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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. However, after the Buddha passed away from this world, his
After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. Vatta involves chanting in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the
Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
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Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
Since we live in the 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 health
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
Unlocking Meditation Potential
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Unlocking Meditation Potential
By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. We maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness for ourselves bringing conte
Through deep meditation, we can tap into our untapped abilities and maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness, enriching our lives in ways other techniques can’t. This guide introduces the effec
Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
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Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
Knowledge Life Qualities of an Ideal Trainer Recipe for a Good Teacher Education, Teaching and Learning True Education Misconceptions of Education in the World An Ideal Education CHAPTER 1: BO
This text delves into the characteristics of an ideal trainer, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself, body and mind awareness, and the impact of human behavior on teaching and learning.
The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
holdes that knowledge. A good trainer must guide the pupil to utilize knowledge only in a positive and beneficial way. That way, knowledge will be useful not only for the one who possesses that knowle
A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
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Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
The image contains six photographs arranged in a grid, showing scenes of a Buddhist alms giving ceremony with monks and laypeople. There are handwritten labels with some Thai script and alphanumeric c
ภาพชุดนี้นำเสนอพิธีทำบุญให้แก่พระสงฆ์ ซึ่งเป็นกิจกรรมสำคัญในวัฒนธรรมไทยที่แสดงถึงความเคารพและการสนับสนุนทางจิตวิญญาณ ระหว่างพระสงฆ์และชาวบ้าน ภาพถ่ายโชว์บรรยากาศของการให้บิณฑบาต โดยที่มีพระสงฆ์ถือพัดส
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can go anywhere you want. November 6, 1981 113. THE PURER YOU A
The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear vision of enlightenmen
Abide by the Rules
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Abide by the Rules
162. ABIDE BY THE RULES Abide by the rules and regulations of the places where we find ourselves. When I first arrived at Wat Paknam, I made the effort to learn all the rules and regulations of the
Understanding the significance of abiding by the rules at spiritual places is essential for personal growth. At Wat Paknam, the author emphasizes the need to learn and respect regulations, leading to
Understanding the First Noble Truth
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Understanding the First Noble Truth
-- The First Noble Truth states that all conditioned existence is characterized by suffering or unsatisfactory condition. -- Suffering exists. Birth, aging, sickness, death, discontentment, disappoint
The First Noble Truth explains that all conditioned existence is marked by suffering. This suffering encompasses various forms such as birth, aging, illness, and death. Essential concepts like attachm
โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
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โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
โพธิญาน โพธิสัตว์ (Bodhisatta, Skt, Bodhisattva) Buddha-to-be; one who is destined to be a Buddha; enlightened being; one who has resolved to attain enlightenment for the helping of his fellow mankind
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับโพธิสัตว์ ซึ่งเป็นผู้ที่จะกลายเป็นพระพุทธเจ้า โดยมุ่งหวังเพื่อที่จะช่วยเหลือมนุษย์ โดยมีแนวทางในการพัฒนาใจและการปฏิบัติธรรมเพื่อบรรลุความรู้แจ้งและการทำสมาธิเพื่อแก้ไขความ
คำศัพท์และแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์และแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา
อินทรีย์ sense-faculties อุคคหนิมิตต์ mental image; learning sign อุคมุติปัญญน The highly intelligent -- a person with quick intuition อุทิวงจากทุกจจะ
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับคำศัพท์ในพระพุทธศาสนาที่สำคัญซึ่งรวมถึงความเข้าใจเรื่องจิตใจ การฝึกสมาธิ การบรรลุธรรม โดยพิจารณาถึงความคิดเช่น อุเบกขา (Equanimity) ที่แสดงถึงความมีสติและความมั่นคงในสภาพจิตใจ นอกจากนี
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
อโตปะ (ottappa) moral dread; moral fear; fear of the results of wrongdoing; fear of wrongdoing อโปปักะ (opakapatika) spontaneously-born creatures; creatures that can be born instantly in full grown f
บทความนี้นำเสนอแนวคิดสำคัญในพุทธศาสนาโดยเฉพาะคำศัพท์ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการสอนและปรัชญาทางศาสนา เช่น อโตปะ ซึ่งหมายถึงความกลัวต่อความผิดศีล ความกลัวเกี่ยวกับผลที่ตามมาจากการกระทำผิด และ อโปปักะ ซึ่งหมายถึ
The Queen's Regret
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The Queen's Regret
The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one
In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie
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
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi