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35. SEEING THROUGH PEOPLE There is a parable about a fox that was raised as a lion. It is the fox's nature to eat excrement. But one fox was taken and raised like a lion. He was fed the finest meat an

This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of

76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y

In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

6. This world and the next do exist. There will be afterlife and reirths; 7. There is such thing as being born instantly in fully grown form (opapatika). This is the method of birth of beings in the h

This text explores key concepts in Buddhism, highlighting the existence of the afterlife and rebirth, the importance of purification for monastics, and the principles of Right Speech, Right Effort, Ri

122. TEACHING WITH TRUTHFULNESS Nowadays, I see so many people setting themselves up to be meditation masters. This saddens me because I am not sure what they want them actually teach. When we teach a

ในยุคปัจจุบัน มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ตั้งตัวเป็นครูสอนการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งทำให้รู้สึกเศร้าใจ การหยุดความคิดที่วุ่นวายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการบรรลุรัฐพุทธรรม ข้าพเจ้าตั้งความตั้งใจให้สอนด้วยความจริงใจและปฏิบัติตามศีลธ

127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

131. HAVING CAPABLE PERSONNEL May I be surrounded with good and capable personnel. Even if they are few, may they all be ones who are wise, virtuous and capable, able to complete tasks with excellence

The text emphasizes the necessity of being surrounded by capable and virtuous personnel, recognizing that even a few wise individuals can enhance one's success. Additionally, it discusses the concept

144. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT SERIOUSLY Since I arrived at the temple, many people looked down at me and mistreated me, but I did not allow myself to be affected by them. Instead, I focused my attentio

This text reflects on the importance of approaching meditation with seriousness and focus. Despite facing mistreatment and negativity from others, the author emphasizes the value of maintaining a Dham

150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help

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159. LOVE OF CLEANLINESS My love of cleanliness has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. I have fought for a long time to keep cleanliness wherever I go. Cleanliness has become a symbol of

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164. POSSESSIONS WELL PROTECTED Wherever I go, I respect my own property as well as the property of others. Treat other's property as if they are your own. In this way, your properties in future lifet

บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง

ศีลพรต ศีลธรรม morality; morals; ethics ศีล ๕ Five Precepts, consisting of: 1. not to kill 2. not to steal 3. not to commit sexual misco

ศีลพรตเป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติทางศีลธรรมที่สำคัญในศาสนา โดยมีศีล ๕ ซึ่งยกตัวอย่างเช่น ไม่ฆ่าสัตว์ ไม่ขโมย ไม่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ ไม่โกหก และไม่ดื่มสุรา ศีลธรรมช่วยให้เกิดความสงบสุขในชีวิตและมีแนวทางการปฏิบัติที

173. MAKE THE BEST OF THE PRESENT I am someone who is not easily upset or affected. I teach myself at all times that it does not matter whether we are born rich or poor, smart or dumb, or even illiter

บทความนี้สนับสนุนให้มุ่งเน้นที่การทำความดีในปัจจุบันเพื่อเก็บเกี่ยวผลในอนาคต โดยผู้เขียนแบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำงานหนักและไม่ให้อดีตมาทำให้สับสน เพื่อให้บรรลุถึงความสำเร็จในการปฏิบัติธรรม ด้วยการมุ่งเน้

186. DON’T LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE Never look down upon anyone, whether he is a beggar, poor, middle class, or a millionaire. When I lived in Nakam Charsi, whenever a beggar came to me for rice, I gave

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HOW TO MEDITATE 237 How To Meditate The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 60 years ago by Phra Mongkhalpemnu, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popular

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Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:

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This text delves into the Buddhist understanding of mental impurities and their impact on virtue and wholesome actions. It discusses the importance of defilements and how monks aim to foster virtuous

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ในบทความนี้เราจะได้เรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับแนวทางการดำเนินชีวิตเพื่อบรรลุถึงนิพพานผ่านมรรคมืองค ๘ ซึ่งเป็นหลักสำคัญในพระพุทธศาสนา ประกอบด้วยการมีมุมมองที่ถูกต้อง การตั้งใจที่ดี การใช้คำพูดที่เหมาะสม การกระทำ