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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…ul vitality. His parents did not want him to enter the monkhood and they despaired at his decision. Eventually, despite their dissuasion he went ahead and shaved his head, dressed himself in monks’ robes, …
The text discusses the difficulties faced by individuals when choosing ordination, which requires strong inner desire and familial support. It recounts the story of Lord Buddha's own decision to ordai
Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
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Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
…rted meditating with diligence. After I finished meditating, I studied even more. Even if I did not eventually go back and teach this girl what I learned, I can still pass on my knowledge to all of you. If…
บทความนี้สำรวจความหมายและที่มาของประเพณีการใส่บาตรในประเทศไทย โดยชี้ให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการให้ และทำไมไม่นักบวชควรจะเป็นฝ่ายแสดงความขอบคุณผ่านการไหว้ให้กับญาติโยม และความรู้ที่มอบให้จะมีค่ากว่าทรัพย
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…s ability. You may be able to do this, however in the meantime, your ulcer may grow worse and could eventually kill you before you succeed in your meditation. This does not mean that you should become obse…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
…, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn about your true self.…
This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not
Meditation for Beginners
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Meditation for Beginners
…ryday life allowing us to focus on the task at hand but the depth of meditation is superficial. The events around us in the world soon rob us of our attention and our concentration is gone. The mind that w…
Meditation is a practice we engage in daily, aiding our focus but often remains superficial. External distractions can quickly divert our attention, leading to a wandering mind, which is the root of v
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
…ight, clear and pure, and in the end, you will achieve your goal. 8. Keep repeating the mantra and eventually the sound of the words will die away. At that point a new bright, clear, crystal ball will ari…
This text discusses the journey of meditation and perseverance toward achieving inner brightness and fulfillment. It highlights that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous eff
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…loose confinement but, make no mistake, we are trapped here. We can go to the moon, another planet, eventually perhaps another galaxy … but we still die. Although our prison cell may change we still remain…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
…wledging the goodness that exists in the environment, people, worthy behaviour, knowledge, objects, events and practices as truly embodied within the Dhamma. We reveal our respect with thoughts and physica…
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
…practice for the pupil to look up to and respect. By creating good kamma from lifetime to lifetime, eventually the prison will be destroyed and the cycle of rebirth and suffering will transcend even the sp…
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire
Welcome Speech at the 4th General Conference of WBSY
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Welcome Speech at the 4th General Conference of WBSY
Ven. Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero From Sri Lanka Secretary General of WBSY and Founder Welcome speech on 11 DEC 2550(B.E.) Most venerable Pra Athikarn Sanong Khatapumpyo, Mahathero, Abbot Wat Sangh
…ntries such as Japan, Nepal, and Argentina, emphasizing the importance of unity and the Dhamma. The event, hosted by Wat Sanghathan, encouraged open communication among Sangha members and highlighted the s…
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
…ions worldwide and built respectful monastic practices. Khun Yai's cremation in 2001 was a historic event, gathering 100,000 monks. This book compiles her teachings, offering practical life lessons for bot…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…join the meditation class. Chand practiced meditation with Tongsuak Samdaengpan for two years. She eventually attained the Dhammakaya, a state of absorption in meditation where the mind becomes one and th…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…mma. They must live their own life as their own kamma dictates. At little birds must leave the nest eventually. Sister, you yourself are old. It is time you thought of yourself more and prepared for your o…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
… and he loses his temper, I will keep my composure and stay silent. I let the person speak until he eventually wears himself out and has nothing more to say. The entire time he is expressing his anger; I w…
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo
Meditation for Clarity and Caution
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Meditation for Clarity and Caution
…meditate. Put your mind along with thoughts about your work at the center of the body. Clarify will eventually come to you and you will know how to arrange and organize your work. Meditation will give rise…
Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as
Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
…hrough the power of merit are genuine achievements, but greatness achieved through defilements will eventually collapse. “PDefilements (klesa): mental impurities consisting of greed, anger, and delusion; …
In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
…fore. Continue to improve yourself. Strengthen the purity of your mind, your body, and your speech. Eventually, victory will become yours. November 25, 1979
…lightenment in this lifetime, persistence in building merit and improving oneself is key, promising eventual victory in this life or the next. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Taking the Long-Term View in Life
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Taking the Long-Term View in Life
…or us, we just keep on doing good deeds even if no one finds out about it. One who is virtuous will eventually be noticed and will attract the company of others. November 17, 1982
The text emphasizes the significance of adopting a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes paramount. It suggests that upon death, only merit and demerit accompany us, urging indi
Triumph Through Merit
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Triumph Through Merit
…ated on the outside, but on the inside I have advanced deeply into my meditative attainment. I will eventually be victorious due to my own merit power. May 5, 1980
…ercome adversity. The piece serves as a reminder that one's spiritual journey and merit can lead to eventual triumph, irrespective of external challenges. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
… cause negative effects. So when bad situations happen, keep your mind at the center of your body. Eventually, the negative energy will go away and you will be able to remedy the situations. September 20…
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho