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We all wish we live in a better world Some believe war is the mighty way Only to find victory sours to revenge And misery, so we doubt True peace can ever be Awards and rewards we present But greed an

In this poetic reflection, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo expresses a desire for a better world, contrasting the futility of war with the power of peace and kindness. The message advocates for slowing down, ca

“ I come to meditate here because it makes my mind free. I am feeling quite free in the brain and free inside the spirit, helpful and joyful. My feeling inside my body is I feel enlightened. It’s much

In this personal reflection, Lucky Moyo, a restaurant employee from Zimbabwe, shares how meditation has transformed his life, leading him to feel free, light, and enlightened. He emphasizes the import

"Tomorrow The World Will Change" Testimonies from Inner Peace Pioneers " Meditation teaches you not only to improve your own mental abilities but also to spread kindness and love even to your enemi

This text explores the profound impact of meditation on individual happiness and global peace. J.D.A. Wijewardena highlights meditation's role in fostering kindness and alleviating fear amid global th

Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom

This chapter discusses the elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasiz

Luang Phaw wanted their son to witness what difficulties face children who do not have parents. With his eyes now open, he may change and love and value his parents more from seeing these unfortunate

The author's experience at an orphanage reveals the harsh realities faced by children without parents. Witnessing their desperate need for love, warmth, and basic necessities highlights the stark cont

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. Luan

Luang Phaw struggled with debt and workplace conflict until his mother provided wisdom on prudence. A visit to the temple highlighted his habits of spending on cigarettes and alcohol, prompting reflec

Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is no

This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it is consensual. It highlights Buddhism's perspective on

This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid o

This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go

Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same period of time

The Dhammakaya Temple has remarkably survived against media backlash, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abando

Since we must seek refuge in our own wisdom in times of sorrow and happiness, we can appreciate that the Lord Buddha’s supreme wisdom (of how to lead one’s life) is indeed comparable to none. His pure

In times of sorrow and happiness, the wisdom of the Lord Buddha guides us on how to live right. His teachings illuminate the causes of life’s vicissitudes, emphasizing the Law of Kamma, where good or

ข้อความในภาพคือ: วันที่ ๑๕ พฤษภาคม ๒๕๖๖ วันที่ฉันอายุ ๕ ขวบเท่ากับ ๕ ขวบในวัยยังไม่โตเต็มที่และไม่ค่อยเข้าใจในสิ่งต่างๆ แต่ก็มีความรู้สึกว่า การดำเนินชีวิตในวัยนี้เป็นแบบนี้และ ท้องถึง เราก็ยังทำ

ในวันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม 2566 ผู้เขียนได้เล่าถึงประสบการณ์ในวัยเด็กขณะที่อายุ 5 ขวบ โดยไม่ค่อยเข้าใจสิ่งต่างๆ แต่ยังมีความรู้สึกประทับใจในช่วงเวลานั้น รวมถึงการทำตามคำสอนของคุณแม่และจัดการกับความฝันให้มีคว

House Routine Time Routine 05.30 Wake up 06.00-06.30 Make morning prayer 06.30-07.15 Morning activity Give alms,

The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn

Evening show On the night before last night at YUWA CAMP, Yuwakalayanamitra perform shows out of stories of Buddha, with some adjustment, to express themselves and their creativeness. Their shows are

At YUWA CAMP, participants engaged in creative performances based on Buddha's stories, led by mentors who shared their insights. The final night was marked by a warm farewell ceremony where mentors ex

There is no visible readable text in the image provided. The image depicts a silhouette of a traditional pagoda-style structure on water, with a yellow background and a reflection of the structure in

People are participating in a ceremonial event, possibly a lamp lighting or a religious ritual, with a group of individuals lighting a lamp or flame. The scene is set at night, with a large audience o

This text describes a ceremonial lamp lighting event held at night, where a large crowd participates in a religious or cultural ritual. Individuals light lamps or flames, creating a star-like effect a

Generally, the term ‘kevala’ is translated either as ‘only’ or ‘entirely.’ It is observed that, whenever the term appears together with another word that conveys the meaning of ‘emanating,’ ‘illuminat

This text explores the interpretation of key Buddhist terms such as 'kevala', which denotes 'only' or 'entirely', particularly in contexts associated with illumination. The term 'dhammakāya', often li

Let my masters, the executioners, wait till I have visited my friends and advisers, my kinsmen by blood, in this or that village or town, and come back " ? Or would the executioners cut off the head o

This text delves into a philosophical discourse about the inevitability of death and the moral implications of one's actions. It contrasts the yearning for a reprieve from execution with the notion th

22 This Life Next Life And they were to do so. And you were to say to them : - " Well, masters, take him up on to the palace and amuse him with the pleasures of the five senses. " And they were to

In this text, Master Kassapa discusses the transient pleasures of life and contrasts them with the inherent nature of human existence. Through dialogue, he illustrates the repulsive aspects of humanit

18. ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be

In this excerpt, Prince engages in a philosophical discussion with Master Kassapa about the existence of the soul. The Prince presents a scenario where a felon is punished severely, questioning the ab