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ความหมายของศาสนาในมุมมองตะวันออกและตะวันตก
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ความหมายของศาสนาในมุมมองตะวันออกและตะวันตก
ส่วนคำว่า “ศาสนา” ตามความหมายของชาวตะวันออก โดยเฉพาะทางศาสนาพุทธ หมายถึง คำสั่งสอนของท่านผู้รู้ คำสั่ง คือ วินัย คำสอน คือ ธรรมะ รวมเรียกว่า ธรรมวินัย ซึ่ง มีลักษณะตรงกันข้ามกับคำว่า “Religion” ของทาง
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความหมายของคำว่า "ศาสนา" ตามที่เข้าใจกันในศาสนาพุทธซึ่งมีความแตกต่างจากแนวคิดของศาสนาตะวันตก ศาสนาพุทธมองว่าศาสนาเป็นคำสั่งสอนจากผู้รู้ที่ยืนยันถึงศักยภาพของกรรมในฐานะผู้สร้างโลก ซึ่ง
Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
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Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
Death & Rebirth of hell denizens. This denotes that one will go to hell in the afterlife. If one always killed animals in the past, one would see the rewinding pictures of oneself killing animals. The
This content discusses the beliefs surrounding death and rebirth, particularly emphasizing how one’s past actions, such as killing animals, influence their next life. It illustrates that those who com
How to Meditate: A Guide to Inner Peace
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How to Meditate: A Guide to Inner Peace
How to Meditate? Monica : Yes, by meditation, not death. I would like to use meditation to fill my body and soul with all these nice images, if it's possible in my life. Yes, that would be really nice
In this insightful dialogue, Monica expresses her desire to use meditation to enrich her life with positive imagery. Luang Phaw emphasizes that meditation is not tied to religion but is a practical to
Interview with Monica on Religion and Happiness
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Interview with Monica on Religion and Happiness
Monica Luang Por Interview : Well, they taught me here. : You took to it easily then? Monica Luang Por Monica : Once I relaxed it felt normal for me to do it. And I am a naturally curious person, so I
In this insightful interview, Monica shares her journey of exploring profound questions about life, joy, and happiness through a religious lens in Norway. Working closely with her researcher and direc
Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
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Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
Death & Rebirth of hell denizens will denote that one will go to hell in the afterlife. If one always killed animals in the past, one will see the rewinding pictures of oneself killing animals. Then o
The text discusses the concept of death and rebirth, emphasizing that individuals who harmed animals in their past lives may face rebirth as animals themselves. It suggests that good and bad deeds def
Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
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Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
Forward When we want to introduce a new food item to the population of a country, we have to adjust the seasoning to fit the general tastes and flavor of the country that the new food is for. It is no
This text discusses the adaptation of the original Thai Theravada Buddhist book, 'The Warm Hearted Family,' for a broader audience. It emphasizes that, similar to how pizza can be enjoyed by anyone, t
Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
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Understanding the Mind in Thai Culture
"this or that", "black or white", with no gray area, as the locals find this logic easy to grasp and put into practice. In addition, Thai culture and language has a relatively large amount of words an
This text discusses the simplicity of dualistic thinking in Thai culture and the rich linguistic resources that explain human cognition. It emphasizes that terms often linked to Buddhism should be tre
The Universality of Meditation
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The Universality of Meditation
The Universality of Meditation ""To not think at all, anyone of any religion in this world can do, whether one is a Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and so on. To not do something is not against the
This text emphasizes that meditation is universally accessible to everyone, regardless of their faith or beliefs. It highlights that the practice of simply closing one's eyes and not thinking is neith
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 14 The first step is to search for the truth. Meditate and clarify the mind. When we do so, happiness will be within reach. It is like when we are about to learn a foreign language. We
The journey to joy begins by searching for truth and clarifying the mind through meditation. Just as one must temporarily forget their native language to learn a foreign one, we must also set aside di
The Universality of Meditation
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The Universality of Meditation
The Universality of Meditation beliefs, traditions, customs, or cultures, and allow their minds to open, they can begin practising meditation and reaching true inner happiness. There are many religiou
Meditation serves as a universal practice that helps individuals open their minds and achieve true inner happiness. Many religious followers have embraced meditation, transforming their lives from suf
The Universality of Meditation
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The Universality of Meditation
The Universality of Meditation Nationality or religion does not matter. After they bring their minds to a standstill, all of them describe the same feeling: that meditation brings about great unlimite
Meditation is a universal practice that induces a profound sense of happiness and tranquility, irrespective of one's nationality or religion. The authors highlight that achieving global peace hinges o
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
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 230 than anyone or anything I had ever seen in my life. A deep feeling of calmness spread throughout my body, from the center of my body to the tips of my fingers. It was such a wonderf
This text discusses the experience of discovering the 'crystal body' within oneself, leading to a profound sense of calmness and happiness. The instructing monk explains that witnessing this inner bod
Journey to Joy: The Origin of World Peace
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Journey to Joy: The Origin of World Peace
Journey to Joy The Origin of World Peace E veryone wishes to live in a world of a precious to all human beings. However, through our inability to accept our differences in race, religion, heritage, tr
Everyone wishes to live in a world of peace, yet our inability to accept differences in race, religion, and beliefs leads to conflict. This text highlights that conflicts can be resolved through medit
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 324 In the following years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, along with their close devotees, established a new site for meditation practice in the Khlong Sam sub-district, Khl
In recent years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo created a meditation site in Khlong Sam, Pathum Thani, evolving into Wat Phra Dhammakaya. This serene temple houses thousands of monks and att
Discovering True Happiness Through Meditation
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Discovering True Happiness Through Meditation
DMC causes viewers around the world to perform meditation which is the easy way to find true happiness in oneself. A lot of Thai and foreign viewers are able to discover their own peace from meditatio
DMC inspires viewers worldwide to embrace meditation as a means to attain true happiness. Through teachings by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, individuals, including those from the Solomon Islands, have discov
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we could help one another destroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prev
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
Reflecting on Buddhism and Discipline
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Reflecting on Buddhism and Discipline
Does it mean that our religion is not as good as we think it is? After I had the opportunity to visit those foreign countries, I realized that it is not that Buddhism that is bad, but the people. Thai
This text explores the realization that the shortcomings in Buddhism are not due to the religion itself but rather the practices of its followers. The author reflects on experiences in foreign countri