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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
Dedication May every family that reads this book, have happiness, success, and the resolve to always perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in this book, to ou
…s heartfelt wishes for happiness and success for families reading the book. It honors the memory of ancestors Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi and all family members who have passed away, whose life experiences insp…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the kno
… in stressful situations while fostering positivity. Such metaphors show the deep understanding our ancestors had on morality and life skills. Village practices of creating bamboo ladder-poles serve as an exam…
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
… morals in them? In truth, the answer to this question can be discussed from many aspects, but our ancestors regularly relied upon the following four simple factors to raise good children. 1. Be a good role …
In today's media-rich environment, many parents fear for the moral upbringing of their children. To cultivate good character, it's essential to focus on four key strategies: being a positive role mode
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o
…he author aims to guide their family to avoid misdeeds and ensure the spiritual well-being of their ancestors. They introduce the Dhamma for Laypersons, highlighting four key virtues, including truthfulness, w…
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
…rately and properly depending on our seniority and qualifications. Studying the criteria of how our ancestors blessed their descendants and instilled them with obedience, raising them to become good citizens i…
This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that…
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
This is the OCR result from the image: --- This is the way of life that our Thai ancestors inherited long ago. However, how their heritages will be revived and supported depends on one major…
การฝึกฝนการมีจิตใจที่ไม่เก็บความแค้นผ่านการปฏิบัติธรรมที่เรียกว่า 'อุสาหะ' หรือ 'การยอมรับความทุกข์' เป็นวิธีหนึ่งที่แนวทางของบรรพบุรุษไทยชี้ให้เห็น เพื่อคืนค่าความเชื่อมโยงในครอบครัว โดยเริ่มจากการฝึ
Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
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Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
…rations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our careless disregard for the old templ…
The survival of Buddhism in Thailand is under threat due to abandoned temples and corrupt practices. The Dhammakaya Temple, however, stands resilient, guided by Buddhist principles imparted by its fou
Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
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Understanding the Roles of Students and Teachers in Monastic Life
…monks to pass on their knowledge to others and to maintain Buddhism during the era of our country’s ancestors, Buddhism may have disappeared before the present day.” “It can be noticed that all the teacher mo…
Students and teacher monks share the journey of learning and self-improvement within the monastic community. Just as students in secular schools may err in their behavior, student monks, regardless of
The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
…is opportunity to share with you the benefits that result from such an act of merit. Our country's ancestors tended to donate Buddha images because they venerated the Lord Buddha's great compassion towards al…
This text emphasizes the importance of donating Buddha images as a means of showing gratitude towards the Lord Buddha and contributing to spiritual merit. It discusses the concept of Bodhisattas, indi
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a B…
Contributing a Buddha image is portrayed as a noble deed, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emp
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
This belief encouraged those well versed in new ideas and knowledge, but lacking morals instilled by the Dhamma, to take advantage of others for selfish gain. These people sabotaged the economic and s
…e betterment of society. The establishment of Wat Phra Dhammakaya aims to preserve the teachings of ancestors and ensure future generations benefit from both knowledge and Buddhist wisdom. There is a growing i…