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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
…of what is spoken. Once upon a time, Prince, there was a brahmin who had two wives. By one he had a son, ten or twelve years of age ; the other was pregnant and near her time. Then the brahmin died. Now …
This text discusses the human inclination towards life and happiness while fearing death and sorrow. It presents a simile involving a brahmin with two wives and the devastating consequences of greed w
The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
…orn into the communion of the Four Great Kings, in the empty mansion of Acacia. 15 He had been the son of a merchant at Benares ; and had been received into the Order by the Buddha at the very beginning…
In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
…purisamahjima” แปลว่า “พระธาตุ” ของพระธัมภิสนธ์มีเป็นสัตบุตร ส่วนที่พบในพระสบญั หมายเลข 2 ที่เชนรา (Sonari) มีข้อความว่า “sapurisagotipusa savahemavalsa dadabhisaraDayadsa” แปลว่า “พระธาตุ” ของพระอโฆติรุ…
บทความนี้สำรวจหลักฐานและการเดินทางของพระพุทธศาสนาเข้าสู่คันธาระ โดยเน้นการศึกษาคัมภีร์และหลักธรรมที่มีในเอกสารโบราณ รวมถึงการสอบถามและการตอบปัญหาของพระยามิลินทกับพระนากเสก ตัวอย่างที่พบจากการจารึกพระธ
Pali Literature: A Comprehensive Guide
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Pali Literature: A Comprehensive Guide
Jayawardhana, Somapala. 1994. *Handbook of Pali Literature*. Colombo: Karanaratne and Sons Ltd. Macdonell, Arthur. 1974. *A Sanskrit Grammar for Students*. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. Mal…
This collection includes essential works on Pali literature and languages, covering texts from Jayawardhana, Macdonell, and Malalasekera. Academic articles discuss aspects such as external sandhi in P
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
…d vehicles, will not incline to the enjoyment of the splendid five strings of sensuality. And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will not listen to one, will not lend ear, will not make …
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
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The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
The Venture of Ahimsaing 7. Velama Sutta And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will listen to one, will lend ear, will make their minds …
The Velama Sutta narrates the story of a brahman named Velama who performed immense acts of generosity, including giving away 84,000 gold trays, silver trays, and elephants decorated with gold. This i
The Nature of Abhisavings
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The Nature of Abhisavings
… on development. After death he is born with the gods of happiness. There, bhikkhus, Santusita the son of gods in ten instances exceed the other gods by doing exceeding meritorious actions founded on gi…
ในเนื้อหานี้มีการอภิปรายเกี่ยวกับการกระทำที่เกิดจากการให้ของขวัญและคุณธรรมว่ามีความสำคัญต่อการเกิดใหม่ในสวรรค์และความสุขหลังความตาย โดยกล่าวถึง Santusita บุตรแห่งเทพที่มีความดีมากกว่าพระเจ้าอื่น ๆ ในส
The Venture of Absorbing
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The Venture of Absorbing
The Venture of Absorbing 10. Pūjā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on …
In this text, we learn about a person who engages in meritorious actions through giving and moral virtues but lacks awakening through dev…
The Vehicle of Abandoning and Meritorious Actions
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The Vehicle of Abandoning and Meritorious Actions
The Vehicle of Abandoning 10. Pūrṇa - kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on …
บทความนี้สำรวจความสำคัญของการกระทำที่มีบุญที่มีรากฐานมาจากการให้ของขวัญและคุณธรรม ตามคำสอนในพระพุทธศาสนา หลังจากความตาย บุคคลที่ทำการกระทำที่มีบุญจะเกิดขึ้นในภพที่ดีขึ้น โดยมีการพูดถึงการเติบโตในทางที
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
…Sodh Mikaewn-oi on October 10, 1884 to the family of Ngeun and Sutjai Mikaewnoi, a rice merchant in Songpinong District, Suphanburi, a province 60 miles west of Bangkok, Thailand. Sodh was the second bor…
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…ents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state schools, monks were the only teache…
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
… to ordain. Once I take ordination it will be for life.” Sodh entered the monkhood in July 1906 at Songpingong Temple when he was 22. He was given the monastic name of Candasaro Bhikkhu8. He began pract…
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
…, “Hm… Life really is suffering, huh, Suzanne, and am I using Right Speech when I deal with this person?” But the more I read and understand, and the more I listen to Luang Por, the more mindful I become…
…glish. The teachings serve as a gift for readers, emphasizing the significance of applying these lessons in daily life. Acknowledging those who aided her in this journey, she expresses gratitude for thei…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
…m I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person named Elsebth, who is a Swiss woman running meditation retreats throughout Europe. She has a daught…
… made a lasting impact. The detailed descriptions convey the essence of humility, reverence, and personal growth that arises from such notable encounters, reminding readers of the profound simplicity and…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
… really a tool that destroys evil or ‘badness’ which is what the Buddha was born knowing. A wise person will not do something evil so when this person does something good, then Boonya is created. People …
…ce of wisdom and goodness (Kusala and Boonya) and highlight the contrast between the lives of laypersons and monks. The Buddha's commitment to sharing his enlightenment with the world, irrespective of re…
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
…d dreams, or if what we dream is real. Luang Por says: “The dreams we have can be for different reasons. (1) There is an imbalance in our metabolism (perhaps because of something we ate or drank) and th…
…rom Luang Por Dhammajayo's life illustrate positive Kammic dreams, emphasizing the importance of personal agency over beliefs. A question about removing defilements leads to the metaphor of the sun dispe…
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
… Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangko…
…ble to readers' lives. Suzanne presents not just a record of their conversations but a guide for personal development through Buddhist principles. Discover the teachings that transform understanding and …
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
…ect and admiration from the monks at Wat Jetavana. The temple community saw Dabbamallaputta as a person of great knowledge and talent, such individuals being hard to find in this world. The Story of Rat…
Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt
The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
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The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
…after the death of Lord Buddha, had a revelation. He saw that the child Nagasena, the recently born son of a Brahmin, would play an important role in the spread of Buddhism in the future. This child poss…
The story unveils the dedication of monk Phra Rohana, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child Nagasena at birth. Despite never receiving alms from Nagasena's family, Rohana visited daily
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
…Phra Siri Kunakaro Phra Kitsakal Katakhuno Phra Somrit Janthapho Phra Kovit Ratindharo Phra Songsakola Kantavijjo & Wat Bhavana NJ Phra Maitree Mittananto Phra Staporn Kijjavato Phra Narong…
…collective effort towards moral and spiritual growth. This book aims to inspire readers in their personal development on the path of Buddhism. For further exploration of related content, visit dmc.tv.