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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s Meditation Societies
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s Meditation Societies
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s Meditation Societies We welcome you to meditate for peace at our meditation societies located worldwide: Dhammakaya Temple 23/2 Mu 7, Khlong Sam, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s meditation societies invite you to join in collective meditation practices aimed at promoting peace worldwide. Located in various countries, our main temple is at Dhammakaya Te
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo and His Role in Buddhism
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo and His Role in Buddhism
DUNEDIN Dunedin Meditation Centre (DDMC) 10 Barnes Drive, Caversham, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9001 Tel: (+64) 3-487-6772 Fax: (+64) 3-487-6775 Mobile: +64(2) 199-3780 Email: [email protected]
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born in 1944 in Thailand, developed an early interest in Buddhism and meditation. After earning his degree, he became a monk at 25 and founded the Buddhachakka Meditation Centre
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
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Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thailand. News had been published about the Dhammakaya Temple. I remember when the Thai
ในเดือนตุลาคม ปี 1998 เกิดเหตุการณ์สำคัญทางพุทธศาสนาในประเทศไทย โดยเฉพาะที่วัดธัมมไคย ซึ่งขณะนั้นกลางวิกฤตเศรษฐกิจไทย วัดนี้ถูกโจมตีจากสื่อในทุกด้าน นักวิจารณ์หลายคนคาดการณ์ว่าวัดนี้จะกลายเป็นวัด aban
The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
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The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable scouting, they found a tract of land that fit
The narrative unfolds the fortunate event where a team seeking land for an ideal temple near Bangkok encountered Lady Prayad on her birthday. Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy f
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba
Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B
Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
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Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
Qualifications for Ordination 37 Those who are forbidden from Ordaining 37 Those who are not eligible 38 Those who are eligible though not yet ready 39 Duties and Responsibilities for Monks 41 A
This text outlines the qualifications required for ordination, including groups forbidden and eligible. It details the responsibilities of monks, such as alms gathering, temple upkeep, and mindfulness
Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
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Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
2. Temple Cleaning Once monks have returned from seeking alms and have finished their meal, their next duty is to sweep the temple grounds. They should sweep from the main chapel, all the way to thei
After returning from alms and meals, monks sweep the temple grounds, emphasizing cleanliness as part of their daily duties. This practice reflects essential Buddhist principles: avoiding evil deeds, p
Dhamma Principles for Various Aspects of Life
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Dhamma Principles for Various Aspects of Life
2) Dhamma for Education : - Respecting One's Teacher. 3) Dhamma for Marriage : - Jataka Stories on Women (Itthi) 4) Dhamma for General Management : - A Buddhist Way to Overcome Obstacles. - Good Emp
This text elaborates on Dhamma teachings applied to various life aspects including education with respect to teachers, marriage illustrated through Jataka stories of women, and management strategies e
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
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Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
97. DO ONLY GOOD DEEDS Build only good kamma. End all evils in this lifetime, so only good kamma will be ours in future lifetimes. We are still subject to rebirth because of the defilements we car
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre
Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
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Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti
In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr
Celebration of Vesak Day Amid Pandemic
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Celebration of Vesak Day Amid Pandemic
Devotees gather via Zoom during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. More photos: reut.rs/3tfn5t7 @Akhil_P Celebrating Buddha's birthday during COVID Buddhist
On May 29, 2021, celebrations for Vesak Day took place with Buddhist monks and devotees joining both in person and via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Monks at Wat Dhammakaya Temple in Rangsit, Tha
การสำรวจวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.
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การสำรวจวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.
Smile | อรัญญิก วัดภาวนาดี.ซี. สวัสดีค่ะท่านผู้อ่านทุกท่าน เมื่อสอง ฉบับที่ผ่านมา สไมล์เวิร์ลด์ ได้พาท่านผู้อ่านไป รู้จักกับวัดภาวนานิวเจอร์ซีย์ และวัดพระธรรม กายแคลิฟอร์เนียในประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกาแล้ว ส
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี. เมืองหลวงแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกา ซึ่งมีความสำคัญต่อประวัติศาสตร์และการเมือง โดยกล่าวถึงสถานที่สำคัญต่างๆ เช่น US Capitol Building, ทำเนียบขาว, Pentagon และโรงกษ
ทางก้าวหน้า พาก้าวไกล: การศึกษาเพื่อสันติภาพ
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ทางก้าวหน้า พาก้าวไกล: การศึกษาเพื่อสันติภาพ
“ทางก้าวหน้า พาก้าวไกล” อยู่ในหมวดส่งเสริม “การศึกษาเพื่อวัฒนธรรมสันติภาพและความ ไม่รุนแรง” นับเป็นโครงการที่ได้ดำเนินการอย่างประสบความสำเร็จมาแล้ว มีเครือข่ายเยาวชนใน โครงการกว่าสี่ล้านคน ทั่วประเทศ
โครงการ "ทางก้าวหน้า พาก้าวไกล" เป็นโครงการที่ส่งเสริมการศึกษาเพื่อวัฒนธรรมสันติภาพและความไม่รุนแรง โดยมีเครือข่ายเยาวชนกว่า 4 ล้านคนทั่วประเทศ มีอาสาสมัครมากกว่า 5,000 คน และนักวิชาการใน 4,000 สถาบัน
The Warm Hearted Family
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The Warm Hearted Family
Dedication Table of Contents May every family that reads this book, have happiness, success, and the resolve to always perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in
In 'The Warm Hearted Family', the Phongsawasdi family shares their dedication to creating happiness and success through good deeds. They reflect on their ancestors who inspire their family values and
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
The weakness of the secular opposition is not entirely of its own making. Arab authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes—many of which have been ruling their societies in the name of secular ideolo
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
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The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
nizations with local roots. They understand the importance and advantages of a decentralized system. They appear to have very little respect for the central government or even for Sunni politicians in
This text examines the intricate dynamics of Sunni political groups in Iraq amid changing power structures. Local organizations show a preference for decentralized systems, often in conflict with each