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The Boy and the Fire Drill
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The Boy and the Fire Drill
Then the boy chopped the fire drill with the hatchet, thinking : - " Perhaps that's how I shall get fire." No fire got he. He split the fire drill in twain, in three, four, five, ten, a hundred pieces
…t the boy's foolish methods. He then demonstrates the correct way to make fire, teaching the boy an important lesson about intelligence and method. This story emphasizes the significance of understanding prope…
Buddhist Literature and Manuscripts
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Buddhist Literature and Manuscripts
Bailey, H. W. 1979. *Dictionary of Khotan Saka*. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Banerjee, Anukul Chandra. 1979. *Sarvästivāda literature*. Calcutta: The World Press Private Limited. Batchelor,
This collection features important works and studies related to Buddhist literature and manuscripts, covering a range of topics includ…
Buddhist Manuscripts and Literature from Central Asia
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Buddhist Manuscripts and Literature from Central Asia
Karashima, Seishi and Wille, Klaus (TextsEditors-in-chief). 2009.Buddhist Manuscripts from Central Asia- The British Library Sanskrit Fragments, Volume II.1-2, Tokyo: The International Research Instit
This document highlights important works and contributions in the field of Buddhist literature and manuscripts from Central Asia. It r…
Digital Dictionary of Buddhism and Related Works
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Digital Dictionary of Buddhism and Related Works
Muller, A. Charles, ed. “Digital Dictionary of Buddhism.” Digital Dictionary of Buddhism 電子佛教辭典, n.d. Accessed December 4, 2012. —. “Yi 意, Mention.” Digital Dictionary of Buddhism, Nattier, Jan. 200
… significant contributions from scholars such as Jan Nattier and Harry Oldmeadow. The texts include important translations and studies of Buddhist practices, art, and historical contexts from the Han and Three…
Pali Texts and Commentaries
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Pali Texts and Commentaries
VoIs.1-2, eds. Max Walleser and Hermann Kopp. London: Luzac&Company, Ltd, 1924-1930; Vols. 3-5, ed. Hermann Kopp. Oxford: The Pali Text Society, 1936-1957. Nettipakarana with Extracts from Dhammapāla
…li Text Society has played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating Buddhist scriptures, with important works such as Saddanīti, Samantapāsādika, and the Vinayapitakam being featured. Various scholars ha…
Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
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Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
4. Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts "There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time
Kaladana Sutta outlines five important seasonable gifts: giving to a newcomer, someone departing, an ill person, in times of famine, and o…
The Early Life of Luang Por Dhammajayo
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The Early Life of Luang Por Dhammajayo
…nd. The subjects that fascinated him were Buddhism, the Teachings of the Buddha, and biographies of important people. The more books he read, the more Dhamma sermons he listened to, the more he wondered: “Why…
Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, had a keen interest in Buddhism from a young age. Raised by an engineer father, he frequently attended boardin
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
…ering ground for Buddhists around the world. Over one million Buddhists gather at the Cetiya during important Buddhist events. The Dhammakaya Temple, Khun Yai’s brain-child, is now the center of Buddhism for a…
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an
Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
…ides. - The seventh base of the mind is two fingers' breadth above the navel. This base is the most important point in the body. It is the very center of the body and the point where the mind can come to a sta…
In this guided meditation, we revisit the teachings of the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam regarding the Seven Bases of the Mind. The first base is located at the rim of the nostril, the second at th
Understanding the Seven Bases of the Mind
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Understanding the Seven Bases of the Mind
The first to the sixth bases are the paths, or the resting points, of the mind. The Seventh Base is the home of the mind. This is where the mind should be maintained at all times. You’ll be able to s
…s where the mind should be maintained, ideally in a state of perfect stillness. For beginners, it's important to recognize the Seventh Base's location—in the abdomen, two finger-breadths above the navel, which…
The Key to Success: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Success: Stopping the Mind
‘STOP’ IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Stopping the mind (from wandering) is more important than anything else. Whatever images that appear in your meditation, observe them impassively withou…
Stopping the mind from wandering is crucial in meditation practice. The Great Master Phramongkholthepmuni asserts that the main goal is to achieve mental stillness, regardless of external distractions
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
… age of sixteen and nineteen, Luang Por managed to read every volume of the Tipitaka as well as any important books on Buddhism he could lay his hands on. After reading all these books, he came to the conclusi…
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma
The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
It is Important to Start the Right Way I wish all of you, both here and overseas, give importance to training your…
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Power of Consistent Practice
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The Power of Consistent Practice
only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons
Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without …
Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
…ress has a lot to do with your practice. The more you practice the better you get. Treat this as an important mission in your life. Constantly reflect on your merit and the Seventh Base of the mind. Let your m…
Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla
Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
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Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
…ides. • The seventh base of the mind is two fingers' breadth above the navel. This base is the most important point in the body. It is the very center of the body and the point where the mind can come to a sta…
This text outlines the seven key resting points or bases of the mind within the body, essential for meditation and body awareness practices. These points include locations at the nostrils, inner corne
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…restlessness, and doubt Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering): the Buddha’s first and most important teaching. It explains the reality and nature of suffering, the origin of suffering, the cause of su…
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and '…
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
…e all look at one another, thinking that this was it. But I think, "WOW! So meditating is genuinely important, huh?" He smiles, patiently, as though he knows what I am thinking. Then, he says, "So we need to…
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…h meditation, each person can see this for him or herself. And that is exactly why meditation is so important!" Our "chat" has lasted about three hours. When we wind down with the questions, he smiles. And th…
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that