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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
…d alcohol again.” Once he stopped drinking, he urged his friends to stop too. He told them, “When birthdays come around, we usually think about liquor instead of our mothers. This time, when it is our bi…
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
…and heaven is the home to those who have performed virtuous deeds. “And if we look closely at the births of all living creatures, we will see that they are different. Some are born from the womb, other s…
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's…
Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
…: the Five Precepts. Nobody knows the origins of the Five Precepts. They existed even before the birth of the Lord Buddha, and He advised that everybody should abide by them. The Warm Hearted Family …
In this chapter, a senior monk demonstrates how to simplify the Five Precepts for children. The focus is on making these fundamental teachings understandable through engaging dialogue. The Five Precep
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
…hardships. He realizes that death is creeping ever closer, like a shadow that has followed him from birth and is ready to attack him in moments of weakness. 3. Cultivating the utmost merit: The objective …
In contemplating death, there are varied perspectives. The false view neglects merit and life’s purpose, while the right view emphasizes the importance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goa
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
…proving ourselves to meet those goals. As a matter of fact, we should embrace the value of Buddhist birth. If we become true Buddhists, we can prolong Buddhism for many years to come.” As I finished readi…
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 Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
…ue perfections for at least another four Asankheyya (infinite time) and 100,000 kappa (the cycle of birth and death of the world). This means he must continue in the cycle of existence for an immeasurable …
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 Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
…inue to flow causing others to revere him in his future lifetimes. 4) Regardless of the number of rebirths, if the contributor unintentionally has evil thoughts, speech or actions, or experiences problems …
…rtues in others, creates lasting reverence across lifetimes, aids in avoiding non-virtue, ensures rebirth in a land of Buddhism, attracts wealth, and facilitates enlightenment in the final life. The benefi…
Yuwakalanayamittra Training and Its Impact
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Yuwakalanayamittra Training and Its Impact
…hist priests. As a consequence, the Apinya School was established to serve their needs, thus giving birth to the first group of male and female novices of the world. At the same time, the yuwakalanayamittr…
The Yuwakalanayamittra training program has significantly influenced children's lives since its inception. In 1985, activities like music composing and public speaking prepared them for spiritual lead
Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
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Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
…he mantra samma arahan and the ‘dhamma sphere’ at the centre of the body that ‘makes possible’ the ‘birth’ of the subtle body or bodies. The text presented here shows that the notion of dhammakāya was also…
This content discusses the significance of ancient Thai palm-leaf manuscripts, especially those of the bŏran kammaṭṭhān type, which correlate body parts with Buddha's attributes and suggest daily rec
Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
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Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
…hat it cannot be altered either by the one who possesses magical power, or who is of so-called high birth, or by divine power, evil power, or highest power these being symbolized by the titles ‘ascetic, br…
This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…ealities.’ It refers to the dhamma that is the incorruptible Buddha’s essence;66 dhamma which gives birth to noble disciples, dhamma which is the shared qualities of the Buddha and his noble disciples whic…
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…ence of the Buddha is Nibbāna. According to Buddhist philosophy, the dhammas that ‘create’ or ‘give birth’ to a Buddhist disciple could be referred to also as the ‘highest’ or ‘ultimate,’ as they transcend…
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm
The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
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The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
…its relation to her spiritual attainment, being her new identity corresponding to her spiritual new birth in the supramundane plane. Once obtained, it is ‘her dhammakāya.’ Thirdly, the statement that her d…
ในบทความนี้เสนอการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างความเป็นแม่ในโลกกับการเป็นบิดาทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยเน้นที่การดูแลร่างกายทางกายภาพและร่างกายทางจิตวิญญาณ รวมถึงประสิทธิภาพในการบรรเทาความกระหายของนมธรรมดาและนมที่เป็น dha
Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
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Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
…sāsanā) sutta (discourse), geyya (discourse mixed with verses and songs) gāthā (verses) and jātaka (birth-stories), etc. Rather, the text personifies the dhammakāya as the body of the Buddha, attributing t…
The text highlights unique qualities of wisdom exclusive to Buddhas, including omniscience and the ten intellectual powers. It discusses the dhammakāya as the embodiment of a Buddha's inner wisdom, di
Understanding the Four Mahā-Bhūta in Buddhism
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Understanding the Four Mahā-Bhūta in Buddhism
… our physical body 色 (rūpa) is also comprised from the 四大 mahā-bhūta , which refers to the cycle of birth and death. Therefore, sometimes 四大 mahā-bhūta can imply the body of elements, 四大之身 mahā-bhūta rūpa.…
根据安殘解的引用,有两种呼吸方式:吸气和呼气。然而,当进行呼吸时,心智应位于四大之中。四大是所有物质的组成部分,包括:土、 水、 火和风。根据上座部阿毗达摩,人的身体是由四大组成的,涉及生死循环,有时四大也代表元素的身体。有关四大元素的更深入的信息,请访问dmc.tv。
ผลของกรรมดีในชีวิตปัจจุบัน
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ผลของกรรมดีในชีวิตปัจจุบัน
…eous to others with modesty and never looked down upon other in the past lives are persons of noble birth who are treated and respected honourably and never been looked down upon in present existence. Tho…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างอดีตชาติและปัจจุบัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่าผู้ที่มีความเมตตาและช่วยเหลือผู้อื่นในชีวิตก่อนหน้าจะมีชีวิตที่ดีในปัจจุบันและมีสุขภาพที่แข็งแรง ผู้ที่เคยรักษาศีลและปฏิบัติธรรม
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
…ods, have asked them, if they were so reborn, to come and let me know that there was another world, birth other than of parents, and fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done.
…sonal experiences with friends who lived virtuous lives yet faced mortality. He seeks evidence of rebirth in a divine realm, raising questions about morality and the consequences of one's actions. This dis…
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
… 7 This story has been turned into a Jataka by identifying the hero as the Buddha in a previous birth, and has been made the first story in the collection afterwards put together as the Jataka Book. It…
In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness the downfall of another caravan. Guided by a wise leader, they learn the value of dilig
คาถาที่ 6 ของบทที่ 16: ธรรมาธูปรวงศ์
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คาถาที่ 6 ของบทที่ 16: ธรรมาธูปรวงศ์
….3.2.4). The phrase in the middle of the prayer, as said, is derived from the experience within the birth of the Buddha, which is mentioned in the middle of the text of the practice, saying, "In between th…
บทนี้กล่าวถึงการเข้าสู่ธรรมชาติที่แท้จริงและการเห็นพระพุทธเจ้าในรูปแบบของรูปปั้นทองคำ ซึ่งเป็นการหยุดยั้งความโลภ โกรธ และหลง โดยการสัมผัสประสบการณ์ภายในที่เกิดจากการปฏิบัติทางจิต การบรรยายนี้เกี่ยวข้อ
The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; Over and over, the food grows
…ife, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding, like the blessed one, transcend the repeated cycles o…