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Understanding the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Law of Kamma
And for the one who has missed the objective entirely, he deserves nothing. And let him know that he is lucky to keep his job. And for those who have worked hard but caused more damage than good, the
This excerpt discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that those who fail to meet objectives or cause harm must reflect and adjust their actions. It highlights that hard
Understanding the Three Characteristics and the Law of Kamma
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Understanding the Three Characteristics and the Law of Kamma
Characteristics (tilakkhana), consisting of impermanence (aniccata), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). This truth stands behind all living beings in this world. The truths of the Law of Kam
เนื้อหานี้ให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับลักษณะสามประการในพุทธศาสนา ได้แก่ อนิจจัง ทุกขัง อนัตตา ซึ่งเป็นความจริงพื้นฐานเกี่ยวกับการดำรงอยู่ของสิ่งมีชีวิตในโลกนี้ พระพุทธเจ้าทรงค้นพบว่าการเข้าใจในกฎแห่งกรรมและลัก
The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
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The Supreme Wisdom of the Lord Buddha
Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha’s supreme wisdom (of how to lead one’s life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure
In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
"You're asking, 'Why is the mind coarse, boorish, or ill-mannered?' The mind is coarse because of attachment, anger, greed. People are really obsessed with stuff. But the Buddha's mind combines itself
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He identifies three groups of people in response to his teachings: true believers, non-believers,
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
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TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
TEN RIGHT VIEWS 1) Generosity Bears Fruit The first step of your training is learning to give up something of which you have more than you need and to give to someone whom you love or for whom you car
This text outlines the ten right views that promote a deeper understanding of generosity, respect, and the consequences of one's actions in light of Kamma. Starting with generosity, it emphasizes the
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
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The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
The next day, the Buddha came to the house of Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. The Buddha was accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus on this trip; they all came through the air in decorated floa
The Buddha, accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus, visited Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. They traveled through the air on decorated floats created by the king of devas, Sakka. The sight of t
ข่าวบุญต่างประเทศ: บูชาข้าวพระในสหรัฐอเมริกา
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ข่าวบุญต่างประเทศ: บูชาข้าวพระในสหรัฐอเมริกา
ข่าวบุญ ต่างประเทศ บูชาข้าวพระที่ฟลอริด้า สหรัฐอเมริกา เมื่อวันที่ ๖-๗ พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๙ กัลยาณมิตร และผู้นำบุญร่วมกิจกรรมบูชาข้าวพระ และปฏิบัติธรรมที่บ้าน กัลฯ นริศ-สุนันท์ ศิริทัพ ในรัฐฟลอริด้า ประเ
เมื่อวันที่ 6-7 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2549 กัลยาณมิตรและผู้นำบุญร่วมกิจกรรมบูชาข้าวพระ ณ บ้านกัลฯ นริศ-สุนันท์ ศิริทัพ ในรัฐฟลอริด้า พร้อมทอดผ้าป่าและถวายปัจจัยเพื่อจัดสร้างสุขพิมาน กิจกรรมนี้ยังตรงกับวันแม่ขอ
Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
ERVICE S Since then, my life has changed dramatically. I do not act violently or break The Precepts anymore. Now, I spend time with books and meditation. Every morning and evening, I greet other peopl
This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness
A Journey of Love and Resilience
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A Journey of Love and Resilience
CERVICE Testimony 5 Ms Pornprachern Boonsungnern, USA "When I love others, I give that person 100 percent, but in turn the hurt I get is equivalent to what I give. If I love myself, I give to myself 1
Ms. Pornprachern Boonsungnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a s
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo
Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
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Financial Wisdom from Luang Phaw
ev I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he was about 30 years old a
This text recounts the financial struggles faced by Luang Phaw in his youth and the wisdom imparted by his mother regarding savings. She emphasized that the amount saved matters more than the amount e
The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has
This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related to soliciting prostitutes. It highlights the consequences such as the risk of AIDS, disgrace
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t
This narrative explores the challenges faced by a child trying to persuade their elderly father to quit drinking. Through clever methods and family collaboration, the child works to help their father
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apayamukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If
Chapter 26 delves into the detrimental effects of a father's addiction on family life, particularly how it places undue responsibility on mothers and breeds resentment in children. It highlights a cas
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
The Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
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The Heart of the Family: Importance of Elderly Blessings
The elderly represent the heart of the whole family. If their voices that speak of Dhamma, encouragement or caution are absent, it would seem like the family's heart stops functioning. At the same tim
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