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Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
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Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
…k *Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness*, compiled for the summer program for ordained monks by the *Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho*, the subject of cherishing love was discussed. …
In Chapter 3 of 'Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness', the Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho explores the importance of cherishing love in marriage. The chapter emphasizes t…
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…ation depends on the state of mind at the last moment, which could be one that is clouded or clear. Monks refer to this as “the War of Existence,” the precarious battle of going to sugati or duggati. Reg…
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
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…
…, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight, emphasizing that true Buddhists are logical and seek to understand the history of…
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
…sa. 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, bu…
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though results may take time. It illustrates the principle through a me
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Personal Behavior Control
…e the writer's knowledge on this subject is limited, I have researched a book by a respected senior monk, and this is his explanation: "If you ask me whether it is difficult to make somebody appreciate …
…als, especially children, in making moral choices. The author references teachings from a respected monk, highlighting that many people struggle with the belief that good deeds guarantee good outcomes. Th…
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
… 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…
…cepts. It highlights that the merit gained depends on the recipient's virtue, and while enlightened monks yield immediate benefits, the focus on striving for enlightenment is equally crucial. The teaching…
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
…ure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who ordains as a Buddhist monk for at least the period of Buddhist Lent. The parents must have accumulated a tremendous amount of …
Chapter 35 discusses the rarity and importance of a son ordaining as a monk during Buddhist Lent. It highlights that such a decision reflects the virtue of the family and the …
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
…ation were pushed aside. It must have been my past merit coming to help me, for one day, the senior monk who knew about my earlier intention came to guide me. His first words were, “How about ordaining…
…rs, the urgency of ordination became paramount. Despite the temptation of a lucrative job, a senior monk's insight ignited a realization about the importance of spiritual merit, ultimately leading to the …
The Value of Life
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The Value of Life
…fullest and how do we live every minute of our lives with full consciousness?” A highly respected monk had a clear answer to this. He always reminds the laypeople who come to make merit at his temple th…
… brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to suffering and regret. A respected monk emphasizes the need for preparation in facing life's challenges, guiding laypeople to embrace each …
Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
…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 this temple:…
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
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.…
บทเรียนจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำเน้นความสะอาด ความขยันในการสอนธรรม และการฝึกสมาธิเป็นสูตรศักดิ์สิทธิ์ในการสร้างวัด การสอนธรรมแก่ผู้มีศรัทธา รวมถึงการฝึกสมาธิเพื่อเข้าถึงนิโรธและการสิ้นสุดของกิเลส ถือเป็นแนว
พระธรรมกายและซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่
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พระธรรมกายและซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่
และออกพรรษาเรียบร้อยแล้ว พระธรรมกาย ๒๕๕๕ นี้ จึงเป็นซูเปอร์มงค์ (Super Monk) อีก รุ่นหนึ่งที่จะช่วยกันสร้างศรัทธาให้เกิดขึ้นแก่มหาชน และช่วยกันพัฒนาวัดร้านให้เป็นวัดรุ่นเพื่…
ในปี ๒๕๕๕ พระธรรมกายได้ก้าวเข้าสู่บทบาทซูเปอร์มงค์รุ่นใหม่ โดยมุ่งสร้างศรัทธาแก่ประชาชน การเดินของพระธรรมกายมีการต้อนรับจากประชาชนต่างเพศหลายวัย สร้างความสุขและความภาคภูมิใจในพระพุทธศาสนา กระตุ้นการพั
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
…na region are mainly copied (sa-paper manuscripts) or inscribed (palm-leaf manuscripts) by Buddhist monks after they resume secular life. The process of recopying Buddhist manuscripts is closely related t…
…per, and the script varies. Manuscripts reflect the rich cultural practices of the Dai, as Buddhist monks play a key role in the copying process, which is tied to their spiritual practices. The geographic…
Buddhist Monk Ceremony
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Buddhist Monk Ceremony
The image contains various scenes from a Buddhist monk ceremony or event. The readable texts in the images include: - "5" (number on the wall in the back…
This collection showcases various scenes from a Buddhist monk ceremony, highlighting the tranquility and deep spirituality of the event. The number '5' appears o…
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…ring Bud- dhism and bringing peace and happiness to mankind. Throughout his forty-four years of monkhood he never took a day off from his work. He set new standards for monk- hood, rekindled the fai…
… the importance of morality and mental cultivation as a path to truth. Throughout his 44 years as a monk, he tirelessly worked to elevate the standard of monkhood and rekindle faith among followers. His c…
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
… 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, monks were the only…
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…
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
… attaining the Dhammakaya. He was also the first Thai preceptor to ordain a westerner as a Buddhist monk. He later rose to higher monastic rank with a new monastic name of Phramongkolthepmuni. Phramongko…
…shops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level. He was also the first to ordain a westerner as a monk. After his passing in 1959, his legacy continued through his disciple, Nun Chand Khonnokyoong, who …
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
…g Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration After Luang Por Dhammajayo took the yellow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty plus ye…
…o emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma is highlighted. He bel…
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
… canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal way of addressing an elderly…
…. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in the Dhammakaya Tradition established by Phramongkolthepmuni. 'Mara' symbolizes ob…
Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
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Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
Luang Por Dattajevo (monastic name Phrabhavanaviriyakhun) is a Thai Buddhist monk who was born in 1941, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. He was educated within the public school system of…
Luang Por Dattajevo, born in 1941 in Kanchanaburi, is a notable Thai Buddhist monk and educator. After receiving a post-graduate degree in Australia, he helped establish Wat Phra Dha…