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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 temporary and
Raising a Child to be Wholesome
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Raising a Child to be Wholesome
Raising a Child to be Wholesome Wholesome children have parents who have taught them to have discipline in both their worldly lives and in Dhamma. Discipline is taught in conjunction with their use o
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กให้เป็นคนดีนั้นมีพื้นฐานมาจากการให้วินัยในชีวิตทั้งด้านโลกและธรรม โดยพ่อแม่จำเป็นต้องเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีผ่านพฤติกรรมของตนเอง เพื่อสอนให้เด็กมีวินัยในด้านต่างๆ เช่น การพูด, เวลา, ความสะอาด
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
"for example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: *With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed
The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
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The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
among Buddhists, is a story of the Buddha from Dusit realm, who visited the earth as Siddhata, the royal son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya. The most quoted story of Buddhism concerns goddess M
The text narrates the story of the Buddha's earthly life as Siddhata, son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya, and the roles of the goddess Mekkhala and the Bodhisatta. It depicts the themes of moralit
ธรรมหสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า ที่ 15
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ธรรมหสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า ที่ 15
ธรรมหสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า ที่ 15 ชีวิตนี้เท่านั้นที่จะนำไปสู่ความสุขดี ผู้บริฐานจิตปฏิรูปจะกลับมาเกิดเป็นมนุษย์ พบพระพุทธศาสนานั้น คือผู้รับรองความสำคัญของชีวิตที่ไม่อาจนับน้อยกว่า....... ชีวิต
ในบทนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของชีวิตนี้ในการบำเพ็ญบุญกุศลและการปฏิบัติธรรมเพื่อให้ถึงมรรคผลนิพพานที่พ้นทุกข์ ผู้ที่มีความตั้งมั่นจะเกิดเป็นมนุษย์และได้พบพระพุทธศาสนาถือเป็นการรับรองความสำคัญของชีวิต ความด
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. The trumpeter reflects on how the instrument requires a person and effort
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
The picture contains the following text: --- The Virtue of Abstaining 8. Bhojana Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness
The Bhojana Sutta emphasizes the importance of virtuous living and the impact it has on one's life. By giving life, strength, beauty, and happiness to others, an individual cultivates their own happin
Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
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Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
GUIDED MEDITATION 99 After having reached this increased state of stillness, your mind will become even more still and consistent (unlike the stillness that comes and goes), so still that the stilln
This guided meditation invites you to reach a state of profound stillness where your mind becomes calm and consistent. This stillness is described as 'solid and gentle,' allowing for a spacious inner
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th
Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
as animals, or born into bad places. There are various levels of these: (1) born as an animal (and that includes ANY animal), (2) born as a Hungry Ghost, (3) born as a monster, (4) Go to one of the va
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
Ordinal is an essential part of life for all male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits for his present life. Furthermore, he gains
Ordination is a fundamental aspect of life for male Buddhists, as it allows individuals to cultivate merit that influences both their current life and future existence. In addition to spiritual benefi
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
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Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa) Being reflective means being attentive to details. Such a quality is important for all of those who wish to progress in both the physical and spiritual world. If a person g
Reflection is a vital quality for success in physical and spiritual realms. One must be fully engaged in life to thrive. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of the four basic needs: food, shelter, c
The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
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The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
into the wrong hands, then this will result in death and destruction. These are people who do not have Dhamma within them." 4. You will have the opportunity to improve your self-discipline. You will
This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for young people, urging them to cultivate self-discipline and teamwork. It highlights the benefits of meditation for inner peace, which enhances studies.
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
In this prison there is punishment. It is not normal punishment like whipping or torture, which comes to an end; the punishment in this prison goes on forever and ever. Ageing, sickness, death and bir
This content discusses the perpetual punishment of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teachi
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life Room | Purpose(s) Bedroom | To build up courage by | 1) doing good deeds | 2) practicing Right View Bathroom | To build up vitality Kitchen | To build up
เนื้อหาอธิบายถึงห้องทั้งห้าห้องในชีวิตและวัตถุประสงค์ของแต่ละห้อง ซึ่งมีความสำคัญต่อการเติบโตส่วนบุคคลและการสร้างนิสัยที่ดี โดยห้องนอนช่วยเสริมสร้างความกล้าหาญ ห้องน้ำช่วยเพิ่มพลังชีวิต ห้องครัวเพิ่มพ
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life Room Purpose(s) Bedroom To build up courage by 1) doing good deeds
แต่ละห้องในชีวิตมีฟังก์ชันที่แตกต่างกัน และต้องใช้ตามวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสร้างนิสัยที่ดี ซึ่งจะนำไปสู่ความสุขและการเติบโต ทั้งในด้านโลกและธรรม เมื่อมีนิสัยที่ดีจะช่วยเปิดประตูสู่วิถีชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น ปัญหาใ