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Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
…ere was an examination of this issue and a simple explanation conducive to young people by a senior monk was found. A true Buddhist has to be a logical person. He is not gullible or easily deluded. So whe…
…have questioned why the Lord Buddha is viewed as a greatest sanctuary despite being human. A senior monk offers insights on this matter, emphasizing that true Buddhists should be logical and discerning wh…
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Promotion Criteria
…there must be some clear-cut guidelines for this kind of situation. The banker asked for the senior monk's advice when he was questioned by the board. The senior monk suggested that he should explain hims…
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
Complete Criteria in Giving
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Complete Criteria in Giving
…e offering, and not feel regret about it. 4. Virtuous recipient. If the recipient is an enlightened monk, the merit will be enormous and instantaneous; the effects of that merit will be realized in the pr…
ในข้อความนี้ได้กล่าวถึงเกณฑ์สำคัญในการให้ในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงบทบาทของผู้บริจาคและผู้รับ และความสำคัญของการสร้างบุญ ผู้บริจาคต้องมีจิตใจที่ดีและมีความสุขก่อน ระหว่าง และหลังการให้ ขณะที่ผู้รับควรเ
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember…
This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s
การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
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การให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด
…ur 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 abundant provisions. Or, based on the truth of offering my possessions…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเตรียมตัวเพื่อการให้พรแก่ผู้สืบทอด โดยการทำบุญและฝึกฝนตัวเองให้ดีขึ้น เพื่อลดความโลภ โกรธ และโง่เง่า การทำดีจะช่วยให้สามารถมอบพรที่มีคุณค่าให้กับคนรุ่นหลัง และส่งเสริมให้มีคุณภาพชี
Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
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Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
…erit or to possess carefulness as their habit. The answer is explained by the same respected senior monk from the previous chapters. He said to his students who came to practice austerity at his temple: "…
บทเรียนเรื่องการอุทิศตนให้อื่นได้รับการอธิบายโดยพระอาจารย์ซึ่งชี้ให้เห็นว่าวิธีการปฏิบัติอาจช่วยให้เราเข้าใจความต้องการและความปรารถนา ตัวอย่างเช่น ผู้คนมักแยกแยะความต้องการและความปรารถนาออกจากกันไม่ถู
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can.…
The teachings of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam emphasize three sacred formulas essential for temple prosperity: cleanliness, diligent teaching of Dhamma, and frequent meditation practice. Cleanliness is vital
The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, …
The text discusses the jurisdiction of the Sangha Council over monk cases and the implications of negative media coverage on Buddhism. It emphasizes that while the pre…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
…ually, this man found the happiness he had been searching for and he finally ordained as a Buddhist monk in 1969 after his graduation. Soon after, the largest and most disciplined Temple in Thailand was b…
For over 40 years after his enlightenment, a meditation master dedicated his life to teaching inner peace in Thailand and beyond. His teachings on Dhammakaya helped over a million individuals find tru
The Golden Age of Inner Peace
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The Golden Age of Inner Peace
… smoke-free campaign among hundreds of Buddhist temples in Thailand. He was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award from the All Gandhian Worker Society of India in 2005. He…
This text outlines the achievements of a Thai Buddhist monk who received multiple prestigious awards for his dedication to promoting inner peace and smoke-free…
Love and Family Dynamics
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Love and Family Dynamics
…ition, I had been smoking for 37 years. My life changed when my wife received a Dhamma VCD from the monk at the Hanover Meditation Centre. While she watched the VCD, I could feel the power of Luang Phaw's…
…you' once on the day of proposal. A pivotal moment occurs when his wife watches a Dhamma VCD from a monk, introducing a new perspective that changes their dynamic. The influence of meditation and reflecti…
Journey to Joy: A Personal Exploration of Dhamma
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Journey to Joy: A Personal Exploration of Dhamma
…s a need to translate Dhamma into Japanese. A member of the staff at the Tokyo centre, who is now a monk, invited me to help translate Dhamma. In this way, I gradually learned to understand and know more …
…allenges of meditation, from physical discomfort to the slow-learning process. With guidance from a monk, the author explores generosity, the five precepts, and gradually adopts meditation practices. Alth…
Meditation and Inner Peace
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Meditation and Inner Peace
Knowledge and Career After that, I asked the monk instructor, who taught me how to meditate, for advice. He kindly advised me that my mind was about …
…lective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey and the guidance received from a monk instructor. Experiencing fear during meditation, they learn to embrace the calming sensations that …
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…In 2001, I took up a position as an English language school teacher in the town of Burwood. I saw a monk in a yellow robe sitting in the waiting room. He smiled at me and I felt delighted. I suddenly felt…
…ntinues to fulfill her roles as a mother and wife. A pivotal moment occurs when she meets a smiling monk, who becomes a beacon of hope and spiritual guidance during her journey to find joy. The author’s e…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…ised to see the body within myself. I never knew that such a thing existed. I asked the instructing monk many questions about this crystal body. I told him I felt happy but wasn't sure of the body I saw i…
…rystal body' within oneself, leading to a profound sense of calmness and happiness. The instructing monk explains that witnessing this inner body is a natural phenomenon and part of every human being. See…
Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
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Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
… I need to refine my mind to be able to see it. 231 We talked for about four hours. The instructing monk explained the true nature of human beings, explaining knowledge which scientists have been unable t…
… importance of refining one's mind to perceive this inner reality. During a four-hour discussion, a monk elaborated on aspects of human nature that remain undiscovered by science, encouraging introspectio…
Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
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Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
…navisudh, the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation, they exclaimed, "We never thought that a Thai monk would be capable of such a brilliant creative idea as this."
…esident of the Dhammakaya Foundation, left them astonished. The uniqueness and creativity of a Thai monk in orchestrating such a significant event highlighted the importance of spiritual leadership in com…
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
… from meditation could help. He then decided to ask Khun Yay for permission to become ordained as a monk. Khun Yay not only refused his request for the ordination, but also urged him to finish his degree …
… suffering or grant true happiness; only meditation can. He seeks Khun Yay’s permission to become a monk, but she advises him to complete his studies first, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in both…
Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
The text extracted from the image is: The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for giving a blessing to His Majest…
The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honored His Majesty the King for hi…
Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
For this reason, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has set a policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya to receive training enabling them to have a strong determination, a good ob…
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has implemented a training policy for Buddhist monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing strong determination, observance of precepts, and moral values…