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Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all b
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
VI. Reference 3: Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples Besides the term’s relation to the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples.
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
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The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
33. You were fed by me the milk that could relieve thirst (only) momentarily; But I was fed by you the dhamma-milk that is perpetually peaceful. In this passage, a comparison is made between worldly m
ในบทความนี้เสนอการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างความเป็นแม่ในโลกกับการเป็นบิดาทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยเน้นที่การดูแลร่างกายทางกายภาพและร่างกายทางจิตวิญญาณ รวมถึงประสิทธิภาพในการบรรเทาความกระหายของนมธรรมดาและนมที่เป็น dha
The Boy and the Fire Drill
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The Boy and the Fire Drill
Then the boy chopped the fire drill with the hatchet, thinking : - " Perhaps that's how I shall get fire." No fire got he. He split the fire drill in twain, in three, four, five, ten, a hundred pieces
In this tale, a boy attempts to create fire by chopping a fire drill with a hatchet, smashing it into pieces, and using a mortar. Despite his efforts, he fails to produce any fire. The Jatila returns
The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
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The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
The Vitality of Absorbing 9. Dana Sutta 3. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'This was given in the past, done in the past, by my father & grandfather. It would not be right for me to let
The text delves into the Dana Sutta, emphasizing the importance of giving as a custom passed down through generations. It highlights two perspectives on gift-giving: one derived from family tradition
การทำสมาธิและสวดมนต์ของหนูแก้ว
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การทำสมาธิและสวดมนต์ของหนูแก้ว
“หนูแก้วสวดมนต์นั่งสมาธิทุกวันจะทำให้หนูแก้วเรียนหนังสือเก่งและมีจิตใจผ่องใสเบิกบาน” หนูแก้วยิ้มรับ และพูดว่า “หนูแก้วจะสวดมนต์ นั่งสมาธิ่อนทุกคืนเลยค่ะ” Before bedtime, her parents asked Kaew to do
หนูแก้วสวดมนต์นั่งสมาธิทุกวันเพื่อการเรียนที่ดีและมีจิตใจที่เบิกบาน ก่อนนอน พ่อแม่ของหนูแก้วชวนทำกิจกรรมนี้ร่วมกัน โดยพ่อกล่าวว่าการสวดมนต์และนั่งสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจน ซึ่งจะทำให้เรียนได้ดี หนูแก้วย
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
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The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
Luang Por: "Humans are categorized into two groups: either believing that the Unknown Factor exists, or believing that it does not exist. There are, of course, atheists, who say that the possibility e
Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master Meeting #14 06 March 2010 — Ashram Bandita I have just been called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency”
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the future leaders so that they will understand this, too
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of craving. 4. Magga: The way to do this? Through following the Eightfold Nobl
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
16 24 5. ACTIVITIES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION Ethics and Meditation Training Activities Youth Development Activities Academic Activities Humanitarian Activities Environment Publications and Media C
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages in numerous activities aimed at promoting ethics and meditation among youth, supporting humanitarian efforts, and fostering environmental awareness. Key events includ
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
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Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat This ordination programme held for the first time in 1998 was a wildly phenomenon. It was the first time that about 100,000 men astonished the world by
The first-ever ordination program initiated in 1998 culminated in a spectacular event from January 29-31, 1999, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand. Approximately 100,000 men gathered to practice moral a
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
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Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
This book is a translation into English of a lecture given by a Most Venerable Thai monk in his native tongue. In order to convey the content accurately and understandably to an international readersh
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
"Khun Yay" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, wer
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, Thailand, as the fifth child in a family of rice farmers. The name 'Khun Yay' translates to 'grandmother' in Thai, symbolizi