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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
Chapter 37 The Last Moment of a Father’s Life One day, a lady came to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father; Buddhists consider this an important task of any
This chapter discusses the importance of caring for dying parents in Buddhism, shared through a lady's experience seeking advice from a senior monk. Her father's absence and the moral lessons highligh
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
"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
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed
Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
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Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
Doing activities together, each child’s character will be observed. A child may like to work on his or her own while another enjoys team work. Therefore, the children will learn how to cope with peopl
At YUWA CAMP, children engage in activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth. They learn to cope with different personalities while practicing Buddhist principles like perse
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
34 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son So one of them remained near the boy, guarding him from all dangers; the other went to the king's palace and brought the food tray of King
This story narrates the experience of a wood cutter's son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit stays close to him while the other retrieves food from King Bimbisara's palace. A message r
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
วันไหว้ครูประจำปี
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วันไหว้ครูประจำปี
เช้าวันนี้เป็นวันที่หนูแก้วรอคอยมานาน หนูแก้วรีบตื่นนอนแต่เช้าลงมาเก็บดอมหรือ ดอกเข็ม ที่คุณแม่ลูกไว้ และเก็บหญ้าแพรกที่ขึ้นอยู่ริมรั้วหน้าบ้าน เพื่อเอาไปจัดพานดอกไม้ เพราะวันนี้เป็นวันไหว้ครู (วันพฤห
เช้าวันนี้หนูแก้วตื่นแต่เช้าเพื่อเก็บดอมหรือและหญ้าแพรก เพื่อจัดพานดอกไม้ในวันไหว้ครู วันพฤหัสบดีแรกของเดือนมิถุนายนเป็นวันที่หนูแก้วรอคอยมานาน เป็นโอกาสพิเศษที่มีปีละครั้ง ที่เธอเตรียมการอย่างตั้งใจเ
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
gently. Every morning he would leave his dorm at 6 a.m., spent two hours on three different buses to reach Khun Yai's place in order to practice meditation with her. After school he would do the same
Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, meaning 'Vic
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most Venerated Buddhist monks in the history of Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni was
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
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Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
in meditation. Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Thongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Thongsuk’s hel
The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her father's redemption from hell. Utilizing her Dhammakaya Bod
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an
The Tale of the Trapped Monks
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The Tale of the Trapped Monks
14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the
This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
your mind will clear and be open to receive merit. Your thoughts, speech, and action will not be led astray by temptation. Performing Vatta serves constantly to remind us of the virtues of the Triple
Chanting in Buddhism plays a crucial role in enhancing faith and preserving teachings of the Buddha. It reminds practitioners of the virtues of the Triple Gem and helps them avoid temptation. Historic
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
inner body has a mind in its own existence. The mind - the Dhamma - is like looking at ourselves in a dream within a dream within a dream. Each dream body has its own mind. In meditation, we must look
The inner body possesses its own mind, likening it to layered dreams. Meditation requires introspection; focusing inward cultivates true peace. Luang Por discusses the nature of dreams, highlighting c
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master discovered the Law of Kamma. He was not the creator of the Law, but the re-discoverer of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the L
In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
as animals, or born into bad places. There are various levels of these: (1) born as an animal (and that includes ANY animal), (2) born as a Hungry Ghost, (3) born as a monster, (4) Go to one of the va
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
Dhammakaya Foundation's Educational Media
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Educational Media
Cassettes For the convenience in spreading Dhamma to youth around the country, Dhammakaya Foundation has produced video and audio cassette teaching materials on subjects including meditation instructi
The Dhammakaya Foundation produces a range of video and audio teaching materials, including meditation instructions, Dhamma music, and chantings to engage youth across Thailand. It operates 10 daily r