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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…e king asked the Buddha, "Is mindfulness of the unique qualities of the Buddha the only dhamma that gives one protection against evil and danger, or is mindfulness of the unique qualities of the Dhamma eq…
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
… same time challenges most people, but not many jobs have the same advantages as teachers. Teaching gives you the opportunity to create good energy: Helping other people gain knowledge and develop good ha…
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…at is boon? A: Boon is pure energy. You cannot see it, but you know that it is there. Boon always gives good energy. You create boon, put the good energy into the universe, and then boon comes back to y…
In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
…ainable or unattainable by humans, by one's self. Some people think that IT must be a special power given to us, because this would indicate that IT gave us the sun, the moon, and the stars. So we must pr…
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…ot a Buddhist. A country has to have the ten right views as a basis for correct teaching because it gives a clear line or delineation of what is good and what is bad. Because we define kamma as action wi…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…do every day, just like making the bed. And, initially, it is the responsibility of the primary caregiver to train the children: In the bedroom, or in the sleeping area, we are concerned with right view a…
…iscipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for learning various life skills. …
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
… habits are formed mainly through three sources – and in this order: the parents, guardians, or caregivers; the teachers; and the early spiritual leader. Each person has to have clear guidelines and roles…
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains in…
Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
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Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
…never neglected Buddhism. Some temples and places of worship that were destroyed were restored and given back to the monks who, at that time were newly ordained, to look after, maintain the tradition and…
Buddhism in Cambodia faced severe decline during the Pol Pot regime when monks were forced to abandon their vows and temples were destroyed. After the 1980s, efforts to restore Buddhism began, as the
Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
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Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
…om the image is: "The Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics The Dhammakaya Volunteers programme gives students, civil servants and the general public an opportunity to render invaluable assistance to …
The Dhammakaya Volunteers programme offers students and the general public a chance to assist the Dhammakaya Foundation. Over the last decade, the foundation's activities have grown beyond the capacit
Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
…ds-on" experience of Buddhist practice for a period of six to eight weeks. In 1996 the syllabus was given a thorough scientific assay to verify the claim that the Dhammadayada Training insils virtue to go…
The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usu…
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
…t monk. He was ordained following Lord Buddha's first Sermon entitled the Dhammacakkapavatana Sutta given in a deer forest known as Isipatana. The Buddha's sermon brought upon Kondanna a revelation, and a…
The first monk ordained by the Buddha, Kondanna, was the first disciple who became a Stream-enterer after the Buddha's first sermon in Isipatana. This sermon allowed him to see the Dhamma. The Buddha
The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
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The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
…f relatives or friends to be offered alms It is understood among many men that when another person gives you something, you should return in kindness. However, when a monk is offered alms, does he have a…
…eration. Monks accept offerings gracefully and focus on meditation to offer spiritual return to almsgivers. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of meditation for monks, allowing them to reciprocate the …
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
Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
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Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
1 Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Isipatana with reference to Great-wealth, Maha-dhana, …
เนื้อเรื่องเกี่ยวกับ Great-wealth ลูกชายของเสนาบดีที่เกิดในครอบครัวที่มั่งคั่ง เขาและลูกสาวจากครอบครัวที่มีทรัพย์สมบัติมากมายได้รับการสอนให้ทำกิจกรรมที่สนุกสนานเท่านั้น เมื่อพ่อแม่ของพวกเขาเสียชีวิต ท
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
…nvas of life for students. If the colours are impure or the pictures distorted the students will be given incorrect and poor quality images upon which to base their learning and appreciation. They will no…
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
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Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
This book is a translation into English of a lecture given by a Most Venerable Thai monk in his native tongue. In order to convey the content accurately and …
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
…long time. But by sharing with others the knowledge he had acquired from the hard work and training given by Khun Yai Ajahn and Luang Por Dhammajayo (the Abbot of the temple into which he was ordained), h…
The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
… meditation, can one obtain inner light to discover the truth. In Buddhism a lot of explanation is given about heaven or hell, about the mind etc, because Buddhists use meditation to achieve the absolute…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a