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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
…of such information. The principles of the Law of Kamma are highlighted, illustrating that good and bad deeds have consequences independent of personal belief. This understanding fosters a right path in life a…
Meditation and Its Impact on Love and Family
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Meditation and Its Impact on Love and Family
…en I have bad thoughts, I can clear them out very quickly before I end up feeling sorry about doing bad deeds or saying bad words. I have quit smoking, permanently. My wife and I are more at peace. We care for…
Through practicing the Dhammakaya meditation, the author shares how their relationship with their spouse has deepened, marked by daily chanting and mindful meditation. The technique aids in clearing n
The Origins of Children's Habits
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The Origins of Children's Habits
Where do Children’s Habits come from? After parents learn that good children must not be troublesome, ignorant, or careless towards others, the question now is, how do parents cultivate these traits
บทความนี้สำรวจแหล่งที่มาของนิสัยในเด็กว่ามาจากไหน โดยเน้นการมีส่วนร่วมของพ่อแม่ในการปลูกฝังนิสัยที่ดีในเด็กผ่านการทำซ้ำคิด พูด และกระทำ ผู้ที่สร้างนิสัยที่ดีจะกลายเป็นบุคคลที่ดีในอนาคต ในขณะที่ผู้ที่ป
The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
"We are like flowers that need to be watered every day. We need good soil and good water in which to grow. Of course our Kamma plays a role in this, but we can overcome some of our bad kamma by changi
This text emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation for personal growth and understanding Kamma. It highlights the need to change bad habits and perform good deeds to overcome negative karma. The t
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…come to our house; 4. Actions, good and bad, produce consequences. Good deeds produce good results; bad deeds produce bad retribution (law of karma); 5. A child has debt of gratitude to his parents;
This text provides important insights into various Buddhist concepts including the achievement of faith (စัทธ Sambhā), the nature of mental objects, the principle that all beings possess their own kar
Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
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Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
…ome to our house 4. Actions, good or bad, produce consequences. Good deeds produce good results; 5. bad deeds produce bad retribution 6. A child has debt of gratitude to his parents 7. This world and the next …
This text outlines the Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis) in Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dana (generosity), Sila (morality), and other virtues for a moral life. It explores Sammadhitti or R
The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
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The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
… Good deeds are achieved through the practice of giving, an act of generosity and loving-kindness. Bad deeds can be avoided through observation of moral conducts known as Precepts. Cultivation of the mind can…
This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a
การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
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การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเตรียมตัวเพื่อการให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด โดยการทำบุญและฝึกฝนตัวเองให้ดีขึ้น เพื่อลดความโลภ โกรธ และโง่เง่า การทำดีจะช่วยให้สามารถมอบพรที่มีคุณค่าให้กับคนรุ่นหลัง และส่งเสริมให้มีคุณภาพชี
The Importance of Correct Discipline in Child Development
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The Importance of Correct Discipline in Child Development
…, the children will learn that doing good deeds will definitely yield good consequences. If they do bad deeds, they will have to suffer the inevitable unpleasant consequences. **Understand the Parameters in D…
Children who believe that good actions do not yield good results may develop negative behaviors leading to societal issues. Parents should avoid indulgent love and instead discipline their children wh
The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
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The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the source of all actions, good or bad. Good thoughts produce good a
Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is the source of all actions, and its state greatly influences one's life and deeds. G
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…y. At the very least, we should try to observe the 5 precepts to guard ourselves against performing bad deeds. 3) Belief in the Law of Kamma, not in superstitions. We should possess a true understanding of the…
This text examines the qualities necessary for being a true Buddhist, highlighting the importance of belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding of Kamma, and
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…y. At the very least, we should try to observe the 5 precepts to guard ourselves against performing bad deeds. 3) Belief in the Law of Kamma, not in superstitions. We should possess a true understanding of th…
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
…ets; merit and demerit are our puppet masters. When we do good deeds, merit pulls us up. When we do bad deeds, demerit pushes us down. October 28, 1991 "Kathina: Annual robe offering made to the temples whose…
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
The Importance of Honest Work in Family Life
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The Importance of Honest Work in Family Life
honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: "Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we w
การทำงานอย่างซื่อสัตย์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญที่สามารถสร้างความภาคภูมิใจในครอบครัว แม้จะมีงานที่มีสถานะต่ำ แต่ก็ไม่ควรอายที่จะทำงานอย่างเต็มใจและมีคุณธรรม การทำงานที่มีคุณธรรมจะทำให้จิตใจสงบและลดความริษยา สามาร
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
147. FINAL LIFETIME I reflected on my situation and I perceived that, in one of my past lifetimes, I must have committed certain unwholesome acts that resulted in negative retributions for me. That w
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
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 and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these