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The Document Research Methods Case Study: The Dhammakakkappavattana Sutta Pramaha Pongsak THANIO Abstract Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Sanskrit: Dharmacakaravartana Sutra) is regarded as one of the

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, a key Buddhist text, shows multiple versions arising after the Buddha’s death, raising authenticity questions. This research employs text-critical methods to establish

Meeting #8 January 03, 2010 Today I am here with Luang Pi Joshua and Luang Pi Anurak. I have just returned to Bangkok and the Wat, after spending the end of 2009 in New York, helping my daughter move

In this meeting, various educational initiatives are discussed, focusing on self-development programs and teacher training. Projects include a Self-Development program inspired by the Five Rooms and S

Suzanne Jeffrey Again, he draws on the paper and places it on the overhead. 1. In Samsara: Person’s Brain <- -> P/M/T/K 2. Initially with mind: Brain <- P/M/T/K ↓ Mind 3. Advanced (in Meditati

In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading

Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b

In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont

"Through meditation, we learn that we need to follow the eightfold path in order to meditate more profoundly and to continually improve. Every part of this path supports the other. For example, Right

Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to

Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

New beings with a Phammasster is hard to get back when it runs away. It is hard to bring it back into control! So we need to train children from a very early age to meditative and stay centered. “Whe

การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ

Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

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

"I do not understand this, be it fact or no fact: either bring me the thief, or you yourself must be the thief." Thus did the king again and again question the youth. So he said to him, "Would you, si

In this tale, a king repeatedly questions a young man about a thief, demanding him to catch the culprit. The young man perceives the king's inability to shield himself from accusations and resolves to

"Teachers are the equivalent of the knowledge of life. And excellent teachers are so rare because they teach not just academics but life skills, ethics, values. The real hope of tomorrow is threefold:

This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache

One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with tha

This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso

the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once more. Knowledge or wisdom that reveals the truth has and will always pr

When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament

knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen

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

41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro

Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc

50 สุริยอาริ Kusala Meena With a single exception all those who heard this discourse remained absorbed in their worldly duties as before. Only a single weaver’s daughter, about sixteen years of age,

เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับลูกสาวช่างทอผ้าที่ฝึกทำสมาธิเรื่องความตายหลังจากได้ยินคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า เธอใช้เวลาสามปีในการปฏิบัติ และเมื่อพระอาจารย์กลับมา พระองค์ได้ตั้งใจจะถามเธอสี่คำถามซึ่งเธอจะตอบได้ถูกต้องแ

Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had happened to her o

In this compelling Jataka tale, a wife and her husband conspire to kill her mother-in-law after the wife's own mother is killed. They attempt to create a funeral pyre but inadvertently awaken the old

58 The multitude were offended and said, "Look, this daughter of a weaver talks as she pleases with the Supremely Enlightened One. When he asked her, 'From where do you come?' she should have answer

In this passage, a weaver's daughter engages in a profound conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One. The crowd is initially offended by her casual manner. When questioned about her origins, she

วิชชาธรรมกายนี้ไม่ธรรมดา เป็นสิ่งที่มหัศจรรย์ เป็นความรู้ที่จะตอบคำถามได้...ด้วยการเห็นเท่านั้น Vijja Dhammakaya is not just ordinary. It is magnificent. This knowledge will answer questions by only

14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the

This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi