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สมาบัติกี ลักษณะเฉพาะ
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สมาบัติกี ลักษณะเฉพาะ
ประโยค - วิชาธรรมมรรคเล่ม ๓ ตอนที่ ๑๐๘ สมาบัติกี ลักษณะเฉพาะ (ว่าเทวนาอีกฝ่าย) โดยปรโยทยตรงกันข้าม ความเป็นเวทนาหายละเอียดด้วยอำนาจแห่งบุคคล พึงทราบ โดยนัยดังกล่าวนี้ ส่วนว่าโดย โลเกะ และ โโลกุตระ เวณ
ในบทนี้ได้กล่าวถึงลักษณะเฉพาะของสมาบัติกี โดยได้อธิบายถึงเวทนาหลายประเภทและการเปลี่ยนแปลงของเวทนา ซึ่งมีความละเอียดซับซ้อน โดยยกตัวอย่างการใช้สติและความเข้าใจในอำนาจแห่งกสิณ. อีกทั้งยังเน้นว่าเวทนาที่
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
…of thieves. Tambadathika served the king as an executioner of thieves for fifty-five years. In old age he could no longer cut off a man's head with a single blow. On the day he was retired from off…
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal of s…
Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
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Harmony Within the Family: Caring for the Elderly
…become neglected. How can we prevent this from happening? Somehow, we have to prepare ourselves for old age. Not doing so will bring trouble later because we may be unable to adjust when our physical body be…
…erations about responsibility towards the elderly can ensure better treatment for them in their own old age, creating a cycle of care and gratitude that strengthens family bonds. We must prepare for old age
The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
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The Reverence of Parents in Buddhism
…heir respect and show gratitude to their parents by bowing at their feet. In addition, in their old age, parents should be taken care of by their children. However, nowadays, old parents who are neglec…
…ateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and caring for them in old age. Neglecting elderly parents has become a serious issue in Thai society. The success of a person is …
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
…d these acts and copy them accordingly. The truth is what goes around comes around. When they reach old age, their child will treat them in the same way as they did with their own parents. They will possess …
…reat their parents well in the future. Additionally, it discusses the importance of preparation for old age and the differences between fruitful and fruitless elderly individuals. Fruitless people lead unwor…
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
… type of elderly person, "The Fruitful Person." It means we should be well prepared before reaching old age. Thus, from this point on, we should instill ourselves to become those worthy of our children's rev…
Elderly individuals often prepare for their funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
… type of elderly person, “The Fruitful Person.” It means we should be well prepared before reaching old age. Thus, from this point on, we should instill ourselves to become those worthy of our children’s rev…
This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens
The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time
In recent years, the Dhammakaya Temple has faced severe media scrutiny yet continues to attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community support unlike the fate of many abandoned tem
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
In this story, an old woman cleverly tricks a devil-doctor into believing she is a Yakkha after he discovers her in a cave. She lures him with promises of treasure and bites off his tongue to instill
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
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad
Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
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Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
her best to make the job less unappealing. The paper floated on top of the spittoon, so that people would not have to see the dirty tissues below. Dhammaprasit House was a large building housing many
The story reflects on Khun Yea's approach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhibits patience when dealing
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
…th one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkhood 1. Old Age - The deterioration of one's physical state and abilities, finding that your life has no more roads…
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek refuge in…
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
… consciousness. He was initiated into the reality of suffering in three of its most poignant forms: old age, sickness and death. Then on the fourth drive to the village, Prince Siddhatha encountered an ascet…
…nment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters the harsh realities of life: old age, sickness, and death, which deeply affect his sheltered existence. At 29, he renounces his royal pr…
The Journey of Meditation
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The Journey of Meditation
Wisdom My name is Chan Poi Koun (Ken), a single Singaporean. I'm 40 years old. I worked as a product manager for a multinational electronic components distribution company in Singapore. I had enjoyed
Chan Poi Koun, a 40-year-old product manager in Singapore, shares his journey into meditation after reconnecting with an old classmate. Initially seeking relaxation, Chan now practices daily, accumula
Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time
The Dhammakaya Temple has remarkably survived against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abando
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
…ss their respect and show gratitude to their parents by bowing at their feet. In addition, in their old age, parents should be taken care of by their children. However, nowadays, old parents who are neglecte…
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
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Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
198. DON'T BE RECKLESS ABOUT YOUR AGE We are already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you
เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cherished him. When the boy was
…oyous father rejoices at the birth of his son. As time passes, the son grows and, upon his father's old age, cruelly drives him out of the home. The father laments his fate, expressing sorrow over his situat…