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The Favorite Jatakas
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The Favorite Jatakas
…rst Jatakas, the Bodhisatta was once reborn as The Yakka’s Son (Padakusalamavana Jataka) and as The Flying Horse (Valahassa-Jataka) respectively. As there appears to have Yakka in both these two stories, There al…
…h analysis and linkage, readers will understand the essence of narratives like The Yakka’s Son, The Flying Horse, The Great Talking Bird, and The Clever Flying Elephant. Each story offers unique moral values and …
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five
This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio
The Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
…m, fled away in fear of the goblins. Now at that time, the Bodhisatta had come into the world as a flying horse, white all over, and beaked like a crow, with hair like muñja grass, possessed of supernatural powe…
…oose to stay, believing they need not fear. At that moment, the Bodhisatta, reborn as a magnificent flying horse with supernatural powers, arrives to aid. He calls out from the skies, offering a way home to those…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace 8 imagine how to become that person. A group of researchers set out to discover the source of inner peace. They carried out an experiment using two six-year-old boys, Johnny
In an experiment with two boys, Johnny and Billy, researchers found that external factors have a minor role in determining inner peace. Johnny, in a room full of toys, felt lost and missed his mother,
The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
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The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
Once upon a time in the reign of Brahmadatta, king of Benares, his queen-consort after falling into sin was questioned by the king, and taking an oath she said, “If I have sinned against you, I shall
Once upon a time, Queen of Benares swore an oath before becoming a horse-faced Yakkha after death. Dwelling in a cave, she devoured travelers until one day, she encountered a handsome brahmin. Instead
Ceremony Preparation for Memorial Service in Phuket
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Ceremony Preparation for Memorial Service in Phuket
Preparation for the ceremony The President of the Dhammakaya Foundation, the Most Venerable Phraarjhabhavanavisuddhi, assigned more than four-hundred staff, with all the equipment needed to be used in
The Dhammakaya Foundation, led by the Most Venerable Phraarjhabhavanavisuddhi, organized a memorial service on January 5, 2005, at Saphaninhn Sport Stadium in Phuket. Over 400 staff coordinated with p
จุดประทีปโคมลอยฟ้า ถวายเป็นพุทธบูชา
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จุดประทีปโคมลอยฟ้า ถวายเป็นพุทธบูชา
จุดประทีปโคมลอยฟ้า ถวายเป็นพุทธบูชา Illumination of flying lanterns in homage to the Lord Buddha The tender golden light of flying lanterns in the sky above the sport stadium that night outshone the
ในคืนหนึ่งที่สนามกีฬา ผู้คนได้เห็นการจุดโคมลอยเป็นพุทธบูชา โดยมีโคมลอยสีทองอ่อนๆ ที่สะท้อนความสวยงามเหนือดวงดาว และมีโคมเทียนรูปดอกบัวราชา 10,000 ดวงแสดงถึงปัญญาของพระพุทธเจ้า เป็นเหตุการณ์ประวัติศาสต
Candle Lantern Ceremony Led by Deputy Prime Minister
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Candle Lantern Ceremony Led by Deputy Prime Minister
At the end of the ceremony, there was a repetition of the verses of resolution and candle lanterns were illuminated to dedicate merit for the deceased in a ceremony led by, H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin, the
At the ceremony's end, verses of resolution were recited and candle lanterns were illuminated to dedicate merit for the deceased, led by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin. He lit the main b
The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
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The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
6.The The Wisdom of Dhammakaya [vijja dhammakaya] is the insightful knowledge of the reality of life and the world that can be attained through deep meditation. 7.Collective state of enlightenment whe
The Wisdom of Dhammakaya, described as vijja dhammakaya, represents deep, insightful knowledge attained through meditation, facilitating liberation from samsara. Key figures include the Great Master P
The Bodhisatta and the Traders
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The Bodhisatta and the Traders
The traders heard his saying, and cried--"We are going home, master!" joining their hands, and raising them respectfully to their foreheads. "Then climb up on my back," said the Bodhisatta. Thereat s
In this story, the Bodhisatta aids a group of traders, who respectfully climb onto his back to be safely transported home. Those who obey his guidance escape the fate of their companions who were left
Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
Killing – How bad is your Karma? Not all killings are ‘equal’ in the sense of karmic consequence. The killing of humans is the most serious violation and receives the worst retribution. As for the ki
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans
The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
life of luxury, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn ab
This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of e
This text discusses how many societal issues, such as family breakdown, crime, and education deterioration, stem from the neglect of our own minds. It argues that the quality of our minds significantl
The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
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The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know
The Five Precepts That Parents Should Know Teaching their children to abide by the Five Precepts is the utmost important responsibility of parents to help counteract social deterioration. However, be
Teaching children the Five Precepts is essential for parents to combat social decline. Parents must first understand the meaning of a precept, its connection to human nature, and the consequences of n
Truth for the Family: Understanding Precepts and Human Nature
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Precepts and Human Nature
Part Five: Truth for the Family stockpile of behavioral (social, emotional and spiritual) problems, creating a generation of people who are only interested in themselves. Ignorance is the force behind
In this section, we discuss how behavioral problems contribute to a self-centered generation and the role ignorance plays in social issues. Parents often blame external factors for their children's st
The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
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The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
can we expect the younger generation to see the importance of observing the precepts? This unfortunate situation has led more people to disregard the precepts until ignorance has become the norm. And
This text discusses the declining observance of the Five Precepts among younger generations, attributing it to a lack of home guidance. Consequently, societal ills such as brawling and drug abuse aris
พุทธศาสนาและกายภายใน
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พุทธศาสนาและกายภายใน
kayam) and draws that body out of this body. Just as one were to remove a reed from the grass (mu"ja-) sheath, so too from the mind-made body is extracted a perfected mind-made body.” 35 1 แปลว่า : ด้
เนื้อหาพูดถึงความสามารถในการสร้างกายด้วยจิตและอิทธิที่เกิดจากการเจริญสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา โดยแสดงให้เห็นถึงความเป็นจริงของกายภายในตามคำสอนของพระพุทธองค์ รวมถึงความหมายของการเคารพและบูชาพระรัตนตรัยและวิธีก
Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor
Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre result
Truth for the Family: The Importance of Right Effort
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Truth for the Family: The Importance of Right Effort
Part Five: Truth for the Family directed to the right areas, the complete objective - of washing the whole shirt was not met the shirt remains dirty. The failure to meet this objective is like a perso
บทนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการทำความเข้าใจวัตถุประสงค์และการใช้ความพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ในการดำเนินการต่าง ๆ ภายในครอบครัว หากเราทำงานหนักแต่ไม่มีความรู้เกี่ยวกับวัตถุประสงค์หรือไม่ลงมือทำอย่างเต็มที่ ผลลั
ปัญหาในการช่วยเหลือเนปาลจากสนามบินที่มีทางวิ่งเดียว
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ปัญหาในการช่วยเหลือเนปาลจากสนามบินที่มีทางวิ่งเดียว
NPR สำนักงานข่าวในสหรัฐอเมริกา นำเสนอกภาพพระ (วัดพระธรรมกาย) กำลังลงจากเครื่องบินที่ Nepal With Only One Runway, Kathmandu’s Airport Hinders Earthquake Relief APRIL 30, 2015 5:15 AM ET RUSSELL LEWI
บทความนี้นำเสนอปัญหาหลักในการส่งความช่วยเหลือไปยังเนปาลหลังจากเกิดแผ่นดินไหวในปี 2015 โดยเน้นไปที่สนามบินทริบหวังระหว่างประเทศในกาฐมาณฑุซึ่งมีทางวิ่งเพียงเส้นเดียว ทำให้ไม่สามารถรองรับเที่ยวบินได้มากพ