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The Value of Dhamma Learning and Almsgiving
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The Value of Dhamma Learning and Almsgiving
…monks are in return offering a gift that is more valuable than anything that they receive through alms. Since we all live together in a shared society, we must learn to "give and take" from one ano…
… text discusses the reciprocal relationship between monks and the community through the exchange of alms and teachings. The author emphasizes the importance of monks learning the Dhamma to offer valuable …
The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
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The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
…hat then is the difference between a monk, and a regular beggar on the street? Monks also depend on alms gathering, and although this same word is used for beggars, the act in itself, is entirely differen…
The text discusses the fundamental differences between monks and street beggars. While both seek alms, begging for monks is an act of humility and dignity, whereas for beggars it often signifies desper…
The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
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The Tradition of Seeking Alms in Buddhism
…pression of their gratitude. This tradition is carried on even to this present day. The seeking of Alms is the way in which all monks acquire all of the things that they require to live. This is not just…
In Buddhism, seeking alms is an essential practice for monks, providing not only food but also clothing, medicine, and shelte…
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
…ors. In those days, our ancestors would rise before dawn, and then wake their family to prepare the alms meal for the monks. The entire family had to get up and contribute. When the monks came to receive …
…ment. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily acts of generosity, such as preparing alms for monks, instilling values of gratitude and compassion in children. The teachings of the Lord Bud…
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
… only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their descendants to offer alms to the monks every morning. This good deed commences the day. Children who are taught to be giving …
…such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving alms to monks, establishing a morning routine for family members to foster generosity and eliminate gree…
Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
Alms Gathering (Pindapata) Pindapata is a Pali word literally meaning the receiving of rice in an alms
Pindapata, derived from Pali, refers to the practice of monks receiving rice in their alms bowls. Monks are prohibited from cooking, relying instead on the offerings from others. This tradit…
The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
…irl of four or five years of age who only wore pants and no blouse. She was standing there offering alms despite having an unkempt appearance. The reason I know this is because the little girl was short a…
This narrative explores the author's deep insights gained from witnessing three acts of almsgiving, particularly focusing on a young girl from a poor background. The contrasting offerings of f…
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
… When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddhad­hakka Center was possible by example of the Most Venerable Luang…
…significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most Venerable Luang Por Wat Paknam,…
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
…ge in the Triple Gem, he may consider taking your advice. "Another thing you can do is to prepare alms food (rice, fruit or flower) for him to offer to the monks. Or it would be even better if you can…
…ficance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes that even if a parent has not been …
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…e them to perform new merits depending on their capability. Invite them to be generous by offering alms to monks every day. If they cannot get up, invite the monks to receive alms inside the house. If th…
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
…ge them to perform new merits depending on their capability. Invite them to be generous by offering alms to monks every day. If they cannot get up, invite the monks to receive alms inside the house. If th…
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play
การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
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การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
…ายๆ ท่านก็อยากฝึกคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษเกี่ยวกับการตักบาตร เรามาดูกันต่ออีก หน่อยเลยนะคะ ตักบาตร = offer alms (ออฟเฟอร์ อาลมส์) หรือ give alms to the monks (Alms คือ ของที่เราทำทาน/ของบริจาค) ฆราวาส/สาธุชน = l…
ในบทความนี้เราจะมาพูดถึงกระบวนการตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการทำบุญ เช่น 'offer alms', 'layman', และ 'non-perishable food'. นอกจากนี้ยังมีการอธิบายเสียงออกเสียงของคำที่อาจจะยากเพื่อให้…
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…fuge in the Triple Gem, he may consider taking your advice. "Another thing you can do is to prepare alms food (rice, fruit or flower) for him to offer to the monks. Or it would be even better if you can i…
… talks, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms food for monks. If her father struggles, maintaining faith can help ease his suffering. A personal …
Creating the Best in Oneself
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Creating the Best in Oneself
…ors. In those days, our ancestors would rise before dawn, and then wake their family to prepare the alms meal for the monks. The entire family had to get up and contribute. When the monks came to receive …
…hlights the importance of acts of generosity and explains how traditional practices, like preparing alms for monks, instill values of gratitude and compassion in both adults and children. By accumulating …
Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Activities
…n at least once a month at appropriate facility such as villas near the beach, mountain or stream. Alms-giving Yuwakalayanamitra give alms every month at the Dining Hall. Each participant bring food hims…
…al Dhammakaya Hall for merit-making. Monthly camps involve meditation retreats at scenic locations. Alms-giving occurs each month at the Dining Hall, followed by communal lunch and fish release activities…
The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
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The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
… Buddhism in the future. This child possessed unusual intelligence and wisdom. Rohana began seeking alms at Nagasena’s house following the child’s birth and continued to go everyday, for seven years, desp…
…a, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child Nagasena at birth. Despite never receiving alms from Nagasena's family, Rohana visited daily for seven years, aiming to instill interest in Buddhis…
Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
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Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
…ring a very deep and almost exaggerated gesture of thanks, or a wai. However, when lay people offer alms to monks, not only do monks refrain from a wai, but lay people are expected to Wai in return. Why i…
บทความนี้สำรวจความหมายและที่มาของประเพณีการใส่บาตรในประเทศไทย โดยชี้ให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการให้ และทำไมไม่นักบวชควรจะเป็นฝ่ายแสดงความขอบคุณผ่านการไหว้ให้กับญาติโยม และความรู้ที่มอบให้จะมีค่ากว่าทรัพย
Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
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Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
… structure of each castle is a result of how merit has been amassed through such wholesome deeds as alms-giving, Precepts observing, and meditation practice. These deeds of merit provide the structure of …
…ranscend their defilements. Each celestial castle reflects the merit earned through good deeds like alms-giving and meditation. The structure of these castles consists of multiple floors, symbolizing the …
The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
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The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
If the alms-giving involves contributions made toward the building of a consecrated assembly hall, a shrine hal…
…f merit manifests through a symbolic castle structure, divided into three parts: the base formed by alms-giving, the middle by observing precepts, and the top by meditation practice. Each part's size refl…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
…st, gave him water. The monks were offended and said, "These youths have shown favoritism in giving alms; they never asked either the Buddha or the chief elders to accept alms, but when they saw Venerable…
…instead of the Buddha and other monks. Their actions lead to discussions about favoritism in giving alms. The tale reflects deep values of respect and generosity while illustrating how attachments can inf…