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Meetings with a Dhamma Master Meeting #5 March 5, 2009 – Panawat Retreat Center Right before the Peace Revolution Conference ended, several of the participants and I decided to attend another retrea

In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi

This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b

In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins

The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos Anatole-Roger Peltier On invitation of the Ministry of Information and Culture (Vientiane, Laos), I went to Thakhek, capital of the Khammouan p

In May 2005, Anatole-Roger Peltier was invited by the Ministry of Information and Culture in Laos to explore the Nong Pa Fa Cave in Khammouan Province. Accompanied by a cultural officer and a local sc

Despite the behavior of one spouse, one should never waver from the Dhamma. Occasionally, the husband may go astray or the wife will resort to frivolous behavior, wasting time and money, leaving the h

This text highlights the importance of adhering to Dhamma even amidst challenges in marriage. It discusses the teachings in Buddhism regarding maintaining a loving family atmosphere. Buddhist insights

A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau

This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law

child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and

This text discusses the concept of kamma and the importance of performing good deeds for future happiness. It emphasizes that an unborn child's merits can influence their mother to perform acts of kin

In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove

In family dynamics, virtuous parents often face challenges in raising intelligent children due to a lack of knowledge or time. Four family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but

When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said

This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the

live with them from the time we are born. Each one of these groups shapes our character, our basic nature, and that is why we teach that the very first, of the thirty-eight blessings in this life is t

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที

This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, yellow, red or

In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The t

JDIRI Contents The Most Venerable Phrathepyanmahami (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) *Homily* I Garry W. Trompf Emeritus Professor in the History of Ideas

This text presents a collection of scholarly articles on Buddhist manuscripts and teachings, focusing on contributions from various experts. It includes studies on the Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Kham

"War of Existence." Winning is accomplished by having a clear mind before departing. This is absolutely necessary. Therefore, when our relatives are ill, regardless of our closeness to them or the se

The text discusses the 'War of Existence', emphasizing the necessity of a clear mind when caring for ill relatives and preparing children for the realities of life. It highlights the challenges parent

Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our ancestors provided us with a very interesting answer

Children often face challenges later in life due to insufficient parental guidance. Ancestral wisdom highlights that many parents fail to distinguish right from wrong and inadvertently model bad behav

for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small or large confl

เมื่อจีนความรักในช่วงแรกจางหาย พวกเขามองเห็นความจริงที่ไม่สมบูรณ์ในชีวิตคู่ของตน พระพุทธเจ้าแนะนำคุณสมบัติ 4 ประการในการเลือกคู่ครองที่ดี ได้แก่ การเข้าใจกรรม, การปฏิบัติตามศีล, การช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น, แ

There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma

In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the family, creati

At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread

In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T

Meeting #4 29 February 2009 - Ashram During the Peace Revolution Conference, the participants (who came from Africa, Australia, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia) were fortunate en

During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural

146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig

This section provides guidance on the proper seating posture for meditation. It includes diagrams illustrating the correct hand positioning on the lap and how to align the body when seated. Notably, t

The journal begins with Anatole-Roger Peltier's article on his investigations of a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts that were recently discovered in a cave in the Khammouan province of La

This journal features an article by Anatole-Roger Peltier on a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts found in Laos. The texts, dated to the sixteenth century, reveal their roots in the Pāli ca

We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation – with the knowledge that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the de

We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception