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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
…ides others with the tools to overcome their own sufferings and those of other human beings in this lifetime and lifetimes to come. EDUCATION, TEACHING AND LEARNING Education is both the imparting and ac…
… for learning, and ethical responsibilities to create a harmonious society and empower students for lifelong success. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
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The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. The…
This text highlights various self-destructive behaviors such as excessive drinking, nightlife, and indulgence in pleasures that can lead to addiction and negative life outcomes. It warns agains…
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
…minds may be likened to the power of a jailer to place in us a cell of his choice in this prison of life. Should we be reckless regarding the kilesa that will try to influence negatively our thoughts and …
…n viewed through Dharma, its destructive potential becomes evident. Kilesa persists beyond physical life, affecting the human spirit and influencing thoughts and actions negatively. Without control, it ca…
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
…ral virtues that are necessary for a harmonious society and spiritually supported existence in this lifetime. Many academics teach as a lucrative profession but are not teachers in the true sense. When ed…
…uiding students towards academic and ethical righteousness. Spiritual teachers help pupils navigate life's challenges, providing both guidance and encouragement to overcome inner struggles. By addressing …
TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
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TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
…ul effect of our actions in inspiring others with this right view that motivates people to overcome life’s obstacles together rather than each individual looking out only for themselves. 3) Giving Respec…
…the importance of belief in the existence of this world and the next, connecting our actions across lifetimes. Furthermore, it discusses the influence of parents and the merit necessary to be born into fa…
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
…se first four right views to their children, it will allow children to reach the first milestone in life, relying on themselves for their basic needs and necessities. They will understand the dangers and …
…action. Teaching children these fundamental values enables them to become self-reliant and navigate life's challenges effectively. Families and schools play a crucial role in imparting these 'right views'…
The Importance of Home in Education
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The Importance of Home in Education
Life is spent largely in a combination of just these few rooms, save for a little time spent travelling …
This text discusses the significance of home settings in educating young pupils. It emphasizes that the bedroom serves as a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene
The Importance of Meditation in Daily Life
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The Importance of Meditation in Daily Life
METEATION The practice of meditation in daily life leads to understanding the value of the right view. Those who do not easily have an understanding o…
การทำสมาธิในชีวิตประจำวันช่วยให้เข้าใจคุณค่าของมุมมองที่ถูกต้อง ผู้ที่ไม่มีความเข้าใจในมุมมองที่ถูกต้องได้ง่าย มักถูกคilesa มีชัย ด้วยมุมมองที่ถูกต้องทำให้สามารถรู้จักตัวเองและอุปสรรคที่ต้องเอาชนะเพื่
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
… a good person better and a bad person less bad. The essential disciplines of a moral and wholesome life will be second nature to one who has mastered being a good pupil and a good teacher, for a good tea…
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
…he time of the Lord Buddha, so as to discuss with each other the projects they have dedicated their life towards. However, rarely has there been such an opportunity or occasion. That is, until the 4th WBS…
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Formation of Habits
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Formation of Habits
Formation of Habits • The work which is done in each of the five rooms • Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms • The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms
The text discusses the formation of habits across five key areas of life, emphasizing proper training for cultivating good habits. It highlights attitudes towards necessiti…
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
… which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyoong, which means "peacock-feather". The farmer's life had trained Chand to be industrious. She would get up before sunrise to tend to the rice field with…
… received formal education, as Thai families often didn't send daughters to school. Her industrious life began at sunrise, tending rice fields with her water buffalo, highlighting the challenges faced by …
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
…is high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Tongsuk's help, Chand finally located her deceased f…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling …
The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
…Yai assigned him to teach meditation to others. Chaiyaboon came to realize that his real purpose in life was to become a Buddhist monk. Khun Yai was pleased to hear of his intention but advised him to fin…
Chaiyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he becam
Meditation for Clarity and Caution
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Meditation for Clarity and Caution
… the issue later. Don't say anything that may come back to bite you. Speak only what is beneficial. Life is too short. While you are still alive, capitalize on your opportunity to do good deeds and accumu…
…s the ability to capitalize on opportunities for positive actions and the accumulation of merits in life, as shared through personal experiences.
Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capita…
In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving …
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
… to make merit. January 12, 1975 68. WITH MERIT, YOU WILL SUCCEED IN EVERYTHING My biggest fear in life is that I will not make enough merit. With great merit behind you, anything you wish can be attaine…
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
…y are in a realm that is less pure. If you have not achieved that enlightened state of mind in this lifetime even though you have given your best, do not give up. Look for your victory in the next life. K…
…s and distinguish those on a less virtuous path. Even if one has not achieved enlightenment in this lifetime, persistence in building merit and improving oneself is key, promising eventual victory in this…
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
… merit power. If we had nothing else but merit to our name, we would still achieve success. In this life, my mind is fixed on the quest for virtue and merit. The one thing which concerns me is that my mer…
…tial for personal growth. Ultimately, having faith in one's accumulated merit is crucial for facing life's difficulties. For more, visit dmc.tv
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
89. USING MERIT CORRECTLY The act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great d
…your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilements. The act of giving, regardless of your financial situation, is crucial in the journey…