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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
…ven by a respected senior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a layperson who read a great deal of negative news about monks, over-generalizing that they all were troublesom…
…and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respect due to monks based on negative news, which could jeopardize faith in the San…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…g good, it means they are creating Boon, so now Kusala means Boon. “Buddha said that the life of a layperson is very narrow, but the life of a monk is very open, very broad. This is because a layperson attach…
…portance of wisdom and goodness (Kusala and Boonya) and highlight the contrast between the lives of laypersons and monks. The Buddha's commitment to sharing his enlightenment with the world, irrespective of re…
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…ce by showing us the path to Nibbana, beginning with ordination. "He who lives outside Dhamma (the layperson), walks on a narrow path clouded from the truth. By embracing Dhamma, one is bathed in the light of…
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (t…
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being lef…
…rit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retreats and the responsibilities towards family. It highlights the chal…
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
…ven by a respected senior monk during a lecture he gave to a group of college students. There was a layperson who read a great deal of negative news about monks, over-generalizing that they all were troublesom…
…s the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between a layperson and a senior monk regarding respecting the Sangha while acknowledging misconduct. The monk advises …
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
…s bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layperson asked a respected senior monk: “Venerable One, do good deeds always bring good outcomes? I have se…
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though results may take time. It illustrates the principle through a me
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…ill accrue. A gift to a virtuous person gains more merit than one who is not. If the recipient is a layperson, he should be one who keeps the Precepts. If he is a monk, he should be a monk who keeps the Vinaya…
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
Youth and Merit in Leadership
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Youth and Merit in Leadership
…h Is Not A Factor If You Have Merit บทความภาษาอังกฤษสั้น ๆ จากคำสอนยาย (จากหนังสือ : "คำสอนยาย") A layperson asked me for advice on how to handle a situation where he had to supervise an office where many peo…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของบุญเหนืออายุในการเป็นผู้นำ คุณยายได้ให้คำแนะนำแก่สาวชาวนาที่ต้องรับผิดชอบดูแลคนที่มีอายุมากกว่า โดยเน้นว่าบุญจะเป็นตัวกำหนดความสำเร็จในการเป็นผู้นำแทนที่จะเป็นอายุ ทุกคนสา
English for Buddhism Lovers
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English for Buddhism Lovers
…ad อ่านว่า เดอะ โฮลี่ เธรด 3. เรียนเชิญทุกท่าน เข้าร่วมขบวนตอนนี้ได้นะครับ/ค่ะ Laypeople / layman / layperson = สาธุชน มารวาส คุหัสต์ Disciple(s) อ่านว่า ดีใสะิ่ล (ส)= ลูกศิษย์ สาวา ผู้ปฏิบัติตามคำสอน Processi…
This content focuses on English vocabulary relevant to Buddhist ceremonies, including important terms and phrases for laypeople and disciples. Key highlights include the holy thread, invitations to jo
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
…recipient monk is not yet enlightened, he should at least be striving towards that goal. If he is a layperson, he should adhere to the precepts. In addition to the criteria for giving, the Lord Buddha also pr…
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of joy in giving and adherence to the Five Prec
Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
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Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
…nfidence in the Sangha Council to handle these cases (normally, a monk observes 227 precepts, and a layperson keeps only five precepts.) Although the monk went against the monastic discipline (with or without …
When faith in Buddhism wanes, respect for monks declines, leading to a stagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The S
Complete Criteria in Giving
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Complete Criteria in Giving
…recipient monk is not yet enlightened, he should at least be striving towards that goal. If he is a layperson, he should adhere to the precepts. In addition to the criteria for giving, the Lord Buddha also pro…
ในข้อความนี้ได้กล่าวถึงเกณฑ์สำคัญในการให้ในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงบทบาทของผู้บริจาคและผู้รับ และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุญ ผู้บริจาคต้องมีจิตใจที่ดีและมีความสุขก่อน ระหว่าง และหลังการให้ ขณะที่ผู้รับควรเ
The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
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The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
…ys bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layperson asked a respected senior monk: "Venerable One, do good deeds always bring good outcomes? I have see…
The text discusses the principle that good deeds lead to good outcomes, as illustrated by a monk's analogy of planting a banana tree seedling. It emphasizes the need for patience and common sense, exp
การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
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การตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ
…e monks (Alms คือ ของที่เราทำทาน/ของบริจาค) ฆราวาส/สาธุชน = layman (เลแมน), laypeople (เลดี้เพิ่ล), layperson (เลเพอร์เซิ่น) พระรับบาตร(จากสาธุชน) = Monks receive alms from laypeople. (มั้งคส รีซีฟ อาลมส์ ฟรอม…
ในบทความนี้เราจะมาพูดถึงกระบวนการตักบาตรและคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการทำบุญ เช่น 'offer alms', 'layman', และ 'non-perishable food'. นอกจากนี้ยังมีการอธิบายเสียงออกเสียงของคำที่อาจจะยากเพื่อให
The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism
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The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism
…"The Kalyanamitta Monk Training Programme", whose main objective is teaching Buddhist principles to laypersons to promote agreement in knowledge and direction, and to give opportunities to monks who complete t…
… also known as the Kalyanamitta Monk Training Programme, focuses on imparting Buddhist knowledge to laypersons. This initiative promotes a unified understanding of Buddhism, enabling monks who complete the tra…
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
… lack an understanding of this, they will face many troubles. This knowledge is called, "Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvāś-dhamma) : the Vital Heart of a Stable Family." **A Family's Typical Problems** Before …
…ial for those looking to marry or raise children. This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for Laypersons, outlining four critical elements: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, and sacrifice. Families …
Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
…d as a basis for daily life and a means of establishing a stable family. It is known as "Dhamma for Laypersons." Composed of four parts, it is considered to be the heart of a stable family: 1. Truthfulness or …
…t discusses a method for fostering a stable family as taught by the Lord Buddha through 'Dhamma for Laypersons', which includes truthfulness (sacca), self-control (dama), endurance (khanti), and sacrifice (cag…
The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
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The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
…tion, family members must have sacrifice as the fourth habit. With these four factors of Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavas-dhamma), anyone contemplating finding a spouse, getting married, having a family, or any…
…onal support, and honest communication, couples can create a stable home. The concept of Dhamma for Laypersons outlines four key factors: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, and sacrifice. These elements ar…
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
…ing kindness) because this is the point in which all the traditions have together. Respect from the laypersons, I realize that this respect from the people do not give to myself but give to the robe the presen…
The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza