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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
…ure lifetime when he embodies all Ten Perfections and attain Arahantaship (the perfected one), following the Lord Buddha to Nibbana." The Warm Hearted Family 354 Training Of Non-Redb Practicing Austerity…
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
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Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
…monk's discipline. The Lord Buddha had given rules for practicing austerity because of the two following major points: 1) People in this world have the same feelings. For instance, although some are very…
บทเรียนเรื่องการอุทิศตนให้อื่นได้รับการอธิบายโดยพระอาจารย์ซึ่งชี้ให้เห็นว่าวิธีการปฏิบัติอาจช่วยให้เราเข้าใจความต้องการและความปรารถนา ตัวอย่างเช่น ผู้คนมักแยกแยะความต้องการและความปรารถนาออกจากกันไม่ถู
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…mindful and did not indulge. They were clever and understood other people and their defilements, knowing how to get rid of them. They were a source of wisdom to their family. Anyone who wished to gain th…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
…nks to arrive for the Not to kill living being, not to commit adultery, not to tell lies, not to knowingly consume alcohol or intoxicants alms offering. After the alms offering, they would all dedicate t…
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
…their knowledge, virtue, wisdom and ability to keep up with life. We can arrange our future by following the second type of elderly person, "The Fruitful Person." It means we should be well prepared befo…
Elderly individuals often prepare for their funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in
Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
…o the heavenly realms. Thai children express their respect and show gratitude to their parents by bowing at their feet. In addition, in their old age, parents should be taken care of by their children. H…
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…somewhere else on his behalf and tell him later in order that he can rejoice in the merit. "By following this advice, he will struggle less, especially, if he still has some personal merit left to believ…
In the final moments of a father's life, a daughter is encouraged to stay close and offer Dhamma talks, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
…octrines or right teachings 9. Giving Dhamma sermons (Dhammadesanamaya) Teaching the doctrine or showing truth 10. Forming the Right View (Ditthujukamma) Strengthening one's views or forming correct view…
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
…indfully preparing oneself to confront aging, sickness and death, habitually reflecting on the following aspects: 1. Knowing the purpose of life: Knowing that we were not born to live only for enjoyment.…
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
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The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
…ing a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing deep love and respect for her, and symbolically asking for permission to o…
The text highlights a poignant poster depicting a mother and her son during his ordination, emphasizing the joy of this spiritual milestone. The act of ordination is portrayed as a profound way to exp
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…. Parents will have to set good examples while teaching them, for instance, using polite speech, showing humility, and training them to bow at the feet of their parents and grandparents. "Initially the c…
การสอนให้เด็กมีสมาธิและความเคารพต่อผู้อื่นตั้งแต่ยังเล็กเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาบุคลิกภาพและคุณธรรมในสังคม โดยการใช้แบบอย่างที่ดี เช่น การพูดสุภาพ การเคารพผู้ใหญ่ และการฝึกสมาธิ จะช่วยให้เด็กมีทัศนคติท
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…t unfortunately, it can also be enfeebled. For example, a student will have an examination the following day; suddenly, he is overwhelmed with fever. He takes some medicine and feels a little bit better.…
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
…and society. Unfortunately, today, as more and more people deviate from the Five Precepts, not following the Five Precepts has become acceptable. This lack of a moral code has changed a peaceful country …
The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r
The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
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The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind. H
…hold these virtues: we shall not kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or consume intoxicants. By following these principles, we maintain our humanity and live harmoniously.
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…ad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It looks like bad deed is being rewarded. Since the outcomes are not instantaneous, some peop…
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person…
Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emp…
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Buddhism
…ditions outside oneself The Conditions Inside The conditions inside oneself have three parts: 1. Knowing the Objective. Your effort has to be for the correct objective. Simply put, before plunging into a…
The Law of Kamma emphasizes the importance of understanding one's behavior and the effects of good and bad deeds. It is crucial for individuals to realize that good actions usually lead to positive ou
The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
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The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
…oal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layperson asked a respected senior monk: "Venerable …
The text discusses the principle that good deeds lead to good outcomes, as illustrated by a monk's analogy of planting a banana tree seedling. It emphasizes the need for patience and common sense, exp
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
…b purity in being able to achieve Nibbana, and His compassion in selflessly devoting His life to showing human beings how to achieve what He achieved. We follow His teachings without hesitation, so that …
This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t
The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl
…corded, showcasing his journey to enlightenment acquired through personal endeavor rather than borrowing from others. The timeless nature of his Dhamma is affirmed, indicating that practicing his teachin…