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การดึงดูดชาวตะวันตกสู่การปฏิบัติธรรม
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การดึงดูดชาวตะวันตกสู่การปฏิบัติธรรม
sonal and petty desires, they will discover a greater self and a greater world out there worth contributing too, while their own self centered desires fade into the background. This is the path and th
sonal and petty desires, they will discover a greater self and a greater world out there worth contributing too, while their own self centered desires fade into the background. This is the path and th
Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
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Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the fourth kind of personal offe
The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
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The Illusion of Beauty and Sensuality
115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see
In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflective of deeper vanity. The constant resolutions to avoid
The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
The Verse of Abandoning 6. Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta "When one person, owing to another, has come to possess unwavering confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, and to possess the virtues
The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustrates how one person's faith and understanding can be influenced by another,
Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
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Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is p…
…ing marriage, highlighting the need for couples to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails significant responsibilities, including health support and prepa…
The Four Noble Truths
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The Four Noble Truths
80 80 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXXIV The Four Noble Truths tacles The Four Noble Truths is a demonstration of suffering: its nature, its cause, its cessation and the way leading to cessation. Suffering e
The Four Noble Truths outline the concept of suffering, addressing its nature, causes, and how to overcome it. Suffering arises from sensual desires and the struggle for acquisition. Awareness of thes
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can go anywhere you want. November 6, 1981 113. THE PURER YOU A
The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear vision of enlightenmen
การสนทนาธรรมเกี่ยวกับทุกข์
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การสนทนาธรรมเกี่ยวกับทุกข์
ส นทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม Dukkha or Suffering as Created by Conditioned States ทุกข์เกิดจากปัจจัยปรุงแต่ง (continued) John : So what do you mean by 'visual consciousness? Sam : It's just a philosophic
ส นทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม Dukkha or Suffering as Created by Conditioned States ทุกข์เกิดจากปัจจัยปรุงแต่ง (continued) John : So what do you mean by 'visual consciousness? Sam : It's just a philosophic
The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is p…
…er emotionally and financially, especially during illness or hardship. Selfishness and prioritizing personal desires can lead to problems and even abuse within a marriage. Couples must prepare for parenthood and unde…
ความรับผิดชอบในชีวิตคู่
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ความรับผิดชอบในชีวิตคู่
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is p…
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is p…
ตารางกิจกรรมการปฏิบัติธรรม
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ตารางกิจกรรมการปฏิบัติธรรม
Dhammadayada Daily 03:45 a.m. Wake up 02:00 p.m. Meditation Schedule 04:00 a.m. Meditation 04:00 p.m. 05:00 a.m. Morning Chanting Break for personal leisure 05:30 a.m. Practice of Mental 05:30 p.m. So
Dhammadayada Daily 03:45 a.m. Wake up 02:00 p.m. Meditation Schedule 04:00 a.m. Meditation 04:00 p.m. 05:00 a.m. Morning Chanting Break for personal leisure 05:30 a.m. Practice of Mental 05:30 p.m. So
Family Life: Self-Control and Endurance
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Family Life: Self-Control and Endurance
Part One: Family Life day. Self-control can also be referred to as "loving to train our self". In order to do this, we need a great mentor, or teacher. The problem, of course, is how to find one. Not
Part One of this text discusses the significance of self-control and endurance in personal growth. It highlights the necessity of finding a wise mentor to guide us in our journey to self-improvement.
The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
4) Sacrifice or カgа is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice of material objects 2) Sacrifice of comfort 3) Sacrifice of negative
…ifice in family relationships, emphasizing that true generosity involves putting family needs above personal desires. It outlines three types of sacrifice: material, comfort, and emotional, highlighting how these act…
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
Controlling Your Mind for Inner Serenity
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Controlling Your Mind for Inner Serenity
You can find serenity if you know the way to control your mind K nowing the mind by trying to focus on only one thought at a time seems like an easy task. But when you attempt to do this, you find th
Controlling your mind is key to finding serenity. Focusing on one thought can be challenging but is achievable with practice. As we strive for desires, we often find ourselves in a continuous loop of
The Inner Light of Dhamma
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The Inner Light of Dhamma
This is a cool, refreshing inner light that comes from the Dhamma within. All of us have this inner light within us, but it has been obscured by the Five Hindrances 15 (sensual desires, ill will, apat
This text discusses the inner light that arises from the Dhamma within us, often hindered by sensual desires, ill will, apathy, restlessness, and doubts. It emphasizes mindfulness and meditation as ke
The Path of Self-Mortification in Buddhism
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The Path of Self-Mortification in Buddhism
2. The Path of Self-Mortification According to the Buddha, the practice of self-mortification [attakilamathānuyoga] is fruitless. He said that it is not a practice in keeping with the tenets of Buddhi
In Buddhism, the practice of self-mortification is deemed fruitless by the Buddha. He elucidates that these practices, such as lying on thorns and severe fasting, do not genuinely rid individuals of d
การเตรียมตัวรับความทุกข์
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การเตรียมตัวรับความทุกข์
"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
"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
The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.
In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals