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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
A new policy toward Syria also needs to recognize the country for what it is: a small country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confron
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
refer to something which 'transforms' the person into noble states, so that itself is comparable to the creator. At the same time, it must refer also to the shared or same kind of qualities or essence
This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling
Preservation of Mes Aynak: A Plea from WFBY
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Preservation of Mes Aynak: A Plea from WFBY
WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUDDHIST YOUTH 61/6 Benajamin Park, Sukhumvit 24 Bangkok, Thailand 10110 Tel +66 87 502 6358 Fax +662 534 0270 November 13th, 2012 Our Ref: WFBY 36/2555 Mr Gwang-Jo Kim DIRECTO
The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) has formally requested UNESCO to intervene against the planned copper mining at Mes Aynak, a site of crucial cultural and historical significance dating b
The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
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The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos Anatole-Roger Peltier On invitation of the Ministry of Information and Culture (Vientiane, Laos), I went to Thakhek, capital of the Khammouan p
In May 2005, Anatole-Roger Peltier was invited by the Ministry of Information and Culture in Laos to explore the Nong Pa Fa Cave in Khammouan Province. Accompanied by a cultural officer and a local sc
Exploring Early Buddhist Texts and Manuscripts
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Exploring Early Buddhist Texts and Manuscripts
Kandy: Buddhist publication Society. Dietz, Siglinde. 2007. "Buddhism in Gandhāra." In A. Heirman and S. P. Bumbacher, eds., *The spread of Buddhism*, pp. 49-74. Leiden ; Boston: Brill. Dutt, Nali
This text includes references to significant works in Buddhist studies, highlighting publications and manuscripts that explore the spread of Buddhism, such as Dias's study on Gandhāra and Dutt's Gilgi
Cultural and Religious Events in Khmer
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Cultural and Religious Events in Khmer
The image contains six photos featuring a cultural or religious event involving statues, people, and offerings. Since you asked for OCR, I will provide the visible text from the image: - On the statu
The images capture the essence of Khmer cultural and religious events, highlighting the importance of statues and offerings as part of the community's traditions. The seated man statue, representing '
Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication
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Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication
SAPIENZA, Filipp. 2017 "Culture and Context: A Summary of Geert Hofstede's and Edward Hall’s Theories of Cross-Cultural Communication for Web Usability." Accessed October 2, http://www.filippsapien
This content summarizes the key theories of Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall related to cross-cultural communication, focusing on how these theories can enhance web usability. By understanding cultural
Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
Death & Afterlife Monica : What does Buddhist script say about death? Luang Phaw: The Lord Buddha said death is simple and ordinary for everybody. All people, no matter who they are, the rich or the p
In Buddhism, death is viewed as a natural and ordinary part of life, as articulated by the Buddha. It affects everyone regardless of status. The process of death and rebirth is likened to the life cyc
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi
This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
REALITIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 15 tion of the international consensus, obscures a deeper problem: realities on the ground have already destroyed much of the viability of the two-state solution. The
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
Vin.II.192, A.IV.186, 210, 213 Just as a piece of clean cloth that is deprived of dirt would well-absorb the dye, the pure and clear eye of dhamma (dhammacakku) arose to the man, on that current seat
The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
In the case that ‘brahma-’ refers to the masculine ‘Brahma’ In case of the term ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds50 being translated as a masculine ‘Brahma,’51 the comparison of the first and the third
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
the function of each particular transcendent dhamma.116 The totality of transcendental qualities constituting each transcendental state, which is identified earlier with dhammakāya, denotes a degree o
This text analyses the concept of dhammakāya, highlighting its connection to enlightenment and the associated happiness. It emphasizes the blameless nature of dhammakāya and notes Gotami's insights in
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
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Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar
This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med
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
Congressional Resolution Honoring Dhammataya Soundation
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Congressional Resolution Honoring Dhammataya Soundation
Congressional Resolution In Honor of Dhammataya Soundation's Service Whereas since 1986 the Dhammataya Soundation has served the people of Thailand and the world through the Cultural Peace Program. An
The Dhammataya Soundation has been serving people in Thailand and around the world through its Cultural Peace Program since 1986, with over four million children participating this year. This program
Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
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Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
Death & Rebirth Monica ranging from earth sprite, tree sprite, air sprite, lower celestial being, and higher celestial being. Do you think that is understandable for people with a Christian background
The text discusses the understanding of death and rebirth from a cultural standpoint, particularly reflecting on the fear surrounding these topics in Norway. Monica shares her thoughts on how people w
Raising Children: Impact of Globalization on Parenting
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Raising Children: Impact of Globalization on Parenting
Part Two: Raising Children Chapter 7 Raising Children Our increasingly globalized world is more interconnected with every passing day. Changes that occur on the other side of the world often have imme
In an increasingly globalized world, the interconnectedness of societies influences parenting techniques and child development. The capacity of parents to nurture intelligent and moral children plays
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace There is no doubt in my mind that if all of the statesmen of the world, the military, the politicians and the corporate leaders accepted the principle of meditation and agree
The text highlights the profound influence of Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings on achieving world peace through inner peace via meditation. It praises his efforts to bridge cultural and religious diff