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Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
The text from the image is: "Meetings with a Dharma Master need to make our resolution of having good parents in our next life. “Of course, we must first take the stick out of our own eye before we
…nd effect, promoting personal change over attempting to change others. The meeting concludes with a heartfelt blessing, highlighting the wisdom shared during the session. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
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Reflections on Teaching and Leadership
… "Ask yourself this question: How many of your own teachers from years past do you now hold in your heart? What made them a great teacher for you? Think about those qualities and try to emulate them in you…
ในงานประชุมนี้ หลวงปู่ได้เน้นย้ำถึงความสำคัญของการสอนและคุณสมบัติที่ทำให้ครูเป็นที่รักของนักเรียน เขาให้คำถามแก่ผู้เข้าร่วมเกี่ยวกับครูที่มีผลกระทบต่อชีวิตของตน และเชิญชวนให้พิจารณาคุณค่าที่ควรมีในตนเ
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…ore easily and for a longer period of time. As Luang Por Dhammajayo, frequently says: "Sabai is the heart of the practice of meditation". To truly be sabai there are four areas in life that have to become …
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
…is translation would never have been completed. May the light of inner peace find its way into your hearts . Vajraorn Tasukon
This text explores the concept of ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of l
The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
…d at them. After this experience of alms giving, I thought that this simple girl possessed a bigger heart than mine before I was ordained. Instead of running and playing in the early morning hours like oth…
…dination and contrasts his past selfishness with the girl's generosity. This experience serves as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy towards those in need. It challenges the n…
Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
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Reflection (Paccavēkkhaṇa)
…o wish to progress in both the physical and spiritual world. If a person goes about their life half-heartedly, never applying themselves fully, they cannot expect to succeed in life. However, those who are…
Reflection is a vital quality for success in physical and spiritual realms. One must be fully engaged in life to thrive. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of the four basic needs: food, shelter, c
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…nds to be negative, which in turn will hurt ourselves and/or others, even those we hold dear to our heart. As one can imagine, if these things influence the mind negatively it is of great importance that w…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
The Privilege of Teaching
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The Privilege of Teaching
… sincerely hope that this work will be of beneficial value and encouragement to them, plus it is my heartfelt wish that the blessings of their personal faith or beliefs will bring eternal fulfilment, happi…
การสอนเป็นสิทธิพิเศษที่ยิ่งใหญ่ การสอนที่ดีนั้นควรค่ามาก ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่จะให้ความรู้แก่ผู้อื่น แต่ยังเป็นการให้ชีวิตที่ต่อเนื่องกับผู้สอนเอง การเรียนรู้จากครูผู้ดีเป็นการเสริมสร้างขนบธรรมเนียมและความร
Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
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Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
…where. Like the Buddha said NATHI SANTI PARAM SUKHAM (there is no another happiness than a peaceful-heart). Digest from speech of the Most Ven. Hai-Yun Jimeng (Taiwan) President of Huayen Monastery The F…
Buddhism in Cambodia faced severe decline during the Pol Pot regime when monks were forced to abandon their vows and temples were destroyed. After the 1980s, efforts to restore Buddhism began, as the
Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
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Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
…e of every phenomenon comes from the mind. The environment and affinity becomes pure as long as the heart is pure." Ven. Rinchin Lonjid Dashichoiling Monastery, Mongolia I come from Mongolia and I am Rin…
In a profound address, Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, portraying them as part of one family, deriving from shared karmic categories. He urges the prop
WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration
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WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration
…owing moderation in our food - To keep to seclusion in our sleeping-sitting place - Striving in the heart sublime And through the incalculable merit arising from our determined commitment to establish uni…
The WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration was made by young monastic delegates from over thirty countries during the fourth conference. Taking place at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi on December 14, 2007, the declarat
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…ly realm nor a hell realm, but will roam about in this world. June 10, 1991 28. BE PREPARED A kind-hearted 80 year old woman with five children once came to Khun Yai and asked for her advice. Youngest son…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
…ts of merit, and we only 100, the merit will bear more fruits sooner. Once you earn more, keep your heart humble and calm. Don't expect more than what you have earned. August 16, 1979 *"There are many lev…
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
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Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
… Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. The more determination in your heart, the more merit you will gain; the less determination, the less merit. In my next lifetime, I wil…
This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a
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…