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The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
…ely, "are a monk who is pure boon, aren't you?" "Yes," He says, with the slightest hesitation, and gives me the twinkle. Then he starts to laugh out loud, long and heartfelt. LP Anurak and LP Josh open …
This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
… will rely on those academics who master Pāli as well as the Dai Dhamma script. Unless priority is given to the study of Dai Buddhist manuscripts, it seems likely that this ancient manuscript culture w…
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
… manuscript was microfilmed in 1979 by the Institute of Social research, Chiang Mai University, and given the identification number 79 029 11 027-029. There is no trace of a date on the manuscript. ¹ Kit…
This article discusses research supported by the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation on a palm leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya from northern Thailand's Lan Na region. Undated, it is believed to h
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
…earthed at the site of Wat Tham Suea, Changwat Phitsanulok, northern Thailand. This inscription was given the identification number of 54 in the Corpus of Thai Inscriptions, and published under the name “…
The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
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An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
…nese. ¹ This is the revised version of a paper, “An Shigao and Early Chinese Buddhist Meditation”, given at the 2011 NZASR/AABS Conference, (Queenstown, New Zealand, 7-9 December 2011). I am grateful to …
An Shigao (147-168 CE) significantly influenced the early transmission of Buddhism in China. Despite a focus on his ethnicity and translation style, he is recognized as a respected meditation master.
An Shigao's Influence on Anban Sutras
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An Shigao's Influence on Anban Sutras
…ji Anban shouyi jing (K-ABSYJ), which may be similar to the Smaller Anban jing recorded by Sengyou, gives every appearance of being just a translated text with no traces of any interpolated commentary40 a…
This content examines An Shigao's translations of Anban sutras, highlighting the distinctions between the Present Da Anban shouyi jing and the Kongo-ji Anban shouyi jing. The text discusses the integr
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
…il to do so, in the next life when we meet again, I will recall who did not want to make merit when given the opportunity and now he ends up up having very little of it to help him keep up with others. A…
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages individuals to invite friends to perform merit-making activities
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
…habits are built. Meditation, of course, causes us to see our defilements (our bad habits) and that gives us the opportunity to see a way to change those bad habits. This is important because this really …
The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
…to everyone. When you have built up enough virtue, nothing can stop it from manifesting itself. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to see these accomplishments. Some people expect their good deeds…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
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Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
This Life Next Life 96 Asappurisadanasutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one's own hand
…giving, categorizing gifts into two types: unworthy and worthy. Unworthy gifts are defined as those given disrespectfully, without genuine intent, not given personally, consisting of discarded items, and …
Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
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Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
2. Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one’s own hand, giving something which is to be d
… giving in Buddhism, distinguishing between unworthy and worthy gifts. Unworthy gifts include those given disrespectfully, without thought, not given from one's own hand, items meant for disposal, and tho…
Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
…Integrity's Gifts "These five are a person of integrity's gifts. Which five? A person of integrity gives a gift with a sense of conviction. A person of integrity gives a gift attentively. A person of int…
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness, in an appropriate time, with empathy, and wit
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 m…
ในซัททะซัปปุริสฎานา สุตตา กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการให้ในฤดูกาลที่ถูกต้อง ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ สิ่งที่ต้องไม่ส่งผลกระทบต่อผู้อื่นและตนเอง และผลที่ตามมาในด้านความมั่งคั่งและทรัพย์สิน ไม่ว่าจะมาจากอัคคี, น้
Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
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Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
4. Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts "There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time o…
Kaladana Sutta outlines five important seasonable gifts: giving to a newcomer, someone departing, an ill person, in times of famine, and offering first fruits to virtuous individuals. These gifts emph
Knowledge Beyond Description
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Knowledge Beyond Description
…or me, I know what is what. I have meditated immensely, and have relied on my inner Dhamma, that it gives me the strength to endure and the ability to survive.
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอความรู้เกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิอย่างลึกซึ้งที่ได้รับจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำ ผู้บรรยายได้เน้นถึงการทำความดีและการสูญเสียศักยภาพที่อยู่ภายใน ตัวอย่างหนึ่งคือพื้นที่ 200 ไร่ที่มอบให้กับศูนย์พุทธธร
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
Alice gives with Dhamma Master Meeting #9 17 January 2010 - Ashram Bandita Today, a group has gathered toget…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
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 …
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 bhikkhunīs. The fi
The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
…...and medicinal 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 of…
The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustrates how one person's faith and understanding can be influenced by another,
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 …
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 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 th…
In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals