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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
… of Buddhist principles and practices, promoting a path toward enlightenment. Visit dmc.tv for more insights into these timeless teachings.
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
BUDDHISM ‘The religion in the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on
…remains relevant in achieving a meaningful unity between the natural and spiritual realms. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
…owing the Law of Karma, acts of kindness lead to positive outcomes for oneself and others. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Power of Generosity and the Languages of Buddhism
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The Power of Generosity and the Languages of Buddhism
The practice of generosity is the easiest one to perform, and the fruits of merit are the quickest to materialize. The merit result from the practice of generosity is riches and wealth to the one wh
…refrain from evil, do good, and purify the mind, promoting a life aligned with Buddhist principles. Insights into generosity and language deepen understanding of Buddhist practices and beliefs. Learn more at…
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
… in concentration his mind became as calm and bright as a mirror, so that he was able to have clear insight into the basic mechanisms that create and sustain Samsara, the cycle of births and rebirths. He rel…
…i Tree, determined to find truth or die trying. Through intense concentration, he achieves profound insights into the cycle of Samsara and the nature of suffering, leading him toward his eventual enlightenme…
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
…or bad, have significant consequences on one's journey toward happiness and enlightenment. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
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
…hievable by embracing these teachings and understanding the transient nature of existence. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
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Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
Khandha 5 Five Aggregates (elements, attributes of being) 1. Rupa form, physical self, body. Rupa is made up of earth, water, air, fire (heat) 2. Vedana feeling, is one of pleasant, unpleasant, ne
…mework for understanding the self and fostering wholesome states of mind in daily life. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
…ncept of karma. More good deeds result in better circumstances in this life and beyond. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to
…te us from the cycles of suffering inherent in life, ensuring a more fulfilling existence. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la
…multiply good actions. These principles create a pathway to a virtuous and fulfilled life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
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The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
No matter how many material possessions we may have accumulated, none of them can be taken with us upon our departure from this world. All of them will be left behind. The only possession we can take
…es, and fuel, all contributing to the act of giving and enriching one's spiritual life. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
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
…ity of one’s heart and the thought behind it that enhances the merit accrued. Visit dmc.tv for more insights on meaningful giving.
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
…ginal state of perfection. This is the state where the mind functions at full potential, possessing insight and higher form of wisdom. It is well accepted that the calm state of mind, which can be attained d…
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
…ears of history, meditation has proven beneficial and remains relevant today. Visit dmc.tv for more insights on meditation.
Meditation Techniques for Continuous Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Continuous Mindfulness
…taining the Dhamma body (or Dhammakaya). Only then is one equipped to turn one’s meditation towards insight [vipassana]. Thus there is no need to practice mindfulness of the breath at any stage.
การทำสมาธิสามารถทำได้ตลอดเวลา ไม่ว่าคุณจะอยู่ในท่าใด โดยการจินตนาการวัตถุของการทำสมาธิอย่างต่อเนื่องและไม่ต้องบังคับ อย่าหวังผลลัพธ์ในทันทีเพื่อป้องกันการรู้สึกไม่พอใจ ที่สำคัญคือการรักษาสภาวะจิตใจเป็
Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
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Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain your mind at the center of the body the whole of the time. No matter whether you
…hroughout life, individuals can find refuge and joy both in the present and the afterlife. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
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Understanding Dhamma Through Meditation
[cakkhu], knowing [ñāṇa], wisdom [paññā] and knowledge [vijjā]. The meditator will see the nature of the Dhamma (inner mental phenomena). According to the Lord Buddha’s advice to Vakkali “he who sees
… teachings encourage meditators to deepen their wisdom and knowledge, ultimately leading to greater insight into the nature of reality. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as ho…
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
…even simple acts such as sewing and weaving can hold significant meaning in Buddhist life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.