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Say No to Alcohol
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Say No to Alcohol
Say No to Alcohol The negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption are difficult to control and overcome. Not only is your own welfare at risk, but also the welfare of those around you, especial
The long-term effects of alcohol are detrimental not only to the individual but also to their family. Alcohol leads to destruction of wealth, health issues, aggressive behavior, loss of friendships, a
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa
The Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A
This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built on merit and caution against desiring others' wealth. It highlights the importance of choosing o
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea
Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f
ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม
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ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม
ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม * มอบทรัพย์มรดกของคุณให้แก่บุคคลใดก็ได้ที่คุณ ประสงค์ พินัยกรรมเปิดทางให้คุณแสดงเจตนาว่า จะ จัดการกับทรัพย์สินของคุณอย่างไร โดยที่คุณสามารถมอบ ทรัพย์มรดกทั้งหมดให้แก่บุคคลใดก็ได
การจัดทำพินัยกรรมช่วยให้คุณสามารถมอบทรัพย์มรดกให้แก่บุคคลที่คุณประสงค์ โดยที่คุณสามารถแต่งตั้งผู้จัดการมรดก และผู้ปกครองของบุตร-ธิดา หากไม่มีพินัยกรรม, ทรัพย์มรดกจะถูกจัดการตามกระบวนการของกฎหมาย. พินั
The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
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The Challenges of Choosing Partners Wisely
Single women please keep in mind that men who are faithful and who abstain from alcohol are hard to find. Therefore, you are better off being single. It is a wiser choice. According to the Law of Kamm
In this chapter, single women are urged to consider the difficulty of finding faithful partners who abstain from alcohol, suggesting that remaining single is a wise choice. The text discusses the Law
Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
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Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
Have a penetrative look at this world. Utilize your possessions including life, wealth, family, friends, intelligence, wisdom and power, to perform good deeds and pursue perfection. We should recall t
This passage encourages readers to take a deep look at their lives and make the most of their possessions, including their life, wealth, family, and friends. It emphasizes the importance of performing
What Do Humans Really Want?
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What Do Humans Really Want?
What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i
The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulgence in desires. It illustrates through the example of an art collector who, despite his wea
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag
The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
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Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
1. Teach your children. In a household where children have not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha’s teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country’s ancestors
Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
World Peace Ethics Contest Inaugural Speech
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World Peace Ethics Contest Inaugural Speech
… may achieve success and fulfillment in every good thing that you wish for. May you be endowed with material wealth, retinue, beauty, attainment of the body of Enlightenment of the Buddha and easy mastery of the Dha…
การประกวดจริยธรรมสันติภาพโลกครั้งแรกถือเป็นการสร้างประวัติศาสตร์ในการส่งเสริมจริยธรรมเพื่อสันติภาพโลก ผู้เข้าร่วมเป็นผู้ริเริ่มในการนำสันติภาพมาสู่สังคมระหว่างประเทศและหวังเป็นจริงในยุคใหม่ที่ดีกว่า ม
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
… may achieve success and fulfillment in every good thing that you wish for. May you be endowed with material wealth, retinue, beauty, attainment of the body of Enlightenment of the Buddha and easy mastery of the Dha…
This inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest highlights participants as history-makers in promoting global peace. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual enlightenment, calling upon the merits of enlig
The Search for the Answers of Life
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The Search for the Answers of Life
The Search for the Answers of Life While he was attending Suankularb Wittayalai School, he had a chance to listen to Dhamma lectures, from many scholars, and that inspired him and his friends to esta
This text chronicles the journey of a young boy attending Suankularb Wittayalai School, who, inspired by Dhamma lectures, forms a Buddhist Youth Society. His passion for understanding life leads him t
Meditation Journey in Iran
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Meditation Journey in Iran
Peace My name is Farid. I am a 46 year-old Muslim businessman living in Tehran, Iran. I have a terrific wife and a lovely daughter. After reading a book about meditation, I became very interested in i
…. Farid emphasizes the profound inner happiness he found through this practice, contrasting it with material wealth.
ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
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ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
ประโยค 1-1 ประโยค 3-11การ ให้เครื่องประดับช่อชมภูมุ่งดู องค์พระบาดวังแสน แล้วเลื่องดูไว้ใน สกูลเป้นอย่างดี เอาใจดูไม่ปลอดปลอด ตั้งแต่นั้นมา นางวิษาขา ก็มีพี่บุญญูมีให้นามเป็นต้น ได้พร ๔ ประการจากสำนั
เนื้อเรื่องสื่อถึงประสบการณ์ชีวิตของนางวิษาขา เธอมีความเจริญรุ่งเรืองในด้านต่างๆ โดยได้รับพรถึง 4 ประการจากสมเด็จพระบรมศาดา และมีรูปพรรณสัณฐานที่งดงามในวัยหนุ่มสาว แม้จะมีโชคลาภมากมายเธอก็ยังมีชีวิตที