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3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,

This text highlights the Buddha's approach to handling conflict, using love and understanding as tools for resolution. In facing a furious elephant, He spread loving kindness to expand hearts and fost

Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel

Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc

The second type of elderly person is called “A Fruitful Person,” a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga

Suzanne Jeffrey tions, although in the beginning of our life, when we are developing our habits, our six directions give us total input - in other words, we are in-taking all the information that wil

This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights

…at the next time he invite his friends he should only invite those who were polite, not greedy, and good people with whom to be friends. Luang Por understood and respected his father’s good advice by being more …

This text highlights Luang Por's charismatic teaching style, characterized by engaging, personal anecdotes and direct communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own learning be

If parents behave appropriately toward their neighbors, they will be loved and respected. Then it may be appropriate for them to remind their neighbors of the neighbors' behavior. The Lord Buddha taug

The text discusses the importance of parents' behavior towards their neighbors, emphasizing Buddha's Four Bases of Social Solidarity: Generosity, Kind Speech, Useful Conduct, and Even Treatment. It hi

If parents behave appropriately toward their neighbors, they will be loved and respected. Then it may be appropriate for them to remind their neighbors of the neighbors’ behavior. The Lord Buddha tau

เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการมีส่วนร่วมในชุมชนตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า เช่น ความมีน้ำใจ การพูดดี การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น และการปฏิบัติต่อกันอย่างเท่าเทียม เมื่อผู้ปกครองปฏิบัติตามหลักเหล่านี้ พวกเขาจะได้

Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou

Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T

Death & Rebirth Monica ranging from earth sprite, tree sprite, air sprite, lower celestial being, and higher celestial being. Do you think that is understandable for people with a Christian background

The text discusses the understanding of death and rebirth from a cultural standpoint, particularly reflecting on the fear surrounding these topics in Norway. Monica shares her thoughts on how people w

Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability are not at t

The text discusses two primary family problems: foolishness, where individuals fail to keep up with family members in adapting to changes, leading to issues like blame and family discord; and being ti

166 THE TRUE REFUGE VIIXVII Giving Courage to Others Before we can encourage other people, we should be able to encourage ourselves first. The only way to empower the mind is to cling to the source of

Before we can encourage other people, we should be able to encourage ourselves first. The only way to empower the mind is to cling to the source of the absolute power of the Triple Gem. If our minds c

Peace brashness of youth thought ourselves to be invincible... but alas, such was not the case. It was during that year, while stationed in Thailand, that I came to know and love the Thai people and t

In this reflective piece, the author shares their profound love for the Thai people and culture acquired during their time stationed in Thailand. The Thai way of life provided solace amidst war's chao

The very first meditation hall, accommodating only 500 people (named ‘Catummaharajika’), was filled to its capacity in only 5 years. The number of people who attended the sermon grew at a very fast pa

The first meditation hall named 'Catummaharajika' quickly filled to capacity within five years. As attendance grew, even outdoor seating became necessary during ceremonies led by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo

Currently, every Sunday, about 10,000 people come to meditate at the temple. Usually the first Sunday of every month there are about 30,000 people. On Buddhist auspicious days, such as Magha Puja Day,

ขณะนี้ ทุกวันอาทิตย์มีผู้มาทำสมาธิที่วัดประมาณ 10,000 คน โดยเฉพาะวันอาทิตย์แรกของเดือนจะมีประมาณ 30,000 คน ในวันสำคัญทางพุทธศาสนา เช่น วันมาฆบูชา วันวิสาขบูชา หรือพิธีกรรมกฐิน จะมีพิธีพิเศษในช่วงบ่าย

**Page 1:** Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability

The text discusses significant issues in family dynamics, emphasizing the problem of foolishness when individuals do not adapt to societal changes. Those who lag behind often blame their situation on

minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in

This text highlights the importance of meditation for achieving a peaceful mind and clarity. It discusses the connection between meditation practice and the avoidance of defilements, urging people to

be a sleeper!” He looks at me and almost winks. “We need to make boon continuously because, although we are born with boon, we don’t know how much we have when we are born. So we must continually make

In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It

Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha and Jesus?" Luang Por says, "Buddha teaches th

In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the

Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

Suzanne Jeffrey "Look at the difficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to

This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p