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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
…ntrol myself not to succumb to vices, to refrain from imbibing, smoking, lying and cheating on your mother. These are the values which I have acquired that lead to wisdom.” 3. Physical and mental endurance…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…shall not kill, come into existence? The senior monk : Whom do you love the most? The children : My mother and father, sir. The senior monk : Is there anybody you love more than your parents? The children :…
This text introduces the Five Precepts of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. The narrative begins with a question from a senior monk about love and life, illustrating that all b
Ordaining for One's Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One's Parents Brings Merit
… be moving further away from their parents. If this drift continues, chances of ordaining for their mother or father will be slim. To avoid this conflict, we should ordain for our parents unconditionally to…
การบวชลูกชายเป็นวิธีที่ช่วยให้พ่อแม่เข้าสู่การบรรลุคุณธรรมและสะสมบุญ เรื่องนี้ชี้ให้เห็นว่าหากพ่อแม่ไม่เริ่มปฏิบัติตามคำแนะนำ พวกเขาจะไม่สามารถสะสมบุญได้อย่างเต็มที่ การเข้าไปที่วัดและปฏิบัติธรรมจึงมี
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
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The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
…f gratitude to their parents. The lady said, “When I was 10 years old, my parents got divorced. My mother took care of me. She is a faithful Buddhist who believes in the law of cause and effect. She offers…
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
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
… for your father during his sickness is the right thing to do. Although he neglected you and your mother, you must know the fact that parents are the people to whom we owe our debts of gratitude to for m…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
The Importance of Honoring Elders
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The Importance of Honoring Elders
…h them because they create trouble for the family, such as causing the break up between a husband’s mother and her daughter-in-law. Their children are rarely the recipient of any virtuous knowledge from the…
การเคารพและดูแลผู้สูงอายุไม่เพียงแต่ส่งผลกระทบต่อคุณภาพชีวิตของพวกเขา แต่ยังสะท้อนพฤติกรรมที่ลูกๆ จะมีต่อพ่อแม่ในอนาคตเช่นกัน โดยการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดี พ่อแม่ช่วยฝึกฝนลูกๆ ให้รู้จักความกตัญญูและการเคารพ
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…He had killed nearly a thousand people. The last or the 1,000th person he was going to kill was his mother. However, the Lord Buddha foresaw this event, so He blocked him from committing the evil deed. When…
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
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
…., p. 50. 22 Dutt, op. cit., p. 139. 23 Reed, op. cit., pp. 28-29. 24 Yuichi Kajiyama, “Stūpas, the Mother of Buddhas, and Dharma-Body,” in New Paths in Buddhist Research, ed. Anthony Kennedy Warder (Durham…
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
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Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
…phical and Soteriological Significance.” University of Sydney, 2009. Kajiyama, Yuichi. “Stūpas, the Mother of Buddhas, and Dharma-Body.” In New Paths in Buddhist Research, edited by Anthony Kennedy Warder, …
This bibliography encompasses significant scholarly works in Buddhist studies, offering insights into various aspects such as the early Buddhist philosophy, the concept of Dharmakāya, and teachings of
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When Kaew got back home, she put her schoolbag and other things in place. Then, she helped her mother clean the house.
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…father passed away. As the eldest son, the burden of running the family business and supporting his mother and siblings fell on his young shoulders. He took over his father’s rice trading business and worke…
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 life-changing moment occ
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…raint a store of boon well laid by In shrines or the community, or in a person or in guests Or in a mother or a father, even in an elder brother, This treasure store is well laid by, a follower unlosable: A…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…n's good will, are we not? We are independent, but we are not independent. We have lived within our mother, but now, when we are born, we are completely independent. We start our life dependent on other peo…
During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…istics, or qualities, that will stay with us for a very long time. We learn from when we are in our mother’s womb. And when we become fully conscious of our surroundings and the people who are closest to us…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…s. If you think of the family, there are many children who are born with mental defects because the mother drank while she was pregnant. And so, the way I justified it to my own family and the way I justify…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
The Power of Inside Meditation
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The Power of Inside Meditation
…ve greed except, perhaps, for attention, food and dry diapers! Hence, this is the importance of the mother's timeliness. As we grow, our eyes go outside more and more. "The Bio-Chemical Chart explains this…
Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
…inking that there is no reason to be born, believing that there is no afterlife, believing that the mother is not worthy of respect, believing that the father is not worthy of respect, believing that sponta…
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…ghout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people around us. These people are: our Mother/Father, our teachers throughout our lifetime, our own family when we are older, friends, our collea…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
… together. If the father ordains, for example, he understands what moral behavior really is. If the mother does Upasika training, then she understands as well. Then both parents understand moral behavior an…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
… Earth Day Activities Vasaka PujA Day World Meditation Day and Female Massed Meditation Retreat for Mother's Day Kashima Day Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat 78 82 84
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages in numerous activities aimed at promoting ethics and meditation among youth, supporting humanitarian efforts, and fostering environmental awareness. Key events includ