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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
The Impact of Television on Children's Behavior
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The Impact of Television on Children's Behavior
It is often too late when parents finally realize that this behavior stems from letting their children watch inappropriate television programs when they are not yet mature enough to discern right from
Parents often realize too late that inappropriate television programs can negatively impact their children's moral development. Children may adopt bad behaviors from what they see on-screen, especiall
The Importance of Merit in Success
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The Importance of Merit in Success
71 71 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIX Merit Support Merit is the source of happiness and success for life. In the business world, the importance of decision making means that only a 'yes' or 'no' can ruin
Merit is fundamental to achieving happiness and success in life. In the business realm, decision-making carries significant weight, where a simple 'yes' or 'no' can greatly impact one's career. Many i
Harmony Within the Family: The Impact of Neighbors
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Harmony Within the Family: The Impact of Neighbors
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family Chapter 16 The Neighbors Ok. We are in a great home, great family, great relationship... perfect, right? We all know that a positive, healthy environment sets the
การอยู่อาศัยในบ้านที่ดีและครอบครัวที่ยอดเยี่ยมเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แต่เมื่อเพื่อนบ้านมีปัญหาและทะเลาะกันอย่างเสียงดัง การกระทำเหล่านี้จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการพัฒนาของเด็กๆ ของเรา เด็กอาจเริ่มใช้ภาษาที่ไม่เหมาะสมหร
Creating Harmony Within the Family
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Creating Harmony Within the Family
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family Chapter 14 Creating Harmony Within the Family A lack of family unity is at the core of many problems. It all seems to begin when each member of the family has a di
Part Four of the book addresses the significant impact of family unity on overall well-being. It discusses how individual schedules lead to disconnection among family members, causing relationships to
Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
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Understanding Family Problems: Addressing Alcoholism and Financial Struggles
Part Three: Problems Within the Family improve people's behavior and help bring the family back together again. Many children have faced the problem of seeing a parent drunk and/or belligerent. Once d
Part Three discusses common family problems, particularly focusing on the impact of parental alcoholism and financial issues. Children often feel helpless when a parent exhibits harmful behaviors due
Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
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Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
and her team could have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in
This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht. With unwavering faith in the power of merit, Kh
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
sabbadānam dhammaḍaṇam jināti the gift of dhamma excels all gifts Dh.354 The publication of this book for retail and distribution in the name of the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation
This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
But the Bush administration showed little interest in the peace process. Instead, it pursued a set of policies that either downgraded Israeli–Palestinian peacemaking or subordinated it to demands for
The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi
The Chance and the Choice
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The Chance and the Choice
THE TRUE REFUGE VIIXI The Chance and the Choice Disease causes pain and takes away our health and strength. In our lives we may lose anything for any reason, but as long as our breath and the light at
This text discusses the impact of disease on our lives, highlighting that while we may face loss and suffering, retaining our breath and life's light allows us to seek inner peace and true happiness.
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXIV A True Hero The person who conquers himself is a true hero. The real battlefield is not anywhere in this world, but the world inside us. All the time, we need to fight agai
The text emphasizes that the real battle lies within ourselves, where we must face our inner struggles against greed, anger, and delusion. Achieving peace in our minds is essential to becoming a true
Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de
Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield rewards. This chapt
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
Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
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Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
Many of the pressmen could not keep to themselves the question of who was behind the organization of such a touching ceremony. Learning that its inspiration came from the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavana
In a recent ceremony that moved many attendees, pressmen were curious about the mastermind behind this event. The revelation that it was inspired by the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavanavisudh, president
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey And that’s where we close the circle. We do it for ourselves because we have to develop ourselves before we can develop anything else … but everything about us affects all of the peop
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with
Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
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Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability
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