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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
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,
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
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
Meetings with a Dhamma Master Meeting #5 March 5, 2009 – Panawat Retreat Center Right before the Peace Revolution Conference ended, several of the participants and I decided to attend another retrea
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi
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.
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 130 I aim to provide the right climate so that people can make their own choices to change their life actively for the better. According to experience, a personal choice for a new conce
This text discusses the importance of creating an environment for individuals to make their own choices to improve their lives. It highlights how personal choices are effective in breaking bad habits
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 preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking
The text discusses the misconceptions surrounding marriage, highlighting the need for couples to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails si
Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
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Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
37 MA. "Members of the clan" (gotrabuno) are those who are monks merely in name. They will go about with a piece of yellow cloth tied around their necks or arms, and will support their wives and child
This text discusses the notion of 'members of the clan' (gotrabuno), highlighting those who are monks in name only while still engaged in worldly activities like trade and farming. It emphasizes the s
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 278 I have a dream of using my musical skills to create World Peace because songs are a universal language bringing people of different nationalities or religions into harmony. It is al
In this heartfelt narrative, the author shares dreams of achieving world peace through music and meditation. Drawing on personal experiences, including composing a song for the 1992 Winter Olympics, t
Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
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Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
' There is another world, there is rebirth not of parents, there is fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done. ` You, sirs, are for me trustworthy and reliable, and what you say you have se
This text explores the philosophical ideas surrounding rebirth, the consequences of actions, and the concepts of justice through a narrative involving a dialogue between individuals questioning the ex
Attaining Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Attaining Inner Peace Through Meditation
right hand over your left hand, your right index finger touching your left thumb on your lap, your body upright, your mind fully conscious and then gently closing your eyes, relaxed and comfortable. W
This text emphasizes the practice of meditation as a pathway to inner peace. By focusing on breathing and creating tranquility, individuals can extinguish mental chaos and promote serenity. It shares
Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
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Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected
This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel
The Impact of Positive Leadership and Meditation on Business Success
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The Impact of Positive Leadership and Meditation on Business Success
Knowledge and Career force the sales team and verbally offend them in order to meet sales goals. Instead, I used pleasant words to motivate them to perform better and advised and directed them patient
This text discusses an approach to leadership that emphasizes kindness and motivation over fear tactics. The author's positive interaction with the sales team led to a significant increase in performa
The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
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The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
well with others. There was no stress at all and relationships in our team improved greatly. Even Kimie, my daughter who is a kid and likes to have fun just like other kids, follows her mother to the
This passage reflects on the transformative power of meditation for family members, highlighting improved relationships, personal growth, and emotional resilience following life's challenges such as t
Journey to Joy: Improving Family and Work Relationships through Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Improving Family and Work Relationships through Meditation
Journey to Joy 64 sense an uneasy feeling developing in our family. But after I practised meditation and got involved with activities at the meditation centre regularly, our family's relationship has
In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal experiences of how regular meditation practice improved family interactions and emotional stability. By leading a team focused on workplace efficiency a
The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she d
…anding the teachings of our ancestors, who recognized the immense benefits of such contributions. A personal narrative reveals how one's grandmother donated multiple Buddha images for her family, reflecting her commitm…
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
The Roads That Lead to Ruin
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The Roads That Lead to Ruin
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luang
Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe