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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
…call upon the spiritual perfections of all the fully-enlightened Buddhas, the Paccakkuddhas and the arahants – past, present and future, the spiritual perfections of the Most Venerable Phramongkitthepmuni (S…
This inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest highlights participants as history-makers in promoting global peace. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual enlightenment, calling upon the merits of enlig
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…ily and safely delivered her child. Because the event occurred before Venerable Angulimala attained Arahanthip (the perfected one), it can be deduced that the power of the honesty towards his virtues created…
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
ชีวิตนี้ ชีวิตหน้า
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ชีวิตนี้ ชีวิตหน้า
…ntent is also based on dialogues between Prince Payasi and The venerable Kumara Kassapa (one of the Arahants during Buddha time) as appeared in Payasi Sutta of Buddhist Tripitaka. Many people from all walks…
หนังสือเล่มนี้เป็นผลจากการค้นคว้าธรรมในช่วงเข้าพรรษาต่างประเทศระหว่างปี 2554 ถึง 2556 เพื่อให้ความรู้แก่ชาวพุทธทั้งไทยและต่างชาติเกี่ยวกับชีวิตหลังความตาย และการสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายปยายสีและพระกุมารกัส
Master Kassapa's Arrival in Setavya
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Master Kassapa's Arrival in Setavya
… he, abounding in knowledge and learning, eloquent and excellent in discourse, venerable too and an Arahant. And good is it to interview Arahants like him.' Then the brahmins and householders of Setavya, com…
…วย bhikkhus ประมาณห้าร้อยคน ชาวบ้านและบราแมนได้ยินชื่อเสียงของเขาและออกมาสัมภาษณ์เขา พวกเขาเชื่อว่า Arahants อย่างเขานั้นดีในการพบปะและมีความรู้มากมาย ในขณะเดียวกัน Payasi หัวหน้าได้เห็นผู้คนที่เดินไปและออกค…
The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
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The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
…he best of worldly gifts."44 44 MA: This last verse refers to the gift one arahat gives to another arahant. Although the arahat believes in the fruit of kamma, because he is without desire and lust for exis…
…tta, emphasizing the significance of righteous giving between passionless individuals, specifically arahants. It explains that an arahat's gift, though believed to hold fruit due to their understanding of ka…
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
…hat would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 non - returners. "If one were to feed…
…eater merit than feeding a hundred oncereturners. This principle continues as it juxtaposes feeding arahants, Private Buddhas, and Tathagatas, showcasing the cascading importance of generosity towards enligh…
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
…rners, and were to feed one non-returner... 100 non - returners, and were to feed one arahat... 100 arahants, and were to feed one Private Buddha... 100 Private Buddhas, and were to feed a Tathagata - a wort…
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
The Importance of Merit in Life
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The Importance of Merit in Life
…ve utilized your time productively in pursuit of virtues the same way the wise, the Noble Ones, the Arahants and the Buddhas have done in the past.
Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challen
Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
…hich he attains it. Those who attained enlightenment by following the Buddha’s teachings are called Arahants or Arahats. The name Buddha is a title, not a proper name, meaning ‘awakened’, thus ‘enlightened’.…
This content delves into the concept of Dhamma as a state of meditative absorption. It explains the attainment of Dhammakaya, where deep insight allows one to see the reality of life. Key terms such a
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…ds and is beyond space and time. This is the state of perfect enlightenment realized by Buddhas and Arahants. Those who have gained this realization no longer accumulate karmic consequences and will no longe…
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…nique. Therefore, Jesus and Buddha do not have the same Dhammakaya body. Because the Buddha and the Arahants do not have defilements, their Dhammakaya body is brighter, happier – and the brightness of the Dh…
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…ap in extreme. Meditation or enlightenment is the most extreme Boon whereas killing your parents or Arahants is an example of extreme Baap. (5) Fifth, to tell you about the virtues of compassion and of livin…
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He identifies three groups of people in response to his teachings: true believers, non-believers,
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
…e see outside of ourselves. So we learn what is appropriate from others. "On Magha Puja Day, 1,250 Arahants came to visit the Buddha. He spoke to them in order that they should then go out and talk to other…
The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
… will become a stream-enterer, at 90% we will become a non-returner, and at 100%, we will become an Arahant. So we need to keep on practicing in order to reach enlightenment. Ignorance, as I have said, is…
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…ed more teaching than others. There are some people who heard the Buddha say one word and became an Arahant. But other people need more teachings in order to understand the Dhamma. So teachers have to have p…
In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
…that spontaneous beings do not exist, believing that there is no Heaven or Hell, and believing that Arahants do not exist – or that a person cannot become self-enlightened. "Unwholesome acts, then, bear a…
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…ddha could do things and not reap kammic consequences because He had no defilement. This applies to Arahants as well.
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
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Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
…t boon because of their wishes. For teachers, the effort to teach is the boon. The teachers are the Arahants of the house." Luang Por ends the conference with this thought: "Ask yourself this question: How m…
ในงานประชุมนี้ หลวงปู่ได้เน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของการสอนและคุณสมบัติที่ทำให้ครูเป็นที่รักของนักเรียน เขาให้คำถามแก่ผู้เข้าร่วมเกี่ยวกับครูที่มีผลกระทบต่อชีวิตของตน และเชิญชวนให้พิจารณาคุณค่าที่ควรมีในตนเ
Exploring Buddhist Ordination
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Exploring Buddhist Ordination
…e Time of Lord Buddha 23 Story of Dabbamallaputta 24 Story of Rathapala 25 The Endeavours of the Arahants to Preserve Buddhism 28 Story of Rohana and Nagasena 29 Ordination Traditions during the Time of…
หนังสือเล่มนี้สำรวจความสำคัญของการบวชในพระพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงเรื่องราวทางประวัติศาสตร์ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการบวช เช่น เรื่องราวของดบบามาลปุตตะและราชาปาละ นอกจากนี้ยังมีรายละเอียดเกี่ยวกับประเพณีการบวชในสมัยพ
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
…gave to three holy men from another religion, and because of that sermon, the three became Buddhist Arahants. Chanting should be done both morning and evening in order to constantly strengthen one’s faith i…
Chanting in Buddhism plays a crucial role in enhancing faith and preserving teachings of the Buddha. It reminds practitioners of the virtues of the Triple Gem and helps them avoid temptation. Historic