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Triumph Through Merit
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Triumph Through Merit
146. TRIUMPH THROUGH MERIT On the outside it may appear that I have surrendered to my foes. But on the inside my conviction remains as strong and unwavering as ever. Instead of using words, I fight wi
…e piece serves as a reminder that one's spiritual journey and merit can lead to eventual triumph, irrespective of external challenges. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…peacock feather". Khun Yal: The word that literally means "grandmother". It is an affectionate and respectful way of addressing a woman of advancing age in the Thai culture. Magha Puja: Buddhist religious …
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
…amongkolthepmuni on the full-moon night of September 1914 at Wat Bangkungven, Nonthaburi. This well-respected monk had practiced several other forms of meditation popular in Thailand at the time. From 1916 …
Dhammakaya meditation is a significant form of Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s by Phramongkolthepmuni. It involves focusing attention on a point two finger breaths above the navel, allo
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
…as only one case from the monk, 3 cases each from Buddhist laymen (Upasaka) and lay women (Upasika) respectively. Surprisingly, even during The Lord Buddha’s time with so many Arahants (fully awakened ones)…
This text discusses the term 'Tusitaburi' found in the Dhammapada, reflecting on its role within the context of merit and rebirth. It highlights that, despite the presence of many Arahants during the
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
… Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who lived at Savaththi, retired from the world, became a monk, and made his full profes…
…ile staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a finer robe.…
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
…atipatthana Sutta, six decorated chariots from six celestial worlds arrived to invite him to their respective worlds. Dhammika told them to wait for a while for fear of interrupting the recitation of the Su…
In this passage, while the monks recite the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six celestial chariots from different worlds arrive to invite Dhammika to join them. Dhammika requests them to wait, fearing the dis
การสนทนากับครู
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การสนทนากับครู
…trating the rays of six-colored light that shone from his body, she paid obeisance to him and stood respectfully at one side. No sooner had she paid obeisance to the Teacher and taken her stand beside him, …
ในเนื้อหาเราเห็นการสนทนาระหว่างครูและสาวน้อยที่มีการถามตอบเกี่ยวกับที่มาที่ไปและอนาคตของเธอ ครูได้เฝ้าระวังเธออย่างใกล้ชิด และแสดงความห่วงใยในชะตาชีวิต เมื่อเธอต้องเผชิญการตาย หากไม่เข้ามาหาเขา ขณะเดี
The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
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The Virtue of Clear-Minded Youths
26 Clear-minded Youths — 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys The Buddha, hearing their words, said, "Monks, a monk like my son Maha Kassapa is dear to deities and men alike; such a man they delight to
…s discourse, the Buddha praises a monk, Maha Kassapa, for his virtue and insight, noting that he is respected by deities and men. The Buddha emphasizes that a person endowed with discipline, established in r…
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).
…Titthis boys, plagued by thirst, prompted a Buddhist boy to fetch water from the monastery. The boy respectfully paid his respects to the Buddha and informed Him of the restrictions faced by his Titthi frien…
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
…ers. The treasurer's son straightaway descended from the pole, advanced to the Teacher, saluted him respectfully and requested the Teacher to admit him to the Order. The Teacher stretched out his right hand …
In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
…ile the golden shrine for the relics of the Buddha Kassapa was being built, the children of certain respectable families living in Benares loaded carts with an abundant supply of food and set out for the shr…
In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the
The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
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The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
…ows and arrows to shoot at the Buddha, but they also became immobilized and remained fixed in their respective postures. When the hunter and his sons failed to return, the hunter's wife followed them into t…
In this tale, the Buddha uses his supernormal powers to guide a hunter and his family towards enlightenment. When the hunter mistakenly believes the Buddha has freed an animal from his trap, he become
The Favorite Jatakas
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The Favorite Jatakas
…once reborn as The Yakka’s Son (Padakusalamavana Jataka) and as The Flying Horse (Valahassa-Jataka) respectively. As there appears to have Yakka in both these two stories, There also appears a certain degree…
This book presents a final edition of the beloved Jatakas, including varied tales that reflect the teachings of Lord Buddha. Through analysis and linkage, readers will understand the essence of narrat
The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
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The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
…ace over which her authority extends. Then I will escape by going beyond this.' So one day sitting respectfully near his mother he said, "My dear, that which belongs to a mother comes to the children; tell …
ในเรื่องนี้ พระโพธิสัตว์วางแผนที่จะหนีจากขอบเขตที่แม่ของเขากำหนดไว้ หลังจากที่เขาได้พูดคุยกับแม่เกี่ยวกับพรมแดนที่เธอครอบครองและขนาดของบริเวณที่อนุญาตให้เขาอยู่ เพื่อที่จะสามารถหนีออกไปได้ เมื่อแม่ยอม
The Bodhisatta and the Traders
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The Bodhisatta and the Traders
…ers heard his saying, and cried--"We are going home, master!" joining their hands, and raising them respectfully to their foreheads. "Then climb up on my back," said the Bodhisatta. Thereat some of them cli…
In this story, the Bodhisatta aids a group of traders, who respectfully climb onto his back to be safely transported home. Those who obey his guidance escape the fate…
Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
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Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
…had been vouchsafed to him when at the close of the rainy season he went back to Jetavana and stood respectfully before the Master. In the course of talk the Master asked whether the Brother’s meditation had…
The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises to rebuild it, he remained without shelter during the rainy se
Buddhist Texts and Their Editions
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Buddhist Texts and Their Editions
AKVy Sphuṭārthā Abhidharmakośavyākhyā. 1971. edited by U. Wogihara. Tokyo: Sankibo Press. (first printed. 1932-1936. Tokyo: Publishing Association of Abhidharmakośavyākhyā) LV Lalita Vistara: L
…Abhidharmakośavyākhyā, Lalita Vistara, Mahāvastu, and the Vinayapiṭaka. Each work is noted with its respective editor and the years of publication, tracking their historical significance and scholarly contri…
Vinayapitaka Editions and References
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Vinayapitaka Editions and References
Vinayapitaka vol.IV. 2001. edited by Hermann Oldenberg. Oxford: PTS. (first printed. 1882) Vinayapitaka vol.V. 2006. edited by Hermann Oldenberg. Oxford: PTS. (first printed. 1883) อ้างอิงอื่น ๆ PT
… edited by Hermann Oldenberg, published by the Pali Text Society with first prints in 1882 and 1883 respectively. Other important references include Norihisa BABA's work on Theravada Buddhist thought, R.S. B…
The Ascension of King Aśoka and Historical Date Analysis
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The Ascension of King Aśoka and Historical Date Analysis
…d from Aśoka’s Rock Edict XIII, which mentions the names of five Greek Kings and the years of their respective reigns. This paper determines the year when King Aśoka ascended to the throne, calculated with …
This paper reviews the inconsistencies in the Purāṇa’s text, focusing on King Aśoka's ascension to the throne. By examining three key factors - the reign of five Greek kings noted in Aśoka's Rock Edic