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Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Monica meaning of both a sexual relationship and marriage. They will prefer sexual pleasure to a meaningful relationship with someone. The heart will lose its innocence as it is f
This text examines the Buddhist view on sexual relationships, distinguishing between temporary sexual pleasure and meaningful connections. It highlights how sexual activity can impact family life, emp
The Favorite Jatakas
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The Favorite Jatakas
Preface The original favorite Jatakas have gone through quite a number of editions before coming up with this final version. Though the four Jatakas in this book may belong to different categories; t
This book presents a final edition of the beloved Jatakas, including varied tales that reflect the teachings of Lord Buddha. Through analysis and linkage, readers will understand the essence of narrat
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
This belief encouraged those well versed in new ideas and knowledge, but lacking morals instilled by the Dhamma, to take advantage of others for selfish gain. These people sabotaged the economic and s
This text discusses how a lack of moral values rooted in Dhamma leads to selfish actions that hinder economic and social growth in Thailand. It emphasizes that worldly knowledge is insufficient withou
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
Thailand is a Buddhist Society. A large part of our culture stems from Buddhist heritage. Our forefathers handed down to us through the generations, a lasting legacy of humble thought and traditions d
Thailand is deeply rooted in Buddhist culture, with a legacy that promotes moral values. The process of ordination allows individuals to elevate their consciousness and become part of the Buddhist com
Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
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Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
Upasikaratnam (Female Lay - Follower) Ordination Programme The programme was organized to commemorate the Thai National Mother's Day and to dedicate merit to Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand on the a
The Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme, organized on Thai National Mother's Day, celebrated Her Majesty the Queen's birthday on August 12, 1998. The event attracted nearly 200,000 female participants,
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
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The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
"Teachers are the equivalent of the knowledge of life. And excellent teachers are so rare because they teach not just academics but life skills, ethics, values. The real hope of tomorrow is threefold:
This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits come from our early training. “Ho
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
as animals, or born into bad places. There are various levels of these: (1) born as an animal (and that includes ANY animal), (2) born as a Hungry Ghost, (3) born as a monster, (4) Go to one of the va
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
position, as he could fight or escape. Sodh’s survival instinct told him that he should switch his position from the helm to the front of the boat to avoid danger. So he ordered his crewman at the fro
The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on
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
Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
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Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
Kohn, Livia, and Yoshinobu Sakade. Taoist Meditation and Longevity Techniques. Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1989. Mair, Victor H. “What Is Geyi, After All?” In Philosophy and Re
This collection examines various texts that shed light on the development of Chinese philosophical thought and literary traditions. Works range from Livia Kohn's exploration of Taoist meditation pract
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award from the Akhil Bharat Rachnatmak Samaj Organisation Akhil Bharat Rachnatmak Samaj Organisation considers that Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has been dedicated to making peace in
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo of the Akhil Bharat Rachnatmak Samaj Organisation has been honored with the honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award for his commitment to promoting peace through Buddhism. With over 40 yea
Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
For this reason, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has set a policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya to receive training enabling them to have a strong determination, a good observance of the precepts, a
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has implemented a training policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing strong determination, observance of precepts, and moral values cultivated through meditat
The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da
Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 212 are youths who are instilled with hope despite being pressed by wounds of society. I think the fact that my mind is open to considering new ideas is a positive asset to my work. By
The text emphasizes the importance of fostering hope among youths who face societal challenges. By adopting an open mindset, educators can guide students to balance their thoughts and relationships wi
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo