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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
…ted, with confidence in her, to be her student. Later, Khun Yai said to him, "You are the one whose birth Luang Phaw Wat Paknam asked me to request during the World War period." This statement was unclear …
In his first meeting with Khun Yai, Chaiboon felt he had finally found the teacher he sought for years. Khun Yai revealed that he was the one Luang Phaw Wat Paknam had requested during World War II. T
Khun Yay's Meditation Insights
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Khun Yay's Meditation Insights
It was a clear and direct answer that was completely different from any answers he had heard before. This indicated the confidence she had in her experience, and what she knew and saw on her own. This
…us. Young student Chaiboon, after meditating with her, found answers to existential questions about birth and the pursuit of perfections. The essence of meditation unveiled that we are born to achieve Nibb…
The Path to World Peace through Meditation
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The Path to World Peace through Meditation
…r nationality, religion and race, we are all companions sharing the inevitability of suffering from birth to old age, ailment and death. Meditation, too, is universal, a practice that everyone can do, lik…
Creating world peace starts with achieving inner happiness through meditation. Regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds, meditation serves as a universal practice to improve mental clarity and
The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
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The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
…ccordingly. Kilesa is like a destructive disease that resides in every human mind from the time of birth. Even a one day old infant will have kilesa within. No one knows how the kilesa came to be within u…
This text discusses the critical impact of parental actions on a child's development. It introduces the concept of kilesa as a destructive force within everyone, including infants, and emphasizes the
Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
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Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
…tive behaviors. **Defilements** are a dangerous disease of our mind that come attached to us since birth. As the disease advances, it
This text discusses the inevitability of conflicts in marriages, highlighting the need for couples to acknowledge their weaknesses and the importance of enduring each other's shortcomings. It poses th
Understanding Life Differences Through Buddhism
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Understanding Life Differences Through Buddhism
…r retribution is derived from our previous existences. The Warm Hearted Family The Birth of a Meritorious Person
บทความนี้สำรวจความแตกต่างในชีวิตตั้งแต่ความพิการจนถึงสถานะทางสังคม และถามว่าทำไมผู้คนถึงมีความสุขและทุกข์ที่แตกต่างกัน โดยเสนอว่าคำสอนของพระพุทธศาสนาช่วยให้เราเข้าใจเหตุผลที่อยู่เบื้องหลังความแตกต่างเ
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