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Ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for World Peace
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Ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for World Peace
When the 13th of February, B.E. 2563, arrived at Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the World Council of Buddhism participated in the offering ceremony at the Sanggatan, only monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya 123, Wa
เมื่อวันที่ 13 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2563 ที่วัดพระธรรมกาย ได้มีการจัดพิธีถวายผ้าจีวรโดยสภาพุทธศาสนาโลก เพื่อพลิกฟื้นความสงบใน 4 จังหวัดใต้ พิธีนี้เริ่มด้วยการถวายผ้าจีวรจำนวน 100 ผืนและการบริจาคเพื่อช่วยเห
The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
The Verse of Abandoning 6. Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta "When one person, owing to another, has come to possess unwavering confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, and to possess the virtues
The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustrates how one person's faith and understanding can be influenced by another,
Çhalängadāna Sutta: Gifts with Six Factors
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Çhalängadāna Sutta: Gifts with Six Factors
5. Çhalängadāna Sutta : Gifts endowed with six factors At one time The Blessed One was abiding in the monastery offered by ÄnathapÖika in Jeta's grove in Sävatthi. At that time Velukandaki Nandamata
In the Çhalängadāna Sutta, we learn about Velukandaki Nandamata who offers gifts enriched with six essential factors to the bhikkhus led by Sāriputta and Moggallāna. The Buddha, with his divine insigh
Ceremony to Support 266 Temples in Southern Provinces
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Ceremony to Support 266 Temples in Southern Provinces
Donation offering ceremony to help 266 temples of the southern provinces The interminable unrests in the southern provinces have caused troubles for the monks in the region as they can no longer perf
The donation offering ceremony initiated by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo aims to assist 266 temples in the southern provinces and nearby Songkla, as ongoing unrest has severely affected the monks' ability to
The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan
In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the
The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
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The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
Here is the text extracted from the image: Thereupon, taking his wife with him, he found lodging near the house-wall of other people’s houses. With a broken potsherd in his hand, he would go about be
This narrative explores the life of Great-wealth, a treasurer's son who wasted all his possessions and ended up begging for food. The Teacher explains to Ānanda how Great-wealth could have achieved gr
The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
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The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
He is thinking that he would stay here and sell his goods the whole year. He is not aware that he would die here in seven days’ time. What should be done should be done today. Who would know that one
In this narrative, a merchant named Mahadhana is confronted with the reality of his impending death within seven days. Prompted by the Buddha through Ananda, he reflects on the urgency of living mindf
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
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Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
2. Temple Cleaning Once monks have returned from seeking alms and have finished their meal, their next duty is to sweep the temple grounds. They should sweep from the main chapel, all the way to thei
After returning from alms and meals, monks sweep the temple grounds, emphasizing cleanliness as part of their daily duties. This practice reflects essential Buddhist principles: avoiding evil deeds, p
How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
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How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
How do Monks Free themselves from Worldly Desire? The answer to the above question is: Once ordained as a monk, you must fulfill all required and recommended duties based on tenets clearly specified
Once ordained, monks must engage in specific duties as prescribed by Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (recommend
Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
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Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
Qualifications for Ordination 37 Those who are forbidden from Ordaining 37 Those who are not eligible 38 Those who are eligible though not yet ready 39 Duties and Responsibilities for Monks 41 A
This text outlines the qualifications required for ordination, including groups forbidden and eligible. It details the responsibilities of monks, such as alms gathering, temple upkeep, and mindfulness
The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
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The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
The next day, the Buddha came to the house of Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. The Buddha was accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus on this trip; they all came through the air in decorated floa
The Buddha, accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus, visited Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. They traveled through the air on decorated floats created by the king of devas, Sakka. The sight of t
Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
Daily activity starts from 5.30 onwards. Yuwakalayanamitra wake up by songs, sweet voices or even body-shaking by mentors, then make bed (with mentors helping), brush teeth and drink water, and go to
The daily activity schedule for Yuwakalayanamitra begins at 5.30 AM with wake-up music or mentor interactions, including tasks like making beds and maintaining hygiene. Mentors oversee the well-being
Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
House Routine Time Routine 05.30 Wake up 06.00-06.30 Make morning prayer 06.30-07.15 Morning activity Give alms,
The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desc
Family disputes over property and finances can deteriorate relationships. Ancestors encouraged their descendants to practice generosity, contributing to positive family dynamics. Teaching children to
Understanding Merit in Buddhism
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Understanding Merit in Buddhism
should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati
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
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It