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Daily Life of Buddhist Monks
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Daily Life of Buddhist Monks
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation Monica to a sermon, meditate, and make merits. Also, on special days in Buddhism such as Visakha Puja Day, Asarnha Puja Day, Buddhist Lent Day, the end of Buddhist L
This text delves into the daily routines of Buddhist monks, highlighting their commitment to spiritual growth through meditation, alms rounds, and adherence to the teachings of the Lord Buddha. Monks
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage 50 enough to get married just because two people love each other. Apart from love, one needs to consider other factors as well. As mentioned above, the couple should be equal to
A successful marriage is more than just love; it requires equality in faith, precepts, attitude, and belief. Couples often take time to understand each other before marriage, which can be seen as a te
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
Objects not suitable for giving • Alcoholic drinks and intoxicants, including cigarettes, liquors, and illegal drugs • Shows and entertainment • Sexual companions (both for people or for animal) • Mat
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
Ladies Dhammayada Training
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Ladies Dhammayada Training
Ladies Dhammayada Training Since 1986, the Dhammayada Training has extended to female school children and university students. The courses are of 1-2 month duration during the university summer vacat
The Ladies Dhammayada Training has been empowering female school and university students since 1986. Offered during summer vacations, the 1-2 month courses focus on discipline, ethics, meditation, and
Cultivating Goodness in Education
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Cultivating Goodness in Education
A wise person who is highly educated may use knowledge and skills in the wrong way. For example, the use of advanced physics in the production of nuclear bombs during World War II has inflicted a perm
This text emphasizes the importance of combining education with morality to promote the wise use of knowledge. It highlights the Dhammadayada Training Programme, which uses Buddhist principles to inst
Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
For this reason, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has set a policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya to receive training enabling them to have a strong determination, a good observance of the precepts, a
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has implemented a training policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing strong determination, observance of precepts, and moral values cultivated through meditat
The Significance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Significance of Ordination in Buddhism
The contest serves to emphasise the aim and ideals of ordination, which is a realisation of Nibbana and the self-discipline of following the principles of maintaining the precepts, pursuing meditation
The contest emphasizes the ideals of ordination, signifying the pursuit of Nibbana and the self-discipline required to maintain precepts, meditate, and attain wisdom. Practitioners can inspire others
Practicing the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
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Practicing the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
The Buddha answered this question in one word: benevolence. That is to say mutual benevolence, the practice the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence (Sāngahavatthu), promote happiness in living togethe
The Buddha highlighted benevolence as key to mutual happiness. The Four Universal Forms include: 1. Giving (Dāna) – sharing wealth and support fosters a positive atmosphere. 2. Pleasant Speech (Piyavā
Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
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Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is no
This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it is consensual. It highlights Buddhism's perspective on
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which will cleanse you of your bad habits, and he
This text outlines the transformative journey of a follower of Buddha, emphasizing how following precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It h
Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
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Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
Upasikaratnam (Female Lay - Follower) Ordination Programme The programme was organized to commemorate the Thai National Mother's Day and to dedicate merit to Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand on the a
The Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme, organized on Thai National Mother's Day, celebrated Her Majesty the Queen's birthday on August 12, 1998. The event attracted nearly 200,000 female participants,
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
Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
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Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
'Have you, prince, any further proof to establish that they do not exist ?' ' I have, Master Kassapa. ' ' As how ? ' ' Here it is, Master Kassapa. I have had friends and companions, kinsmen, men of th
บทสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายกับอาจารย์คัสซัปปะ เกี่ยวกับการมีหลักฐานที่ชัดเจนในการพิสูจน์ว่าชีวิตหลังความตายมีจริงหรือไม่ เจ้าชายกล่าวถึงเพื่อนๆ และญาติที่รักษาศีลธรรมแต่ประสบโรคภัยและไม่ได้เกิดใหม่ในโลกที่ส
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea
Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f
Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
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Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
Pali: an ancient language used in India, now no longer an active language. The original Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali. Pali texts are used by the Theravada school of Buddhism. Parami: a Pa
Pali is an ancient language from India that is no longer actively spoken but holds significant historical importance as the original language of Buddhist scriptures. These scriptures serve as a core e
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monaste
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Buddhism
Thailand is a Buddhist Society. A large part of our culture stems from Buddhist heritage. Our forefathers handed down to us through the generations, a lasting legacy of humble thought and traditions d
Thailand is deeply rooted in Buddhist culture, with a legacy that promotes moral values. The process of ordination allows individuals to elevate their consciousness and become part of the Buddhist com