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The Duties of Grateful Children
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The Duties of Grateful Children
"even when your parents have passed away, your duty as a grateful son or daughter is not finished. Apart from taking responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral, a g…
This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
…mmakāya is mentioned in the context of a definition of ‘an heir of dhamma’ or ‘the Tathāgata’s true son:’ yassa kho pan’ assa vāsetṭha tathāgate saddhā nivitṭhā múla-jāta pattiṭṭhita daḷha asamāhāri ka …
…he Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha and novices Väsetṭha and Bhāradvāja provides insights into the…
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
… inter-connected issues required a close reading: 1. saddhā: the criterion of being the Tathāgata’s son 2. implication of parallel descriptions between monks and brahmins 3. implication of parallel usage…
…tifies three interconnected issues for further analysis: the criterion of saddhā as the Tathāgata's son, the parallels between monks and brahmins, and the use of the terms dhamma and brahma. The discussi…
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (b…
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association
The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
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The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
… Buddhists, is a story of the Buddha from Dusit realm, who visited the earth as Siddhata, the royal son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya. The most quoted story of Buddhism concerns goddess Mekkhala …
The text narrates the story of the Buddha's earthly life as Siddhata, son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya, and the roles of the goddess Mekkhala and the Bodhisatta. It de…
The Virtue of Abstaining
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The Virtue of Abstaining
100 The Virtue of Abstaining 10. Pūrṇā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on …
…hese actions is reborn among the Titan gods, illustrating the rewards of ethical conduct. In comparison, Suyama, a son of the gods, surpasses others by excelling in these virtues, achieving greatness in …
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangk…
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma…
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…nds and begin to talk about Buddhism, the book she is writing on learning Thai, and her student (my son) Luang Pi Joshua. When we enter Luang Por’s office, however, we sit down quietly and wait for him t…
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
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Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
… they are… concentrated… stilling their anxiety and nervousness and just simply being. But since my son, Josh, ordained here, I have learned so much more about the benefits of meditation, and the What? W…
This text shares a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who deeply cares for…
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…arted 80 year old woman with five children once came to Khun Yai and asked for her advice. Youngest son was a source of disappointment to her because he never listened to her. Khun Yai replied, “Why do y…
…their own life paths, as illustrated through the story of a disappointed mother regarding her adult son. She encourages self-preparation and merit-making, as these actions will influence one's spiritual …
Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
… Gotama, in the Lumbini Park at Kapilavatthu, on the Indian border of present day Nepal. He was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Devi who lived in the kingdom of the Sakyans, a tribe of the…
Buddha, meaning 'awakened', refers to a fully enlightened being. Gotama was the historical Buddha, born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha in present-day Nepal. At 29, he renounced royal life in search
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30 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son While residing at the Jêtavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to the son…
The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
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The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
…w him and smiled. Thereupon the Elder Ānanda asked him why he smiled. The Teacher explained the reason for his smile by saying, “Ānanda, just look here at Great-wealth, the treasurer’s son! In this very…
This narrative explores the life of Great-wealth, a treasurer's son who wasted all his possessions and ended up begging for food. The Teacher explains to Ānanda how Gr…
The Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
…ought that was passing through his mind, addressed the Elder Moggallana, "Go inform the treasurer's son that the Teacher desires him to exhibit his skill." The elder went and stood at the base of the pol…
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he
เรื่องราวของพระสงฆ์อุปสรรคและลูกชายชาวหัตถกรรม
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เรื่องราวของพระสงฆ์อุปสรรคและลูกชายชาวหัตถกรรม
…รัตนศิลป์ (Na-Linee Rattanasin) The Story of the Woman Obstacle Monk & The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son 6. The Story of the Monk from the Country of Vajis Meditation on The Virtues of The Buddha The Dham…
บทความนี้นำเสนอเรื่องราวต่างๆ เกี่ยวกับพระสงฆ์อุปสรรค, ลูกชายชาวหัตถกรรม, และการทำสมาธิในคุณธรรมของพระพุทธเจ้า รวมถึงการเรียนรู้จากการกระทำที่ดีและผลกระทบต่อชีวิต บทเรียนต่างๆ อาทิเช่น ความสำคัญของการ
The Favorite Jatakas
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The Favorite Jatakas
…ion. Though the four Jatakas in this book may belong to different categories; the Lord Buddha’s reasons for teaching may vary; and though the consequences from listening to the Dhamma may not be the sam…
…a. Through analysis and linkage, readers will understand the essence of narratives like The Yakka’s Son, The Flying Horse, The Great Talking Bird, and The Clever Flying Elephant. Each story offers unique…
The Bodhisatta's Departure
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The Bodhisatta's Departure
… child and husband. So the brahmin crossed the river. She prayed to her child also, and said, "Dear son, do not act after this sort: come back again." "Mother, we are men: you are a Yakkha. We cannot al…
…d separation. She ultimately demonstrates her love by offering a powerful charm, hoping to help her son. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
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The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
…harm, and saluting his mother cried, “Goodbye, mother.” The Yakkha said, “If you do not return, my son, I cannot live,” and she smote upon her breast, and straightway in sorrow for her son her heart wa…
The Bodhisatta bids farewell to his mother Yakkha, grieving her death after she collapses from sorrow. He honors her with a funeral pyre and returns to Benares with his father. Upon his arrival, he de
The Downfall of a Wicked King
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The Downfall of a Wicked King
…m in the air," and he identified the Birth:—At the conclusion of the Truths the lay Brother and his son attained to fruition of the First Path:— "In those days the father was Kassapa, the youth skilled …
… Master uses this story to convey the significance of these truths, leading the lay Brother and his son towards enlightenment. The moral emphasizes that even in dire situations, recognition of one's faul…
The Power of Right View
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The Power of Right View
…ing the dice with the words "Namo titthiyanam." (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 Vi…
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