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Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are

This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah

Right Concentration — Leads to Understanding and Knowledge Retention Consciousness that is still and concentration are so closely related that they can be considered to be one and the same. Students w

Concentration and stillness of consciousness are vital for academic success and personal growth. Practicing meditation enhances students' understanding and respect for learning. The Noble Eightfold Pa

Life is spent largely in a combination of just these few rooms, save for a little time spent travelling here and there. The bedroom is a suitable environment to introduce to the pupil ways to cultiva

This text discusses the significance of home settings in educating young pupils. It emphasizes that the bedroom serves as a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene

Digest from speech of Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero Abbot, Mahananda Sangharaj Vihara Vice President of the Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh Founder of Dhamapriya Buddhist Welfare Mission, Kolka

In a profound address, Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, portraying them as part of one family, deriving from shared karmic categories. He urges the prop

จากหลักฐานอันมีรากฐานอยู่บนนี้ พบว่าพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้าและชนกัปวัตสูตรแก้ปัญหาวัดคิริยภิทัก 5 เป็นปฐมแล้ว มีโล่วตรงแสดงสูตรนี้อีกเลยตลอดระยะเวลา 55 พรรษาแห่งการตรัสเทดศนาผีแพะพระศาสนานั้น ล้วนแต่ทรงแส

จากหลักฐานอันมีรากฐาน พบว่าพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้าได้ตรัสเทสนาอันสำคัญในวัดคิริยภิทัก 5 ซึ่งเป็นปฐมตั้งแต่ต้น โดยพระอัญญาโกณฑัญญะกลายเป็นพระสงฆ์องค์แรกในโลก และได้รับอรหัตผล ทำให้มีพระรัตนตรัยเกิดขึ้นในโล

118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful resolutions was to make them while focusing between their blessings. When they begin

Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona

Khun Yaj's Teachings WISDOM FROM AN ENLIGHTENED MIND DHAMMANAKAYA FOUNDATION

Khum Yais Teachings WISDOM FROM AN ENLIGHTENED MIND

67, Power through merit 116, One drop at a time fills up a jar 116, With merit you will succeed in everything 119, Born to pursue prosperity 117, Fruit of merit 117, Only those with a pure heart will

This text emphasizes the transformative power of merit in life. It discusses how cultivating merit leads to success, prosperity, and happiness. The focus is on performing good deeds, maintaining a pur

Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when drunk. One day, he became so drunk that he fell asleep under the house while the fami

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

1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go

In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin

198. DON'T BE RECKLESS ABOUT YOUR AGE We are already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you

เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง

พ่oแม่และญาติผู้ใหญ่เรามีบาป เรา เพราะฉะนั้นถ้าทำถึงก็โกนหัวแล้ววางเลยก็เทลินเดมใม่เปลือก บางทียังขานาวาไม่เป็น เปล่งจากขอญยังไม่รู้เรื่องเลย ไม่ค่อยได้ฉะไร ได้แต่เปลือยไป บวชทั้งที่ต้องเอาเกณไปด้วย เ

การบวชไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการเปลี่ยนแปลงสถานะจากคนทั่วไปเป็นพระสงฆ์ แต่ยังเป็นการเตรียมตัวทางกายและจิตใจ ด้วยการรักษาศีล ๘ ฝึกสมาธิ และปฏิบัติธรรม ซึ่งส่งผลบุญมายังพ่อแม่และญาติผู้ใหญ่ที่ได้ใช้กรรมของตนในก

103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to

The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the o

30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve

This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t

35. SEEING THROUGH PEOPLE There is a parable about a fox that was raised as a lion. It is the fox's nature to eat excrement. But one fox was taken and raised like a lion. He was fed the finest meat an

This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of

44. SUCCESS THROUGH LOVE OF MEDITATION I noticed that Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen all possesssed different skills, and each of them is specialized in his own particular field. Dr. Piya is pro

This text emphasizes the significance of passion in mastering skills, particularly meditation. Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen exemplify expertise in their fields, highlighting that love for one’s

56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac

In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper

76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y

In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,