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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
…are divers creatures put an end to, and those that partake of the sacrifice have right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right endeavour, right mindfulness, right rapture, s…
…assapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable conditions will not yield a good harvest. S…
Preface to Dhamma Teachings
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Preface to Dhamma Teachings
Preface It has always been my intention to publish the Dhamma that I have preached and the Suttas that I researched during the three-month …
In this preface, the author expresses the intention to publish Dhamma teachings and Suttas researched during the Buddhist Lent in 2556. By comparing En…
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…eate boon. But when you teach just for your salary, you do not create boon. You must have the right intention. And, when we read the Dhamma, we get boon!” His eyes start to twinkle again. He smiles. “Of cours…
…he singular truth of Dhamma across religions is highlighted. He advocates for creating boon through intentions and actions rooted in love and kindness, while warning against the distractions of greed and negat…
Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
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Embracing Hardship for Nibbana
… this. As for people who come to the Buddhadja Center, some come with respect but some come with an intention to find faults. Even so, I always expressed my gesture of respect to them first by giving them a “w…
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
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
…the elimination of Saddam Hussein and the collapse of the Iraqi state. This was, of course, not the intention of the architects of the Iraq war, who saw the decision to end the Baathist regime in Baghdad as a …
This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
…t just limited to Iran; from Morocco to the Gulf, a growing number of countries are declaring their intention to develop a nuclear capacity—for civilian use, to be sure, but a nuclear capacity nevertheless. Co…
This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
…t have been my past merit coming to help me, for one day, the senior monk who knew about my earlier intention came to guide me. His first words were, “How about ordaining this coming rain retreat?” I hes…
The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordination amidst personal and familial obligations. With deteriorating health in family member
Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
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Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
This Life Next Life 96 Asappurisadanasutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one's own hand
…elief in the results of giving. In contrast, worthy gifts are those offered with respect, heartfelt intention, personal effort, meaningful value, and an understanding that generosity yields positive outcomes. …
Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
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Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
2. Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one’s own hand, giving something which is to be d
… belief in the results of giving. In contrast, worthy gifts are characterized by respect, heartfelt intention, personal involvement, valuable items, and the understanding that giving has positive outcomes. For…
The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
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The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
The Victory of Abandoning 9. Dana Sutta Those 6 things Then, having exhausted that action, that power, that status, that sovereignty, he is a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the
…ld or a non-returner to the spiritual realms. This teaching emphasizes that the quality of mind and intention behind actions is crucial in determining their fruition. Through understanding these principles, in…
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
…ere is a connection between good and bad actions. And that connection is what kamma is: Action with intention. “In the past, mothers used to take their children to offer food to the monks. Now, that culture i…
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…t than giving an extravagant banquet which is paid by money obtained through dishonest means. • The intention is pure -- with full faith in the favorable outcome of a good deed or merit (not for showing off or…
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
The Dream of Luang Phaw Petch and the Birth of Chaiyaboon
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The Dream of Luang Phaw Petch and the Birth of Chaiyaboon
…Her dreams brought happiness to everyone in the family, especially her husband Janyong, who had the intention of supporting his first child to attain maximum progress and prosperity, so that he could be a role…
เนื้อหาพูดถึงความฝันของแม่ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับภาพพระที่เคารพนับถือในจังหวัดพิษณุโลก ขอบรรยายการเกิดของชายอายุ 4 ขวบที่นำมาซึ่งความสุขให้แก่ครอบครัวและการคืนความสามัคคีระหว่างญาติพี่น้อง เป็นเหตุการณ์อันเป
Embracing Meditation for Stress Relief
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Embracing Meditation for Stress Relief
…itation, I could stop at any time. I diligently practiced meditation, to reduce stress, without any intention to see or to know anything. Before trying the Dhammakaya Technique, I had tried 225
Paul Silasangvaro, a 62-year-old American, shares his experience attending a meditation program in Azusa, California, to alleviate work-related stress. Initially unsure about meditation, he found it b
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium monks and others became lay volunteers. This was the community that pioneered the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. At that time, Khun Yay Ajahn was 60 year
…hn. At 60, she dedicated herself to building the temple on what were once open fields. The temple's intention is to foster a connection with the Dhammakaya, a universal aspect within every human being, regardl…
The Principles of Generosity
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The Principles of Generosity
84 This Life Next Life Wherefore, Gavampati, Sir, go thou into the world of men and tell them : -" Give ye your gifts with thoroughness, with your own hands, with due thought, and give not as if ye
…f Uttara's mindful gifts, leading to rebirth among divine beings. Gavampati emphasizes the need for intention and sincerity in acts of generosity. The dialogue ultimately concludes with a moral lesson on the v…
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to
…t reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the openness of one's…
Understanding Meditation and Merit
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Understanding Meditation and Merit
…" Then I ask him: "Could we talk about merit, or boon? Would you explain what it is and tell me if intention plays any part in it?" He looks at me and smiles. He begins: "Boon or Boonya is not Merit. There …
This passage features a conversation about meditation and the concept of Boon as explained by Luang Por. He emphasizes that meditation involves quieting the mind to facilitate learning and understandi
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…ust have a clear delineation between good and bad. And so, as with any decision, we need to look at intention and we need to look at the end result. What result will that action bring? If the outcome is good, …
…r guiding their students, recognizing that students come from varying backgrounds. Training must be intentional, and the eightfold noble path can serve as a guide. Ultimately, understanding these environments …
Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
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Types of Generosity: Understanding Charitable Giving
…s form of giving produces limited merit. To gain maximum merit, the giving has to be done with pure intention. • Giving to support – This form of generosity is done out of kindness and love. Parents providing…
…es. The text emphasizes that for one to achieve maximum merit from giving, it should come from pure intentions rather than self-interest. Danavatthusutta highlights these distinctions to guide individuals towa…