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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 may be expected to repay incalculably, immeasurably. What, then, should be said a
…thāgatas, offerings made to these enlightened beings are said to bring immeasurable benefits to the giver. The spiritual significance of these gifts is explored further, encouraging a deeper understanding…
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
Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
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Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta: The Purity of Offerings
…The Virtue of Absorbing 6. Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta There is the offering that is purified by the giver, not by the receiver. There is the offering that is purified by the receiver, not by the giver. …
The Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta discusses the concept of offering purification by the giver and receiver. It differentiates four types of offerings: purified by the giver, by the receiver, b…
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
… true patience. If you know how to exercise your mind, how to spread loving kindness, and how to forgive your fellow man, then you should do so immediately. When I was a student, I wondered why Thailand,…
Dhamma Vinaya encompasses the wisdom of the Pali Canon, highlighting two types: Vinaya, which entails strict rules of conduct for monks, and Dhamma, teaching beneficial practices that are not compulso
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
… too, And both kinds of enlightenment: All that is got by boon’s grace. So great are the rewards it gives, simply, this boon’s excellence: For that the steadfast and the wise commend a store of boon made.…
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
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
Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
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Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
8. Bhojana Sutta: A Meal "In giving a meal, the donor gives five things to the recipient Which five? He/she gives life, beauty, happiness, strength, & quick …
The Bhojana Sutta highlights the spiritual significance of giving a meal, describing how the donor, by providing food, imparts five essential qualities to the recipient: life, beauty, happiness, stren
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
Understanding Celestial Birth and Lifespan
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Understanding Celestial Birth and Lifespan
…f Celestial Beings in the Tusita Realm The lifespan of celestial beings in this celestial realm is given in the ‘Vitathata Sutta’. One day and night in this celestial realm is equal to 400 earth years. T…
In the celestial realm, there is no conventional form of birth. The unique birth method is known as 'Oppapatika'. This realm, like the Tavimsa and Yama Realms, showcases a different physical existence
Understanding Confession in Monastic Life
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Understanding Confession in Monastic Life
…nce he must humble himself before his peers and accept his personal shame so that he may ask for forgiveness. Punishment in this case might entail temporary confinement to a limited area. Duties and Resp…
การสารภาพคือการแสดงความเสียใจต่อการกระทำผิดซึ่งเกิดขึ้นในชีวิตของพระสงฆ์ตามวินัยของพวกเขา พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้พระสงฆ์ไม่ปิดบังความผิด หากทำผิดควรสารภาพเพื่อไม่ให้ต้องหลอกลวงผู้คน หากเป็นการกระทำผิดร้ายแร
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
…ion. He knows I feel this way and so he looks at me, laughs his brilliant laugh, waves his arm, and gives me a twinkle of his eye. 1 Venerable Father Monk 2 Venerable Brother Monk 3 Venerable Grandfather…
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t
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 Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
…hand worried that her father’s curse would come true for her. She wished to ask for her father’s forgiveness so the curse could be lifted. Unfortunately, she never had the opportunity to do so until he di…
…her's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot at Wat Paknam, where she …
Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
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Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
…ms. Through her Dhammakaya Body, Chand was able to communicate with her father and asked for his forgiveness, which he granted. And through the power of the Dhammakaya, Chand helped him to recall the meri…
The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her father's redemption from hell. Utilizing her Dhammakaya Bod
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
88 Meditation Benefits
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88 Meditation Benefits
…iscontent and misguided ambition. It drives people to cheat, steal, lie and to commit crimes. Anger gives rise to hatred and ill will. Delusion gives rise to ignorance, the worse of the three. One who is …
Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a
The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
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The Structure of Merit in Buddhist Practice
If the alms-giving involves contributions made toward the building of a consecrated assembly hall, a shrine hall, a preaching hall, or a Cetiya, this part will be huge. Part 2: This is the middle par
…s contribute to one's spiritual growth. Alms-giving contributes to a large base, precept observance gives a smaller middle, and meditation builds the top. This hierarchy emphasizes the significance of dif…