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Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
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Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
…as closest to, to go meditate with Khun Yay at the Wat P TANAM. Later, as his group of friends grew larger, his friends who were seniors and juniors followed him to the temple. When it came to studying at…
Chaiboon, despite the early hour of 3 a.m., dedicates himself to meditation amidst the silence when his friends sleep. Initially, he meditates alone but invites close friends to join him at Wat P TANA
พลังสติ
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พลังสติ
… ๒๕๕๙ อยู่ในบุญ ก ๙ (Note: The title "พลังสติ" and "พลังแห่งการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา" are in bold and larger font in the original image.)
บทความนี้นำเสนอถึงพลังแห่งการฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา โดยมีการบูชาและร่วมมือกันในชุมชนเพื่อสร้างความสงบสุขในชีวิตและสังคม การตั้งใจสร้างบุญกุศล ส่งผลให้เกิดความดีงามที่ยั่งยืน และความเจริญรุ่งเรืองของสังคมด
Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
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Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
…nts in the approaches the Dhammakaya Foundation has made to the logistical problem of educating the larger number of trainees studying the tradition; Local Branches In an attempt to reduce the distance wh…
The Dhammakaya Foundation's dedication to meditation training has led to a significant reputation, expanding through word of mouth and enhancing lives. Local branches in Thailand and abroad facilitate
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
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
The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
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The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
inner happiness, true world peace will occur. When the defilements in the hearts of humankind are totally eliminated, things that were once beyond our imagination, like world peace, are suddenly possi
… peace, which radiates outward to loved ones and society. The more people engage in meditation, the larger the impact on the world. This ancient practice can bring about unimaginable changes, fostering a p…
Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
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Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
…e both near to and far from you. Let it expand to encompass your present location. Let it grow ever larger until it reaches the sky. Do this until you feel that your mind is boundless and is filled with lo…
This text emphasizes the profound benefits of meditation, encouraging practitioners to wish for the happiness and freedom from suffering of all beings. It advocates for a boundless mindset filled with
Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
…evotees maintain to this day. Visakha was born into a wealthy family in the county of Magadha, the largest county at that time. Her father was named Tanachai. Once, when his county was in an economic cri…
Lady Visakha was a prominent Upasika who played a vital role in Buddhism. She built Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, contributing an extraordinary fortune. She initiated the tradition of offering robes for
Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time
…ural loss. This prompts a reflection on the fate of these structures, built by ancestors for a much larger population and raising questions about the future of Buddhism in Thailand. The issue of turning te…
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 Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…willed action 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 text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
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
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.
Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
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Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
…ominantly Shi’i provinces into one single region. Moqtada al-Sadr, the radical cleric who heads the largest but also least disciplined and cohesive Shi’i militia, talks of a unified Iraq but at the same ti…
Post-2007, the United States achieved a reduction in violence in Iraq, yet significant political progress remains elusive. Iraqi political factions hold varying visions for the nation's future, with t
The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
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The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
…for Sunni politicians in parliament and the cabinet. Local groups have also started organizing into larger coalitions, which suggests they might develop an interest in national-level politics. At the same …
This text examines the intricate dynamics of Sunni political groups in Iraq amid changing power structures. Local organizations show a preference for decentralized systems, often in conflict with each
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
…ccasional gentle pressure on some friends. But when elections in the region brought unpleasant (but largely predictable) results, the freedom agenda receded. Elections in Iraq and Lebanon deepened sectaria…
This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
…tion efforts have not been the liberal and secular parties, but rather the Islamist ones, which are larger and better organized and therefore more capable of taking advantage of opportunities, despite the …
In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some
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
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…
Understanding Vyavala in Context of Largesse
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Understanding Vyavala in Context of Largesse
78 10 To keep the robes down. 11 Vyavala. This became almost a technical term in connexion with largesse. It is literally 'hindered'; but when the things to be given were too limited as compared wi…
This text explores the term 'Vyavala' which became a technical term associated with the concept of largesse. It reflects on how limited resources lead to some applicants being overlooked, in a practice ti…