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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
…a gift. If parents give their children their wealth, but the children have not built a good base of merit to sustain it, it will eventually be depleted and soon disappear no matter how much wealth is given…
…n. Wealth from parents should not be seen as entitlement but rather as a gift, and if children lack merit, any wealth inherited can be quickly depleted. The text explains that both our physical and spiritu…
Transforming Lives Through Meditation
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Transforming Lives Through Meditation
ERVICE answers, so I replied calmly and said: "My dear, merit is the brightness that emanates from within. If you don't believe me, you can try meditation for yo…
…ogether, they learn to focus on the present and meditate, enhancing their bond and understanding of merit and happiness. Visit dmc.tv for more resources on meditation and spiritual teachings.
Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
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Death & Rebirth of Hell Denizens
…mples. Like the Norwegian navy men, they are reborn as earth sprites because they don't have enough merit to be reborn in the celestial realm, but they didn't have much sin to go to the realm of punishment…
… reborn into lesser forms, like animals, while individuals with minimal sin but lacking significant merit may be reborn as earth sprites. This highlights varying interpretations of goodness and badness acr…
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
…inning as children will benefit them all their lives. Chapter 35 Ordaining for One's Parents Brings Merit In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is espe…
…e rarity and importance of ordaining a son as a monk in contemporary society, emphasizing the moral merit it brings to parents.
The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
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The Journey to Ordination and Family Love
that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one's past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipl…
…her and grandmother. These experiences fueled his decision to ordain after college, aiming to bring merit to his family and educate himself in Dhamma. The story touches on unpredictability of life and deep…
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
…ate the very best in oneself by eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance through the accumulation of merit. The elements of this way are: 1) Eliminating greed by regular acts of generosity. A good example c…
…ratitude and compassion in children. The teachings of the Lord Buddha emphasize the accumulation of merit through good deeds, which aligns with the traditional practices of families devoted to spiritual an…
Contributing a Buddha Image: The Body of Enlightenment
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Contributing a Buddha Image: The Body of Enlightenment
…of contributing Buddha images to many temples. They understood the fruits they would gain from this merit. Nowadays, most people do not understand the true reason behind this tradition. As a result, they d…
…estors. Wealthier individuals often traveled to contribute these images to temples, recognizing the merits gained from such acts. Today, many people overlook the essence of this tradition, leading to misse…
The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
…ing a Buddha image so that we do not obstruct our grandparents when they wish to perform such great merit. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you the benefits that result from such an act …
…is text emphasizes the significance of donating Buddha images as a means to contribute to spiritual merit. It discusses the historical context of such contributions, highlighting how ancestors showed grati…
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
…to improve the world in which we live. A contributor of a Buddha image earns the following types of merit: 1) The contributor develops increased morality and virtue. 2) Because the contribution empowers ot…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงคุณค่าของการมีส่วนร่วมในการสร้างรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้า และผลกระทบต่อบุญบารมีและการตรัสรู้ ผู้ที่มีส่วนร่วมในรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้าไม่เพียงแต่สร้างความดีในชีวิตนี้เท่านั้น แต่ยังได้รับอานิสงส
Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
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Death and Rebirth: Understanding the Afterlife
…he story of the Norwegian navy men, who were reborn as earth sprites because they don't have enough merit to be reborn in the celestial realm, but they didn't have much sin to go to the realm of punishment…
…ney in the afterlife, illustrated through examples such as Norwegian navy men who, due to a lack of merit, were reborn as earth sprites instead of reaching the celestial realm or going to punishment. This …
Understanding Boonya and Kilesa in Buddhist Teachings
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Understanding Boonya and Kilesa in Buddhist Teachings
… that accumulates as it is performed". [Note: Many people translate boonya, or boon (for short) to “merit”, but merit does not communicate the importance, fluidity or vitality of the word, so we feel that …
… Buddhist teachings. Boonya, described as self-generating pure energy, is crucial for understanding merit and its vital role in attracting positivity. The discussion aims to bridge knowledge gaps for Weste…
Contributors and Dedication
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Contributors and Dedication
…tal received from benefactors. The publisher thus wishes to take this opportunity to rejoice in the merit of all the contributors listed below, with the wish that the merit accrued when this publication is…
การผลิตหนังสือเล่มนี้เกิดขึ้นได้จากทุนเริ่มต้นที่ได้รับจากผู้บริจาค ประกอบด้วยผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่มีคุณค่าในกระบวนการผลิต เพื่อให้ทุกคนที่มีส่วนร่วมได้รับผลบุญอันสูงส่ง พร้อมทั้งอุทิศความดีในการผลิตหนังสื
Meditation Techniques for Attaining Dhammakaya
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Meditation Techniques for Attaining Dhammakaya
MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 30.Only a Question of Technique All of us have more than enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and the Wisdom of Dhammakaya here and now, without having to wait for the next…
In this text, it is emphasized that every individual possesses enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and its wisdom in the present life. By practicing diligently and maintaining u…
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
…E 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 against Mara. It will allow us to at…
…tion 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 Universal Monarch's tr…
The Gift of Dhamma: A Collective Effort Towards Inner Peace
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The Gift of Dhamma: A Collective Effort Towards Inner Peace
…tal received from benefactors. The publisher thus wishes to take this opportunity to rejoice in the merit of all the contributors listed below, with the wish that the merit accruing when this publication i…
…iming to spread the Dhamma for the attainment of Inner Peace. The collaborative effort reflects the merit of all contributors, encouraging readers and supporters of this publication towards spiritual growt…
Reflections on the Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster
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Reflections on the Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster
…ll good deeds to the full - through generosity, keeping the precepts and practicing meditation. The merit thus accrued will be our refuge for our journey ahead in the cycle of existence. Once we understand…
…he cycle of existence. Together with various organizations, the goal is to cultivate true peace and merit for the departed, enhancing the collective effort for a better future for all. Visit dmc.tv for mor…
Kalyanamitta: The Path to True Friendship and Family Bliss
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Kalyanamitta: The Path to True Friendship and Family Bliss
…not only be the place for worship but also a family-uniting place where the whole family can accrue merit. Other activities include offering alms to monks every morning, making merit at nearby temples, and…
…ir commitment. The initiative encourages not only daily meditation in prayer rooms but also acts of merit such as offering alms and learning Dhamma. With over 100,000 families involved, the project emphasi…
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
… the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at the same time you spend 100,000 baht towards smoking, drinking, and going to clubs. Yet, yo…
…g financial health due to toxic habits and encourages readers to recognize the importance of making merit in life. Ultimately, it underlines that self-help is essential for personal growth and well-being. …
Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
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Understanding the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution
…amage for himself. It would be more beneficial to give the money to his mother so she can make more merit. Therefore, monks remind us: The Warm Hearted Family 214 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin "*"I…
บทความนี้สำรวจผลที่ตามมาจากการขอร้องบริการทางเพศ เช่น ความเสี่ยงต่อโรค AIDS, การมองเหยียดต่อผู้หญิง, และการสร้างนิสัยไม่ดีต่อการใช้เงิน. ผู้เขียนเน้นให้คิดถึงแม่และความสำคัญของการทำบุญ. การสอนและการศึ
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
…d from Buddhism. They have influenced me to improve myself, to elevate my morals, and to accumulate merit. I am hoping that in my future life, when my merits are perfected, with all my defilements crushed …
…orn. The knowledge of these principles has influenced the author's desire to improve and accumulate merit for future lives. The author aims to guide their family to avoid misdeeds and ensure the spiritual …