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ศีลพรตและศีลธรรม
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ศีลพรตและศีลธรรม
ศีลพรต ศีลธรรม morality; morals; ethics ศีล ๕ Five Precepts, consisting of: 1. not to kill 2. not to steal 3. not to commit sexual misco
ศีลพรตเป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติทางศีลธรรมที่สำคัญในศาสนา โดยมีศีล ๕ ซึ่งยกตัวอย่างเช่น ไม่ฆ่าสัตว์ ไม่ขโมย ไม่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ ไม่โกหก และไม่ดื่มสุรา ศีลธรรมช่วยให้เกิดความสงบสุขในชีวิตและมีแนวทางการปฏิบัติที
Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
"First, we must try to go to them indirectly. Do you see? We will only be here for seven days so we must be patient. We should always train ourselves to speak kindly and by doing this, we will gain bi
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe
Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
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Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi
The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Israel and all Arab countries. The only solution
The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian lead
Eligibility for Ordination in the Monkhood
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Eligibility for Ordination in the Monkhood
Third, those who have killed their parents or guardians. Those who fall into any of these categories are unworthy of ordination and strictly forbidden from going forth into the monkhood. *Those who
This text discusses the criteria for ordination within the monkhood, outlining those who are forbidden from ordination, such as individuals who have committed parricide. It also highlights categories
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but
This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet
The author recounts a challenging period between 1998 and 1999, marked by financial turmoil and emotional distress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having f
Truth for the Family: Understanding Kamma and Promotions
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Kamma and Promotions
Part Five: Truth for the Family ripen and that person will be punished. The Law of Kamma is universal! We are all heir to our kamma. Kamma and Promotion The concept of having the right objective and e
Part Five discusses how the universal law of Kamma affects both family interactions and workplace promotions. It highlights the natural reactions of employees to discrepancies in promotions, such as j
Achieving Stillness in Meditation
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Achieving Stillness in Meditation
Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the words, "Samma Arahang" or "clear and bright" by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite this mantra, or feel that you don't want to recite the m
This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c
The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
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The Lord Buddha's Approaches to Conflict Resolution
3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,
The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
second significantly affects the mind. You can take any subject that you teach, whether it is math, or geography, or biology, if a student has wrong understanding, it does not cause that student (or y
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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 our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
The Dangers of Gambling Addiction
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The Dangers of Gambling Addiction
These penniless people, who have lost all their money on gambling, will then turn to the bookies for loans. If they cannot come up with the money to repay their debt, they will resort to criminal acti
บทความนี้สำรวจผลกระทบที่ทำลายล้างของการติดพนันต่อบุคคลและครอบครัว การติดพนันทำให้เกิดการหลอกลวงและสูญเสียคุณภาพของมนุษย์ ส่งผลต่อปัญญาและการใช้เวลาที่มีค่า บทความเสนอแนวทางการป้องกัน โดยเน้นให้หลีกเลี
The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
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The Dangers of Alcohol and Vices
"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t
The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where
The Importance of Family Dinners
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The Importance of Family Dinners
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor
In a large family, not eating dinner together leads to disagreements and emotional issues. Children who eat late may feel neglected, while those who help out end up with leftovers. This breeds jealous
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
Suzanne Jeffrey "Look at the difficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to
This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p