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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
…for birds. At bed time, make a resolution to take sanctuary within our inner Buddha; may the Buddha give us protection and free us from danger. July 17, 1977
Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona
Endurance and Self-Improvement
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Endurance and Self-Improvement
…they set out to do. I can tell that they lack determination and perseverance. They are the type who give up too easily when they run into the smallest of obstacles. As undeucated as I am, what I have is a…
This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to examine their flaws and make nec
The Importance of Humility and Self-Control
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The Importance of Humility and Self-Control
…ember 10, 1990 154. STAY HUMBLE Some people have the tendency to show superiority over others when given an assignment by the Master. This is a bad attitude. For me, I always keep my humility. November …
This text emphasizes the significance of maintaining humility and self-control in personal development and working with others. It warns against arrogance and promotes a patient, ego-less attitude to
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
…the worst. They become discouraged, disheartened, depressed, and demonized. These negative emotions give the opportunity for Mara to come in with its malicious “program” that causes everything bad to come…
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho
ชีวิตที่ดี: เลือกเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี
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ชีวิตที่ดี: เลือกเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี
…u can be their example. Practice good behavior and teach others to do the same. July 18, 1981 181. GIVE UP BAD HABITS Break your bad habits in this life and you will not have them in the next life. If in…
ในเนื้อหานี้มีการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี ซึ่งรวมถึงการทำสิ่งต่างๆ ให้ถูกต้องและสะอาดเพื่อสร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้กับคนที่เข้ามาใหม่ที่วัด พร้อมกันนี้ยังมีการพูดถึงการละทิ้งนิสัยที่ไม่ดีเพื่อ
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…ever known before. With a perfectly still mind focused at the center of the crystal sphere, it will give way to a succession of increasingly purer transcen- dental inner bodies, until reaches the "body of…
This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of
Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
…uring ritual; the act of pouring water to send merit to the deceased, usually performed while monks give blessing in Pali กราบ to pay respect with both palms joined together and bow; sal…
This text delves into the fundamental concept of kamma (karma) in Buddhism, emphasizing that every intentional action we perform leads to future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cet
คำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา
ถาวาย to offer, give or present (to a monk) ถาวพระเพลิง cremation ceremony ถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรม Nirvana; final destination …
บทความนี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น ถาวาย ซึ่งหมายถึงการให้อย่างอ่อนน้อมแก่พระสงฆ์, ถาวพระเพลิงที่หมายถึงพิธีเผาศพ, และถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรมซึ่งเป็นสถานที่หมายสุดท้ายในการหลุดพ้นจากทุกข์ นอกจากนี้
การวิเคราะห์และความเข้าใจในพุทธศาสนา
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การวิเคราะห์และความเข้าใจในพุทธศาสนา
…try; diligence; hardworking; exertion; commitment; endurance; willingness to work hard and to never give up. วิระยะบารมี Virtue of Effort วิราคา detachment; absence of lust วิภาว solitude; detachment; sec…
บทความนี้สำรวจคำสำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น วิวัช, วิสุทธิธรรม และบทบาทของงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติในวันวิสาขบูชา ซึ่งเป็นวันที่สำคัญที่สุดในพุทธศาสนาที่เฉลิมฉลองการเกิด ตรัสรู้ และดับขันธ์ของพระพุทธเจ้าในวันเพ็ญเ
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
…lting will be that we will always be provided for in our own happiness and convenience. The more we give, the more we will get.
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
The Power of Generosity and the Languages of Buddhism
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The Power of Generosity and the Languages of Buddhism
… materialize. The merit result from the practice of generosity is riches and wealth to the one who gives. The merit resulting from giving is a force that attracts wealth. The more we give, the more we…
The practice of generosity is vital in Buddhism, revealing that giving attracts wealth while selfishness repels it, backed by the Law of Karma. Pali and Sanskrit are essential Buddhist languages, with
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
…assionate teachings. Though many of his followers were lay people, there were also those who wished give up the world and family life in order to devote their time and energy entirely to the Dhamma. So em…
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
…i ya) – industry, diligence, patience, commitment, endurance, willingness to work hard and to never give up. 3. Attention (citta) – concentration, mindfulness, consciousness, alertness, attentiveness, awa…
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
…y, clothing, food, or medicine, giving worldly knowledge, giving spiritual knowledge, and giving forgiveness. Even giving a smile brings merit. 2. Keeping the Precepts (sila). Precepts are codes of moral…
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
Rejoicing in the merit of others. Give appreciation and encouragement to those who perform good deeds. This act of appreciation and encour…
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for th…
The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's wor…
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
…mbling some young monks and novices who were skilled makers of robes, went to his sister and said, “Give me that cloth; I will have a robe made out of it.” She took down a robecloth nine cubits in length …
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
The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
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The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
…its long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth is yours ; take it." He refused to do so. Then …
This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite her insistence, he initially refused but eventually took it. After preparing for the robe
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
…ather the shuttle, he would strike me and beat me. Therefore I will first replenish the shuttle and give it to him, and wait until afterwards to hear the Dhamma.’ So she sat down on a stool and replenishe…
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
… youths passing by with baskets of cakes on their shoulders?" "Venerable, such youths as they never give cakes to anybody." "Monks, although these youths have not invited you or me to share their cakes, y…
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco