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Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
"Tomorrow The World Will Change" Testimonies from Inner Peace Pioneers " Meditation teaches you not only to improve your own mental abilities but also to spread kindness and love even to your enemi
This text explores the profound impact of meditation on individual happiness and global peace. J.D.A. Wijewardena highlights meditation's role in fostering kindness and alleviating fear amid global th
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo and His Role in Buddhism
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo and His Role in Buddhism
DUNEDIN Dunedin Meditation Centre (DDMC) 10 Barnes Drive, Caversham, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9001 Tel: (+64) 3-487-6772 Fax: (+64) 3-487-6775 Mobile: +64(2) 199-3780 Email: [email protected]
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born in 1944 in Thailand, developed an early interest in Buddhism and meditation. After earning his degree, he became a monk at 25 and founded the Buddhachakka Meditation Centre
Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
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Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
monasterylz of Thailand. Sometimes it is called “Ongsamonitee”. It is said that Buddha can attain Nirvana. The knowledge that Buddha has is called “parinibbana”. The meditation in the original meaning
This text discusses the importance of Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, referred to as Ongsamonitee. It explains Buddha's attainment of Nirvana and the concept of Parinibbana, emphasizing meditation a
Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
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Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh On occasion of the Examination Day for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007 Greetings to all contestants of the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The
In a heartfelt message for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh encourages contestants to embrace the universal truths of the Buddha's teachings. He highlights the
Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
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Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
Chapter 3 **Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)** In the book *Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness*, compiled for the summer program for ordained monks by the *Venerable Teacher Monk S
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 the ne
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
families, have everything they want, but receive little parental supervision. These children have the highest chance of becoming unwholesome. Children of Type IV families receive continuous knowledge
เนื้อหานี้เกี่ยวกับการเลี้ยงดูเด็กตามหลักธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยนำเสนอคำสอนที่ช่วยให้เด็กเติบโตเป็นคนดี โดยเน้น 3 คุณสมบัติสำคัญ ได้แก่ ไม่มีความยุ่งยาก, มีสติปัญญา และมีความเมตตา ผู้ปกครองควรพิจารณาคุ
The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
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The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
them the Jataka (stories of the past lives of the Lord Buddha), making sure they do their chanting before bed, and teaching them how to offer Dana (generosity) through methods such as offering alms to
This text highlights the vital roles of parents in nurturing children within a Buddhist framework, emphasizing the importance of teachings like the Jataka stories, chanting, and the act of Dana. Paren
Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
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Guiding Children Towards a Positive Future
1. Teach your children. In a household where children have not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem
This content discusses the crucial role of parents in guiding their children to develop good behavior and self-discipline. It emphasizes the immediate need to address any self-destructive behaviors. F
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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 o
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although
In this chapter, 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 unders
The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
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The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d
The text discusses a poignant poster illustrating a mother and son, emphasizing the importance of ordaining while one's mother is alive, as a symbol of gratitude. The personal experience of the writer
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
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 Duties of Grateful Children
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The Duties of Grateful Children
"even when your parents have passed away, your duty as a grateful son or daughter is not finished. Apart from taking responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral, a grateful son and daughter will d
This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee
Creating the Best in Oneself
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Creating the Best in Oneself
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl
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
Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
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Abandoned and Prosperous Temples: The Dhammakaya Temple Case
Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thailand. News had been published about the Dhammakaya Temple. I remember when the Thai
ในเดือนตุลาคม ปี 1998 เกิดเหตุการณ์สำคัญทางพุทธศาสนาในประเทศไทย โดยเฉพาะที่วัดธัมมไคย ซึ่งขณะนั้นกลางวิกฤตเศรษฐกิจไทย วัดนี้ถูกโจมตีจากสื่อในทุกด้าน นักวิจารณ์หลายคนคาดการณ์ว่าวัดนี้จะกลายเป็นวัด aban
The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
of their donations, going from 10 to 100 baht. If they had planned to donate 100 baht, they would increase the amount exponentially. Therefore, cleanliness is the most charming attribute of a temple.”
ความสะอาดเป็นคุณสมบัติที่ดึงดูดสำคัญที่สุดของวัด เมื่อผู้เข้าชมมาถึงวัดแห่งแรกที่พวกเขาสงสัยคือห้องน้ำ ดังนั้นการรักษาสถานที่ให้สะอาดจึงเป็นสิ่งสำคัญมาก การดูแลความสะอาดส่งผลต่อความสนใจของผู้บริจาคมาก
The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
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The Importance of Supporting the Sangha
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text emphasizes the importance of supporting the Sangha community and not generalizing negative perceptions from a few individuals. It highlights a situation where a layperson questioned the respe
Lessons from the Lord Buddha on Conflict Resolution
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Lessons from the Lord Buddha on Conflict Resolution
3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people receive and are moved by loving kindness,
This text highlights the Buddha's approach to handling conflict, using love and understanding as tools for resolution. In facing a furious elephant, He spread loving kindness to expand hearts and fost