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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
…itual knowledge shows them how to be good human beings and survive in Samsara, the endless cycle of existence. PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, an
Teaching Values and Virtues to Children
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Teaching Values and Virtues to Children
…s. When a child is born full of merits, he will be blessed with all the good qualities of fortunate existence. The strength of his merits will bring prosperity, admiration and good fortune to himself and his f…
บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กเกี่ยวกับค่านิยมและธรรมะของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยผู้ปกครองมีบทบาทสำคัญในการเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีให้แก่ลูก หากผู้ปกครองมีความรู้ความเข้าใจในคำสอน จะสามารถถ่ายทอดความรู้ที่ถูก
Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
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Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
…be full of love and happiness. We must strive to reach our inner, enlightened qualities or else our existence is not worthwhile. We may doubt whether it is possible that we may possess an enlightened form with…
In pursuit of a happier family life, individuals are encouraged to resolve against alcohol, gambling, and adultery. By practicing meditation, families can reach the 'Dhammakaya' state, which symbolize
The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
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The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
…highest level of enlightenment, marking the very end of their long journey in Samsara, the cycle of existence. Thus, the Lord Buddha is the true role model for universal love that we should take into account a…
The text reflects on the profound love exemplified by the Lord Buddha following his enlightenment. He released personal affections to pursue spiritual ordination and achieved enlightenment, marking th
Understanding Birth in Buddhism
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Understanding Birth in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? Luang Phaw: Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i
In Buddhism, birth is viewed as a natural process tied to the cyclical nature of existence. Each birth is influenced by karma, following the notion that suffering arises from birth, which is…
Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
Death & Afterlife Monica : What does Buddhist script say about death? Luang Phaw: The Lord Buddha said death is simple and ordinary for everybody. All people, no matter who they are, the rich or the p
…e of cells in our bodies. Buddhists understand death as a transformation from physical to spiritual existence and recognize it as a source of suffering due to separations from loved ones, pets, and possessions…
How to Meditate: A Simple Guide
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How to Meditate: A Simple Guide
How to Meditate? Monica without meditation. Also, every hour of your day, take a minute to practice visualization. : I have really been looking for something new to fill up my life with. I didn't plan
… can seamlessly integrate into your daily life. It's not just an activity, but a way to enrich your existence. Employ visualization techniques, like imagining a tranquil beach, to ease into the practice. Regul…
The Warm Hearted Family
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The Warm Hearted Family
…eceive happiness and success in this and future lives. For as long as we are reborn in the cycle of existence, may we be born with all the requisites needed for the Pursuit of Perfections in every lifetime, so…
In 'The Warm Hearted Family', the Phongsawasdi family shares their dedication to creating happiness and success through good deeds. They reflect on their ancestors who inspire their family values and
Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
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Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you f
…can foster a healthier family environment. It discusses four areas of endurance necessary for human existence: adapting to unfavorable environments, managing physical suffering, and navigating conflicts with o…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta
…rates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary states and how medita…
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
…at the last moment, which could be one that is clouded or clear. Monks refer to this as "the War of Existence," the precarious battle of going to sugati or duggati. Regardless of the treatment results, "The ca…
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the fat
… pursuit for all, and he reflects on his own similar thoughts. He emphasizes that understanding our existence is essential for everyone, transcending age and social standing. For further insights into life’s p…
Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
…ience can only prove what the eyes can see. There are so many things that the eyes cannot see whose existence is unverified by science. For example, our mind and the physical heart are two different entities. …
This text discusses the essence of the Law of Kamma, urging parents to teach their children the importance of righteous actions. It emphasizes that while science is valuable, it cannot explain all phe
The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
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The Importance of the Five Precepts in Society
…birth of the Lord Buddha. He, through the incomparable power of His enlightenment, came to know the existence of the Five Precepts and passed on this knowledge to us. They can also be employed to quantify huma…
The Five Precepts serve as fundamental guidelines for maintaining peace on earth. Originating before Buddha, they measure human behavior: full adherence results in complete humanity, while deviating r
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
…mmic effects will lead to painful experiences corresponding to that person's actions in his current existence. These principle guidelines are categorized and elaborated in the Buddhist teaching, the 10 Bases o…
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…ake merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring with us to our next existence are merit (wholesome) and sin (unwholesome). In one's life, if one can accumulate more good deeds, …
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Eight Worldly Conditions
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The Eight Worldly Conditions
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS I The Eight Worldly Conditions The eight things associated with worldly life are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, praise and blame. All of these a
…ned by the Law of Kamma. Understanding these conditions can guide individuals toward a more mindful existence, recognizing that both good and bad experiences are part of life. For more insights on this topic, …
The Nature of Separation
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The Nature of Separation
Separation from the things we love is normal. This applies not only to our belongings, property and home, but also our own bodies. No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to keep them with us fore
…ear. As we grapple with these realities, we must confront our mortality and the transient nature of existence. In witnessing the loss of others or facing our own eventual departure from life, we come to unders…
The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
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The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
32 32 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS X Don't be Reckless 3 June 2007 When contemplating the reality of all animate and inanimate beings like humans, animals, trees, mountains, buildings or the earth itse
In contemplating the shared reality of all beings, we encounter a cycle of existence where everything is destined to take shape, exist temporarily, and ultimately perish. This includes…
The Joyful Heart
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The Joyful Heart
112 ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VX The Joyful Heart Meditation allows us to stay calm and joyful while living amongst troublesome people. With a stabilized mind, we can have a new perspective of the world
…edness. This practice nourishes our minds, just as flowers thrive with water, resulting in a joyful existence. As we meditate, our happiness blossoms, encouraging us to smile and engage positively with our sur…