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Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
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Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
8. Bhojana Sutta: A Meal "In giving a meal, the donor gives five things to the recipient Which five? He/she gives life, beauty, happiness, strength, & quick - wittedness. Having given life, he/sh
The Bhojana Sutta highlights the spiritual significance of giving a meal, describing how the donor, by providing food, imparts five essential qualities to the recipient: life, beauty, happiness, stren
ชีวิตนี้ ชีวิตหน้า
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ชีวิตนี้ ชีวิตหน้า
This Life Next Life Preface This book is the result of my Dhamma research during my rains - retreat abroad from 2554 to 2556 B.E. The purpose of this book is to provide Thai & non-Thai Buddhists ce
หนังสือเล่มนี้เป็นผลจากการค้นคว้าธรรมในช่วงเข้าพรรษาต่างประเทศระหว่างปี 2554 ถึง 2556 เพื่อให้ความรู้แก่ชาวพุทธทั้งไทยและต่างชาติเกี่ยวกับชีวิตหลังความตาย และการสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายปยายสีและพระกุมารกัส
The Sun of Peace
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The Sun of Peace
Foreword The sun of peace The sun is a great source of energy. It leads the solar system as well as supporting all of the celestial bodies. The sun's rays benefit all. The sunlight provided is of in
The foreword discusses the sun as a vital energy source that sustains life on earth and serves as a metaphor for enlightenment. It draws parallels between the sun's unwavering presence and the dedicat
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 27 The Value of Life Although we realize that our life will not last forever, sometimes we still let ourselves drift into doing things that cause suffering. Som
บทที่ 27 ของส่วนที่ห้า 'ความจริงสำหรับครอบครัว' พูดถึงค่าของชีวิตและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติ แม้ว่าเราจะรู้ว่าชีวิตไม่ยั่งยืน แต่บางครั้งเราก็ทำสิ่งที่ทำให้เราเสียใจ เช่นเดียวกับโสเครตีสที่กล่าวว่าปรัชญา
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
1. The mentor should have an unambiguous biography. There must be proof of his life history; it can not be vague and unreliable. 2. He must be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingl
This text examines the criteria for an exemplary mentor, using the Lord Buddha as a prime example. It highlights the importance of a well-documented biography, exceptional knowledge, and the ability t
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
Suzanne Jeffrey to eat because of energy and repair and growth. We cannot, of course, argue with that. However, when we meditate, we have a greater insight because our mind is clearer and our view be
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
and is ‘spiritually reborn’. The dhammakāya becomes her new identity as the milk nourishes her spiritually. It is something she is given as a verbal teaching. To add the material from the Apadānas is
This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i
Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
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Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
Garudhamma 8 What did the Lord Buddha Establish? Wilaiporn SUCHARITTHAMMAKUL Abstract This paper deals with the Buddhist outlook on gender issues. Contemporary feminists have extrapolated moder
This paper examines the Buddhist perspective on gender issues, particularly the eight garudhamma, which have been contested in modern debates around gender equality. It investigates whether these teac
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
ERVICE I couldn't help thinking a lot, sometimes I kept thinking until midnight. One sleepless night, I decided to try meditating. I just sat and let time go by, waiting for myself to feel sleepy. I d
The narrative illustrates a woman's journey through meditation, revealing how it leads her to inner peace, emotional stability, and a better understanding of herself. Initially sleepless and contempla
Exploring Buddhism: Key Insights and Practices
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Exploring Buddhism: Key Insights and Practices
4 Contents Preface Background Interview 06 07 09 Rebirth & Incarnation 17 Monastic V.S. Secular Life 24 Buddhist Congregation 30 Buddhist View on Sex 33 Death & Afterlife 39 Daily Life of Buddhists Me
This content provides an overview of significant topics in Buddhism such as the concepts of rebirth and incarnation, the differences between monastic and secular life, and the Buddhist perspective on
The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha’s supreme wisdom (of how to lead one’s life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure
In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or
Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
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Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Self-realization: Habitually reflect on the fact that it is natural for us to die. We have not yet gone beyond dying. We do not know when we are going to die. We mus
In this segment, we explore the natural inevitability of death and how it shapes our perspectives on life. Daily reflection on our mortality encourages us to cultivate boonya and engage in good deeds,
Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
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Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
Part Three ~ Harmony in the Family 157 Chapter 15 Creating Harmony in the Family 159 Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? 165 Chapter 17 Remedying the Situation When
This section explores vital aspects of family dynamics, including creating harmony, handling sibling conflicts, and instilling compassion in children toward vulnerable relatives. It further delves int
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Luang Phaw: One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the life of laypeopl
The Buddha's teachings emphasize that before becoming monks, individuals are ordinary laypeople burdened by life's responsibilities. Laypeople often pursue temporary pleasures, such as sensual gratifi
Creating Harmony in the Family
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Creating Harmony in the Family
Part Three Harmony in the Family 157 Chapter 15 Creating Harmony in the Family 159 Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? 165 Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by t
Part Three of the book focuses on creating harmony in the family and the roles of parents in ensuring a peaceful and loving environment. Topics include what parents should do when their children do no
Elements of Religious Culture in Buddhism
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Elements of Religious Culture in Buddhism
ขาลพะ ข้อฟ้า ขาดก ชาติ ชาติก่อน ชาติหน้า ชิวาหา ชุมชื่น แชมชื่น ซิ elements of religious culture inherited from the Aryan tradition, with a small proportion from the religion of the Indus Valley. wo
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจองค์ประกอบของวัฒนธรรมทางศาสนาในพระพุทธศาสนาที่สืบทอดมาจากประเพณีอารยันและมีส่วนเล็กน้อยมาจากศาสนาในหุบเขาอินดัส นอกจากนี้ยังมีการกล่าวถึงปรัชญาสำคัญของการเกิดใหม่และความสำคัญของชาติทั้ง
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b
In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins