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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
…y" means "grandmother" in Thai. It is a respectful way to call a woman of advancing age. Khun Yay's given name was Chand, which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyoong, which means "peacock-feather".…
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, Thailand, as the fifth child in a family of rice farmers. The name 'Khun Yay' translates to 'grandmother' in Thai, symbolizi
The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
…a great deal in my previous existences. The merits gained from my meditation in the past lives have given rise to the knowledge and wisdom that enabled me to teach myself. You, too, should meditate as muc…
The author shares her lifelong passion for cleanliness and orderliness, rooted in a disciplined upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-t
Strive to Build Maximum Merit
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Strive to Build Maximum Merit
…ltivate good mindfulness. If your mindfulness is weak, you will be vulnerable to evil thoughts that give rise to bad kamma. But if you maintain good mindfulness, virtue will be with you instead, leaving n…
การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
…ctice of good deeds. But in this life we must try harder and be more determined. We can no longer give in. We must also make resolutions that encompass everything that is good. We will wish that …
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
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Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
…r your spiritual well-being in the future. I have only virtuous intentions for everyone. I want to give “ultimate benefits” to others. May you always be on the moral path, determined to make merit while…
เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการดูแลสุขภาพจิตและการสร้างบุญเพื่ออนาคต เชิญชวนให้ทุกคนไปวัดเพื่อสะสมบุญก่อนที่จะสายเกินไป และการเก็บรักษาเจตนาบริสุทธิ์ของตนเอง ก่อนการก่อสร้างวัดที่มอบให้แก่ชุมชน โดยถือว่
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
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
Meditation for Clarity and Caution
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Meditation for Clarity and Caution
…ill eventually come to you and you will know how to arrange and organize your work. Meditation will give rise to wisdom. I use this approach to solve problems. Whenever I encounter a problem with the temp…
Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
…pure. If you have not achieved that enlightened state of mind in this lifetime even though you have given your best, do not give up. Look for your victory in the next life. Keep building more and more mer…
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active participation in buil
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
…mplishment brought him a lot of joy and a lot of merit. Even after his death, it still continues to give him plenty of merit. I resolved that when I build a temple, I too would create a similar alms ho…
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most
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
ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
… in the past, the merit I am making in the present, and the merits I plan to make in the future. It gives me the strength to fight for my do This is "using" my merit wisely. In the entire world, no one ca…
การสร้างบุญและเรียนรู้ที่จะใช้บุญอย่างถูกวิธีเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ ในการตั้งศูนย์พุทธธรรม ฉันต้องต่อสู้เพื่อรักษาหัวใจให้บริสุทธิ์ โดยการคิดถึงบุญที่ได้สร้างในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การส
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
…mundane and transcendental. Mundane merit? helps me in self-development, while transcendental merit gives me the ability to teach myself. But once we attain the Dharmakaya* (reaching a clear-seeing state)…
…, where every action we take generates merit or demerit that we carry with us. The importance of forgiveness over retaliation is highlighted, encouraging a peaceful resolution to conflicts. Attaining the …
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
…will not listen; it is up to his own karma. As for ourselves, we have to make the best with what is given to us. February 9, 1991 110. MERIT & DEMERIT ARE THE ONLY THINGS WE CAN TAKE WITH US Addressing t…
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre
Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
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Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
…on you. What you need to take precautions from is the opposite sex. This is very important. Do not give way to sympathy. Let wisdom and equanimity be your guide. Giving way to sympathy can lead to your d…
In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
…a. Then we have subjected ourselves to undue punishments. I won’t allow that to happen to me. If we give up along the way, we might as well have given up from the very beginning. Those consumed with sensu…
In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflective of deeper vanity. The constant resolutions to avoid
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
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
…moral sense. His decision is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool in one who gives bad influence. You don’t at least try his shoes. He could be well-educated and be from a good fami…
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
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 Power of Seriousness in Meditation
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The Power of Seriousness in Meditation
…w class person, a servant, an uneducated person, one who was infected with tuberculosis, etc. I was given the worst quarters to stay in. When food was served, it was “dumped” onto my plate with disdain. …
This text reflects on the importance of approaching meditation with seriousness and focus. Despite facing mistreatment and negativity from others, the author emphasizes the value of maintaining a Dham