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Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 24 enlightenment as the Lord Buddha had done, he would not rise for any reason from meditation, even if it meant his death. Persevering, he sat in meditation the entire night and found
This text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, referring to the pure and original nature that resides in every human being. Regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity, the Dhammakaya represents
The Essence of Life: Pearls of Inner Wisdom
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The Essence of Life: Pearls of Inner Wisdom
24 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 15. The Essence of Life Our body is constantly being eaten away by the influences of suffering [dukkha], impermanence [anicca] and not-self [anatta]. Thus we cannot afford to
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการไม่สูญเสียเวลาในการค้นหาธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นแก่นของชีวิต ในขณะที่ร่างกายของเราเสื่อมสลายจากทุกข์ อนิจจา และอัตตา ธรรมกายมีคุณสมบัติที่ตรงกันข้ามกับร่างกายทางกายภาพ โดยเป็นสิ่
The Illusion of Happiness
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The Illusion of Happiness
If they believe happiness is in the sea, they go to the sea. If they believe it is in the mountains, they go to the mountains. If they believe it is in the shopping malls, they go on a shopping spree.
This text discusses how people seek happiness in various external sources such as the sea, mountains, shopping malls, and fame. However, it emphasizes that true happiness cannot be found through mater
Understanding the Mind for Inner Peace
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Understanding the Mind for Inner Peace
By knowing the mind, you are discovering the path to serenity If someone comes to ask about the fundamentals of business strategy, you can tell people the details of every step for obtaining efficien
This text delves into the importance of understanding one's own mind as a crucial step towards achieving serenity. It contrasts the clarity one has in various domains like business strategies, politic
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t
The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
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The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
Suzanne Jeffrey those individuals their moral responsibility to the society in which they live. If they don't practice moral economics, then people can't live together. The first time that the Buddha
This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the vital role of teachers as lifelong guides in moral development, contrasting with other temporary
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
Chapter 3 directly and indirectly so that students can understand and learn thoroughly. This requires trainers who have not only the first level of wisdom, which is from memorization, but also from t
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
Death & Rebirth: The Journey of the Soul
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Death & Rebirth: The Journey of the Soul
Death & Rebirth 56 their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The persons will see a black spot or gloomy picture before being drawn into a blac
บทความนี้สำรวจการเดินทางของจิตวิญญาณหลังความตายและผลกระทบของสภาวะจิตใจต่อการเกิดใหม่ ผู้ที่จิตใจบริสุทธิ์จะได้รับการเกิดใหม่ในรูปแบบที่สูงขึ้น ขณะที่จิตใจที่เต็มไปด้วยความมืดจะนำไปสู่นรกหรือเกิดใหม่เป
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defile
This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l
The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association
The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
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The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is being aware of what one is doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate and make a judgment about what is right or wrong, good or bad, wholesome or unwholesome, appropri
Mindfulness involves being present and discerning right from wrong. Our ancestors embraced mindfulness, influenced by the Buddha's teachings. Meditation aids in achieving clarity and righteousness. Pr
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
Vin.II.192, A.IV.186, 210, 213 Just as a piece of clean cloth that is deprived of dirt would well-absorb the dye, the pure and clear eye of dhamma (dhammacakku) arose to the man, on that current seat
The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp
Understanding Suffering and Happiness in Family Life
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Understanding Suffering and Happiness in Family Life
Part Five: Truth for the Family Even though we may dislike difficulties and seek only happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we sh
ในชีวิต เราไม่สามารถหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ที่มาพร้อมกับความสุข โดยเฉพาะเมื่อพูดถึงครอบครัว หลายคนมักมีความคาดหวังว่าการมีคู่และบุตรจะนำมาซึ่งความสุข แต่กลับพบกับความรับผิดชอบที่หนักหน่วง เช่น การดูแลและบ
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears into a wok handles, those words
Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our gr
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
In addition to being good parents and performing parental duties, they should also assume the following roles: 1. The role of a teacher. Parents must teach children to discern what is right and wr
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s lives beyond just fulfilling basic parental duties. They must act as teachers, guiding children in distinguishing right from wrong and modeling
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah