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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w
The Dummedha-Jātaka recounts an episode from the life of the Buddha, where he reflects on the story of Devadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly.
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
The picture contains the following text: --- The Virtue of Abstaining 8. Bhojana Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness
The Bhojana Sutta emphasizes the importance of virtuous living and the impact it has on one's life. By giving life, strength, beauty, and happiness to others, an individual cultivates their own happin
Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
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Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
and her team could have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in
This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht. With unwavering faith in the power of merit, Kh
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an
Meditation Benefits
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Meditation Benefits
86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa
Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act
The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition
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The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition
NORMAN, K.R. 1983 “The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition.” A History of Indian Literature: 1-2, edited by Jan Gonda. Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz. PEW Research Center. 2017 “World Bu
This text discusses the significance of the Pali language within the Theravadin Buddhist tradition. It examines its historical roots, literary contributions, and the ongoing impact on Buddhist practic
World Peace through Inner Peace
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World Peace through Inner Peace
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
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
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Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
Meetings with a Plummeta Doctor that schedule almost every day. Now this routine usually starts with us simply getting up in the morning. Whatever time that may be, we all get up and start our day.
The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the
The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master Meeting #14 06 March 2010 — Ashram Bandita I have just been called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency”
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Historical Studies on Buddhism and Sanskrit Literature
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Historical Studies on Buddhism and Sanskrit Literature
KALA, Satish Chandra. 1951 Bharhut Vedikā. Allahabad: Municipal Museum. MAYEDA, Egaku (前田惠學). 1964 Genshi-bukkyō-seiten-no-seiritsu-shi-kenkyū 原始佛教 聖典の成立史研究(งานวิจัยประวัติการกำเนิดคัมภีร์พุทธศาสนา ย
This text includes pivotal studies such as Satish Chandra KALA's exploration of Bharhut Vedikā, Egaku MAYEDA's historical research on the establishment of original Buddhist scriptures, Rajendralāla MI
Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c