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Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop
…ng the mind through meditation for spiritual growth and wisdom. Wearing white, lighting incense, or offering flowers is not mandatory for meditation; however, such practices can enhance the meditative atmosph…
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
Suzanne Jeffrey "Look at the difficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to
…l issues like gambling and substance use. Meditation can help individuals recognize these patterns, offering a path toward positive transformation.
Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
ROVISION OF FACILITIES W t h e steady increase of interested public coming to study meditation and culture for the raising of the quality of the mind, the Dhammakaya Foundation has led the way in the
… over 30 years, the World Dhammaakaya Centre (W.D.C.) promotes international cooperation and peace, offering a place for meditation that transcends boundaries. The extensive reforestation projects contribute …
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
…ives of the numerous temple goers. Thus was born the idea to build the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Hall offering facilities unique that allow people of the world to meditate together, by the hundreds of thousands…
The World Dhammakaya Centre spans 800 acres and includes the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall, the largest spiritual hall globally, and the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara, dedicated to the revered med
Week-long Meditation Retreats
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Week-long Meditation Retreats
Week-long Retreats The training of the mind to achieve inner peace requires continuity of training. A seven-day meditation retreat has been organized as a temporary relief from normal, routine commit
…nic locations like Chiangmai and Phuket, these retreats attract around 5,000 participants annually, offering a significant opportunity for meditation practice and personal development. Participants from diver…
Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
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Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
…ha Image, Phra Buddha Ohipangorn, to the Thai-Japanese temple of Hiroshima, Japan; • in 1994, the offering of computerized scriptures and a Buddha Image to Burmese Monastic community, Rangoon, Myanmar; • …
The Dhammakaya Foundation has been actively engaged in exchange activities since 1990, collaborating with the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies for prolonged studies. Notable partnerships includ
World Peace through Inner Peace
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World Peace through Inner Peace
W O R L D P E A C E T h e G l o b i n n e r P E A C E MAJOR EVENTS LIGHT New Year Retreat At the New Year weekend, the Dhammakaya Foundation traditionally organizes a three-day meditation retr
The Dhammakaya Foundation hosts a three-day meditation retreat during the New Year weekend, offering participants a chance to learn meditation in a serene environment. This program promotes a simple l…
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which
… but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and meditation. Its mission extends beyond national boundaries, urging global c…
Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
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Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
…f someone tries to offer you more food, you must learn how to decline politely. This applies to any offering to you as a monk that does not go towards meeting either your needs, or helping in furthering your …
This text guides monks on how to perceive their basic requisites beyond physical terms like cleanliness and taste. It emphasizes being conscious and grateful, encouraging monks to accept only what the
Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
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Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
…gs that it brings. We must be educated to recognize and know that kilesa is the master of disguise, offering only suffering hidden beneath a false cloak of fleeting pleasure, fulfillment and satisfaction. Im…
บทที่ 2 เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของมนุษยพฤติกรรมและการเลือก เปิดเผยว่าพฤติกรรมของเราเป็นผลลัพธ์จากความคิดและการกระทำซึ่งส่งผลต่อการตอบสนองต่อสถานการณ์ภายนอก การศึกษาและปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคมมีส่วนในการพัฒนาควา
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
…eachers to teach respect for others and to explain the concepts of hell, heaven and Nirvana, whilst offering moral and emotional support within the mortal realm. TRAINING THE TRAINERS 88 SUMMARY The people …
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
… cremation in 2001 was a historic event, gathering 100,000 monks. This book compiles her teachings, offering practical life lessons for both material and spiritual improvement.
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
…E ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to monks, while I still could. Any day could be my last. I don't know when I wi…
This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
…may I be in a position to build a temple; may I have opportunities to take part in Kathina and robe offering ceremonies; may I be born with good health and a strong body that is free of illness to live a long…
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
… abstain from alcohol and all intoxicants -- the Fifth Precept. ดักบาตร almsgiving; almsgiving; offering food to monks ตัณหา (tanha) craving; attachment; desire; thirst; clinging with passion ตัวเ…
เนื้อหานี้เป็นการรวบรวมคำศัพท์สำคัญในพระพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงคำที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการตรัสรู้ การปฏิบัติธรรม และคำที่เกี่ยวกับอาวาสในสวรรค์ เช่น ดาวดิงส์ และดูริตา คำศัพท์เหล่านี้ช่วยในการเข้าใจแนวคิดทางพุทธศา
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la
…orld. Humility and respect for others are highlighted as vital attributes that garner goodwill, and offering assistance to others can multiply good actions. These principles create a pathway to a virtuous and…
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain
…ical and spiritual terms. For instance, providing food can lead to long life and good health, while offering knowledge fosters intelligence and wisdom. By understanding these correlations, individuals can mak…
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen
…led by her seeming incoherence at death. The Buddha gently reminds him that she was not incoherent, offering reassurance in his time of sorrow. This tale reflects on the nature of grief and understanding at l…
ความสุขสำหรับเด็กๆ: การสอนทางพระพุทธศาสนา
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ความสุขสำหรับเด็กๆ: การสอนทางพระพุทธศาสนา
72 สุขสันต์ สำหรับ เด็กๆ เนื้อหาเบื้องต้น After offering alms-food, the king asked the Buddha where queen Mallika was reborn and the Buddha replied, "Mallik…
ในเนื้อหานี้พระราชาได้ถามพระพุทธเจ้าเกี่ยวกับการเกิดใหม่ของพระราชินีมัลลิกา ซึ่งพระพุทธเจ้าตอบว่า พระราชินีมัลลิกาได้เกิดในสวรรค์ทัสติตา พระราชามีความสุขมากกับคำตอบนี้และไตร่ตรองถึงดีและความหมายของการ