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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
3. Sappurisadana Sutta8 : A Person of Integrity's Gifts "These five are a person of integrity's gifts. Which five? A person of integrity gives a gift with a sense of conviction. A person of integrity
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness, in an appropriate time, with empathy, and wit
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey ally does know me better than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embodying extraordinary mental powers and wisdom. Despite her lack of formal education, she insp
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it
Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,
คำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์เกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา
ถาวาย to offer, give or present (to a monk) ถาวพระเพลิง cremation ceremony ถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรม Nirvana; final destination of Nirvana ถินนิธะ (ความเคลื้ม) stupor; sloth; torpor; sluggishness ถูกหลักวิชชา
บทความนี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น ถาวาย ซึ่งหมายถึงการให้อย่างอ่อนน้อมแก่พระสงฆ์, ถาวพระเพลิงที่หมายถึงพิธีเผาศพ, และถึงที่สุดแห่งธรรมซึ่งเป็นสถานที่หมายสุดท้ายในการหลุดพ้นจากทุกข์ นอกจากนี้
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
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Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere belonging to the States of Happiness. Every aspect of this celestial realm such as physical appearance, position, sovereignty, sound,
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere, characterized by its superior qualities compared to the earlier realms. It is notable for being the residence of both confirmed and
Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
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Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
[phottabhba-vitaka] and thought-conception concerning of the mental objects [dhamma-vitaka]. Moreover, the discursive thought [vicāra] concerning our sensual objects arising from the aforementioned se
This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme
The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking
Marriage requires mutual dependence and sacrifice between partners. Couples should consider their ability to support each other emotionally and financially, especially during illness or hardship. Self
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXI Organize the Mind through Meditation If we meditate everyday, our minds will be familiar with the center of the body and the state which focuses our mind. This practice does
Meditating every day helps us connect with the center of our body and focus our minds. This practice refines our thoughts, speech, and actions, leading to greater efficiency. Despite temptations of wo
Buddhist Views on Sexual Relationships
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Buddhist Views on Sexual Relationships
Buddhist View on Sex Monica Luang Por 34 intercourse offers only temporary pleasure which also has negative effects. Therefore, intercourse should be valued and engaged in with the awareness that over
บทความนี้สำรวจมุมมองของพุทธศาสนาเกี่ยวกับความสัมพันธ์ทางเพศ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งเรื่องเซ็กส์ก่อนแต่งงาน และผลกระทบที่เกี่ยวข้อง ตามส levo teachings ประเด็นที่สำคัญคือ การมีเพศสัมพันธ์จะต้องมีสติและความรั
What do Humans Really Want?
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What do Humans Really Want?
Chapter 3 What do Humans Really Want? F or most people, the list of things they want can probably go on forever; in contrast, the list of things they need is probably quite short. We have a hard time
In this chapter, we explore the overarching nature of human desires, noting how the list of wants is almost limitless compared to the shorter list of needs. While necessities like shelter are essentia
The Easiest Path to Happiness
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The Easiest Path to Happiness
Chapter 4 The Easiest Path to Happiness F ortunately for us, the easiest and fastest path to true happiness is, not far from us at all. But before we explore this path to true happiness, we need to un
Chapter 4 discusses the nature of true happiness and emphasizes that it is more than just temporary pleasures or escapes from suffering. Many seek happiness through various means, but true happiness i
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
58 59 Journey to Joy My name is Koichi Enomoto. I am Japanese. As the only son, I was well looked after. I had no siblings to share and learn the intricacies of giving and taking with, thus I didn't k
In 'Journey to Joy,' Koichi Enomoto shares his experiences growing up as an only son in Japan. He reflects on the attention from his parents, the lack of siblings, and the journey toward understanding
The Search for True Happiness
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The Search for True Happiness
If they believe happiness is in the sea, they go to the sea. If they believe it is in the mountains, they go to the mountains. If they believe it is in the shopping malls, they go on a shopping spree.
This text reflects on the misguided pursuit of happiness through external means such as wealth, fame, and experiences. It highlights that such pursuits often lead to temporary satisfaction, while deep
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
22 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 13. Claiming our Birthright All of you are endowed with great merit to be blessed with the know-how that can allow you to attain the Triple Gem inside. The body of enlightenm
This text emphasizes the importance of realizing our potential and accessing the Dhammakaya within each of us for true enlightenment. It highlights that human life is a precious opportunity to pursue
The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
On Magha Puja Day the 23rd February 1970 (2513 B.E.) was the ground breaking day in the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. The construction budget was only 3,200 baht along with 80 acres of land whi
On Magha Puja Day, February 23, 1970, the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya began with a budget of 3,200 baht and 80 acres donated by Khun Ying Prayad Phaetayapongsa-Visuddhadhibodi. The constructio
Opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre
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Opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre
Views from the Followers: Last Sunday, January 21, 2007, I had the pleasure of being present at the historic occasion of the opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre. I feel that the opening of the C
On January 21, 2007, the Dunedin Meditation Centre officially opened, marking a significant event for the local community and the South Island of New Zealand. The presence of Buddhist monks and devote