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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
33 Now at that time the venerable Gavampati15 used frequently to go for siesta to the empty mansion of the Acacia. And Payasi, now one of the gods, came up to him and, saluting him, stood on one side.
In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo
ธรรมกายและตาฎกครภในพระสูตร
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ธรรมกายและตาฎกครภในพระสูตร
พันได้ (Wayman and Wayman 1990: 99)59 ศรีมาลาเทวีสีหนาทสูตรกล่าวถึงธรรมกายและตาฎกครภว่า ธรรมกายนั้นหาดเริ่มต้นมีได้ ไม่มีการเกิด เป็นอมหะ ไม่มีการตาย ถาว มั่นคง สงบ ดั่งตรงนี้รังสี โดยเนื้อแท้ปราศจาก
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงธรรมกายและตาฎกครภตามที่ระบุในพระสูตรศรีมาลาเทวีสีหนาทสูตร โดยธรรมกายนั้นไม่มีการเกิดและการตาย เป็นอมหะและมั่นคง มีพุทธภาวะบริบูรณ์แม้จะถูกปิดด้วยกิเลส ซึ่งตาฎกครภหมายถึงธรรมกายที่ยังไ
The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; Over and over, the food grows
The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding
The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
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The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
The Victory of Abandoning 9. Dana Sutta Those 6 things Then, having exhausted that action, that power, that status, that sovereignty, he is a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the
The Dana Sutta presents profound insights on the nature of giving and its consequences in the spiritual journey. It describes how the mindset behind acts of generosity can influence their outcomes—whe
The Viewer of Absouving
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The Viewer of Absouving
The Viewer of Absouving 10. Puņņa - kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signifi
ในข้อความนี้กล่าวถึงบุคคลที่ทำบุญและการให้ในชีวิตปัจจุบัน โดยเน้นการทำบุญที่เกิดจากการให้และคุณธรรมเขาไม่ได้ตื่นจากการทำบุญที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการพัฒนา หลังจากตายเขาจะเกิดในโลกของเทพเจ้า 33 พระเจ้าสักกะเห
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
In this prison there is punishment. It is not normal punishment like whipping or torture, which comes to an end; the punishment in this prison goes on forever and ever. Ageing, sickness, death and bir
This content discusses the perpetual punishment of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teachi
Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min
In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of
Ten Daily Homeworks for Enhanced Meditation
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Ten Daily Homeworks for Enhanced Meditation
TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als
These Ten Daily Homeworks aim to enhance your meditation practice while improving your overall wellbeing. Start your day by reconnecting with your body's center. Reflect on life and express loving-kin
Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
Primary Path: beginning stage of meditative attainment leading to more advanced stages of absorption. Right View: view and wisdom in accordance with the Truths, consisting of the following beliefs: g
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
Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
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Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
Sanskrit: another ancient language used in India; Buddhist scriptures in Sanskrit are translated from the Pali language; Sanskrit texts are used by the Mahayana school of Buddhism. Seventh Base of th
This text delves into the significance of Sanskrit as an ancient language in India and its relation to Buddhist texts, particularly those influenced by the Mahayana school. It introduces the Seventh B
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey Him with everything to meet His needs, but this was simply not enough for him to answer his true human need. And what were those needs? Well, one day, while He was still a Prince, He
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
ศีลพรตและศีลธรรม
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ศีลพรตและศีลธรรม
ศีลพรต ศีลธรรม morality; morals; ethics ศีล ๕ Five Precepts, consisting of: 1. not to kill 2. not to steal 3. not to commit sexual misco
ศีลพรตเป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติทางศีลธรรมที่สำคัญในศาสนา โดยมีศีล ๕ ซึ่งยกตัวอย่างเช่น ไม่ฆ่าสัตว์ ไม่ขโมย ไม่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ ไม่โกหก และไม่ดื่มสุรา ศีลธรรมช่วยให้เกิดความสงบสุขในชีวิตและมีแนวทางการปฏิบัติที
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
second significantly affects the mind. You can take any subject that you teach, whether it is math, or geography, or biology, if a student has wrong understanding, it does not cause that student (or y
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey Luang Pu - Grandfather Monk. In this book, I use the designation for the re-discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNa
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
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Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
Translator's Introduction I was indeed honored when I was approached to undertake this translation. It has not always been easy for me to keep in touch with my Buddhist heritage, having been born in E
In this introduction, the translator shares their journey of connecting with their Buddhist heritage while living in Europe. They express deep respect for Buddhism and the teachings of the Lord Buddha
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life there are two types of suffering: suffering that
Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevita