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A Haunting Reflection
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A Haunting Reflection
…d into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not sure if she is dead or not. In detail, some generall…
A woman finds herself entangled in a haunting experience after being married to a ghost. Following a tragic incident where she is pushed into the sea, she is left to grapple with her sense of self. Co
Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
…hing that you wish for. May you be endowed with material wealth, retinue, beauty, attainment of the body of Enlightenment of the Buddha and easy mastery of the Dhammakaya Tradition in every lifetime until…
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
Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
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Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
…pter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom 391 Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment 401 List of contact numbers of Dhammakaya Meditation Centers 407
This section explores vital aspects of family dynamics, including creating harmony, handling sibling conflicts, and instilling compassion in children toward vulnerable relatives. It further delves int
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
… We must endure suffering, which means, we must endure the unfavorable conditions that our physical body experiences, such as sickness, without creating an uproar or excessive complaints. 3.3) We must en…
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
…s of a bamboo tree. Magic Form of Conduct #2: Ears like handles on a wok. Magic Form of Conduct #3: Body like a doormat. Magic Form of Conduct #4: Mind like the earth. Our grandparents were able to use t…
This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…with pride. A person who concentrates on performing good deeds, working honestly, and making their body like a doormat will have a successful and peaceful mind; they will not be jealous of others. Their …
…ance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind. Individuals who embody this ethic not only support their families but also become role models for future generations. By e…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
… it. For example, we are unable to prevent aging, sickness and death. If we thoroughly examine the body we believe belongs to us, we find there are only blood, tissue, bone, tendons, skin, and other or…
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Teaching Your Unborn Child: The Spiritual Aspect of Conception
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Teaching Your Unborn Child: The Spiritual Aspect of Conception
…ing the baby should begin before pregnancy and it requires the parents to maintain wholesomeness in body, speech and mind. Parents should eliminate all bad behaviors and observe the Five Precepts diligent…
Being born requires the combination of sperm and egg alongside spiritual factors. Good parents can influence a child's positive reception in the womb. Preparation should start before pregnancy, focusi
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
…was carrying it while I passed by this way to go buy gold and silver paper to bury with my mother’s body, but I dropped it unknowingly.” When the first woman heard the second woman’s account of the actual…
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
Love Your Children in the Correct Manner
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Love Your Children in the Correct Manner
…*2. Discipline** - Children must be taught to always be punctual, clean, honest, and have purity in body, speech and mind. **3. Loving Kindness** – This can be done by teaching them to love animals and t…
การรักและสอนลูกในวิธีที่ถูกต้องคือการปลูกฝังคุณธรรมให้กับพวกเขา เพื่อที่พวกเขาจะสามารถเติบโตอย่างภาคภูมิใจในสังคม เราควรให้ความสำคัญกับคุณธรรม เช่น ความรู้ การวินัย และเมตตา หากพ่อแม่สามารถทำเช่นนี้ได
The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
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The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
…are able to practice these four roles perfectly, family life will be joyful. There will be peace of body and mind which can expand from the well-balanced family to society and the country at large.
…ce of teachings like the Jataka stories, chanting, and the act of Dana. Parents are encouraged to embody virtues such as loving kindness, providing education, and guiding children through mistakes, while …
Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
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Teaching Children Decision-Making Skills Through House Rules
…days. The officer felt that teenage girls these days dress in a way that reveals too much of their body. This trend coincides with an increase in sex crimes, and the police presently do not know how to a…
The text discusses the importance of house rules in shaping children's decision-making skills from a young age. It emphasizes that parents and teachers play a crucial role in guiding children to make
Teaching Compassion: Caring for Loved Ones
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Teaching Compassion: Caring for Loved Ones
…different diseases. This causes tremendous pain and suffering. At the same time, the cells in their body slowly die, losing their ability to function. Therefore it is crucial that we learn how to care for…
In our homes, simple acts of kindness, like providing water for passersby, can transform our environment. When parents model good behavior and care, children learn the importance of compassion. This c
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
… Buddha image around Why should we not kill? Because everybody loves his my neck. Every morning before going to school, I would …
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res
The Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
…d age. Not doing so will bring trouble later because you may be unable to adjust when your physical body becomes weaker. In addition, there may be pressures as a result of your lack of preparation in deal…
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment
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Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment
Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one’s family was a favorite tradition of o…
This chapter discusses the tradition of donating Buddha images, a practice favored by ancestors for gaining spiritual merit. It highlights how wealthier individuals traveled to temples to contribute i
Songs of Million Buddhas
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Songs of Million Buddhas
…F MILLION BUDDHAS The songs of million buddhas arise from the place that the million images of the body of Enlightenment are situated. It is the voice of wind and breezes that run or glide along the cur…
เพลงแห่งล้านพุทธเกิดจากสถานที่ที่มีอิมเมจของร่างกายแห่งการตรัสรู้ที่ตั้งอยู่ เสียงของลมและสายลมที่ไหลไปยังภาพต่างๆ สร้างความสงบและความนุ่มนวล และเสียงของน้ำฝนที่ตกลงมา ทั้งแบบเบาและหนัก เชื่อมต่อกันเป
Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
Daily activity starts from 5.30 onwards. Yuwakalayanamitra wake up by songs, sweet voices or even body-shaking by mentors, then make bed (with mentors helping), brush teeth and drink water, and go to to…
The daily activity schedule for Yuwakalayanamitra begins at 5.30 AM with wake-up music or mentor interactions, including tasks like making beds and maintaining hygiene. Mentors oversee the well-being
Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
…second reality is that state collapse is always extremely difficult to reverse. Despite the growing body of prescriptions on post-conflict reconstruction and the numerous international attempts to put col…
Iraq's current situation as a failed state is deeply intertwined with Iran's influence. The U.S. invasion has led to a power struggle, making it impossible for Iraq to function effectively. Political
Realities of the New Middle East
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Realities of the New Middle East
…ollowed, which are widely blamed on the Syrians, forced all parties to take sides, and the Lebanese body politic became sharply and explicitly divided between anti- and pro-Syrian forces. Rival massive de…
The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,