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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…ion. Within a few moments, Luang Por enters, smiling. This summer, I have come to realize that the monks who are really worth knowing are the monks who are happy. Happiness, I have discovered, is evident…
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound con…
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…don’t just HAND him my notes, I set the paper on his desk, and he picks it up. After all, Theravada monks cannot take anything directly from the hands of a woman. At any rate, I have tried to figure out a…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight i…
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
…ks us to be patient and look more carefully at both the world around and inside of us. A venerable monk once asked me if I have ever tried to look at nature’s mirror; to see an image of myself. I answere…
…f ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of looking into water. By cupping hands …
The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
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The Difference Between Monks and Street Beggars
What then is the difference between a monk, and a regular beggar on the street? Monks also depend on alms gathering, and although this same wo…
The text discusses the fundamental differences between monks and street beggars. While both seek alms, begging for monks is an act of humility and dignity, whe…
Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
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Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
…ings from people with gratitude and not out of greed. Otherwise, you will ruin your reputation as a monk. You must learn how to be gracious in receiving alms. For example, when you seek alms, and your bow…
This text guides monks on how to perceive their basic requisites beyond physical terms like cleanliness and taste. It emp…
The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
…tation to others. Chaiyaboon came to realize that his real purpose in life was to become a Buddhist monk. Khun Yai was pleased to hear of his intention but advised him to finish college before entering mo…
…iyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he became a key…
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
…s bowl, spread fresh ghee thereon, and standing beside him, began to fan him. After the meal, the monk taught him the Dhamma, but Tambadathika could not pay attention, because he was so agitated as he r…
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…ts is their scriptural testimo- nies, but some are still around, even to the present day. The Noble Monk who discovered the Dhammakaya Tradition Phramongkolthepmuni, (Luang Phaw Wat Paknam Bhas- charoen) …
…evels of Buddhist sainthood according to individual potential. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, the prominent monk who discovered the Dhammakaya Tradition, is revered in Thailand and beyond. His story is one of ded…
The Importance of Mindfulness in Daily Life
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The Importance of Mindfulness in Daily Life
A single monk in front of the image of the Buddha is sitting equally statue-like, motionless in meditation. Altho…
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, which can greatly enhance your daily life. This approach helps reduce stress, improves focus, and fosters emotional resilience. Incorporatin
ความเคารพต่อพระภิกษุ
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ความเคารพต่อพระภิกษุ
Phammakāya Monks are Highly Respectable A Buddhist monk is one who has been physi- cally and intellectually ordaine…
Phammakāya Monks are Highly Respectable A Buddhist monk is one who has been physi- cally and intellectually ordaine…
ประสบการณ์ที่วัดพระธรรมกาย
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ประสบการณ์ที่วัดพระธรรมกาย
…een to many meditation centres to learn and practise meditation through seven years of my life as a monk before coming to Wat Phra Dhammakaya; but I have never seen any tem- ples like Wat Phra Dham- makay…
…een to many meditation centres to learn and practise meditation through seven years of my life as a monk before coming to Wat Phra Dhammakaya; but I have never seen any tem- ples like Wat Phra Dham- makay…
การทดสอบความรู้
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การทดสอบความรู้
…M TERS FROM KANLAYANAMIT LETTERS TTERS FROKANLAYANAMIT ETTERS 6) OM KANLAYANAMIT LETTER The younger monk planned to ask his friend a question to test him when he came back (ภิกษุหนุ่มจึงวางแผนซักถามปัญหาเ…
…M TERS FROM KANLAYANAMIT LETTERS TTERS FROKANLAYANAMIT ETTERS 6) OM KANLAYANAMIT LETTER The younger monk planned to ask his friend a question to test him when he came back (ภิกษุหนุ่มจึงวางแผนซักถามปัญหาเ…
English for Buddhism Lovers
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English for Buddhism Lovers
…ีวิต คือ Lifetime ordination (ไลฟไทม์ ออดิเนเซิ่น) ส่งท้ายด้วยคำว่า venerable (ตัวย่อ คือ ven.) กับ monk ที่มีน้อง ๆ ฝากถามมาว่า ใช้ต่างกันอย่างไร คำว่า venerable (เว้นเนอร์เรเบิ้ล) ใช้เรียกผู้ที่เราให้ ค…
…วยการประสูติ การตรัสรู้ และการปรินิพพานของพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า พร้อมคำอธิบายศัพท์ เช่น venerable และ monk ที่ใช้ในบริบทต่าง ๆ นอกจากนี้ยังมีคำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับการบวชอุทิศชีวิตที่น่าสนใจ.
รายการธรรมะ SUPER MONK จากช่อง DMC
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รายการธรรมะ SUPER MONK จากช่อง DMC
…ัมชโย) ที่ว่า “พุทธบริษัท ๔ ต้องเป็นหนึ่ง เดียวกัน เหมือนดวงตะวันที่มีดวงเดียว” สำหรับคอลัมน์ SUPER MONK ฉบับนี้ ต้องขอกราบอนุโมทนาบุญกับทุกท่านที่ช่วยกัน จรรโลงพระพุทธศาสนาให้เจริญรุ่งเรืองสืบไป ส่วนฉบับ…
รายการธรรมะจากช่อง DMC ชื่อ SUPER MONK เป็นช่องทางให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา โดยมีหลวงพ่อธัมชโยเป็นที่เคารพกราบไหว้ และท่านมุ่งมั่นใน…
Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
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Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
…ne of the many branches of Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple that was situated in Virginia I met a teacher-monk and I conversed with him joyously. One year later, I went to the Seattle Meditation Center to offer…
…terest in Dhamma. After moving to the U.S., he engaged with local temples and encountered a teacher-monk who introduced him to the DMC satellite program. Inspired by young children reciting Pali, the auth…
The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
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The Principle of Good Deeds and Outcomes
…rsa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A layperson asked a respected senior monk: "Venerable One, do good deeds always bring good outcomes? I have seen many friends doing good, but…
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,…
Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
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Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand
…Making the Five Precepts Easy for Children to Understand Once, I had the chance to observe a senior monk simplify the Five Precepts for the children. The writer was impressed with the method and would lik…
In this chapter, a senior monk teaches the Five Precepts in a simple manner suitable for children. The intention is to provide a g…
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
…mprove our own deficiencies and consequently improve our lives overall." The teaching of the senior monk endorses the notion that teaching children to meditate from the time they are young will enable the…
…ce these values. Additionally, the text discusses the rarity and importance of ordaining a son as a monk in contemporary society, emphasizing the moral merit it brings to parents.
The Value of Life and Care for Aging Parents
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The Value of Life and Care for Aging Parents
… find happiness both in this life and the next." All of these teachings given by a respected senior monk remind us that we should not lead our lives carelessly; we should aim to perform good deeds, and we…
ข้อความจากพระอาจารย์ที่เคารพสอนให้เราพิจารณาชีวิตให้มีค่าผ่านการทำความดีและการดูแลผู้ปกครองในชีวิตสุดท้าย ความสำคัญของการอยู่ด้วยใจที่ไม่หวั่นไหวต่อความทุกข์และการเตรียมตัวเข้าถึงนิพพาน ผ่านเรื่องราวข
Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
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Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
… of my father when he is still alive, could this merit help him gain recovery? The respected senior monk replied, "Before giving care to a dying patient no matter the illness, you must understand one thin…
… emotional struggle of helping a father diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddhism. A senior monk advises that a patient's state of mind is crucial for their afterlife. It emphasizes making merit t…