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The Body of Enlightenment: A Path to True Happiness
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The Body of Enlightenment: A Path to True Happiness
source of prosperity of all that is good. Once attained, the Body of Enlightenment will lead us to true happiness. Our minds will be overflowing with so much happiness and positive energy that one wi
…rom greed and selfishness. Our pure inner nature connects us universally, allowing for a harmonious existence.
A Haunting Reflection
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A Haunting Reflection
Because when married to a ghost, the wife is pushed into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not
…grapple with her sense of self. Confused and disoriented, she reflects on the fading details of her existence and the blurred line between life and death. As she confronts these overwhelming feelings, the narr…
Dedication of the Phongsawasdi Family
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Dedication of the Phongsawasdi 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…
This dedication expresses heartfelt wishes for happiness and success for families reading the book. It honors the memory of ancestors Soon and Huay Phongsawasdi and all family members who have passed
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 s
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are tem…
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
…he elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasizes the importance of reflection d…
Understanding Life Differences Through Buddhism
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Understanding Life Differences Through Buddhism
…l and physical differences are seen as normal to us, to the point where we rarely acknowledge their existence. However, if we reflect upon them deeply, we realize that they must have a reason for existing. We …
บทความนี้สำรวจความแตกต่างในชีวิตตั้งแต่ความพิการจนถึงสถานะทางสังคม และถามว่าทำไมผู้คนถึงมีความสุขและทุกข์ที่แตกต่างกัน โดยเสนอว่าคำสอนของพระพุทธศาสนาช่วยให้เราเข้าใจเหตุผลที่อยู่เบื้องหลังความแตกต่างเ
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…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 c…
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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 o
…f Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the diverse ways beings are born. The knowledge of thes…
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer
…ay meaningfully. In a world where time is limited, self-reflection becomes crucial for a fulfilling existence. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
…right view: Death is unavoidable, therefore, before dying, one must make the most of one’s physical existence by cultivating the maximum number of good deeds in order that the accrued merit resulting from thos…
In contemplating death, there are varied perspectives. The false view neglects merit and life’s purpose, while the right view emphasizes the importance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goa
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
…amma 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 …
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
bad deeds, in his last moment of life, he will experience great suffering. "As a daughter, you should stay close to your father. When the chance arises, give your father a Dhamma talk; bring him f
…It emphasizes that even if a parent has not been supportive, gratitude is due for their role in our existence. Through love and practice, one can ease their pain and help them find peace. These methods, includ…
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, …
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
…,000 kappa (the cycle of birth and death of the world). This means he must continue in the cycle of existence for an immeasurable amount of time in order to attain Buddhahood. As he approaches this feat, the o…
This text emphasizes the importance of donating Buddha images as a means of showing gratitude towards the Lord Buddha and contributing to spiritual merit. It discusses the concept of Bodhisattas, indi
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
…Cluster One of the arguments used by the Bush administration in justifying the war in Iraq was the existence of an axis of evil that threatened U. S. interests, running, improbably and crookedly, through Iraq…
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not jus
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
…to suspend all sensitive nuclear activities and to admit inspectors from the IAEA. Second, once the existence of the program was revealed, the United States took an unpromising position, demanding that Iran di…
This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
**43** This is, perhaps, as Eliade observes, ‘for the Buddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plan
…ion entails a metaphorical death to the ordinary world and a rebirth into a profound, indescribable existence. This notion aligns with interpretations found in various early Buddhist texts.
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46 brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma
…ignificant religious figures. Notably, the Brahmins are portrayed as children of Brahmā, with their existence deeply tied to their creator, while the nuanced meanings of 'brahma-' can lead to varying interpret…
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in
…oes not align with the verbal teachings of the Buddha but rather represents the essential truths of existence that ennoble disciples. The discussion references various scholars' insights, indicating a scholarl…
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
On the whole, it appears that the terms dhamma and brahma constituting four designations of the Tathāgāta are used in the sense of the ‘highest.’ It is most likely that they refer to Nibbāna. This i
… of individual elements, enriching the understanding of Buddhist philosophy regarding the nature of existence. The exploration leads to a nuanced interpretation of dhammakāya and dhammaBhūta in this context, p…