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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
…1981 *Merit sphere: Each person possesses a sphere of merit within; the more merit accumulated the larger the merit sphere.*
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages individuals to invite friends to perform merit-making activities
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
…ckground to this book, Wat Phra Dhammakaya is famous for many reasons, including: Its status as the largest Buddhist Temple in the world; being founded in the Theravada tradition by Khun Yai, a master medi…
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
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: A Case Study of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, PRC) Joe Zhou Ya China, like many other countries in the world, is a c
…cance of Buddhist practices and beliefs in the region, emphasizing how they are interwoven with the larger narrative of Chinese religious and cultural life.
Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
… thousand rice fields." The Dai group, which has a population of more than 1,000,000 people, is the largest group of Theravāda Buddhists in China.2 There are Buddhist temples in almost every Dai village, a…
This document provides an overview of Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts found in China, particularly in Yunnan Province. It discusses the significance of these manuscripts within the Dai community and hi
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…gMeng ZongBu (召相勻与喃宗布) in volume 15 of The Complete Collection of Chinese Palm-Leaf Scripture). The larger format of this type makes it easier to read and manipulate, and this format is often favored by mo…
In the Sipsong Panna region, there are three main forms of sa-paper manuscripts. The first, the ordinary wide-breadth manuscript, measures about 18cm x 25cm and has 14 to 20 lines per page. The second
The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…f manuscripts. There is no central authority in Dai Theravāda Buddhism, and individual temples are largely autonomous. As a result, there is no one central location where archives and records are kept. Pa…
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key reasons include the autonomous nature
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
…hinese and sa-paper texts are much easier to read because both the page and the character size is larger, and the white background contrasts sharply with the black letters. A further problem is that inc…
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
An Shigao's Influence on Anban Sutras
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An Shigao's Influence on Anban Sutras
…(CSZJJ p.5c 23: “corresponding to a Smaller Anban jing” 大安般經一卷(CSZJJ p. 6a 15): “corresponding to a Larger Anban jing” Zürcher points out that the text of the Present Da Anban shouyi jing (T-ABSYJ) T 60238…
This content examines An Shigao's translations of Anban sutras, highlighting the distinctions between the Present Da Anban shouyi jing and the Kongo-ji Anban shouyi jing. The text discusses the integr
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
…y wise action brings future consequences, including future rebirths; the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's general life situation. 2. CONTEMPLATE WITH DHAMMA When facing a difficult s…
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
Changing the World One Person at a Time
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Changing the World One Person at a Time
… public than anyone in history. Today, Wat Phra Dhammakaya that he cofounded has become the world’s largest Buddhist temple with hundreds of centers around the world. His home country Thailand is now the w…
…orefront of public consciousness. Wat Phra Dhammakaya, co-founded by him, now stands as the world’s largest Buddhist temple, with numerous centers globally, establishing Thailand's status as the epicenter …
ชาติหน้ามีจริง: การกลับชาติมาเกิด
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ชาติหน้ามีจริง: การกลับชาติมาเกิด
…โดย ศ.นพ. เอียน สตีเวนสัน 20 Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED Ian Stevenson, M.D. University Press of Virginia Charlottesville Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reinca…
บทความนี้นำเสนอแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับการกลับชาติมาเกิด โดยเน้นงานวิจัยของ ศ.นพ. เอียน สตีเวนสัน ที่ลงลึกในกรณีศึกษา 20 รายการที่ชี้ให้เห็นถึงปรากฏการณ์นี้ หนังสือ 'Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation' ท
การบันทึกสถิติใหญ่ที่สุดโดยขดูดไฟ
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การบันทึกสถิติใหญ่ที่สุดโดยขดูดไฟ
ณ เขตไอตัน เมืองอิโลโล สาครณัฐรัฐฟิลิปปินส์ เมื่อวันที่ ๑๔ เมษายน พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๗ หรือ "The Largest Flaming Images Using Candles is 56,680 and was achieved by The Middle Way Meditation Institute Il…
เมื่อวันที่ ๑๔ เมษายน พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๗ สถาบันธรรมะกลางเมืองอิโลโล ฟิลิปปินส์ ได้สร้างสถิติการใช้เทียนที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลกจำนวน ๕๖,๖๘๐ เล่ม โดยมีการสนับสนุนจากสถาบันธรรมะกลางประเทศไทย ซึ่งได้รับการบันทึกจากกินเ
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
…orld’s center for Buddhism, and Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where he is the Abbot, has grown to become the largest Buddhist temple in the world with millions of followers in thirty countries. Luang Por’s vision …
…daining as monks and participating in ethics training. Wat Phra Dhammakaya has transformed into the largest Buddhist temple globally, with millions of followers across thirty countries. Dhammajayo's missio…
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From barren paddy fields to the world's largest Buddhist center
Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
… a dome-shaped pagoda built to last one thousand years, was completed in 2000. It became theworld's largest Buddhist monument ever built. One million personal Buddha images were enshrined at the Cetiya—300…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya was established on Magha Puja Day in 1970 and has since become the largest Buddhist organization globally. The Main Chapel and Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, completed in 2000, a…
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
…2. The property was later expanded to 1,000 acres in 1985. The great Dhammakaya Cetiya, the world's largest Buddhist monument where 300,000 Buddha images are enshrined on the exterior dome, was completed i…
…Meditation Center, it expanded to 1,000 acres and features the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, the world’s largest Buddhist monument. Completed in 2000, it is enshrined with 300,000 Buddha images and serves as a …
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
…scendental sphere representing merit, that lies within each person; the more merit accumulated, the larger the merit sphere.
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou
…eptember 10, 2000, an unprecedented 100,000 monks attended her cremation in 2002, marking it as the largest Buddhist gathering ever. Her story is a remarkable journey from an illiterate farmer girl to a vi…
Dhammakaya Temple: A Community of Peace and Meditation
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Dhammakaya Temple: A Community of Peace and Meditation
… minimum budget, maximum benefit, and longest-lasting. Principle facilities consist of the world’s largest meditation hall, the Dhammakaya Meditation Hall, which comfortably accommodates 150,000 people in…
…ture of peace and meditation, prioritizing spiritual growth over material concerns. It features the largest meditation hall, capable of hosting 150,000 people, and the Dhammakaya Cetiya, the world’s most s…