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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Great Master and Follower of Peace
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Great Master and Follower of Peace
Great Master and Follower of Peace strength to battle all the obstacles they are fac- ing. Another important benefit of regular medita- tion is in helping one to find true happiness. Peace through med
This text emphasizes the transformative power of meditation, highlighting its role in achieving internal peace and resolving community conflicts. It narrates the journey of Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh C
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey Luang Pu - Grandfather Monk. In this book, I use the designation for the re-discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNa
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
There are 227 precepts, which include rules, regulations, and traditions that serve as guidelines for those who are ordained. The precepts are tools that help define the differences between right and
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained
Reflections on Life Choices and Consequences
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Reflections on Life Choices and Consequences
If in the latter years of his life he had not squandered his wealth, but had applied himself to business, he would have become the third treasurer; and if he had retired from the world and become a mo
บทความนี้สำรวจเกี่ยวกับผลที่เกิดจากการเลือกชีวิตในด้านการเงินและศาสนา แสดงให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรม แม้ว่าเขาจะมีโอกาสที่จะสร้างความมั่งคั่งหรือเข้าสู่หนทางของความศักดิ์สิทธิ์ แต
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretapume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must face
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that
การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
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การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
"For example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: "With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเตรียมตัวเพื่อการให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด โดยการทำบุญและฝึกฝนตัวเองให้ดีขึ้น เพื่อลดความโลภ โกรธ และโง่เง่า การทำดีจะช่วยให้สามารถมอบพรที่มีคุณค่าให้กับคนรุ่นหลัง และส่งเสริมให้มีคุณภาพชี
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that the knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; o
In this narrative, young Chaiboon realizes that worldly knowledge cannot prevent suffering or grant true happiness; only meditation can. He seeks Khun Yay’s permission to become a monk, but she advise
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretatume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must fac
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are
This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state schools, monk
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
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Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
be a sleeper!” He looks at me and almost winks. “We need to make boon continuously because, although we are born with boon, we don’t know how much we have when we are born. So we must continually make
In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
Dhamma Vinaya means, the wisdom and instruction contained in the Pali Canon of which there are two types. 1. One is the rules and code of conduct, Vinaya, which must be strictly refrained from, or el
Dhamma Vinaya encompasses the wisdom of the Pali Canon, highlighting two types: Vinaya, which entails strict rules of conduct for monks, and Dhamma, teaching beneficial practices that are not compulso
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
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Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
This book is a translation into English of a lecture given by a Most Venerable Thai monk in his native tongue. In order to convey the content accurately and understandably to an international readersh
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนาและสัญลักษณ์ต่าง ๆ
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ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนาและสัญลักษณ์ต่าง ๆ
พยาบาท ill-will; vengefulness; vengeful พรรษา a year; rains residence, Buddhist Lent พรม (Brahma) inhabitant of the higher heavens พรหมจรรย์ celibacy; celibate life; chaste life พรหมโลก B
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงแนวคิดในพระพุทธศาสนาเช่น พยาบาทและพรรษา พร้อมให้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการที่พระพุทธศาสนาช่วยส่งเสริมคุณธรรมในชีวิต เช่น ความรักและความเมตตาผ่านพระวิหาร 4 และการรับรู้ถึงพระธรรมภายในตัว. นอกจ
The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
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The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layper
The text discusses the principle that good deeds lead to good outcomes, as illustrated by a monk's analogy of planting a banana tree seedling. It emphasizes the need for patience and common sense, exp