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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
… and over, the food grows in the realm. Over and over, beggars do their begging; Over and over, the givers give out gifts. Over and over, the giver who has given; Over and over, goes to a better place. O…
The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding
The Virtue of Giving
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The Virtue of Giving
22 The Virtue of Abongiving 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Here, bhikkhus, there are three factors to the giver and three factors to the acceptor. Bhikkhus, what are the three factors of the giver? Even before…
In the Chalaṅgādāna Sutta, it is discussed that there are three essential factors for both the giver and the acceptor of a gift. For the giver, a pleasant mind before, during, and after giving is cru…
The Virtue of Abounding: Chalaṅgādāna Sutta
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The Virtue of Abounding: Chalaṅgādāna Sutta
24 The Virtue of Abounding 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Bhikkhus, it is not easy to account for the merits of a gift endowed with these six factors as, it is a yield of merit, a yield of good, a bringer
…ity and its far-reaching effects on one's spiritual journey. The lesson encourages practitioners to give selflessly, fostering an environment of happiness and bliss that benefits all beings. For further i…
The Virtue of Almsgiving
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The Virtue of Almsgiving
… 5. Chalaṅgadāna Sutta Even before giving the mind is pleased, while giving is pleased, Having given is pleased, this is the accomplishment in giving a gift. The restrained, leading a holy life, …
The Chalaṅgadāna Sutta outlines the significance of almsgiving, highlighting how the act of giving brings joy both before, during, and after the act. It emphasizes that those who lead a restrained and
The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
…e person, owing to another, has come to abstain from killing living beings, from taking what is not given, from misconduct in sensual pleasures, from false speech, and from wine, liquor, and intoxicants, …
The Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta highlights the significance of abstaining from harmful actions such as killing and immoral conduct. It illustrates how one's journey towards refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, an
The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
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The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
…e to undertake the training rules - refraining from taking life, refraining from taking what is not given, refraining from illicit sex, refraining from lying, refraining from distilled & fermented drinks …
The Velama Sutta emphasizes that the true fruits of spiritual practice are found in building a strong foundation in faith and ethical conduct. Constructing a dwelling for the community is commendable,
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
…e to undertake the training rules - refraining from taking life, refraining from taking what is not given, refraining from illicit sex, refraining from lying, refraining from distilled & fermented drinks …
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
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
…na Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness attains happiness himself. Having given life, strength, beauty, happiness, & quick …
…appiness and status. This teaching highlights the reciprocity of virtue and its effects on both the giver and receiver. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
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 -- Att…
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
Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
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Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
… millions each day. - Luang Por’s campaigns for social reform have motivated thousands of people to give up smoking, drinking, gambling and other forms of vice. Some liquor-producing factories in Thailand…
โปรแกรมการฝึกอบรมจริยธรรมและหน้าที่พลเมืองในประเทศไทยมีผู้เข้าร่วมหลายล้านคนทุกปี โดยมีความสำคัญในการสร้างความตระหนักรู้เกี่ยวกับจริยธรรมและกฎหมาย รวมถึงโปรแกรม "Inner Dream Kindergarten" ที่สอนธรรมแล
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
… be for life.” Sodh entered the monkhood in July 1906 at Songpingong Temple when he was 22. He was given the monastic name of Candasaro Bhikkhu8. He began practicing meditation the next day and continued…
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
…i" means "grandmother" in Thai. It is a respectful way to call a woman of advancing age. Khun Yai's given name was Chand, which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyo-on, which means "peacock-feather".…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…g in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma, a Buddhist text considered to be a record of the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment.
The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…ght time for the sun to show up. It is only when the dawn is breaking that the sun will come out to give its bright, shining, golden rays to the world. If you just sit quietly and calmly without worrying …
Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual
The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
It is Important to Start the Right Way I wish all of you, both here and overseas, give importance to training your mind to be still. Begin your practice the right way. Even if you may no…
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Art of Meditation Practice
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The Art of Meditation Practice
… In which case, get up to wash your face, then come back again to restart. Remember the instruction given you. Follow the instruction full heartedly like a kindergarten student.
Meditation requires practice with the right methods to achieve contentment quickly. As you refine your approach, you'll notice improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in me
Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
…lizing the image. Do this frequently, and your mind will grow accustomed to it. Follow the homework given to you. Muslims pray to their God five times a day. They contemplate their mind toward their God …
This text discusses the importance of centering your awareness at the center of your body and the technique of mindful contemplation practiced twice a day. It compares this practice to the daily praye
Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
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Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
…rt to feed your body; it takes no less effort to feed your mind. Be mindful of this fact and please give enough effort for your practice. Every time you close your eyes to meditate, even if you see only …
การทำสมาธิที่ถูกต้องตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบจะทำให้การเดินทางของคุณราบรื่นและง่ายดาย คุณต้องทำสิ่งนี้อย่างต่อเนื่องและหมั่นฝึกฝนเพื่อความสำเร็จ แม้ว่าจะมีความท้าทาย ให้เข้าใจว่าคุณยังเป็นคนธรรมดาและต้องเอาใจใส่
Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
…r mind. Your mind is a form of energy that has its own intrinsic quality to make things happen. To give an example, if you think of someone whose words or actions have upset you in the past, even though …
This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
…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 transcendental inner bodies, until it reaches the “Body o…
This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of