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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
…cond time was when my appendix burst during the night. I was taken to the hospital by my mother and grandmother. However, the doctor did not diagnose me correctly. If there had been an internal infection, my fam…
…d love. The author reflects on two near-death experiences, recognizing the love from his mother and grandmother. These experiences fueled his decision to ordain after college, aiming to bring merit to his family…
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…cond time was when my appendix burst during the night. I was taken to the hospital by my mother and grandmother. However, the doctor did not diagnose me correctly. If there had been an internal infection, my fam…
…ly the loss of his father and health crises, he recognizes the unconditional love of his mother and grandmother. These experiences drive him to seek ordination post-college, aiming to repay their love and ensure…
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
…is so unpredictable, the priority was ordination. Besides, my mother's health was deteriorating; my grandmother was getting very senile, and if I delayed the ordination any longer, they might be too weak to know…
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
… for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she donated more than twenty such images…
…, who recognized the immense benefits of such contributions. A personal narrative reveals how one's grandmother donated multiple Buddha images for her family, reflecting her commitment to spiritual welfare. The …
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
…is so unpredictable, the priority was ordination. Besides, my mother’s health was deteriorating; my grandmother was getting very senile, and if I delayed the ordination any longer, they might be too weak to know…
The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Images
…for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she donated more than twenty such images…
…, ensuring the contributor's lasting merit and a peaceful afterlife. The narrator reflects on their grandmother's significant contributions, emphasizing the importance of these acts for both individuals and soci…
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
… actions cause bad consequences and good actions bear good consequences. Khun Yai: a Thai word for grandmother
…izing personal responsibility for one’s life circumstances. Lastly, the term 'Khun Yai' refers to a grandmother in Thai culture. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
…. Nevertheless, Dababamalla’s birth was indeed a miracle. He grew up under the watchful care of his grandmother.
…e flames of her funeral pyre began. His birth, considered a miracle, led to him being raised by his grandmother, illustrating themes of survival and familial love. This tale highlights the extraordinary nature o…
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
… in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, were rice farmers. The word "Khun Yay" means "grandmother" in Thai. It is a respectful way to call a woman of advancing age. Khun Yay's given name was Chand,…
…haisi, Thailand, as the fifth child in a family of rice farmers. The name 'Khun Yay' translates to 'grandmother' in Thai, symbolizing respect. Despite her hard work in the fields, she never received formal educa…
The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
…Thonburi, a sister city of Bangkok. 2 Vipassana: insight meditation 3 Khun Yai: a Thai word for grandmother
Chaiyaboon's quest for true understanding of Dhamma led him to the teachings of Khun Yai Chand at Wat Paknam. Through her guidance, he realized the reality of heaven and hell, the importance of medita
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
…ren in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, were rice farmers. The word "Khun Yai" means "grandmother" in Thai. It is a respectful way to call a woman of advancing age. Khun Yai's given name was Chand,…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
… her residence at Wat Paknam. People referred to her as "Teacher Chand". She was called "Khun Yai" (grandmother) by her young students, and everybody called her "Khun Yai" after that. The number of students grew…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…ted last name; a Thai word which means "peacock feather". Khun Yal: The word that literally means "grandmother". It is an affectionate and respectful way of addressing a woman of advancing age in the Thai cultu…
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov