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Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
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Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : 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 lives of layp
In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak
Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
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Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
Part Five: Truth for the Family through mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what we are doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate, or make a judgment, about what is right or
Part Five of this enlightening series emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation in family life. Mindfulness fosters awareness of our actions and helps us discern right from wrong, protec
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace gold. They will realize he must have been a very important person to receive such an honour and veneration. The casting of his gold image is not merely a material expression
The gold image symbolizes not just gratitude for the Bodhisattva’s sacrifices but also serves as a historical reminder of his teachings that foster peace and happiness. Despite humanity's tendency tow
The Significance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Significance of Ordination in Buddhism
The contest serves to emphasise the aim and ideals of ordination, which is a realisation of Nibbana and the self-discipline of following the principles of maintaining the precepts, pursuing meditation
The contest emphasizes the ideals of ordination, signifying the pursuit of Nibbana and the self-discipline required to maintain precepts, meditate, and attain wisdom. Practitioners can inspire others
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
"*"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apâyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances,
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
การสร้างความหวังด้วยการสร้างภาพในจิตใจ
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การสร้างความหวังด้วยการสร้างภาพในจิตใจ
เราอยากกินอะไร ก็ทำไปเถอะ มีเวลาสัก 1 หรือ 2 นาที ก็นึกภาพองค์พระกลางดวงแก้ว* นึกเล่น ๆ เพลิน ๆ ให้มันคุ้นกับการนี้ จะทำให้ใจเราไปเชื่อมโยงกับอนุภาพ อันไม่มีกำหนดของพระัตตรัย ด้วยอนุภาพนี้จะทำให้เรา
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการใช้จินตนาการเพื่อสร้างภาพองค์พระกลางดวงแก้วในใจ ซึ่งช่วยเชื่อมโยงผู้ปฏิบัติกับอนุภาพอันไม่มีขอบเขตของพระรัตน์ เพื่อสร้างความหวังในสิ่งดีต่างๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับธุรกิจ การงาน และความสุ
Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
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Understanding Worthy and Unworthy Gifts
This Life Next Life 96 Asappurisadanasutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one's own hand
The Asappurisadanasutta discusses the nature of giving, categorizing gifts into two types: unworthy and worthy. Unworthy gifts are defined as those given disrespectfully, without genuine intent, not g
Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
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Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
2. Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one’s own hand, giving something which is to be d
The Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta explains the nature of giving in Buddhism, distinguishing between unworthy and worthy gifts. Unworthy gifts include those given disrespectfully, without thought, not given from
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
live with them from the time we are born. Each one of these groups shapes our character, our basic nature, and that is why we teach that the very first, of the thirty-eight blessings in this life is t
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
The Eightfold Noble Path for Attaining Dhamma
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The Eightfold Noble Path for Attaining Dhamma
The Eightfold Noble Path For Attaining Dhamma 1. Samma Ditti - Right View and Understanding 2. Samma Sanggappa - Right Thought 3. Samma Waja - Right Speech 4. Samma Gammanda - Right Action 5. Samma A
The Eightfold Noble Path consists of eight practices that guide individuals towards the attainment of Dhamma. Each aspect emphasizes practical and mindful approaches to living, including Right View, R
Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
Meetings with a Dharma Master each of our social groups. But, as our understanding becomes more refined, our journey within each group becomes more unified because of our understanding – our Right Vi
In this insightful discussion, a Dharma Master emphasizes the importance of refined understanding within social groups. As individuals cultivate Right View, their journey becomes more unified, leading
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
Suzanne Jeffrey predominantly by Thai people, and cater to the Thai population. Luang Por begins by saying that even though there are centers around the world, if the Wat really wants to gauge its’ s
In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He expresses concern over the limited participation of l
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey The Reality of Life: We get this picture from our parents. Our birth is the most critical time, and the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize tha
In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
มามะบุชา
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มามะบุชา
มามะบุชา Magha Puja, Buddhist religious day in commemoration of the Great Assembly of Disciples. Magha Puja Day, full moon day of the 3rd lunar month (February/March) marks the day 1,250 Arahants from
มามะบุชา หรือ วันธรรมะ เป็นวันที่เฉลิมฉลองการชุมนุมของพระอรหันต์ 1,250 รูป ที่มาชุมนุมเพื่อเคารพพระพุทธเจ้าในวันพระจันทร์เต็มดวงของเดือนที่ 3 ตามปฏิทินจันทรคติ ไม่มีการนัดหมายและเป็นการมาด้วยความสมัคร
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
စัทธ Sambhā achievement of faith สัณฐานหรือรูปทรงของมโนติ shape of mental object สัตว์ทั้งหลายมีกรรมเป็นของตน all beings have kamma of their own สันสกฤต Sanskrit, another ancient language used in I
This text provides important insights into various Buddhist concepts including the achievement of faith (စัทธ Sambhā), the nature of mental objects, the principle that all beings possess their own kar
Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
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Ten Perfected Virtues and Right View
Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis): 1. Dana giving, charitable act, generosity 2. Sila morality, ethics, precepts 3. Nekkhamma renunciation; relinquishment of worldly possessions 4. Panna wisdom 5. Viriy
This text outlines the Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis) in Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dana (generosity), Sila (morality), and other virtues for a moral life. It explores Sammadhitti or R
Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
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Understanding the Five Aggregates, Tenfold Path of Wholesomeness, and Four Lofty States of Mind
Khandha 5 Five Aggregates (elements, attributes of being) 1. Rupa form, physical self, body. Rupa is made up of earth, water, air, fire (heat) 2. Vedana feeling, is one of pleasant, unpleasant, ne
This text delves into three significant aspects of Buddhist philosophy: the Five Aggregates which consist of Rupa (form), Vedana (feeling), Samjna (perception), Sankhara (conception), and Vinnana (con
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
Rejoicing in the merit of others. Give appreciation and encouragement to those who perform good deeds. This act of appreciation and encouragement attracts support and help, instead of obstacles, from
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง