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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
…r Tinakorn Tongsevatu writes on pages 128 -129 "Ordination during the time of Ayuddhaya, consisted largely of those who had faith in the ritual only. However, later on it became a tradition that all males…
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained
Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
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Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
…he spittoon, so that people would not have to see the dirty tissues below. Dhammaprasit House was a large building housing many people, but having only one bathroom. Whenever Khun Yea used the bathroom, sh…
The story reflects on Khun Yea's approach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhibits patience when dealing
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
…, safer and easier to follow. Today Luang Por is responsible for many people and the operation of a large temple complex. These examples of what led him to this position in life are indicative of what make…
The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
…ltimate goal of education in the realm of Buddhism, to educate the individual as well as society at large. Immediately, after the birth of a new human being, the parents must have sufficient education and …
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
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
…, religion or creed. Only then can we learn how to share with our family, community and humanity at large.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
The Importance of Home in Education
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The Importance of Home in Education
Life is spent largely in a combination of just these few rooms, save for a little time spent travelling here and there.…
This text discusses the significance of home settings in educating young pupils. It emphasizes that the bedroom serves as a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
… shape the social behaviour and future happiness of families, communities, nations and the world at large. Good teachers should strive to disseminate knowledge using teaching skills based on the principles…
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
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
…ions and wished to see their Buddhist works be discussed and supported by the Buddhist community at large. The conference was held in Bangkok by Wat Sanghathana and Wat Phra Dhammakaya during the 11th-18th…
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embodying extraordinary mental powers and wisdom. Despite her lack of formal edu…
History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
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History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
The Great Master Pham- mongkhapa, Abbot of Nait Puklen, founder of the Drammayakha Tradiiton. Khun Yai's Tongkha Sunydangar, for first mediation teacher who was a student of the Great Master. Khun Y
… Foundation Headquarters. Her legacy continues to impact the Buddhist community as evidenced by the large number of attendees at her cremation ceremony and ongoing developments within the temple grounds.
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
…st monks who led the Dhammayaya Temple to its pinnacle of success as a new world today. In 1967, a larger wooden building was constructed inside the Wat Paknam compound to serve as a meditation center. It…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h
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
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
…tinue to pursue Perfections. January 3, 1977 70. FRUIT OF MERIT Merrt from our past lives, whether large or small, will bear fruit in the present life and will express itself in full. If you made 10 units…
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
…uddhad­hakka Center was possible by example of the Most Venerable Luang Por Wat Paknam, who built a large alms house ca­pable of feeding many monks at his temple. His accomplishment brought him a lot of jo…
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most
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
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…ry waved odor brings future consequences, including future rebirths, the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's general life situation. Under the Law of Kamma, by which all creatures must live,…
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
… reboots; the consequence of one's actions of body, speech and mind; the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's general life situation. -- The Buddha defines it as volition (cetana). Each karmi…
This text delves into the fundamental concept of kamma (karma) in Buddhism, emphasizing that every intentional action we perform leads to future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cet
Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
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Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
…0 people. • The Dhammakaya Meditation Hall (สถ กรรมฐาน), a place for religious activities. It is a large all-purpose, two-story building used for ceremonial activities and meditation. Capacity: 300,000 pe…
วัดธรรมกายมีการสร้างสิ่งก่อสร้างที่มีความสำคัญเพื่อประโยชน์แก่ศาสนาพุทธ โดยเฉพาะเจดีย์มหาธรรมกายซึ่งมีพิพิธภัณฑ์พุทธภาพ 300,000 รูปและมีความจุ 400,000 คน นอกจากนี้ยังมีสนามประชุมกรรมฐานที่สามารถรองรับ
The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
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The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
… in itself makes us feel better, less ill at ease with ourselves and less at odds with the world at large. We become more peaceful, more trusting, and that in turn causes good things to happen back to us –…
This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a
Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
…iderations: ● The size of the animal -- To kill an elephant is a worse evil than killing an ant. A large animal as a rule lives longer than a small animal. For example, the lifespan of a mosquito is as sh…
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans