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The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen
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
Formation of Habits
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Formation of Habits
Formation of Habits . The work which is done in each of the five rooms . Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms . The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms
This text discusses the formation of habits in various aspects of life, focusing on the work done in different areas and attitudes towards basic necessities. It emphasizes the importance of good habit
Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
67, Power through merit 116, One drop at a time fills up a jar 116, With merit you will succeed in everything 119, Born to pursue prosperity 117, Fruit of merit 117, Only those with a pure heart will
This text emphasizes the transformative power of merit in life. It discusses how cultivating merit leads to success, prosperity, and happiness. The focus is on performing good deeds, maintaining a pur
The Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A
This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built on merit and caution against desiring others' wealth. It highlights the importance of choosing o
Make the Best of the Present
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Make the Best of the Present
173. MAKE THE BEST OF THE PRESENT I am someone who is not easily upset or affected. I teach myself at all times that it does not matter whether we are born rich or poor, smart or dumb, or even illiter
บทความนี้สนับสนุนให้มุ่งเน้นที่การทำความดีในปัจจุบันเพื่อเก็บเกี่ยวผลในอนาคต โดยผู้เขียนแบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำงานหนักและไม่ให้อดีตมาทำให้สับสน เพื่อให้บรรลุถึงความสำเร็จในการปฏิบัติธรรม ด้วยการมุ่งเน้
The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
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The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
174. HELP THEM BY INVITING THEM TO THE TEMPLE To help someone reach Heaven, first invite that person to come to the temple. When I lived at Wat Paknam, I received invitations frequently to dine at var
เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าถึงสวรรค์ ควรเริ่มต้นด้วยการเชิญชวนให้พวกเขามาที่วัด หากท่านเชิญผู้คนไปที่วัด พวกเขาจะรู้สึกถึงความสำคัญของการบริจาคอาหารที่วัดมากกว่าการชวนไปบ้าน โดยเฉพาะที่ Wat Paknam ที่ฉันอาศ
Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
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Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
impurities; defilements; mental impurities monk’s living quarters virtue; virtuous; wholesome; good wholesome action; beneficial act; virtuous deed; good deed tenfold wholesome course of actio
This text delves into the Buddhist understanding of mental impurities and their impact on virtue and wholesome actions. It discusses the importance of defilements and how monks aim to foster virtuous
Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
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Perfections in Buddhism: Understanding the Ten Perfected Virtues
บาลี (parami) 'Perfected Virtues'; 'Perfections'; transcendental virtues บาลี ๑๐ ทัศ Ten Perfected Virtues (Ten Perfections) consisting of generosity, self-discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience,
ศึกษาความสำคัญของทัศ 10 ประการในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งประกอบด้วยความเอื้อเฟื้อ, การมีสติ, การสละ, ปัญญา, ความอดทน, การเพียรพยายาม, ความจริงใจ, การตัดสินใจ, ความเมตตา และความเป็นกลาง การปฏิบัติตามทัศเหล่านี้เป
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
စัทธ Sambhā achievement of faith สัณฐานหรือรูปทรงของมโนติ shape of mental object สัตว์ทั้งหลายมีกรรมเป็นของตน all beings have kamma of their own สันสกฤต Sanskrit, another ancient language used in I
This text provides important insights into various Buddhist concepts including the achievement of faith (စัทธ Sambhā), the nature of mental objects, the principle that all beings possess their own kar
Popular Dhamma Topics
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Popular Dhamma Topics
Popular Dhamma Topics INDEX 1. Buddhism 2. The Buddha’s Life 3. The Teachings of the Buddha - The Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering) - The Noble Eightfold Path (the Path to end suffe
This page provides an index of popular Dhamma topics within Buddhism. It covers key concepts such as the Buddha's life, core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and esse
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
The arrangement miscarried, however, for on the first three visits that Siddhatha made to the village he saw things that had a deeply traumatic effect on his over-protected consciousness. He was initi
This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
The Teachings of the Buddha
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The Teachings of the Buddha
The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi
The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled
Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su
This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
Preface....................................................................................................2 1) Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son..................................................8
This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta
Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You
The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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
การใช้เทคโนโลยีกับการพัฒนาจิตใจ
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การใช้เทคโนโลยีกับการพัฒนาจิตใจ
ยุคนี้เป็นยุคไอที คิดใจต้องไปคู่กับไอที ไอเทคก็ไม่ใช่ปุ๋ยปล่อยใจจากการทำดีให้บรรลุสิทธิ ถ้าเอาไปใช้อาจเลยกลายเป็นอุปสรรค ต่อการประพฤติพรหมจรรย์ This is a high-tech era: mind-work goes with a high-tec
ในยุคไอทีปัจจุบัน ความคิดและการทำงานมักต้องใช้คู่กับเทคโนโลยี ไอเทคไม่ควรถูกมองว่าเป็นอุปสรรคในการทำให้จิตใจบริสุทธิ์ แต่การใช้อย่างไม่ระมัดระวังอาจกลายเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการประพฤติพรหมจรรย์ได้ ดังนั้นจึงค