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Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
For as long as the components were separated, they could not be called a wheel. Just as, a skilled wheelwright can assemble the components to make a strong wheel ready to be put to work, the Buddha, t
… the foundational teachings that guide practitioners towards liberation. This sermon, unique in its singular delivery, encapsulates the essence of Buddha's teachings and remains pivotal in Buddhist scrip…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence in Buddhist Teachings
…enses to a crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass who takes it for dry land (that will never sink) and is so concerned with feeding that the carcass floats so far out to sea that the crow cannot f…
In the teachings of the Buddha, the indulgence of the senses is likened to a man falling in love with an ogress and a crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass. These metaphors illustrate the inhe
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
…be avoided, the suffering of birth, old age and death will be escaped. Craving has been responsible since the beginning of time for keeping beings in the endless cycle of birth and rebirth in the cycle o…
…ncept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā realms and highlights craving as the root of…
Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
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Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
…in their body has to tend the body's sicknesses day and night. The body cannot even stay still in a single position for long without suffering — so the owner has to keep shifting position to cope with th…
The text discusses how craving ensnares individuals, likening them to a spider trapped in its web. It emphasizes the wise perspective on the body as impermanent and filled with impurities, urging a me
Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
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Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
…and wattle is used to store various sorts of grain, the body built on its skeleton and covered with sinews and skin is the storehouse for sickness, death, stubbornness, pretence and all forms of unwholes…
The text discusses the physical body as a storehouse for unwholesomeness, suffering, and illnesses due to our desires. It contrasts this with the nine supreme transcendental attainments, which include
The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…well known and respected by all Buddhists in Thailand and beyond. Even though it is several decades since his death, his picture still hangs in innumerable homes and workplaces of those in the Thai and C…
…elements found in Buddhist scriptures yet often not thoroughly explained. Even decades after his passing, his influence persists in Thai and Chinese communities, signified by his enduring presence in hom…
The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
the knowledge arising from cognition may be erroneous. The knowledge arising from 'knowing', by contrast, de- pends on t…
… physical suffering. The narrative highlights three significant attainments during the night, showcasing the bodhisatva's progression through recollection of past lives, understanding rebirth according t…
The Power of Right View
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The Power of Right View
…m." (Praise be to the heretics!) It turned out that the son from the family of Right View won every single game of dice—and the son from the family of False View lost every game. This tale has the moral…
In this narrative, the contrast between Right View and False View highlights that those who hold Right View, symbolized by the boy from the family of Right View, always prevail. Through various incide
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
…y’s feet and retreated. The other ogre reprimanded him saying “Now look what you’ve done — you have sinned — now you have to make up for your wicked- ness by finding some food for this boy.” The Right Vi…
In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogre insists they help him instead. They transform into the boy's parents to bring him food and leave
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
…haracteristics is a wife like a little sister; 6. A wife like an friend: a wife who is generous and sincere who emphasizes with her husband in all he does like a friend who goes together through thick an…
…a mother. Respectful and humble qualities are associated with a little sister, while friendship and sincerity are highlighted in a supportive partner. These comparisons provide insight into the essential…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
…poisons for kill- ing animals, supporting oneself from the profit made; Earning one’s living in any single one of these five ways is Wrong Livelihood. Furthermore, those who work in commerce but who are …
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically highlights five types of Wrong Trade which are prohibited:
Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
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Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
…n Right Concentration has two characteristics: 1. Supporting Role [pāmakkhā samma samādhi]; 2. Focussing Role [avikkhepana samma samādhī]. 8.1 The Supporting Role of Right Concentration It is said that …
…ncentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role and focusing role. It draws analogies to illustrate how concentration is the foundation of all virtues, akin to…
The Dangers of Sensual Pleasures and Self-Mortification
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The Dangers of Sensual Pleasures and Self-Mortification
…ne will find true happiness which will be everlasting. Prince Siddhattha had tried this for himself since his time in the royal palace and found that it was ineffective. The Group of Five knew this too, …
In Buddhist teachings, indulgence in sensual pleasures is deemed harmful as it clouds the mind, encourages a household life, collects defilements, and is ultimately unprofitable. Similarly, self-morti
60+ Books on Buddhist Principles and Thai Tradition
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60+ Books on Buddhist Principles and Thai Tradition
…, Jataka Stories on Women (Ithi)(Thai), To Pursuers of Perfection 1-3 (Thai), The True Monk (Thai), Singalovada Sutta (Thai), A Recipe for Success in Developing Society and Economy (Thai), Blueprint for …
This collection features works authored or compiled by an expert in Buddhist philosophy and Thai traditions. The titles span various themes including virtues of a monarch, Buddhist ways to overcome ob
Contributions of Graduates from Dhammakaya Buddhist Societies
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Contributions of Graduates from Dhammakaya Buddhist Societies
…Buddhist Society Aree-Montira Ravejejarudon Buntharika Ruangrung Lee Huang-Lee Kiew Sae Jiw Pang Saising Laksamee Santirojanakul & Family Chao Sathavaranon Onruen Sathavaranon Suwunna Sinpichaiphorm and …
…the Dhammakaya International Institute and various university Buddhist societies in Thailand, showcasing their contributions and affiliations. Names such as Tawechai Chaisuwan, Kanya Changow, and Bundit …
Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: A Comprehensive Guide
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Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: A Comprehensive Guide
…4-90587-3-9 9 789749 058732 DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION US $ 8.00 EURO 9.00 THAILAND THB 200 SINGAPORE $ 14.00 RRP
This annotated edition of the Saraththamuccaya commentary on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta emphasizes its pivotal role as a comprehensive guide for all subsequent teachings during the Buddha’s lifeti
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…orgiving and inextricably rooted in the Buddhist heritage that had been a pillar of Siamese society since the thirteenth century. At that time, Siam was materially poor. People dressed modestly, even tro…
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When the Sun Sets
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When the Sun Sets
…c recognition through titles. Monastic education had been standardized towards the 'Pahrean' system since the Siamese capital was moved to Bangkok in the reign of H.M. King Rama I (Phraputha-yodfa-chulal…
In this chapter, we delve into the significant literary themes that emerge during the twilight hours. The sunset symbolizes endings and reflections, creating a unique atmosphere that writers often emp
Understanding Machine Learning Algorithms
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Understanding Machine Learning Algorithms
…ng his age and size, would always plunge fearlessly into a neighbour’s herd in order to retrieve missing oxen, no matter where they might have strayed. It often took him until dark before he ended his qu…
This guide provides an in-depth look at different machine learning algorithms used in data science today. It covers supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and clustering tec
Your Title Here
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…true auto-didact, and never needed prodding from anyone. Such ability is not a skill developed in a single lifetime but is the fruit of many lifetime’s pursuit of wisdom, many lifetimes accruing the meri…
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