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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…
Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
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Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
…s urgency/necessity. Let’s look at some examples. “Here is the first action: You give food to the monks (even one spoonful) and the monk studies because he has been fed. In this way, we give Buddhism li…
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
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…now Kusala means Boon. “Buddha said that the life of a layperson is very narrow, but the life of a monk is very open, very broad. This is because a layperson attaches himself to his possessions and there…
…dom and goodness (Kusala and Boonya) and highlight the contrast between the lives of laypersons and monks. The Buddha's commitment to sharing his enlightenment with the world, irrespective of religious bo…
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
…e, in your center, cleaning yourself up and making the real life currency boon. Luang Pi - Brother Monk Luang Por - Father Monk
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
…e summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I must say that my initial meeting with Luang P…
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
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
…les himself. This act was called ‘ehi-bhikkhu’ higher ordination'- Lord Buddha declared: "Become a monk, for the Dhamma is good. We must cleanse ourselves so that we may be free from all worldly sufferin…
…Breaking these precepts can lead to the loss of novicehood, thus underscoring their importance in a monk's spiritual journey. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask t…
To be ordained as a monk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain gr…
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
to the temple, they do so after making a wish and a resolution. Therefore, when a monk uses any of these items, he does so upon the good faith and respect of common people. If you show …
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items us…
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
…de of conduct, Vinaya, which must be strictly refrained from, or else you are breaking your vows of monkhood. 2. The other is for doing to the best of one’s ability, teaching which is also known as Dhamma…
…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 compulsory. The Pali Canon contains 84,000…
Behaviour Worthy of Respect
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Behaviour Worthy of Respect
… homage and respect is a person who develops himself and succeeds in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid himself of mental defilements. There are three types of …
…monstrating behaviour worthy of respect is one who pursues self-development and aspires to become a monk by eliminating mental defilements. The three main defilements are greed, hatred, and delusion, whic…