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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…ood and what is bad. Because we define kamma as action with intention, everything we do has kammic consequences but it also depends on whether or not we are people who have significant defilements. If our mind …
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…eeds when we are angry, greedy, or deluded. The people committing the deed must always think of the consequences because if they do not, and commit a wrong deed, they will regret it later on. We must always look…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…mmakaya is, in essence, a moral Hollywood, trying to get people to wake up and pay attention to the consequences of their actions. Their actions are difficult to change once their habits have been formed. These …
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
…d, it simply reminds us that we are responsible for our own actions, and that we really do reap the consequences of all of those actions. Khun - A polite designation for both men and women. It is also the word …
…amma (Karma) as 'Action with Intention,' highlighting personal responsibility for actions and their consequences. The term Kilesa is described as distractions that can deviate focus from a peaceful state of bein…
The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
O Patala, by Ganges swept away, Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay, Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along, Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song. - Then the dancer Patala said, "My d
… its potential dangers. The tale invites reflection on the responsibilities of power and the unseen consequences it can herald. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
…emembered by Buddhas and Anants. Those who have gained this realization no longer accumulate karmic consequences and will no longer be reborn into samsara, the cycle of existence, when they die. Perfections (pa…
Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,
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… recognize any wrongdoings. 2. It helps monks to solve problems rather than hide it, and accept the consequences 3. It prevents monks from being deceitful, and clears the mind for making merit and receiving the …
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
one’s life. As a monk, if you break these rules, then the consequences are even more severe than for laypeople. Not only should you care for your possessions—you must c…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
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Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
… squeaking noise. If left uncorrected, it might lead to greater problems that can have more serious consequences. When you actually get around to fix it, it might cost much more money than if you had simply repl…
วัดเป็นสถานที่สำคัญที่เกี่ยวข้องกับศาสนาและการบริจาคของสังคม การดูแลรักษาทรัพย์สินของวัดเป็นเรื่องที่ทุกพระสงฆ์ต้องร่วมมือกัน หากวัดไม่ได้รับการดูแล อาจทำให้ฝ่ายเลย์ไม่เกิดกระแสการบริจาคเพื่อทำบุญอีกต
Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
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Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
…heir professions or careers. With no attention to moral application of their learned knowledge, the consequences of their thoughts TRAINING THE TRAINERS 32 and actions may lack honest application and good inte…
การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
…lesa that will try to influence negatively our thoughts and actions, we will unavoidably suffer the consequences. Kilesa clouds the mind, drawing it into a darkened cave to be manipulated like a puppet for its o…
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
…ered with the knowledge and ability to make changes for which they assume no responsibility for the consequences. Students go into the world unaware of the forces that will lead them onto the ‘Roads to ruin’. Th…
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
The Tale of Patala the Dancer
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The Tale of Patala the Dancer
Once upon a time, sire, a certain dancer named Patala lived not far from Benares, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing an
…t tale of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against fatal circumstances. This story illustrates the consequences of excess and the bond between partners. For more stories and insights visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…ieved. Kamma (Skt, Karma): action or deed of body, speech and mind. Every waved odor brings future consequences, including future rebirths, the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's general life si…
…Nibbana, which offers eternal bliss. The notion of Kamma (or Karma) indicates that every action has consequences impacting future rebirths. Additionally, it highlights the Kathina Ceremony for offering robes to …
The Importance of Home in Education
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The Importance of Home in Education
… room in which the student dresses is a place to remind the young of the pitfalls of vanity, or the consequences of sexualization of appearance and fashionable extravagances; and also to be aware of appropriate …
This text discusses the significance of home settings in educating young pupils. It emphasizes that the bedroom serves as a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
… *Kamma* (Skt. Karma) is action or deed of body, speech and mind. Every wise action brings future consequences, including future rebirths; the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's general life si…
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
Strive to Build Maximum Merit
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Strive to Build Maximum Merit
…g more good deeds. *Under the Law of Kamma, by which all creatures must live, a person bears the consequences of his own actions. Bad action causes bad consequences and good actions bear good consequences. …
การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
…emple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actions in the next realm. Life continues beyond death; good deeds pave the way to a heaven…
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
…for no one. I am afraid if I do, I too, will be hated in my next life. My mind always considers the consequences in the far future rather than merely the immediate present. Besides, I would rather have love than…
This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
…ough mental cultivation and the practice of meditation. 93. REAP WHAT YOU SOW We cannot escape the consequences of our actions. We can escape neither the effect of our merit (good karma) nor our demerit (bad ka…
…symbolizes reaching a high state of mindfulness, promoting clear insight into our actions and their consequences.