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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
…ith the boat thieves. Even now, there is always something to resolve. But through it all, I kept my heart pure by thinking of the merits I have made in the past, the merit I am making in the present, and t…
การสร้างบุญและเรียนรู้ที่จะใช้บุญอย่างถูกวิธีเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ ในการตั้งศูนย์พุทธธรรม ฉันต้องต่อสู้เพื่อรักษาหัวใจให้บริสุทธิ์ โดยการคิดถึงบุญที่ได้สร้างในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การส
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
…greed, anger, or nonsense are allowed to defile me. In the purified state, I can see through to the heart of a person's suffering and its causes. With compassion, I offer them insight into their suffering …
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
…w that I know this is my final lifetime, I devote my life to the practice of good deeds with all my heart. I realize that time goes by quickly; to free myself from the grip of Mara, I can no longer wait no…
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
…purity. I am brave and confident because I know that everything that I do, I do with pureness in my heart. 149. KEEP UP WITH ME If you are concerned that you cannot keep up with me, then hurry up and prac…
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe
Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
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Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
…act of ill-will to an act of goodwill for that person. February 20, 1977 157. BANISH PRIDE From my heart I have banished pride and ill-will, and I urge all of the monks and attendees at this temple to do …
The text discusses the pursuits of perfection and the goal of attaining Nibbana by vanquishing Mara. The author emphasizes the willingness to accept hardship and lower ego to transform potential confl
Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
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Leaving Home: A Journey of Forgiveness
177. LEAVING HOME When I was a young girl about 11 or 12 years old, my father came home drunk one day. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on the ground outside the house while the rest of the family
…ional challenges for the girl, including her father's curse of deafness, which instills fear in her heart. Following her father's death, she regrets not seeking forgiveness and becomes determined to find h…
Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
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Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
…yāpāda): feelings of malice directed toward others; 3. sloth-torpor or boredom (thīna-middha): half-hearted action with little or no concentration; 4. Restlessness, worry (uddhaccā-kukkucca): the inability…
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับการดับทุกข์ในพระพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงนิทรา ความดับทุกข์ และนิกรังความตาย นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงอุปสรรคทั้งห้าที่ขัดขวางการเจริญสติและการเข้าถึงอนุตรโพธิญาณ พร้อมกับการสะท้อนถึงบุ
Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
… weapons, selling humans, selling animals for slaughter and selling poisons. สาร: good; "bless your heart"; a remark of appreciation. สารขุน: general Buddhist people; people. สามารถตัดสินถูก-ผิด,ดี-ชั่ว: a…
This text explores key concepts in Buddhism, highlighting the existence of the afterlife and rebirth, the importance of purification for monastics, and the principles of Right Speech, Right Effort, Ri
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
…mbini. Surrounded by his disciples, both monastics and laity, his last words to them summarized the heart of his teaching: “*Impermanent are all created things. Strive on with awareness.*”
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
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
… feel a wave of joy when we make a charitable contribution or help someone in need? Merit makes our heart full. Merit belongs exclusively to the one who possesses it. It is the property of the person; is …
Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain
…lues and intentions. Remember, it’s not just the act of giving that counts, but the purity of one’s heart and the thought behind it that enhances the merit accrued. Visit dmc.tv for more insights on meanin…
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
…o the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at the thought, ‘Here has come, so people say, one that is my father, my master…
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
ชีวิตกับความสุขใจ
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ชีวิตกับความสุขใจ
…มีความสุขใจ คิด ชั่ว พุข่ำ ทำชั่ว ชีวิตมีความทุกข์เป็นบ่อเกิดแห่งความทุกข์ทั้งนั้น (Joy live in the heart) สุขทุกข์เกิดจากใจ หากพอใจเป็นสุขก็เป็น ตัวเราเป็นต้นเหตุแห่งความสุขและความทุกข์ของเราเอง (Being ha…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของจิตใจในการสร้างความสุขและความทุกข์ ชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตมนุษย์มีความสุขหรือทุกข์ขึ้นอยู่กับการคิดและการกระทำของตัวเอง ความสุขเกิดจากการเล่นกีฬา การปลูกต้นไม้ และการมีปฏิสัมพัน
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
…ry weak he could only profess his faith mentally. But that was enough. When he passed away with his heart in devotion to the Buddha he was reborn in the Tavatimsa celestial world. From his celestial abode…
In this narrative, the Buddha notices Mattakundali, a weak youth, during his morning alms round. Despite his frail condition, Mattakundali expresses faith in the Buddha mentally. Upon passing, he is r
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
…r a hundred years, master treasurer's son! With your help may we be enabled to eat and drink to our heart's content!" Hearing their words, the youth asked the little page who followed him, "What are these …
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
The Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
… the crowd; make the people laugh." When Ugasena heard the words of the elder, he was delighted at heart. 'Doubtless the Teacher desires to witness my skill,' he thought. And even as he balanced himself o…
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he
Invitation to the Buddha
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Invitation to the Buddha
The mother-in-law of Culasubhadha was very anxious to see the Buddha when she was told about him by her daughter-in-law. She even agreed to let Culasubhadha invite the Buddha for alms-food to their ho
…mother-in-law eagerly anticipates an audience with the Buddha after hearing about his virtues. In a heartfelt gesture, Culasubhadha prepares offerings for him and invites him to their home. She sends a sym…
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
…ing-kindness emerged in the minds of the hunter and his sons. The Buddha, perceiving their softened hearts, guided them to put away their weapons and embrace the Dhamma. Ultimately, the hunter, along with …
The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
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The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
To this question the Buddha answered, "Bhikkhus, the sotapannas do not kill, they do not wish others to get killed. The wife of the hunter was only obeying her husband in getting things for him. Just
…lustrates that without evil intentions, one cannot do evil, emphasizing the importance of purity of heart and mind. The metaphor of the unwounded hand underlines the resilience of the innocent against harm…
The Bodhisatta's Departure
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The Bodhisatta's Departure
After the lapse of two or three days, when his mother had gone to the forest, he put his father on his shoulder and rushing on with the swiftness of the wind, by the hint given him by his mother, he r
…amilial bonds, duty, and the painful choices between the realms of humans and the supernatural. The heartfelt exchanges between the characters portray the intense emotions linked to sacrifice and separatio…