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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
saw was the food offered. Based on the food offered to me, I thought that the person must have been from the middle …
…sgiving, particularly focusing on a young girl from a poor background. The contrasting offerings of food highlight social disparities, yet it is the selfless act of the girl that profoundly moves the auth…
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…o constantly need to repair these cells. We breathe – the wind element – to repair that part of us. Food is the earth element, water for the water element, and clothing for the fire element – to keep us w…
…inute, approximately 300 million cells die, necessitating repair to sustain life. The purity of our food and the intentions behind our actions play a significant role in our health. Impurities not only re…
The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
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The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
…an provide an illustration of how the human mind is constantly at war within itself. Delicious junk food calls out to us from the shelves, enticing us to buy them and indulge our desires. Our conscience t…
…human mind, illustrating the conflict between desires and conscience, particularly when it comes to food choices. The narrative highlights how our cravings for junk food can overpower our knowledge of hea…
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
…and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are first ordained, you are not allowed to keep any food. You do not even know whether there will be any food to eat tomorrow. When you go out seeking alms,…
…ner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards remarkable perseverance. In rural temples, the selflessness of m…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…ed near the boy, guarding him from all dangers; the other went to the king's palace and brought the food tray of King Bimbisara. The two evil spirits then fed the boy as if he were their own son. At the…
…son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit stays close to him while the other retrieves food from King Bimbisara's palace. A message regarding the food tray, visible only to the king, adds an …
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 generat…
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
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
… children of certain respectable families living in Benares loaded carts with an abundant supply of food and set out for the shrine to do the work of laborers. As they proceeded, they saw along the way a …
… associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the truth he witnessed. This story shows how intentions sha…
Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
…f rice in an alms bowl. Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must wait for food to be offered to them, if none is offered, then they must fast. Lord Buddha stated that monks must…
…stead on the offerings from others. This tradition underscores the importance of freeing monks from food preparation to allow them ample time for meditation and study, as emphasized by Lord Buddha. The pr…
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
…father said, "My son has undertaken the precepts of Uposatha day; bring him rice-porridge and other food straightway." So saying, his father caused food to be brought and given to him. But Kala said, "Unl…
… 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 series of events, he is offered wealth to lea…
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
…f punishment a human can be born into based on actions committed in life. Having to fight to find food, clothing and shelter, we break the Law of Kamma, get longer sentences, are reborn to fight to find…
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b
Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
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Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
…e physical world, we tend to think of the four basic requisites only in physical terms, for example food. We often think only whether or not it is clean, tasty, nutritious or healthy. This is all most of …
This text guides monks on how to perceive their basic requisites beyond physical terms like cleanliness and taste. It emphasizes being conscious and grateful, encouraging monks to accept only what the
The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
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The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
…on. If they sit down and have dinner together, the only problem they may encounter is a shortage of food by a few bites per person. However, if everyone eats at different times, a problem will likely occ…
…nts. For instance, if a mother prepares a delicious meal, those eating together may only face minor food shortages. However, separate dining times can leave some family members feeling neglected or hurt, …
The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
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The Unconditional Love of Parents and the Reality of Orphaned Children
…rtunate children. I remember when I was a senior in college and my friends invited me to help bring food to the orphanage at Prakret. There were about 200 or 300 children with only about 20 caretakers at …
…ng the desperate need for love and attention among more than 200 orphans, depicting their fight for food and toys as a reflection of their harsh reality. The narrative serves as a reminder for readers to …
การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
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การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
…laypeople. (มั้งคส รีซีฟ อาลมส์ ฟรอม เลดี้เพิ่ล) อาหารแห้ง หรืออาหารที่ไม่เสียง่าย = non-perishable food (น็อน เพ-ริชะเบิล ฟู้ด) คำว่า อาหาร (พูด) ต้องออกเสียง ตัว d ให้ได้ยินพอสมควร และออกเสียง สระอู ให้…
…ักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการทำบุญ เช่น 'offer alms', 'layman', และ 'non-perishable food'. นอกจากนี้ยังมีการอธิบายเสียงออกเสียงของคำที่อาจจะยากเพื่อให้เข้าใจได้ชัดเจน เช่น 'food' กับ 'foot…
Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
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Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. The senior…
In this dialogue, a senior monk teaches children about the essentials needed for life: air, food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter, referred to as the Four Basic Necessities. The monk emphas…
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…in the Triple Gem, he may consider taking your advice. "Another thing you can do is to prepare alms food (rice, fruit or flower) for him to offer to the monks. Or it would be even better if you can invite…
…s, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms food for monks. If her father struggles, maintaining faith can help ease his suffering. A personal exper…
Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…oundation has joined in the effort to diminish the suffering of the many folks through donations of food, clothing, shelter and medicine. Relief for Flood and Cyclone Damage: when Thailand was subject to…
…olitical unrest. Focused on alleviating suffering, the foundation provides essential donations like food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Following severe flooding in Southern Thailand, it quickly organi…
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…smiles. “One of the biggest problems with this room is maintaining it. The people who shop for the food have to know many practical things: how to economize by buying just the right amount of food, when …
…hen as a central social space that unites families, emphasizing the need for practical knowledge in food shopping and cooking. Moreover, she addresses the rise of social networking and its implications fo…
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
…the result of that gift comes to fruition, one's mind will not incline to the enjoyment of splendid food, will not incline to the enjoyment of splendid clothing, will not incline to the enjoyment of splen…
…nd respect, they yield positive outcomes, enhancing enjoyment in various aspects of life, including food, clothing, and relationships. This teaching encourages mindfulness and attentiveness in acts of gen…
Generosity of Offerings in the Pali Canon
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Generosity of Offerings in the Pali Canon
…,000 lengths of cloth - of finest linen, of finest cotton, of finest silk.48 To say nothing of the food & drink, staple & non - staple food, lotions & beddings: They flowed, as it were, like rivers. 48 …
…rious couches, and an abundance of fine cloth. The descriptive imagery emphasizes the lavishness of food, drink, and bedding that flowed like rivers, showcasing the nature of generosity in ancient texts. …