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The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer
Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
Chapter 37 The Last Moment of a Father’s Life One day, a lady came to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father; Buddhists consider this an important task of any
This chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a senior monk. Her father's absence and the moral lessons highligh
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
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Negative Effects of Misinterpreted News on Understanding Buddhism
Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b
Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor
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
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
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life ISBN : 978-616-91637-2-5 Research : Siripunno English editor : Dr. Apiraporn Vasavakul Illustration : WWW.DMC.TV Graphic Design : Mr. Wittaya Suttisiriyothin First Edit
This Life Next Life is a comprehensive exploration of Buddhist teachings and principles related to moral and spiritual development. Compiled by Siripunno and edited by Dr. Apiraporn Vasavakul, this bo
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
Suzanne Jeffrey Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teaching. When I become frustr
Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
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
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once more. Knowledge or wisdom that reveals the truth has and will always pr
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.
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 Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism
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The Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism
The Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism Working Room To build up wealth Bed Room To build up motivation Bath Room To build up vitality Dining Room To build up life energy Dressing Roo
The text discusses the enduring methods for disseminating and safeguarding Buddhism by training individuals to cultivate motivation, vitality, life energy, insight, and material wealth in the context
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 (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from
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
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
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
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on