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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
… is the proper quantity of food. You need a lot of strength in order to train yourself. "Take, for example, the mosquito: shooing them away is much better than smacking them. When you smack them, chances ar…
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
The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
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The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
…the role model for the individuals. Any other person to whom we think is important in our life, for example, our doctor, is only a person who is in and out of our life on an as-needs basis. But our teacher i…
This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the vital role of teachers as lifelong guides in moral development, contrasting with other temporary
The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
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The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
…nds higher that the older person, putting the tips of their thumbs on the bridge of their nose, for example. When a person meets a monk, the tips of their thumbs go even higher, perhaps to their forehead, or…
บทความนี้สำรวจบทบาทของครูและนักเรียนในการพัฒนาคุณธรรมและความเคารพในกระบวนการเรียนรู้ ครูมีหน้าที่ช่วยเหลือนักเรียนในความยากลำบาก สร้างบรรยากาศที่เป็นบวก และสร้างแบบอย่างที่ดี การเคารพไม่เพียงแต่เป็นกา
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there i…
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…nd. But they are all impure and expire in time. If we let them expire, we will die. We breathe, for example, because we must refuel the wind element. Because we are impure, we refuel continuously. But the mi…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…is is the inner body, or the body within the body. If you meditate, you will see it. Sometimes, for example, you see a body in a dream. That is your astral body, but your light astral body. You can see it cl…
In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
…e elements. And we can’t refine the elements because we start with the wrong questions. Here is an example: Why do we eat? We eat because of energy and repair and growth. When the question is deep, then we …
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
…op goodness being done, but it can put things in our way to interfere with us doing good deeds. For example, if we want to meditate, and our spouse starts to snore: This is just an interference to stop us fr…
In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese
The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
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The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
…t Dhamma. But we have to take the responsibility for that. We support children wearing make-up, for example, or we support them going into the army. This is the wrong way to support them. Children grow up to…
This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li
Developing Good Habits Through Education
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Developing Good Habits Through Education
…ct. And we study the Dhamma teachings in order to show respect. In education, respect is shown (for example) by people sitting quietly in your office. We learn to show respect in circumstances with people be…
บทความนี้พูดถึงวิธีการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีผ่านการศึกษา โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการเคารพ วินัย และความอดทน ของนักเรียน ซึ่งได้รับการสนับสนุนจากคำสอนทางธรรม เช่น การเคารพสิ่งดี ๆ การปฏิบัติตามกฎระเบียบ เพื่อสร้าง
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
…nd the temple (moral leaders or religious leaders) all working together. If the father ordains, for example, he understands what moral behavior really is. If the mother does Upasika training, then she unders…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
…n do for our country, but we take, take, take what we can get without acting responsibly. Look, for example, at the fall of the Thai government in Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya was the Golden Capital of Siam. But be…
In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical refe
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
…p thus actions. It accumulates, particularly if you don’t meditate regularly to clean the mind. For example, if you have the wrong view and only behave poorly toward others (and treat yourself badly as well)…
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…, persistent in our meditation, and vigilant. Pi - Older Brother or Sister Saatu - Well said. For example: you say, "Boy! This food is fantastic!" And, if I agree with you, I respond with "Saatu!" If I don…
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…her than the material one. Where in society can one look for somewhere to slow the pace and set the example of life that has more to it than a headlong gallop after material prosperity in life? Such an oasis…
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
Ethics & Meditation Training Courses
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Ethics & Meditation Training Courses
…sized the cultivation of sound mind, responsibility and altruism. The Thai Forestry Commission, for example, held 22 training courses, each two months long, for 2,000 rangers nation-wide. The courses then we…
The Dhammakaya Foundation offers specialized training courses in applied morality and meditation for both public and private sector organizations. These courses aim to foster sound mind, responsibilit
Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
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Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
…ve shown that most students who joined these courses improved significantly their behaviour, by for example, exhibiting more responsibility. Approximately 25,000 school students throughout the country have r…
Dhammakyha Foundation prioritizes youth development by addressing the ethics vacuum in society. The foundation offers 3-7 day residential courses on ethical living and meditation for students and teac
Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
…t the Dhammadayada Training Programme is able to develop the virtues of trainees for the better for example, by becoming more responsible, more punctual or more discerning. The reasons for the effectiveness …
The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
…sting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which can be followed. The task of creating social well being cannot be performed overnight but req…
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
…ess. This type of happiness is impermanent, and will eventually bring suffering into your life. For example,
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา