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Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…e Fifth Precept to keep our conscience and our dedication to the other Four Precepts intact. Let me give you an example: there is a boy about your age whose father, when drunk, is capable of killing the c…
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
…urring me to ordain. I wanted my mother and grandmother to see me in the saffron robes. I wanted to give them the chance to accumulate merits, and I wanted them not to worry about me any longer since I wo…
This narrative recounts a personal journey to ordination, highlighting the significance of family support and love. The author reflects on two near-death experiences, recognizing the love from his mot
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes…
Elderly individuals often prepare for their funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in
Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
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Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
…ogress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a blessing to their descendants, it is equivalent to wishing them the very best. The Significance o…
Blessing, or vara in Pali, signifies giving the very best to loved ones. In Thai culture, it's a cherished tradition where elders bless their descendants, promoting progress and happiness. This nightl
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
…uld and would reasonably settle the argument. Descendants who are taught well in childhood will not give in to temptations (Roads to Ruin) at all. By observing the five precepts they will live a peaceful …
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…s the very best in oneself make a blessing holy? When we approach elderly people of virtue and they give us a blessing, we may wonder why we feel a sense of its sacredness. We ask ourselves, "What does a …
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
…egarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is honest towards his virtues, his blessings will be …
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
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การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
…ief that: "Those who become grandparents or are respected individuals must now prepare for a way to give a powerful blessing, should the occasion arise. Do not disappoint them with a blessing that sounds …
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเตรียมตัวเพื่อการให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด โดยการทำบุญและฝึกฝนตัวเองให้ดีขึ้น เพื่อลดความโลภ โกรธ และโง่เง่า การทำดีจะช่วยให้สามารถมอบพรที่มีคุณค่าให้กับคนรุ่นหลัง และส่งเสริมให้มีคุณภาพชี
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
…support the spread of Dhamma to the fullest extent. On this point, I would like to share an example given by a respected senior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a la…
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
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Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
… inner peace and joy. We can achieve harmony between body and mind. The practice of meditation will give us sound sleep with either non-disturbing dreams or dreamlessness. When we get up, we will feel fre…
Meditation helps center our mind, fostering inner peace and joy. It creates harmony between body and mind, promoting sound sleep with undisturbed dreams. Awakening fresh and energized, we access infin
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…aturity by smiling at each other, cooling ourselves down or being more flexible. In order to win we give in. Win what? Win the hearts of other people because when we win over someone's heart, there is no …
The True Refuge: Embracing Perseverance in Meditation
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The True Refuge: Embracing Perseverance in Meditation
…We should always try to improve our mind. Perseverance is very important. Never retreat, regress or give up even though you feel lazy or careless. Willfully try to practice meditation everyday until it be…
This text emphasizes the importance of never retreating or regressing on our journey of self-improvement and meditation. It advocates for daily practice to build the habit of meditation, which allows
The Power of Meditation
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The Power of Meditation
…ith this state of mind, we will be like the sun that sheds light on the world every morning. Do not give up meditating. Put your mind at the center of the body all the times, and you will be happy and bri…
On 15 February 2007, the text emphasizes the transformative power of meditation, highlighting how it fosters wisdom and courage. It encourages a consistent practice, urging readers to center their min
การตอบแทนบุญคุณในพระพุทธศาสนา
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การตอบแทนบุญคุณในพระพุทธศาสนา
…มา คนเราอยู่ด้วยกัน ก็ต้องรู้จักผลัดกันให้ผลัดกันรับ หรือที่เรามักจะพูดแบบฝรั่งกันเสมอว่า "take and give” ไม่ใช่รับเพียงฝ่ายเดียว อาตมากำลัง ทำอยู่นี้ เมื่อกี้ฉันอิ่มแล้ว พวกเราให้ข้าวปลาอาหารแก่อาตมาและพ…
ในพระพุทธศาสนา พระภิกษุที่ได้รับข้าวปลาอาหารจากญาติโยมต้องตอบแทนด้วยการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมและนำความดีไปสอนผู้อื่น เมื่อมีประสบการณ์บิณฑบาตครั้งแรก พบเห็นเด็กยากจนที่มีน้ำใจนำข้าวมาตักบาตร ทำให้เกิดความ
Understanding Birth in Buddhism
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Understanding Birth in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica Luang Por : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? : Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyo…
In Buddhism, birth is seen as a continuation of the cycle of life and death shaped by karma. It serves as a journey toward understanding life’s truths, ultimately leading to the cessation of birth. Ea
Daily Life of Buddhists: The Practice of Meditation
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Daily Life of Buddhists: The Practice of Meditation
…r mind with the goal to eradicate defilements. Every fortnight on the full-moon day, Buddhist monks give sermons to teach the people coming to the temples. : How much time do you spend meditating every da…
ในชีวิตประจำวัน, พระสงฆ์จะทำความสะอาดสถานที่, สวดมนต์, และทำสมาธิเพื่อให้จิตใจโล่ง ไม่มีอุปสรรค โดยเฉพาะในวันพระใหญ่ พระจะให้ธรรมเทศนาแก่ผู้มาวัด. 'ผมทำสมาธิสองครั้งต่อวันในทุกลมหายใจ และทุกกิจกรรมที่
Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
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Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
…mal as being born wouldn't you say? That's why I think we need to calm people down a little bit and give them some knowledge about death. And I need a clearer picture. It's just I need more information to…
In this discussion, the complexities of explaining the law of karma and its relation to death and rebirth are explored. Monica reflects on the fear surrounding these topics in Norway, emphasizing the
Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
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Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
…e universal terms which can be defined differently from religion to religion, so it is necessary to give examples. Like the story of the Norwegian navy men, who were reborn as earth sprites because they d…
The text discusses the concept of death and rebirth, emphasizing that individuals who harmed animals in their past lives may face rebirth as animals themselves. It suggests that good and bad deeds def
Understanding Boonya and Kilesa in Buddhist Teachings
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Understanding Boonya and Kilesa in Buddhist Teachings
…attract positive things to our existing lives. There are three main actions that create boonya: (1) Give up bad habits, (2) Perform good deeds, and
This text delves into the Pali Sanskrit terms Boonya and Kilesa, emphasizing their importance in Buddhist teachings. Boonya, described as self-generating pure energy, is crucial for understanding meri
The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
…Because we need happiness we should be in search of something that can end all of our suffering and give us that everlasting happiness". Through
This preface discusses the fundamental reasons behind humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and technology. It highlights how ignorance leads to suffering and fear, emphasizing the need for knowl