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The Virtue of Abounding and Gifts of Integrity
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The Virtue of Abounding and Gifts of Integrity
…gift in season, he - wherever the result of that gift ripens - is rich, with much wealth, with many possessions. And his goals are fulfilled in season. "Having given a gift with an empathetic heart, he - wherev…
ในซัททะซัปปุริสฎานา สุตตา กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการให้ในฤดูกาลที่ถูกต้อง ความมีน้ำใจในการให้ สิ่งที่ต้องไม่ส่งผลกระทบต่อผู้อื่นและตนเอง และผลที่ตามมาในด้านความมั่งคั่งและทรัพย์สิน ไม่ว่าจะมาจากอัคคี, น้
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…d from the truth. By embracing Dhamma, one is bathed in the light of truth. He who lives by worldly possessions will find that perfection and purity will remain beyond his reach. Therefore one must shave one’s h…
…e times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly possessions. However, even devoted individuals face challenges where they may compromise their values, such as …
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…ndividual knows about the benefits of ordination, it is no small task to give up family and worldly possessions for the sake of Dhamma. The individual must have a strong inner desire, love and support from famil…
…nd a deep understanding of suffering in the world. The sacrifices made for a life free from worldly possessions are emphasized, showcasing the profound commitment to Dhamma.
Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
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Understanding the Four Basic Necessities and Precepts
…n't survive either. That is how the Second Precept came into existence; it is because we need these possessions to survive. How did the Third Precept, one shall not commit adultery, come into existence? If other…
In this dialogue, a senior monk teaches children about the essentials needed for life: air, food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter, referred to as the Four Basic Necessities. The monk emphasizes
Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
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Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
Have a penetrative look at this world. Utilize your possessions including life, wealth, family, friends, intelligence, wisdom and power, to perform good deeds and …
This passage encourages readers to take a deep look at their lives and make the most of their possessions, including their life, wealth, family, and friends. It emphasizes the importance of performing good…
The Search for True Happiness
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The Search for True Happiness
…nnot help them when they are heart-broken, depressed or in pain, that even a mountain of wealth and possessions cannot fill the emptiness in their hearts. In fact, such things produce short-lived pleasure and in…
…n lead to temporary satisfaction, while deeper emotional pain cannot be alleviated through material possessions. True happiness lies beyond superficial sources.
The Illusion of Happiness
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The Illusion of Happiness
…nnot help them when they are heart-broken, depressed or in pain, that even a mountain of wealth and possessions cannot fill the emptiness in their hearts. In fact, such things produce short-lived pleasure and in…
…opping malls, and fame. However, it emphasizes that true happiness cannot be found through material possessions or societal status, as these often lead to temporary pleasure and eventual stress. In essence, no a…
Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
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Understanding the Five Precepts for Children
…n’t survive either. That is how the Second Precept came into existence; it is because we need these possessions to survive. --- How did the Third Precept, one shall not commit adultery, come into existence? …
This content explores the concept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these re
The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
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The Life and Legacy of the Fruitful Elderly
Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of t…
…derly 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, ensuring their children can sustain thei…
Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
…sense of conviction, wherever the result of that gift ripens - is rich, with much wealth, with many possessions. And he is well - built, handsome, extremely inspiring, endowed with a lotus - like complexion. "Ha…
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness, in an appropriate time, with empathy, and wit
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
…e died. And when they died they could take nothing with them. What is the point of having all these possessions when you can’t enjoy them after your death? One day, I, too, must die. Haven’t I learned from my de…
…lection on the true meaning of wealth and life’s impermanence. He realizes the futility of material possessions in light of death and the struggles of daily existence. This deep introspection challenges societal…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…ut the life of a monk is very open, very broad. This is because a layperson attaches himself to his possessions and therefore is not really free. A monk, on the other hand, does not do that and frees himself. He…
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
…00 years ago. He defined true happiness into two categories. 1. Happiness that depends on material possessions: [Sāmisasukha] are things such as material possessions (like money or jewelry, or people such as hu…
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
…ck. I only returned once to attend my mother’s funeral. When I got home, I gave all my property and possessions away. I gave my 15-rail (approx. 6 acres) rice field to my younger sister because she took care of …
… creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experiences of giving away possessions for family welfare and highlights the philosophical stance of self-reliance over dependency on othe…
Embracing Contentment
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Embracing Contentment
…sess more virtue, that would be excellent indeed! Learn to live a simple life and make use of your possessions prudently. November 24, 1979
…he wisdom shared encourages a path of genuine satisfaction through modest living and prudent use of possessions. A reminder that true fulfillment comes from virtue and contentment, rather than material pursuits.…
Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
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Wishes Come Through and the Importance of Merit
…he only thing you carry with you through the lifetimes. Merit is never a waste. As for your worldly possessions, they no longer belong to you once you leave this world. Someone else will be using them, or they w…
…up over time and is essential for spiritual wealth beyond this life. The text stresses that worldly possessions are temporary and that the only lasting currency is the merit one accumulates through good deeds. F…
Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
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Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
…unhappy realm. In a less severe case, he may be born poor; or even if he is not born poor, whatever possessions he may have may be lost or taken away from him. Benefits of keeping the Second Precept — Not to St…
การลงโทษจะต้องตรงกับอาชญากรรม อาชญากรรมการขโมยทำให้เกิดความทุกข์ให้ผู้อื่น ซึ่งการทำผิดที่ทำให้ผู้อื่นเดือดร้อนมากจะมีโทษที่รุนแรงกว่า อย่างเช่น ถ้าขโมยทำให้ผู้ถูกขโมยทุกข์ยากมาก จะถูกลงโทษหนัก เช่น อ
The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
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The Importance of Spiritual Wealth and Charitable Giving
No matter how many material possessions we may have accumulated, none of them can be taken with us upon our departure from this world. All …
No matter how many material possessions we have accumulated, we can only take our spiritual wealth with us. This wealth is built through me…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
… the youth carried outside on to the verandah, so that people coming to his house would not see his possessions.
…rating the tragic results of selfishness and lack of compassion. In a desperate attempt to hide his possessions from the community, the father ultimately faces the burden of his actions. This story serves as a p…
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dha
…estyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessions that offer only temporary joy. While acknowledging the necessity of some material wealth, the speak…