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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And they are groaning at the thought that they are passed the meditation stage.] If we can er
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
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in the center o
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
for who we are: Not in the mirror, but inside of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
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commit more karma mind becomes cloudy wrong perception bad thoughts speech and action bad karma 4 elements become more impure have to use more of 4 elements to refuel have to work more
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
Endurance and Self-Improvement
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Endurance and Self-Improvement
136. ENDURE Have fortitude and tolerance. Do not create any more bad karma for yourself, or you will keep running into hardships. 137. IMPROVE We have sacrificed many things in order to pursue Perfec
This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to examine their flaws and make nec
ชีวิตที่ดี: เลือกเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี
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ชีวิตที่ดี: เลือกเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี
180. BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL Learn to do things right. Learn to be clean and tidy. People will see your behavior and set you as a good example. There will always be new people coming to the temple. I can
ในเนื้อหานี้มีการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี ซึ่งรวมถึงการทำสิ่งต่างๆ ให้ถูกต้องและสะอาดเพื่อสร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้กับคนที่เข้ามาใหม่ที่วัด พร้อมกันนี้ยังมีการพูดถึงการละทิ้งนิสัยที่ไม่ดีเพื่อ
รหัสพระรัตนตรัย
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รหัสพระรัตนตรัย
รหัสพระรัตนตรัย Triple Gem (not Gems) พระรัตนตรัยในตัว Triple Gem within; internal Triple Gem พระวนาย (Vinaya) Monastic Discipline พระสงฆ์ Sangha, the Order of monks; community of monks; the brotherh
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับพระรัตนตรัยซึ่งประกอบไปด้วยพระพุทธ พระธรรม และพระสงฆ์ รวมถึงการอธิบายความหมายและบทบาทขององค์ประกอบสำคัญในพระพุทธศาสนา เช่น พระอรหันต์และพระไตรปิฎก โดยเน้นการศึกษาภายในและการเข้าใจในธรร
Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
Killing – How bad is your Karma? Not all killings are ‘equal’ in the sense of karmic consequence. The killing of humans is the most serious violation and receives the worst retribution. As for the ki
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Understanding the Duality of the Heart
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Understanding the Duality of the Heart
The physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors can stop the beating of the heart while operating on a patient with heart problems and are able to restart the beating once the operation is finished.
เนื้อหาสำรวจเกี่ยวกับหัวใจทางกายภาพและหัวใจทางจิตวิญญาณซึ่งเป็นสิ่งต่างกัน คำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มีความรู้ในสมัยโบราณเกี่ยวกับจักรวาลและแนวคิดเรื่องบุญ ผู้เขียนยืนยันในเรื่องบุญและกรรมซึ่งมีผลต่อชีวิต
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
Death and Rebirth in Different Religions
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Death and Rebirth in Different Religions
Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por : In the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparation for death in my religion. And I ju
In this discussion, different perspectives on death and rebirth are explored, specifically contrasting Christian beliefs with universal human experiences. The concept of life as a preparation for the
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
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Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
…. We are still subject to rebirth because of the defilements we carry, but from now on, avoid all bad actions and embrace only good ones so our rebirth will be a positive one. February 14, 1982 98. TAKIN…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The
In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
22. WE ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to monks, while I still could. Any day could be my last. I don't k
This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is
Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
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Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
…houghts, but if we stop and think about the teachings of The 38 Blessings of Life, we can stop some bad actions. The benefits of taking the quiz are that we can test how much understanding we have from reading t…
Youths participating in the Dhamma quiz report numerous positive changes in their lives. No matter their Quiz scores, they express gratitude for the knowledge gained, such as the importance of not ass
Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
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Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
Part Five: Truth for the Family through mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what we are doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate, or make a judgment, about what is right or
Part Five of this enlightening series emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation in family life. Mindfulness fosters awareness of our actions and helps us discern right from wrong, protec