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Death and Rebirth Insights
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Death and Rebirth Insights
Death & Rebirth Luang Por The normal goodbye with dead people is just to put them in the hospital, then i…
This text discusses the changing rituals surrounding death, comparing modern practices to those of the past. It highlights a universal experience during dying…
The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
…before we were born, why were we born, how long do we have left to live, and where will we go after death? Yet, we still become angry when people call us stupid! To complicate the matter, throughout life w…
…to alleviate these burdens. Human existence is characterized by unanswered questions about life and death, which generate anxiety. Ultimately, the pursuit of knowledge is framed as a way to conquer sufferi…
Harmony Within the Family: Understanding Buddha's Teachings
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Harmony Within the Family: Understanding Buddha's Teachings
…storical Note: The man whom we call the Buddha said this about the afterlife: "A cloudy mind before death will lead one to the unfortunate realms (duggati). A clear mind before death will lead one to the f…
…f the Buddha concerning the afterlife, highlighting the significance of one's mental state prior to death. According to Buddha, a cloudy mind leads to duggati, or unfortunate realms, while a clear mind res…
Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
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Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
…ll the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If we inhale and do not exhale, our life comes to an end. Death bears no sign of warning. REMEMBER! The brightness or cloudiness of our mind at death will help dec…
…ding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impacts our future; a clear mind from good deeds leads to happiness, while a troubled mind from evi…
Understanding Life and Death
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Understanding Life and Death
…deeds rather than succumbing to the influence of the defilements - and helping us to recognize that death is indeed a part of life - and that we need to learn about the nature of life and death and ask our…
เนื้อหานี้เน้นการสะท้อนถึงอันตรายของการเกิดซ้ำในวัฏฏะและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างระมัดระวัง ซึ่งเป็นโอกาสที่ดีที่สุดในการทำบุญกุศล ก่อนที่จะต้องเผชิญหน้ากับความตาย มันเน้นการเป็นคนดีและการกระทำดีในทุกวัน โดยเฉ
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…cked over, but was able to get up and walked away with minor injuries. That was my first brush with death. The second time was when my appendix burst during the night. I was taken to the hospital by my mot…
… motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to pursue a spiritual path. Through the trials of his youth, particularl…
The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
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The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
… Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The present sutta takes place at an early point in the Budd…
…f Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated for the inclusion of women in the S…
The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
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The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
…tached [to the reward], seeking to store up for himself, [with the thought], 'I'll enjoy this after death' -- on the break - up of the body, after death, reappears in the company of the Four Great Kings. 2…
In this text, Sariputta discusses the nature of giving, contrasting two motivations behind altruistic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Gr
The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
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The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
…right for me to let this old family custom be discontinued'... on the break - up of the body, after death, he reappears in the company of the Devas of the Hours. 4. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'I…
…ne derived from family tradition and another motivated by compassion towards the less fortunate. On death, those who give gifts with these thoughts are said to reappear among the Devas, indicating the spir…
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
…gu -- in the same way will this be my distribution of gifts'... on the break-up of the body, after death, he reappears in the company of the devas who delight in creation. 6. "he gives a gift with the th…
…enerosity lead to a serene mind and joyful outcomes, resulting in rebirth among divine beings after death. Understanding these concepts can enrich one's spiritual journey, encouraging a practice of generos…
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
…ents in those days). As for me, I am the owner of the boat and I have all the money. If I hand down death to my less-than-fortunate workers I would be taking advantage of a fellow man. This is the wrong th…
…ing of wealth and life’s impermanence. He realizes the futility of material possessions in light of death and the struggles of daily existence. This deep introspection challenges societal values regarding …
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
…use any means that will trick us into not possessing the Right View. "Finally, Mara is Matuman, or Death. And our own fear creates this Mara. We are afraid of death, of course, out of ignorance. We do not…
…Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fear of death), and a greater all-encompassing Mara. Each type signifies different influences on human consciousn…
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant…
Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similar…
The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
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The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
…of our ignorance. Fear of uncertainty, fear of how we are going to survive from day to day, fear of death and, ultimately, as the concept of self is realized, the fear of not knowing what happens to us aft…
…fering and fear. We are born unaware of our needs, and ignorance breeds insecurities about life and death. This text highlights the complexities of human experience and our continuous journey toward unders…
Taking the Long-Term View in Life
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Taking the Long-Term View in Life
… someone who takes the long term view (seeing beyond this life). Nothing can be taken with us after death except our merit and demerit. Accumulate as much merit as you can. Our life does not end here. Nev…
…ing a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes paramount. It suggests that upon death, only merit and demerit accompany us, urging individuals to ignore external opinions and focus on d…
Concepts in Buddhist Terminology
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Concepts in Buddhist Terminology
… สังขัตรนะ Sangha Gem สังวร restraint สังวาส communion สังสาร, สังสารวัฏ (samsara) cycle of death and rebirth; ocean of birth and death; eternal wandering; the wheel of cyclic existence; the cycle …
…ditioned things and mental formations. It details the concept of 'สังสาร' (samsara) as the cycle of death and rebirth, as well as 'สัจธรรม' (sacca) that denotes truthfulness. Key terms like 'สังคณะ' (Buddh…
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
…and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) gored him to death. When the Buddha came to the congregation of the monks in the evening, they informed him about the…
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the…
Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
…ars in your eyes, weeping?" "Venerable, my daughter Sumana is dead." "Well, why do you weep? Is not death certain for all?" I know that, Venerable. But my daughter was so modest and so conscientious. What …
…of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last moments, feeling troubled by her seeming incoherence at d…
Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
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Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
…ce & Kill Winner Who Goes Free 8. เรื่อง The Story in Wise Words & Wisdom 9. เรื่อง The Fear Of Death 10. เรื่อง The Path To Peace 11. เรื่อง The Unattached 12. เรื่อง The Death Takes Away The At…
…atives that illuminate key Buddhist principles, including the importance of detachment, the fear of death, and the pursuit of peace. Stories include The Story of Kisa Gotami, The Story of Mahadhana, and te…
การเป็นนักรบแห่งกองทัพธรรม
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การเป็นนักรบแห่งกองทัพธรรม
…. If you want to be a Dhamma Warrior, you have to feel completely detached, as if you were close to death. Then you can be completely still: Nibhida (emotionless), Viraga (absence of lust), Vimutti (libera…
บทความนี้มีเนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการค้นพบตัวเองในฐานะนักรบแห่งธรรม โดยการฝึกฝนให้รู้สึกเบื่อหน่ายจากความทุกข์ในวัฏสงสาร สิ่งเหล่านี้จะช่วยให้คุณรู้สึกถึงความหลุดพ้น และมีพลังในทางปฏิบัติธรรม โดยเฉพาะการขจัด