a…
The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an
Overcoming Life's Obstacles
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Overcoming Life's Obstacles
…on 27 August 2010 "Laypeople always worry about obstacles, but there are the extraordinary ones for whom overcoming them is a piece of cake." Our lives are always challenged by competitions and rivalries…
ในชีวิตมีความท้าทายมากมายที่เราต้องเผชิญ โดยเฉพาะอุปสรรคจากการแข่งขันและความขัดแย้งต่างๆ ที่อาจส่งผลต่อความสำเร็จของเรา สิ่งสำคัญคือการเสริมสร้างพลังภายในเพื่อเอาชนะความท้าทายเหล่านี้อย่างมีประสิทธิภา
Fortifying Mental Health
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Fortifying Mental Health
When it comes to physical strength, we know that we must eat nutritious and wholesome foods and exercise to have a strong, healthy and functional body. However, most people do not…
This book compiles insightful advice from The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu aimed at helping individuals reinforce their mental resilience. In a world where physical strength is often prioritized,
The Universal Nature of Suffering
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The Universal Nature of Suffering
…ON PROBLEMS VI Suffering is Universal Most people do not get what they want. Even their own spouse, who they expect to spend their whole life with, sometimes turns out to be the wrong choice. Everyone ha…
This text discusses the universal nature of suffering, emphasizing that most people do not achieve their desires, including in significant relationships like marriage. It acknowledges that individuals
Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
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Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of …
…ositive mindset, consider visualizing pure subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a crystal clear spher…
Meditation for Mental Strength
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Meditation for Mental Strength
…h for happiness elsewhere. When our minds are steadfast at the center of our bodies, we will gain a wholesome awareness that bears positive and effective thought, words and actions. Then our lives will b…
…er conflicts. With practice, we can maintain a strong mindset against negativity and refrain from unwholesome deeds, leading to a fulfilled life filled with happiness and success. Practice meditation to …
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXIV A True Hero The person who conquers himself is a true hero. The real battlefield is not anywhere in this world, but the world …
…ainst greed, anger, and delusion. Achieving peace in our minds is essential to becoming a true hero who can positively impact the world. True heroism is defined by the ability to conquer one's own challe…
The Importance of a Broad Vision
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The Importance of a Broad Vision
…deeds and reaching our goal. Do not allow your vision to be narrowed but keep it wide. Envision the whole world in your hands. With determination, everything will fall into place. 7 October 2007
In this text, the author reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of maintaining a broad vision. It emphasizes that while our time is limited for achieving good deeds and goals, keeping our
Buddhist Perspectives on Life's Questions
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Buddhist Perspectives on Life's Questions
…things people still wonder about in their lives, like human birth, how to raise children and lead a wholesome family life, the practice of a monk's celibacy, death and the afterlife, effective time manag…
This text explores fundamental Buddhist perspectives, inspired by a Norwegian survey revealing people's questions about life. The chat show 'Gudene Vet', hosted by Monica Øien, invites various religio
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