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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
saw was the food offered. Based on the food offered to me, I thought that the person must have been from the middle class. The second person that offered food was probably from a wealthier background
This narrative explores the author's deep insights gained from witnessing three acts of almsgiving, particularly focusing on a young girl from a poor background. The contrasting offerings of food high
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
Meditation on Death: A Weaver's Daughter's Journey
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Meditation on Death: A Weaver's Daughter's Journey
50 สุริยอาริ Kusala Meena With a single exception all those who heard this discourse remained absorbed in their worldly duties as before. Only a single weaver’s daughter, about sixteen years of age,
เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับลูกสาวช่างทอผ้าที่ฝึกทำสมาธิเรื่องความตายหลังจากได้ยินคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า เธอใช้เวลาสามปีในการปฏิบัติ และเมื่อพระอาจารย์กลับมา พระองค์ได้ตั้งใจจะถามเธอสี่คำถามซึ่งเธอจะตอบได้ถูกต้องแ
The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
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The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
The Bodhisatta reassured his father and said, "Do not be afraid, dear father; that you shall return to the haunts of men shall be my charge." And next day when his mother had gone away, he took his fa
ในเรื่องนี้ พระโพธิสัตว์วางแผนที่จะหนีจากขอบเขตที่แม่ของเขากำหนดไว้ หลังจากที่เขาได้พูดคุยกับแม่เกี่ยวกับพรมแดนที่เธอครอบครองและขนาดของบริเวณที่อนุญาตให้เขาอยู่ เพื่อที่จะสามารถหนีออกไปได้ เมื่อแม่ยอม
Jealousy and Marital Struggles
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Jealousy and Marital Struggles
ERVICE good reasons. My rules were simple, they were: (1) I was always right, and (2) If you didn't understand, check out rule number one. Sometimes, I would become mad and throw things around, but my
This text delves into the author's personal struggles with jealousy and possessiveness within her marriage. The author describes rules she enacted, her husband's reactions, and the tensions that arose
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
ERVICE I couldn't help thinking a lot, sometimes I kept thinking until midnight. One sleepless night, I decided to try meditating. I just sat and let time go by, waiting for myself to feel sleepy. I d
The narrative illustrates a woman's journey through meditation, revealing how it leads her to inner peace, emotional stability, and a better understanding of herself. Initially sleepless and contempla
A Journey of Love and Resilience
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A Journey of Love and Resilience
CERVICE Testimony 5 Ms Pornprachern Boonsungnern, USA "When I love others, I give that person 100 percent, but in turn the hurt I get is equivalent to what I give. If I love myself, I give to myself 1
Ms. Pornprachern Boonsungnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a s
Lady Visakha: A Prominent Figure in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Prominent Figure in Buddhism
Who was Lady Visakha? Visakha, a supreme Upasika [a Buddhist laywoman], was a very important person in Buddhism. She was responsible for the construction of Wat Buppharam, one of many ashrams, a cente
Lady Visakha, a significant Upasika in Buddhism, constructed Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, building a residence with 1,000 rooms for the Bhikkhus. Born into wealth in Magadha, she became instrumental in
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
In the end, she made the decision to ask a respected senior monk at a temple. She told him that her two sisters were still in school. When they graduated and could look after themselves, there would b
เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับการตัดสินใจขอคำปรึกษาจากพระสงฆ์เกี่ยวกับความไม่ลงรอยกันของพี่น้อง และการใช้เทคนิคการลงโทษตามลำดับพี่น้องเพื่อสอนให้พี่น้องรักกัน รวมถึงการทำงานร่วมกันในครอบครัว เช่น การเก็บเกี่ยวและ
How to Meditate?
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How to Meditate?
How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por Monica your son? Five minutes, or ten minutes maybe? : I could probably sit for half an hour or maybe longer, I don't know. It's hard to tell. Do you mean I must have
In this conversation, Monica explores her meditation practice with Luang Por. She reflects on the imagery she can maintain in her mind while meditating, mentioning her son's face and her parents' hous
Love and Family
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Love and Family
Love and Family Mr. Koichi Enomoto (Japan) "My daughter is a kid and likes to have fun just like other kids, yet she follows her mother to the Meditation Centre. She has improved on herself and I'm im
ในเรื่องนี้ คุณโคอิจิ เอนโมโตจากญี่ปุ่นพูดถึงความรักและความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว โดยเฉพาะระหว่างเขากับภรรยาและลูกสาว เขาชื่นชมลูกสาวที่มีความสุขและสนุกสนาน เธอเป็นเด็กที่ติดตามแม่ไปยังศูนย์สมาธิและพัฒนาต
Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
Journey to Joy 138 on my breathing to get deeper. With my inner eye, I 'travelled' through my body in order to relax all tensions. I observed my breathing continuously while trying to let go of all th
In this reflective journey, the author shares her experiences with meditation as a crucial tool for coping with a major life breakdown following her divorce in 2002. Through the practice of deep breat
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 170 I was a legless single mother of two young children at that point of time in my life. I had to take care of my children on top of the challenges I faced when taking care of myself.
In this inspiring narrative, a legless single mother recounts her journey of overcoming daily challenges to care for her two young children. For over six months, she managed to handle household chores
Unfaltering Pursuit of Perfection
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Unfaltering Pursuit of Perfection
72 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 56.Unfaltering For the moment, most of us have no idea how much merits we have. But when we attain the Dhammakaya, we will know it for ourselves. Therefore from this moment o
The text discusses the importance of pursuing perfection and inner wisdom, inspired by Khun Yay Ajahn's journey. It emphasizes overcoming negative emotions and viewing the body as a temporary vessel t
Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Good Deeds in Buddhism
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
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
In the end, she made the decision to ask a respected senior monk at a temple. She told him that her two sisters were still in school. When they graduated and could look after themselves, there would b
In a heartfelt discussion, a woman seeks guidance from a senior monk about her parents' conflicts affecting her family. The monk emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes early to prevent lastin
Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
I myself encountered this problem and felt the hopelessness. This experience prompted me to go through my notes on the teachings of Luang Phaw. Luang Phaw said that when he was about 30 years old an
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเกี่ยวกับการเงิน พร้อมแนวทางจากความรู้ของลุงพ่อที่เน้นการออมเงินมากกว่าการใช้จ่าย ผู้เขียนเล่าถึงความช่วยเหลือที่ได้รับจากแม่ในการจัดการด้านการเงิน โดยยกต
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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
The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
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The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
21 Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi was the younger sister of Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The
Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated