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สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง
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สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง
สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม The Noble Truth of the End of Dukkha นิโรธ Sam : John, would you like to talk about the Third Noble Truth, today? John : OK, the Third Noble Truth is the end of Dukkha, Sam :
สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม The Noble Truth of the End of Dukkha นิโรธ Sam : John, would you like to talk about the Third Noble Truth, today? John : OK, the Third Noble Truth is the end of Dukkha, Sam :
การสนทนาเกี่ยวกับนิพพาน
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การสนทนาเกี่ยวกับนิพพาน
Sam : In my view, this Buddha's saying refers to Nibbana of an Arahant who is still living. The bliss of Nibbana is highest because it is completely unaffected by defilements such as greed, hatred, or
Sam : In my view, this Buddha's saying refers to Nibbana of an Arahant who is still living. The bliss of Nibbana is highest because it is completely unaffected by defilements such as greed, hatred, or
ดวงธรรมและธรรมกาย
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ดวงธรรมและธรรมกาย
ง น้ อ ง 1 4 ก อง at the centre of the body.... (หลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำสอนไว้ว่า ที่ศูนย์กลางกายของเรานั้นมีดวงธรรมปรากฏอยู่... ...It is this sphere of Dhamma that makes the body of ours exist. [...ดวงธรรมน
(หลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำสอนไว้ว่า ที่ศูนย์กลางกายของเรานั้นมีดวงธรรมปรากฏอยู่... ...It is this sphere of Dhamma that makes the body of ours exist. [...ดวงธรรมนี้แหละ ที่ทำให้ร่างกายเรามีชีวิตอยู่ได้...] ...I
ธาตุทั้งห้าในดวงธรรม
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ธาตุทั้งห้าในดวงธรรม
ง บ อ ง เ ล็ ก I (...พอคุณวางใจหยุดที่ศูนย์กลางกายได้ ดวงธรรมก็จะปรากฏขึ้นทันที...) ...in this sphere of Dhamma, each of the five elements is centred in a small sphere... (...ภายในดวงธรรมนี้ มีดวงกลมใ
I (...พอคุณวางใจหยุดที่ศูนย์กลางกายได้ ดวงธรรมก็จะปรากฏขึ้นทันที...) ...in this sphere of Dhamma, each of the five elements is centred in a small sphere... (...ภายในดวงธรรมนี้ มีดวงกลมใสเล็ก ๆ เป็นดวง
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
Understanding Celestial Estates
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Understanding Celestial Estates
Each celestial estate is complete in itself like an entire city. Its owner is like its king or queen with complete sovereignty. That is, the owner is free to govern his her own castle as he/she please
Each celestial estate operates like a self-sufficient city, with its owner acting as a sovereign ruler. Owners are surrounded by attendants, the number of whom corresponds to their merit, ranging from
Ten Suggestions From a Father to His Daughter on Her Wedding Day
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Ten Suggestions From a Father to His Daughter on Her Wedding Day
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
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The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
and to retire after everyone else. Make sure you take care of all business before going to bed so that you will rest peacefully. 9. Be respectful of the fire within. The anger of your in-laws or your
with them. In that situation, angry words will only make the situation worse. It is better to wait when they are no longer angry before gently explaining the situation. 10. Pay homage to the angels. W
Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
depressed and dejected. 1.1.8 Feeling slighted [domanassa] : This is when one has a 'chip on one's shoulder' (to be aggressively sensitive about a particular thing or bear a grudge). 1.1.9 Bemoani
This text explores the concept of suffering as taught by the Buddha, outlining twelve types of suffering including feeling slighted, bemoaning losses, and separation from loved ones. It highlights how
Understanding the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
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Understanding the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
sensuality. In this way, the Buddha shows the inter-relation between the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path. 3. Explanation of the Noble Truth of the Cessation of S
This text delves into the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering as per the teachings of the Buddha. It defines the Cessation of Suffering in four aspects - as release from the cycle of existence,
The Noble Eightfold Path and the Cessation of Suffering
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The Noble Eightfold Path and the Cessation of Suffering
"The wise one who trains himself [yoĝāvācara] should see that the builder is ‘Craving’ who fashions the home that is the physical body of each and every living being, to keep those living beings being
This text delves into the teachings of the Buddha regarding the nature of craving as the cause of suffering and the means of escape through the Noble Eightfold Path. The concept of the 'Elixir of Deat
The Noble Truth of the Eightfold Path
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The Noble Truth of the Eightfold Path
4.1 The Path as the Escape from the Cycle of Existence This is the direct definition of the Noble Truth of the Path to the End of Suffering. Whosoever wishes to traverse the ocean of the Cycle of Exis
This text discusses the Noble Eightfold Path as the essential means to traverse the Cycle of Existence and end suffering. It illustrates the overwhelming nature of this cycle, marked by the suffering
Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
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Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
The ascetics who subscribe to this dogma and who have developed a certain degree of meditation, may acquire the ability to recollect their previous lives and will know what form they had taken in prev
Ascetics who follow specific dogmas may recollect their past lives and aspire to be reborn in the Form-Brahmā world, striving for the Ultimate Truth. They believe that by enhancing their meditation pr
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
- stealing [adinnāḍāna] - committing adultery [kāmesumicchācāra] Unwholesome speech comprises: - telling lies [musāvāda] - divisive speech [pisuṇaṅāṭa] - harsh speech, insults and swearing [pharusavaṭ
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
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The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
suffering completely, with no more attachment for the Three Spheres¹. Put another way, their practice entails extinguishing the three sorts of craving which keep them prisoner in the thirty-one realms
This text discusses the concept of craving as the root cause of rebirth in the Cycle of Existence, using a story from the Dhammapadathakā to illustrate the journey of a female piglet that was reborn m
Exploring Sensual Delights and the Six Sense Organs
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Exploring Sensual Delights and the Six Sense Organs
TABLE II: THE OBJECTS OF SENSUAL DELIGHT AND PLEASURE | | Eyes | Ears | Nose | Tongue | Body Skin
This table presents an intricate overview of the six sense organs in relation to their corresponding objects, consciousness, contact, feelings, registration, volition, craving, thought conception, and
Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
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Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
Our sense organs [aijhattikäyatana] are implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. If we want to extinguish the craving arising because of attachment to visual temptations, then we hav
Our sense organs play a crucial role in our attachment to sensual pleasures. To overcome this attachment, we must target both the senses and their corresponding objects. Each sense - sight, sound, sme
The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
fold Path diligently to the extent they are prepared to lay down their life for their practice, have the chance to uproot craving from the mind by transcendental extinction — by attaining the various
This text discusses the profound dedication of practitioners of the Noble Eightfold Path, illustrating how some are willing to sacrifice their lives for their spiritual journey. It highlights notable
The Components of the Eightfold Path
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The Components of the Eightfold Path
The Components of the Eightfold Path all arise together When the factors of the Eightfold Path arise, they do so to- gether — just as the elder monk Koṇḍañña, after listening to the Dhammacakkapavatta
This text discusses the Eightfold Path, emphasizing how all eight components arise together as illustrated by the elder monk Koṇḍañña's attainment of Stream-Entry. It explains the importance of Right
Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
snake, poisonous, mistaken for rope spire, a palace - {metaphor for Mid- - {metaphor for self-mortification dle Way 38-9} 36} spouses, categories of 154-6 snake - {metaphor for craving 88} sprite, ear
This text explores several metaphors used in Buddhist philosophy, including the snake as a metaphor for craving and its relationship to the concept of suffering. It further elaborates on the significa