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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
… to the brain, enabling us to think, speak and act in either good or bad fashion. A good clear mind gives rise to good thoughts, good speech and good conduct. On the contrary, bad thoughts, false speech a…
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
… several other forms of meditation popular in Thailand at the time. From 1916 onwards, when he was given his first abbothood, Dhammakaya meditation became associated with his home temple of Wat Paknam Bh…
Dhammakaya meditation is a significant form of Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s by Phramongkolthepmuni. It involves focusing attention on a point two finger breaths above the navel, allo
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
…mbling some young monks and novices who were skilled makers of robes, went to his sister and said, “Give me that cloth; I will have a robe made out of it.” She took down a robecloth nine cubits in length …
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi
The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
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The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
…its long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth is yours ; take it." He refused to do so. Then …
This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite her insistence, he initially refused but eventually took it. After preparing for the robe
The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
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The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
48 ಇನ್ತು ನಂಳು 6 The Story of The Weaver's Daughter This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Aggalava Shrine with reference to a certain weaver's d…
In the tale of the weaver's daughter, the Teacher emphasizes the significance of meditating on death. He explains that acknowledging the certainty of death and the instability of life leads to a more
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
…ather the shuttle, he would strike me and beat me. Therefore I will first replenish the shuttle and give it to him, and wait until afterwards to hear the Dhamma.’ So she sat down on a stool and replenishe…
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
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Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
54 കൊച്ചുമുഖം Kochumukham The people of Alavi waited upon the Teacher and provided him with food, and when the meal was over, took his bowl and stood waiting for him to speak the words of rejoicing
…ighlighting a profound connection between them. This moment reflects the deep respect and attention given to the Teacher, and the expectations placed on the maiden in this sacred atmosphere. For more deta…
Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
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Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
…ecome a Buddha’s Perfected Disciple. This celestial realm is highly interesting and its details are given in the Tripitaka. 28 The hereafter GL102, Chapter 4 The Celestial Realm, P.114, Dhammakaya Open …
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere, characterized by its superior qualities compared to the earlier realms. It is notable for being the residence of both confirmed and
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…
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
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
… youths passing by with baskets of cakes on their shoulders?" "Venerable, such youths as they never give cakes to anybody." "Monks, although these youths have not invited you or me to share their cakes, y…
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco
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
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 Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
…d this man at dancing, and this man at singing, and this man at the playing of musical instruments! Give this man a thousand and this man two thousand!” Thus did he spend his money. In no long time he squ…
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his fortune. Initially surrounded by admirers, he lavishly distributes money for pleasures li
The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
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The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
2 The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Veluvana with reference to Uggasena. The story goes t…
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat during a performance in Rajagaha. The performances attract massive crowds, and Uggasena
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…
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
… and there is an abundant supply of food both hard and soft in our cart. Fetch his bowl, and let us give him food." Her husband fetched the elder's bowl, and when they had filled it with food both hard an…
In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika.…
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt