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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

Later, when the lives of these elderly people come to an end, their possessions will be given to their children. So, they will allow their adult children to be the caretakers of their fortunes. They a

This text discusses how elderly individuals, known as 'The Fruitful Person', prepare for their final days by passing on their possessions to their children. They reflect on their lives with pride, ens

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

This text discusses how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl

observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability

การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก

During the past twenty years, when the season of important the Buddhist tradition called the Kathina Ceremony has approached, news about monks who have violated the monastic discipline have been promi

In the past two decades, the Kathina Ceremony has been overshadowed by media reports of monks violating their vows, leading to a decline in public trust and reverence towards the monastic community. T

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi

After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be

Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi

ASE HISTORY OF THE SUCCESS OF MORAL TRAINING PROJECTS The Dnammadayada (Dhamma Inheritors) Training Programme has been conducted for twenty-seven years since the beginning of the Dhammikaya Foundatio

The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa

but set aside its criticism when this was in its interest. It was never in agreement with the United States and sought other allies, but never became so antagonistic as to provoke a strong American re

The text explores the evolving relationship between Syria and the United States, highlighting key moments such as the leadership transition from Hafez al-Assad to Bashar al-Assad, the impact of the Ir

But the Bush administration showed little interest in the peace process. Instead, it pursued a set of policies that either downgraded Israeli–Palestinian peacemaking or subordinated it to demands for

The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th

"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl

The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro

Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentm

The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc

Introduction This collection of articles marks the launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (JDIRI). The articles presented here indicate some of the perspectives on B

This collection of articles marks the launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric pr

Although there is no date on the manuscript, the dhammakāya verse has been known in the Lan Na regions for many centuries. It also appears on a 16th century stone inscription unearthed at the site of

The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph

W O R L D P E A C E T h e G l o b i n n e r P E A C E MAJOR EVENTS LIGHT New Year Retreat At the New Year weekend, the Dhammakaya Foundation traditionally organizes a three-day meditation retr

The Dhammakaya Foundation hosts a three-day meditation retreat during the New Year weekend, offering participants a chance to learn meditation in a serene environment. This program promotes a simple l

54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is

The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec

23. ' Well then, Prince, I will give you a simile ; for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what has been said. Once upon a time, Prince, a great caravan of a tho

In this narrative, a prince is presented with a simile involving a great caravan of a thousand carts journeying from the East to the West. The caravan consumes resources as it travels. Two leaders dec

'Then they came to another village street. There they saw a heap of flax ; and to another where they saw linen thread ; and to another where they saw linen cloth. And at each place the one cro

A story unfolds as two cronies traverse various villages, encountering different materials such as flax, cotton, and metals. One crony makes progressive choices, ending up with gold, while the other c

It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br

In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition

Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar

This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med