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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
52 The Virtue of Absorbing 6. Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta There is the offering that is purified by the giver, not by the receiver. There is the offering that is purified by the receiver, not by th
The Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta discusses the concept of offering purification by the giver and receiver. It differentiates four types of offerings: purified by the giver, by the receiver, by neither, and b
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha and Jesus?" Luang Por says, "Buddha teaches th
In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the
ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
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ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
สมาธิคือการเก็บใจเอาไว้ในตัว สมานดตา สมาบัติ สมาธิ สมุห์าย สรณะ สร้างความดี สร้างบารมี สร้างบุญ สร้างบุญบารมี ได้ลอดรอดฝัง สร้างวัดให้เป็นวัด สร้างพระให้เป็นพระและสร้างคนให้เป็นคนดี สวดปฏิสังขรณ์ สวดพ
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของสมาธิในการพัฒนาจิตใจ โดยการสร้างบารมีและทำความดี นอกจากนี้ยังอธิบายเกี่ยวกับการประกอบศาสนกิจ เช่น สวดมนต์ และการสร้างวัดให้เป็นสถานที่สักการะ เพื่อส่งเสริมความดีและสร้างค
Building a Happy Family Life
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Building a Happy Family Life
Part One: Family Life 2. Does this person have the knowledge, the ability, and the good character to support our family so that it is happy and can they help us raise our children to be respectful, mo
This text discusses the vital qualities necessary for a successful marriage and family life, emphasizing that individuals should marry for the right reasons, focusing on character, self-control, and s
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
71. ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaining merit, is the only kind of person I want to have in my company. Those with d
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active participation in buil
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each tim
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
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Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
6. TEACH YOURSELF We must learn how to teach ourselves. I never had to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, but I observed and I learned
This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo
Challenges in Modern Family Life
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Challenges in Modern Family Life
Part One: Family Life 3. Disinterest or Disengagement: In modern society, many parents are becoming disinterested or disengaged in raising their own children and couples are becoming more disintereste
Part One discusses disinterest and selfishness in family dynamics, leading to a generation lacking firm guidance. Parents express fatigue in enforcing rules, while selfishness complicates sharing resp
Raising Children: The Roles of a Parent
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Raising Children: The Roles of a Parent
Part Two: Raising Children When our children are young, we are everything to them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes more and more. In the teenage years, they wil
…. Parents must adjust to empathize with their changing perspectives, always supporting foundational character building and moral discernment throughout growth. Website dmc.tv provides further insights.
Building Good Habits in Children
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Building Good Habits in Children
Part Two: Raising Children Chapter 8 Building Good Habits It is a serious mistake if parents always take their children's side when they have misbehaved or done something wrong. The children will even
In Chapter 8, 'Building Good Habits,' the text emphasizes the importance of not always siding with children when they misbehave. Indulgent parenting can lead children to believe that bad behavior will
Training Programme and Dhamma Teaching to the Public
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Training Programme and Dhamma Teaching to the Public
Training Programme and Dhamma Teaching to the Public ince the beginning of building Wat Phra Dhammakaya, the duty in building the temple was heavy, but one that Luang Phaw Dhammajayo gave as being th
Since its inception, Wat Phra Dhammakaya has prioritized Dhamma training alongside temple construction. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo emphasizes the significance of teaching Dhamma to the public through vario
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE O n its present 800 acres site, WDC will comprise the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall (the largest spiritual assembly hall in the world), the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara,
The World Dhammakaya Centre spans 800 acres and includes the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall, the largest spiritual hall globally, and the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara, dedicated to the revered med
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa
Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
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Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
constructions are built to benefit the Buddhist religion in the most worthwhile way and and to provide the maximum merits for donors. Principal buildings at the Dhammakaya Temple: • Maha Dhammakaya
วัดธรรมกายมีการสร้างสิ่งก่อสร้างที่มีความสำคัญเพื่อประโยชน์แก่ศาสนาพุทธ โดยเฉพาะเจดีย์มหาธรรมกายซึ่งมีพิพิธภัณฑ์พุทธภาพ 300,000 รูปและมีความจุ 400,000 คน นอกจากนี้ยังมีสนามประชุมกรรมฐานที่สามารถรองรับ
Glossary of Dhamma Terms
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Glossary of Dhamma Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Danamaya: see Dana Dhamma: split into three main meanings: First: "Pure Nature" within existence and our relationship to it; Second: the teachings of how to get to our "Pure Nat
This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su
Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
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Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking
The text discusses the misconceptions surrounding marriage, highlighting the need for couples to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails si
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
In addition to being good parents and performing parental duties, they should also assume the following roles: 1. The role of a teacher. Parents must teach children to discern what is right and wr
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s lives beyond just fulfilling basic parental duties. They must act as teachers, guiding children in distinguishing right from wrong and modeling
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br
In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving