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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W
The text discusses two types of fools in Buddhism: External Fools, who are non-Buddhists aiming to undermine the faith by misrepresenting its teachings, and Internal Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r
Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
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Understanding the Root Causes of Life's Problems through Buddhism
Summary Concepts - The root causes of life's problems include economic problems, conflicts, and defilements - The Lord Buddha's Teachings aim to correct the root causes of life's problems - Buddhism c
This text discusses the root causes of life's problems, including economic issues, conflicts, and mental defilements, proposing that the Teachings of the Lord Buddha offer comprehensive solutions. By
The Lord Buddha's Teachings
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The Lord Buddha's Teachings
The Lord Buddha's Teachings The Lord Buddha's Teachings Solve the Root Causes of Life's Problems Habits, Mind, Body, Word 1. The Lord Buddha's Teachings aim to completely remove defilements from the
The Lord Buddha's Teachings focus on eliminating defilements from the mind to resolve all problems in life. By mastering one's habits, which govern both the body and mind, individuals can achieve cont
Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
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Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
ROM QUALITY GREW QUANTITY The reputation for training offered by the Dhammakaya Foundation has spread primarily by word of mouth, increasing the popularity of activities held, as the years pass by. P
The Dhammakaya Foundation's dedication to meditation training has led to a significant reputation, expanding through word of mouth and enhancing lives. Local branches in Thailand and abroad facilitate
Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
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Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
Thus, the phrase 『息中具有四大。心在中』 can be interpreted as: "the mind should be located at the centre of the body while breathing (in and out)." The precise position of the centre of the body where the mind
This text examines the phrase 'the mind should be located at the center of the body while breathing in and out.' It references the teachings of PhraMongkolthepmuni regarding the center's location abov
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec
This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dhamma-vinaya as a guiding principle and
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
D.III.84 Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja, he whose confidence in the Tathāgata is settled, rooted, established, solid, irremovable by any ascetic or brahmin, any deva or Māra or Brahmā or anyone in the world
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding External and Internal Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W
In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists
Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
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Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh On occasion of the Examination Day for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007 Greetings to all contestants of the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The
In a heartfelt message for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh encourages contestants to embrace the universal truths of the Buddha's teachings. He highlights the
Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
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Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Ideally, he/she should be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life (be enlightened), and all his knowledge m
In this passage, we delve into the qualities of an ideal mentor and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The ideal mentor is someone who is not only intelligent and virtuous but also knowledgeable f
Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
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Overcoming Kilesa: A Buddhist Perspective
learn how to improve and "win" the internal battle against our own kilesa. Although people generally recognize the fact that they acquire bad habits throughout their lives, they may not recognize that
This book explores the concept of kilesa, or our negative tendencies and habits, through a Buddhist lens. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our imperfections and understanding that the acc
Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
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Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
"this or that", "black or white", with no gray area, as the locals find this logic easy to grasp and put into practice. In addition, Thai culture and language has a relatively large amount of words an
This text discusses the simplicity of dualistic thinking in Thai culture and the rich linguistic resources that explain human cognition. It emphasizes that terms often linked to Buddhism should be tre
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo
The Importance of Family Dinners
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The Importance of Family Dinners
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor
In a large family, not eating dinner together leads to disagreements and emotional issues. Children who eat late may feel neglected, while those who help out end up with leftovers. This breeds jealous
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
In brief, contemporary academics refer to the term dhammakāya in the Aṅgāṇā-sutta either as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, the term is interpreted mostly as the Buddha’s teachings collected togeth
The term dhammakāya is interpreted in contemporary academia as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it denotes the Buddha’s teachings, while as an adjective, it refers to the nature of the Tathāga
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
As a noun, the term refers to the new identity of a noble person once he/she is transubstantiated either from the worldly plane to a supramundane plane or from a lower transcendent state to a higher.
The term Dhammakāya refers to the new identity of a noble person following transubstantiation, highlighting different levels of realization. It embodies the reality spiritually identified with the Bud
Exploring Buddhism: A Guide for the Curious
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Exploring Buddhism: A Guide for the Curious
Preface While Buddhism was born and has prospered in the Oriental world, blessing people with the teachings that guide them towards happy lives and both mental and physical wellbeing, people from the
This book presents a valuable interview between Norwegian TV host Monica Øien and Luang Por Dhammajayo, the abbot of the Dhammakaya Temple. It addresses challenging questions about Buddhism from a Wes
Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
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Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
Forward When we want to introduce a new food item to the population of a country, we have to adjust the seasoning to fit the general tastes and flavor of the country that the new food is for. It is no
This text discusses the adaptation of the original Thai Theravada Buddhist book, 'The Warm Hearted Family,' for a broader audience. It emphasizes that, similar to how pizza can be enjoyed by anyone, t
A Legendary Woman
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A Legendary Woman
A Legendary Woman From the paddy fields of rural Thailand, a tiny little farmer girl, completely illiterate, took a journey on a spiritual quest, found a Great Master, learned the great knowledge fro
This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a young farmer girl from rural Thailand who, despite her illiteracy, embarked on a profound spiritual quest. She found a Great Master and absorbed signif