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The image contains a collage of six photos depicting a large gathering of people, predominantly dressed in white and orange, engaged in a ceremonial or religious event outdoors, with Buddhist monks an
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time
In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral respons
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o
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 deeds and the dive
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him f
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
"for example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: *With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she
Contributing a Buddha image is portrayed as a noble deed, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emp
The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
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The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
Once upon a time, there was in the island of Ceylon a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, peopled by she-goblins. When a ship is wrecked, these adorn and deck themselves, and taking rice and gruel, with
Once upon a time, in the island of Ceylon, there was a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, populated by she-goblins. They would lure shipwrecked merchants with food and illusions of a human city. After c
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in the center o
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
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Children are white blankets.
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There is no visible text in the image that can be read or extracted through OCR. The image depicts a scene with Buddhist monks and children participating in a ceremony.
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |
The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of
Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
3. Sappurisadana Sutta8 : A Person of Integrity's Gifts "These five are a person of integrity's gifts. Which five? A person of integrity gives a gift with a sense of conviction. A person of integrity
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness, in an appropriate time, with empathy, and wit
Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
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Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
37 MA. "Members of the clan" (gotrabuno) are those who are monks merely in name. They will go about with a piece of yellow cloth tied around their necks or arms, and will support their wives and child
This text discusses the notion of 'members of the clan' (gotrabuno), highlighting those who are monks in name only while still engaged in worldly activities like trade and farming. It emphasizes the s
The Rise of a Moral Hero
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
A MORAL HERO In our tumultuous world today in which wars, economic turmoil, family crisis, and the breakdown in human values affect everyone, a new kind of hero is needed—a “moral hero”. Like war, pe
In today's chaotic world marked by wars and human values breakdown, a new type of hero is essential—a moral hero. Luang Por Dhammajayo advocates for world peace through inner peace and love, dedicatin
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cherished him. When the boy was
In an ancient city, a joyous father rejoices at the birth of his son. As time passes, the son grows and, upon his father's old age, cruelly drives him out of the home. The father laments his fate, exp
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey to find the time to really look inside of yourself: Be calm and look inside. You should sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm an
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering
Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "The path begins with Right View, Samma-Ditthi. This is also called Right Understand- ing. On one level, this means that we understand that there is cause and effect: that do- ing goo
The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th
Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
New beings with a Phammasster is hard to get back when it runs away. It is hard to bring it back into control! So we need to train children from a very early age to meditative and stay centered. “Whe
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ