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54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is

The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec

Suzanne Jeffrey And that’s where we close the circle. We do it for ourselves because we have to develop ourselves before we can develop anything else … but everything about us affects all of the peop

The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i

Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b

This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................

This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t

squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis

This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa

Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por : In the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparation for death in my religion. And I ju

In this discussion, different perspectives on death and rebirth are explored, specifically contrasting Christian beliefs with universal human experiences. The concept of life as a preparation for the

Part Five: Truth for the Family has given me an understanding of life in a new way. Firstly, death is not the end. We still have to be reborn as long as we have not gotten rid of our own kilesa. Secon

Part Five of 'Truth for the Family' delves into profound insights on life, emphasizing that death is not the end and that our virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and

Speech of Solidarity and Verses of Resolution By H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, representing the Prime Minister Venerable Sirs, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies

In a poignant speech, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin emphasizes the teachings of Buddha regarding the Cycle of Rebirth, the interconnectedness of humanity, and the inevitability of parti

The text extracted from the image is: "The virtue journaling activity within the short two months proved to improve behaviours of student participants. They were more joyful and responsible, had more

The virtue journaling activity within two months significantly improved student behaviors, making them more joyful and responsible. Participants demonstrated better discipline and spent their free tim

Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition

This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol

How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let

The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res

76 MEDITATION THE MIND "When I'm in peace the world is in peace. World peace begins with inner peace." Human beings consist of body and mind. The mind is a form of energy w

มนุษย์ประกอบด้วยร่างกายและจิตใจ จิตเป็นพลังงานที่ควบคุมและส่งสัญญาณไปยังสมอง ช่วยให้เราคิด พูด และกระทำได้ดีหรือไม่ดี จิตและสมองเป็นสองสิ่งที่แตกต่างกัน สมองมีรูปแบบทางกายภาพ ขณะที่จิตใจมีรูปแบบที่ไม่

Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind

This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our

Suzanne Jeffrey fish would come to the road and Luang Pu would feed the fish and give them a blessing. That created good boon for the fish, the family, and Luang Por. When he grew up, then, the Dhamm

This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li

118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful resolutions was to make them while focusing between their blessings. When they begin

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

124. GRAB THE FLAG OF VICTORY We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build spiritual benefits. So take this opportunity to accumulate only good thi

This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, disc

"Venerable, but recently he lived here among his kinsfolk rejoicing, and just now he went again to a place of rejoicing and was there reborn." "Yes, monks. They that are heedful, be they laymen or mon

บทความนี้สำรวจความสุขที่เกิดจากการทำดีในชีวิตนี้และชีวิตหลังความตาย โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการกระทำที่มีคุณธรรม ผู้ที่ทำความดีจะมีความสุขทั้งในปัจจุบันและอนาคต เมื่อพวกเขาเห็นความบริสุทธิ์ของการกระทำที่ดี

Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves before entering the town for alms, the hems of their robes would always become wet from the dew on

Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves before entering the town for alms, the hems of their robes would always become wet from the dew on