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The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
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The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
…cur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, that great gift,' that's not how it should be seen. I was Velāma the brahman at that time. I g…
…elāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphasizes that ev…
Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
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Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
" There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Sangha, Ānanda. One gives a gift to a Sangha of both [bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs] headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offer…
This text outlines the seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha, including gifts to the collective body of monks and nuns, and individual offerings specifying bhikkhus or bhikkhun…
Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
3. Sappurisadana Sutta8 : A Person of Integrity's Gifts "These five are a person of integrity's gifts. Which five? A person of integrity gives a gift wit…
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness…
The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleven…
…the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals as well as animals. The expected r…
Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
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Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the f…
The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan
The Virtue of Abounding and Gifts of Integrity
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The Virtue of Abounding and Gifts of Integrity
16 The Virtue of Abounding 3. Sappurisadana Sutta "Having given a gift in season, he - wherever the result of that gift ripens - is rich, with much wealth, with many poss…
ในซัททะซัปปุริสฎานา สุตตา กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการให้ในฤดูกาลที่ถูกต้อง ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ สิ่งที่ต้องไม่ส่งผลกระทบต่อผู้อื่นและตนเอง และผลที่ตามมาในด้านความมั่งคั่งและทรัพย์สิน ไม่ว่าจะมาจากอัคคี, น้
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
… Teacher said further: "When a virtuous person to an immoral person gives With trusting heart a gift righteously obtained, Placing faith that the fruit of action is great, The giver’s virtue purifies …
…actions. This Sutta emphasizes the intrinsic connection between moral character and the efficacy of gifts, illustrating a pathway toward spiritual significance in actions. For further teachings, visit dmc…
The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
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The Vulture of Abasingvings and Dakhinävibhanga Sutta
…akhinävibhanga Sutta When a passionless person to a passionless person gives With trusting heart a gift righteously obtained, Placing faith that the fruit of action is great, That gift, I say, is the bes…
…ghteous giving between passionless individuals, specifically arahants. It explains that an arahat's gift, though believed to hold fruit due to their understanding of kamma, is devoid of desires or lust, r…
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if…
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters …
The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
…apa I detached myself from that evil set of opinions. ' ' But the youth Uttara, who objected to thy gift, friend, whereunto has he been reborn ? ' ' He, Sir, having objected to my gift, and having himself…
In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo
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 wo…
…importance of giving as a custom passed down through generations. It highlights two perspectives on gift-giving: one derived from family tradition and another motivated by compassion towards the less fort…
Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
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Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
… or arms, and will support their wives and children by engaging in trade and farming, etc. 38 The gift is incalculable and immeasurable in value because it is offered, by way of the intention of the don…
…while still engaged in worldly activities like trade and farming. It emphasizes the significance of gifts offered to the Sangha, indicating that such gifts are beyond individual merit and are intended for…
The Significance of Giving to Spiritual Seekers
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The Significance of Giving to Spiritual Seekers
"By giving a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of stream - entry, the offering…
…ed beings are said to bring immeasurable benefits to the giver. The spiritual significance of these gifts is explored further, encouraging a deeper understanding of compassion and generosity. The rewards …
The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
…edicinal requisites. 5. "There are fourteen kinds of personal offerings, Ananda. One gives a gift to the Tathāgata, accomplished and fully enlightened; this is the first kind of personal offering. …
…luence through mere offerings. The text discusses various types of personal offerings, highlighting gifts to the Tathāgata, paccakabuddha, and arahant disciples, underlining the importance of spiritual co…
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
…create our own wealth. Any inheritances given to us by our parents should be considered as an extra gift. If parents give their children their wealth, but the children have not built a good base of merit …
…expecting anything in return. Wealth from parents should not be seen as entitlement but rather as a gift, and if children lack merit, any wealth inherited can be quickly depleted. The text explains that b…
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Va…
The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
…erstand their significance so that you can use them in your own life. I think these teachings are a gift he gave to me and I would like to give them as a gift to you. Some of the lectures that are includ…
…ng process she underwent while translating teachings from Thai to English. The teachings serve as a gift for readers, emphasizing the significance of applying these lessons in daily life. Acknowledging th…
How to Meditate: Discovering True Happiness
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How to Meditate: Discovering True Happiness
… never happened to you before. It is the kind of happiness that is hard to explain. : It's really a gift. I think I can identify with it. Luang Phaw: Yes, and this is how the monks can sustain their monas…
…er a profound state of happiness that is hard to articulate. This form of happiness, described as a gift, is fundamental to the monastic life, allowing monks to sustain their practice. Luang Phaw emphasiz…
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…r for winning popularity). • The recipient is pure -- The more pure the person who is receiving our gift, the more merit we will accrue. A gift to a virtuous person gains more merit than one who is not. I…
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
…p even for just a finger - snap the perception of inconstancy, that would be more fruitful than the gift, the great gift, that Velama the brahman gave, and [in addition to that] if one were to feed one pe…
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how