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Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her be
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
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
Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
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Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
" There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Sangha, Ānanda. One gives a gift to a Sangha of both [bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs] headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offering made to the San
This text outlines the seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha, including gifts to the collective body of monks and nuns, and individual offerings specifying bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The fi
The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
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The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
66 The Virtue of Approving 7. Velāma Sutta "Now, householder, if the thought should occur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, t
In the Velāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphas
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
depressed and dejected. 1.1.8 Feeling slighted [domanassa] : This is when one has a 'chip on one's shoulder' (to be aggressively sensitive about a particular thing or bear a grudge). 1.1.9 Bemoani
This text explores the concept of suffering as taught by the Buddha, outlining twelve types of suffering including feeling slighted, bemoaning losses, and separation from loved ones. It highlights how
The Journey to Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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The Journey to Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
(also called the 'astral body' or 'dream body') all the way up to the various bodies of enlightenment. The meditator can see and consider bodies within the body by setting their attention to the centr
This text describes the meditative journey towards discovering inner bodies, known as the astral or dream body, and various spheres of awareness that lead to enlightenment. It details how focusing att
Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
Dhamma Body — not with the human eye or the naked eye. All the knowledge that brought him to Buddhahood came by the ‘knowing’ of the Dhamma Body, not by rationale or reasoning with the logical (hum
The Dhamma Body can only be perceived beyond the human eye, allowing the Buddha to grasp deep truths about existence. His compassion drove him to teach the Noble Path for the liberation of others, adv
เวทมนตร์ของชีววิทยาในโลกแห่งการศึกษา
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เวทมนตร์ของชีววิทยาในโลกแห่งการศึกษา
Universal Goodness : 29 (2) Shelter Whenever one purchases a house, one must bear in mind the true objectives of one's shelter as follows. ● It is to protect one from the elements and inclement weath
บทความนี้สำรวจความสำคัญของชีววิทยาในโลกของการศึกษา โดยเน้นตัวอย่างที่แสดงให้เห็นถึงการใช้เวทมนตร์ในการทำความเข้าใจหลักการทางวิทยาศาสตร์ พร้อมทั้งเชื่อมโยงกับแนวคิดที่สามารถนำไปใช้ในห้องเรียน เพื่อกระต
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20 Universal Goodness Punctuality begins with ... • Keeping the mealtime regular • Making it a habit to have a regular mealtime A clear mind begins with ... • Keeping one's mind bright and clear dur
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
…fy themselves of all defeilements (to become enlightened). Samadhi: a Pali word for concentration, one-pointedness of mind, mental discipline; a state of stillness of mind. Samatha: tranquility Samma arahang: Pal…
This text discusses the primary path of meditative attainment, highlighting the importance of right view as foundational beliefs that align with truth. Concepts such as Samadhi, denoting mental discip
Cultivating Transcendental Knowledge in Buddhism
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Cultivating Transcendental Knowledge in Buddhism
…cation of mind [vitakka], continued application of mind [vicāra], joy [pīti], happiness [sukha] and one-pointedness [ekaggatā] (see also page 130ff.). The seeing and consideration of the bodies within the body conti…
The Lord Buddha encourages monks to attain transcendental knowledge to rise above sensuality and eradicate False View. Achieving the First Absorption endows practitioners with joy, happiness, and focu
Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
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Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
…thout being waylaid or distracted by hindrances such as absent-mindedness or doubt — but to come to one-pointedness. Just as the emperor going to war must keep an eye on his ministers to make sure they don’t become …
This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role and focusing role. It draws analogies to illustrate how concen
การทำสมาธิและการควบคุมจิต
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การทำสมาธิและการควบคุมจิต
จ ด ห ม า ย ถึ ง น้ อ ง เ ล็ ก To coilsuli (คุณจะกรุณาแนะนำสถานที่ (วัด) ดี ๆ ให้ | tanghttoslightly concentrate ourmind at the ดิฉันสักแห่งหนึ่งได้ไหมคะ) mewith Yes, with pleasure. You can come with
จ ด ห ม า ย ถึ ง น้ อ ง เ ล็ ก To coilsuli (คุณจะกรุณาแนะนำสถานที่ (วัด) ดี ๆ ให้ | tanghttoslightly concentrate ourmind at the ดิฉันสักแห่งหนึ่งได้ไหมคะ) mewith Yes, with pleasure. You can come with
Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavas-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility - Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in term
บุคคลที่มีธรรมสำหรับอุบาสกอุบาสิกาต้องแสดงถึงนิสัยประจำสี่ประการ ได้แก่ นิสัยความรับผิดชอบ, การฝึกฝนและพัฒนาตนเอง, ความอดทน, และการเสียสละและการให้ นิสัยเหล่านี้ช่วยทำให้กลายเป็นผู้นำครอบครัวที่ดี การ
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
พระพุทธเจ้า - ต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา
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พระพุทธเจ้า - ต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา
Chapter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom Having experienced much in life, we clearly understand the meaning of vicissitudes. No one gains merely fortune or misfortunate throughout life; l
ในบทนี้ได้กล่าวถึงพระพุทธเจ้าในฐานะต้นแบบแห่งปัญญา โดยเน้นถึงความจริงในชีวิตที่มีทั้งความสุขและความเศร้า รวมถึงการรับมือกับความรู้สึกเหล่านั้นอย่างมีสติ ไม่ควรปล่อยให้ความสุขกลายเป็นปัญหาสำหรับผู้อื่น