หน้าหนังสือทั้งหมด

Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
94
Celestial Activities and the Structure of Celestial Castles
Besides the usual celestial activities of socializing, visiting the parks and other forms of entertainment, celestial beings of this celestial realm are engaged in the distinguished activities of conv
In the celestial realm, beings engage not only in social activities but also in deep discussions about the Dhamma, aiming to accumulate merit and transcend their defilements. Each celestial castle ref
The Story of Many Youths
10
The Story of Many Youths
1 The Story of Many Youths While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to a number of youths. Once, the Buddha was out on an alms-round at Sāvatthi when he
In this story, the Buddha teaches the importance of compassion through his encounter with youths harming a snake. He emphasizes that to avoid harm, one must also refrain from harming others. This high
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
22 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to five hundred boys. One day, on the occasion of a certain festival, as the
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco
The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
60
The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views
This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,
The Acrobat's Daughter
24
The Acrobat's Daughter
His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a
In this tale, a son declares his inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. Despite their attempts to reason with him, he insists on pursuing her. His father eventu
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
42
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
44
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monaste
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
The King's Test of Skill
24
The King's Test of Skill
Now one day the family priest said to the king, "My lord, because this youth does nothing by the power of his art, we do not know whether he has any skill or not: we will now test him." The king read
In this tale, a king and family priest seek to test a youth's abilities after treasure goes missing from the palace. They devise a plan where the youth must demonstrate his skills. The king pretends i
The Favorite Jataka
28
The Favorite Jataka
After thrice marching round it he said, “My lord, the thieves went down into this tank,” and taking out the treasure, as if he had deposited it there himself, he gave it to the king and said, “My lord
This excerpt from The Favorite Jataka illustrates a dialogue between a king and a youth who has recovered treasure from thieves. The king, overwhelmed with appreciation for the recovery, demands the c
The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
46
The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had happened to her o
In this compelling Jataka tale, a wife and her husband conspire to kill her mother-in-law after the wife's own mother is killed. They attempt to create a funeral pyre but inadvertently awaken the old
The Escape from Goblins
74
The Escape from Goblins
The eldest merchant embraced her, and perceived that she was a goblin. “All the five hundred of them must be goblins!” he thought to himself: “we must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when h
In a story where merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his companions to flee. However, many choose to stay, believing they need not fear. A
Chiang Mai's Record-Breaking Candle Arrangement
41
Chiang Mai's Record-Breaking Candle Arrangement
April 10, 2023 (no visible text in the first image that can be transcribed) (Second image) (no visible text in the second image that can be transcribed) (Third image) https://www.thailandsports.com
Sat at the magical Chiang Mai sky temple of Thuchit, Buddhist monks have achieved a remarkable feat by arranging 150,000 candles into the shape of the earth, setting a world record. This stunning disp
Statue of Knowledge
115
Statue of Knowledge
The image contains a statue of a person holding a book and raising one finger. There is a plaque with writing below the statue, but the text is not clearly legible. Additionally, there is a sign on th
This image features a statue representing a person holding a book with one finger raised, symbolizing the quest for knowledge. Accompanying the statue is a plaque that contains writing, though it is n
Patterned Rows of Numbers
346
Patterned Rows of Numbers
1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4. 4 4 4 4
This content features a unique arrangement of numbers from 1 to 10 across multiple rows, showcasing a structured and potentially decorative format. Each row is filled with repeated instances of the sa
การทำใจให้ว่างและบริสุทธิ์
17
การทำใจให้ว่างและบริสุทธิ์
ทําใจว่างใจจะบริสุทธิ์ ไม่ใช่ว่าจะมีแต่ ละครในเกี่ยวมันมา ถ้าใจไม่โกรธไม่โกรธเดินไปได้ก็ใน ใจสงบไหม อยู่ระหว่างกลางของความดีขึ้นดีร้าย คนบนโลกส่วนใหญ่ จะเอียงไปข้างใดข้างหนึ่ง พอใจบริสุทธิ์เข้า กายกับ
การทำใจให้ว่างเป็นการสร้างจิตใจที่บริสุทธิ์ ไม่มีความเครียดหรือความโกรธ เมื่อใจไม่มีการยึดติด จะไม่มีมลทินในจิตใจ ทำให้เกิดความเป็นกลางต่อความรู้สึกดีและไม่ดี ซึ่งหลายคนในโลกนี้มักจะมีอารมณ์ใดอารมณ์หน
การทำจิตใจให้สงบและมีความสุข
79
การทำจิตใจให้สงบและมีความสุข
ใจเกลี้ยง ๆ ภายในต้องไม่ตระอะไร นิ่งแน่น มีความสุข ขัด ใส สว่าง มั่นคง เกิดพร้อมกัน ภายในต้องสุข ถ้าสุขลดลง แว่วว่านิลงลด ไม่สุขไม่ทุกข์เท่าเดิมๆ นิ่งไม่สนิท ไม่ค่อยนิ่ง ถ้าผู้จะเปล่าไม่นิ่งเลย ต้องสุ
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำจิตใจให้สงบและมีความสุขภายใน โดยเน้นการนำเสนอแนวทางในการฝึกใจให้ผ่อนคลายและไม่หวั่นไหว เพียงแค่การทำใจให้นิ่ง ทำให้รู้สึกสุขอย่างลึกซึ้ง หากจิตใจสงบ จะนำไปสู่ความสุขที
ความสุขภายในและการทำสมาธิ
127
ความสุขภายในและการทำสมาธิ
สุขภาพมากิส ขอให้ฉันตามสูตรจริงๆ สุขแล้วใจจะไม่อยากไปไหน อยากอยู่กับภาพภายใน ไม่ได้ปรับภาพภายนอกที่มีแต่ความทุกข์ สุขภายในคืออยู่อย่างอิสระจะสุขได้ ใจต้องอยู่ที่ตำแหน่งแห่งความสุข ไม่อยู่ที่ตำแหน่งแห่
บทความนี้พูดถึงการค้นพบความสุขจากภายในผ่านการทำสมาธิ โดยมีสูตรที่จะช่วยให้เรารู้สึกสงบและมีความสุขในตัวเอง ไม่ต้องพยายามปรับภาพภายนอกที่เต็มไปด้วยความทุกข์ ความสุขที่แท้จริงเกิดจากการตั้งใจอยู่ที่ตำแห
Translator's Preface to Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
4
Translator's Preface to Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
Translator's Preface This book has been compiled and translated not exclusively from the written Thai version of Phrabhavana-viryakhun’s ‘Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta’, but also from many subsequent re
This preface discusses the compilation and translation of Phrabhavana-viryakhun’s Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta from Thai texts and various teaching sessions. It emphasizes the author's intent to make th
The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
8
The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
the Buddha’s enlightenment dealt entirely with meditation focussed outside the body. Then, as now, almost all success was attributed to ideas and strategies — but as a result of countless past lifetim
Siddhattha Gotama's enlightenment was rooted in meditation that transcended mere conceptualization. He recognized that achieving true liberation demanded a harmonious blend of theory and inner virtue.
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
15
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
be practised by anyone, giving access to the highest attain- ments — even attainments on a par with that of the Lord Buddha himself. That the Buddha was able not only to understand Dhamma teachings, b
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta serves as the foundational teaching of Buddhism, delivered by the Buddha to the group of five monks. It encapsulates essential principles that are crucial for anyone wi