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Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple This conference has helped every participant to have the same view that the dissemination of Buddhism in thi

ในการประชุมนี้ ทุกคนมีมุมมองเดียวกันว่า การเผยแผ่พระพุทธศาสนาในยุคเทคโนโลยีสูงนั้นต้องอาศัยชีวิตตามแนวทางของพระธรรม มีการเน้นการปรับปรุงตัวเองและแก้ไขพฤติกรรม ตามห้องทั้งห้าของชีวิต การทำเช่นนี้ทำให้เ

3. SAVE YOURSELF FIRST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back

This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc

6. TEACH YOURSELF We must learn how to teach ourselves. I never had to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, but I observed and I learned

This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo

DHAKMA IS YOUR REFUGE I see all the way through. I see clearly that, out of everything in this world and beyond-physical, natural, and spiritual- no one can help me but me. Who else can relieve my suf

In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful resolutions was to make them while focusing between their blessings. When they begin

Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona

136. ENDURE Have fortitude and tolerance. Do not create any more bad karma for yourself, or you will keep running into hardships. 137. IMPROVE We have sacrificed many things in order to pursue Perfec

This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to examine their flaws and make nec

153. DON’T LOSE SELF-CONTROL Keen arrogance out of your heart, even if you think you know better than others. Be humble and patient. Your teachers and elders have only good intentions for you. Remembe

This text emphasizes the significance of maintaining humility and self-control in personal development and working with others. It warns against arrogance and promotes a patient, ego-less attitude to

อเวจี the lowest hell อสงไขย eternal length of time; eons; eternity; infinity อสูักะ a corpse อิงสงสาร non-violence อิโหสิกรรม forgiven Kamma อัครสาวก chief disciple อังคุตตรนาคาย (Anguttaranikaya) Nu

เนื้อหาประกอบด้วยศัพท์และคำจำกัดความในพระพุทธศาสนา เช่น อเวจี (the lowest hell) หมายถึงนรกที่ต่ำที่สุด, อสงไขย (eternity) แสดงถึงระยะเวลายาวนาน, อัตตา (atta) ซึ่งหมายถึงตัวตนหรืออีโก้ของบุคคล นอกจากนี

- Loss of consciousness and sanity Those who have made a serious breach of this precept will end up in hell or other unhappy realm. As humans, they will be born with mental illnesses, be retarded or

The text discusses the severe consequences of violating the Fifth Precept in Buddhism, leading to unhappiness and potential mental disorders in future lives. It emphasizes the benefits of adhering to

someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to

Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.

In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra

In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h

In order to know your true self; make your mind neutral: be still, detached from any frame of knowledge that you have ever heard, studied, and imagined. Your mind will be entirely free from al

Um dein wahres Selbst zu erkennen, ist es wichtig, deinen Geist neutral zu machen und still zu sein. Lass alle bisherigen Vorstellungen und erlernten Kenntnisse hinter dir. Wenn du dies schaffst, wirs

Chapter 2 Relationships and Love People spend a fortune on research, books and other sources of information trying to discover the 'secret' to a successful and lasting marriage. Yet, every year statis

In this chapter, we delve into the challenges of modern marriages and the rising divorce rates that impact society. Despite numerous resources available, the quest for a lasting marriage often leads t

Accepting Change Many people realize that once they are married, marriage is not what they imagined it to be. Their expectations may have been influenced by idealistic love stories from movies and tel

The text discusses the reality of marriage and love, contrasting idealistic expectations with the truth of change and impermanence. It highlights that true happiness must come from within rather than

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has followed and been self-educated in Buddhism since his childhood

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, is a distinguished Buddhist monk and the founder of Dhammakaya Temple. After earning his Economics degree from Kasetsart Universit

Basic Meditation Practice If you have an experience that differs from just seeing the shining sun, do not get excited or emotional. Treat it as though it is normal. Observe the image without emotions.

Practical guidance on meditation encourages practitioners to observe their experiences without emotional reactions. By treating unusual experiences as normal and refining the mind, individuals can div

3) They must have a life teacher or a good counselor advising them on marriage and relationships. Otherwise, it is possible that they will not be able to maintain a long relationship. 4) They must be

In marriage, the guidance of elders is vital for sustaining a long-term relationship. They provide necessary advice on spouse selection and morality, ensuring a foundation for a peaceful family life.

The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar

The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS III Improve Oneself First When the energy is used up, our gains will vanish. This is also true for honour, fame and happiness. So why waste our time trying to correct the o

This section discusses the significance of focusing on our own flaws rather than attempting to correct others. It emphasizes that when we improve ourselves, we pave the way for greater happiness and f