simple living : ​ค้นหาหนังสือธรรมะ

fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.

This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips You may visualize an apple, an orange or a grapefruit in the center of your body. You can visualize any neutral object as it becomes clearer and evolves on its

Part Six of the book focuses on meditation techniques that promote inner happiness through simple visualization. Readers are encouraged to visualize neutral objects, relax their minds, and embrace a n

THE FIVE PRECEPTS The Five Precepts consist of the following: 1. Not to kill living beings (including animals) 2. Not to steal 3. Not to commit sexual misconduct 4. Not to tell lies 5. Not to consume

The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves

Journey to Joy 288 very quickly. Through this simple technique, one can attain inner happiness. You may think that it cannot possibly be this simple, but all you need to do is to meditate and relax. I

Journey to Joy explores a straightforward approach to finding inner happiness through meditation and relaxation. The text emphasizes that complexity leads to stress, while embracing simplicity allows

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

Journey to Joy all secrets and leave us without doubts. We will possess the right knowledge about the purpose of life and consequently follow a correct path - one that is more fruitful and substantive

Journey to Joy explores the transformative power of the Dhammakaya, emphasizing how true knowledge within ourselves can create happiness and purpose. By unlocking this wisdom through meditation, we ca

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

12 I have permitted you to take the robe and divide it among you." The Buddha continued, "Craving is, indeed, a grievous matter among living beings here in the world. Even as rust which springs from

The Buddha emphasizes that craving is a significant source of suffering in the world. Just as rust deteriorates iron, craving corrodes the essence of living beings, leading to negative consequences su

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

home there would be a big water basin with a scooper or a cup next to it. If a passerby was thirsty, he could quench his thirst. A simple water basin becomes a basin of value, converting plain water

In our homes, simple acts of kindness, like providing water for passersby, can transform our environment. When parents model good behavior and care, children learn the importance of compassion. This c

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 second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga

Weekend Retreat Those with more free time at the weekends have the opportunity to join residential meditation retreats in the Dhammakaya Foundation's meditation village for three days over the weeken

Those looking for a weekend getaway can participate in three-day meditation retreats at the Dhammakaya Foundation's village. Participants adhere to basic living conditions, staying under mosquito nets

BE CONTENT Let us be neither blindly ambitious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentment. Greed can turn an honest man into a fraudulent one. I dislike a dishonest person. When you ar

This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishonesty and misery. By maintaining a pure mind and living simp

Superior Love through Superior Dhamma Because we are human beings, none of us are perfect. We all come with a baggage of deficiencies. We can cope with our own deficiencies but we cannot tolerate some

This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, an

living a virtuous life, showing good respect to them, speaking to them in a nice and warm fashion, and taking good care of them. Children should never hold a grudge against their parents, regardless o

This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent

4) Sacrifice or caga is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice of material objects 2) Sacrifice of comfort 3) Sacrifice of negative e

This text discusses the significance of sacrifice within family structures, emphasizing that true charity involves giving up material comforts and negative emotions for the greater good of the family.

honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: "Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we w

การทำงานอย่างซื่อสัตย์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญที่สามารถสร้างความภาคภูมิใจในครอบครัว แม้จะมีงานที่มีสถานะต่ำ แต่ก็ไม่ควรอายที่จะทำงานอย่างเต็มใจและมีคุณธรรม การทำงานที่มีคุณธรรมจะทำให้จิตใจสงบและลดความริษยา สามาร

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 our

The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed

Part Five: Truth for the Family has given me an understanding of life in a new way. Firstly, death is not the end. We still have to be reborn as long as we have not gotten rid of our own kilesa. Secon

Part Five of 'Truth for the Family' delves into profound insights on life, emphasizing that death is not the end and that our virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and

Hope and Willpower there were no boundaries of being, but a feeling of 'expansiveness', and of being connected with all living things in the world. I felt comfort, love and serenity a condition that w

The text describes a meditative experience where the author feels a profound sense of expansiveness and connection to all living things. As meditation deepens, the author experiences clarity and brigh