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Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
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Priceless Treasure and the Importance of Merit
… you into the temple (for your own funeral). Days and nights pass by quickly. With each sunset our life becomes one day shorter. Capitalize on each day that you are still alive by accumulating as much …
เนื้อหาเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการดูแลสุขภาพจิตและการสร้างบุญเพื่ออนาคต เชิญชวนให้ทุกคนไปวัดเพื่อสะสมบุญก่อนที่จะสายเกินไป และการเก็บรักษาเจตนาบริสุทธิ์ของตนเอง ก่อนการก่อสร้างวัดที่มอบให้แก่ชุมชน โดยถือว่
Embracing Contentment
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Embracing Contentment
… if you desire only to possess more virtue, that would be excellent indeed! Learn to live a simple life and make use of your possessions prudently. November 24, 1979
This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishonesty and misery. By maintaining a pure mind and living simp
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
…995 38. HATE NO ONE I have hatred for no one. I am afraid if I do, I too, will be hated in my next life. My mind always considers the consequences in the far future rather than merely the immediate prese…
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
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
…e merit we have made; recall how we have pursued Perfections. Then look at ourselves in the present life to see how much purity we have cultivated inside ourselves. Realize whether we are in the position …
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
Meditative Power
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Meditative Power
…mind and absolutely nothing else. However, when duty calls me back to deal with the mundane part of life, I must retreat from the transcendental, step by step, body by body[, from the Arahat body to the p…
This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me
The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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
…ing duties undermines the merit gained, which is personal to each individual. The essence of temple life is about building virtues and maximizing the benefits of good deeds during your stay. This commitm…
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
…on where the mind achieves pure insight & knowledge. having penetrative insight into the reality of life and the world; seen one's inner Body or Enlightenment.
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,
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
…en after death you will become empty-handed. Merit is the only thing you carry with you through the lifetimes. Merit is never a waste. As for your worldly possessions, they no longer belong to you once yo…
…g coins, underscoring that it builds up over time and is essential for spiritual wealth beyond this life. The text stresses that worldly possessions are temporary and that the only lasting currency is the…
Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
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Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
…ust also make resolutions. Make a resolution for us to be in the company of Buddhist monks in every lifetime and to not commit any bad actions. Making resolutions is part of the Ten Perfections. The Ten P…
ในยุคปัจจุบัน มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ตั้งตัวเป็นครูสอนการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งทำให้รู้สึกเศร้าใจ การหยุดความคิดที่วุ่นวายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการบรรลุรัฐพุทธรรม ข้าพเจ้าตั้งความตั้งใจให้สอนด้วยความจริงใจและปฏิบัติตามศีลธ
Conquer Mara with Goodness
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Conquer Mara with Goodness
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 a…
… the path of goodness, assuring that past virtuous actions will lead to victory over Mara in future lifetimes. By committing to goodness, one can achieve enlightenment and avoid wrongful deeds. The narrat…
Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
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Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
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
…ated June 24, 1980, and November 20, 1982, highlight personal growth and the importance of merit in life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Power of Seriousness in Meditation
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The Power of Seriousness in Meditation
…h disdain. To this day, I have been tormented by Mara every step of the way. But this is the final lifetime that Mara can harass me. I know its bag of tricks and I know how to defeat it now.
…r than responding with anger. The author's journey through challenges offers insight into defeating life's adversities, as they embrace the notion that this is the final lifetime of such struggles.
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
…lently. I rely on my merit for help. And I win because of merit. September 10, 1991 148. ONE LAST LIFETIME Endure for one more lifetime. After this, things will be different. The truth will reveal itsel…
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe
The Importance of Cleanliness
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The Importance of Cleanliness
… and tidiness. Keeping this habit will help you find orderliness in everything that you do in every lifetime. April 19, 1992
…uthor advocates for the habit of returning items to their proper places to cultivate orderliness in life. Ultimately, cleanliness is portrayed as a vital practice that fosters inner peace and respect amon…
Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
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Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
…y of others. Treat other's property as if they are your own. In this way, your properties in future lifetimes will always be well looked after by yourself and others. June 7, 1981 165. USE YOUR RESOURCES…
บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
…lace of virtue where people come to practice meditation and achieve purity. 171. AT THE COST OF MY LIFE I devoted my flesh and blood to establish the Buddhahead Center without the consideration for my o…
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho
Make the Best of the Present
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Make the Best of the Present
… poor, smart or dumb, or even illiterate. What is important is now that we have been born into this life, it is wise for us to do maximum good deeds so that all good things will come to us in our future l…
บทความนี้สนับสนุนให้มุ่งเน้นที่การทำความดีในปัจจุบันเพื่อเก็บเกี่ยวผลในอนาคต โดยผู้เขียนแบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำงานหนักและไม่ให้อดีตมาทำให้สับสน เพื่อให้บรรลุถึงความสำเร็จในการปฏิบัติธรรม ด้วยการมุ่งเน้
Lessons on Humanity and Balance
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Lessons on Humanity and Balance
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
…necdotes of generosity towards beggars. It highlights the significance of balance in all aspects of life and celebrates humanity as the most capable and blessed of all creatures. The reflections inspire r…
How to Meditate: The Dhammakaya Method
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How to Meditate: The Dhammakaya Method
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
… center of the mind, promoting deep happiness. Regular practice fosters kindness and peace in one's life. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
…where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge, having penetrative insight into the reality of life and the world; seeing and becoming one with one’s own inner Body of Enlightenment. Blessings (mang…
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol