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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
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Understanding the Lives of Orphans
Luang Phaw wanted their son to witness what difficulties face children who do not have parents. With his eyes now open, he may …
The author's experience at an orphanage reveals the harsh realities faced by children without parents. Witnessing their desperate need for love, warmth, and basic necessities highlights the stark cont
Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
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Saving vs. Spending: Lessons from Luang Phaw
…the situation, he sought his mother’s help. She was able to help him financially. She said to him, “Son, it is not important how much money you earn, it is how much you save. In this world, many people e…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเกี่ยวกับการเงิน พร้อมแนวทางจากความรู้ของลุงพ่อที่เน้นการออมเงินมากกว่าการใช้จ่าย ผู้เขียนเล่าถึงความช่วยเหลือที่ได้รับจากแม่ในการจัดการด้านการเงิน โดยยกต
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
… in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at the same time you spen…
…he importance of making merit in life. Ultimately, it underlines that self-help is essential for personal growth and well-being. Avoiding paths that lead to ruin can attract better company and provide fi…
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
… So I learned more about Buddhism and learned that there was a set of Dhamma specifically for laypersons. There are four virtues, and they are called Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavās-dhamma).* 1. Truth…
…isdeeds and ensure the spiritual well-being of their ancestors. They introduce the Dhamma for Laypersons, highlighting four key virtues, including truthfulness, which emphasizes honesty, accountability, …
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
… the Tripitaka. Unfortunately, my father passed away when I was small, so he did not get to see his son in the saffron robes. And I had had two close calls, which almost took my life before my father. Th…
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
…on that has changed very little over time, despite a transition of power from Hafez al-Assad to his son Bashar in 2000. Syria is ruled by an authoritarian, Baathist regime, which has now shed much of its…
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co
The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
…eath of Hafez al-Assad in 2000 and the rise to power of his politically less astute and experienced son Bashar. This transition in Syria coincided with a change on the U.S. side, namely the replacement o…
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
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
…y any ascetic or brahmin, any deva or Māra or Brahmā or anyone in the world, can truly say: ‘I am a son of the Blessed one, born of his mouth, born of dhamma, created by dhamma, an heir of dhamma.’ Why i…
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
… the term ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds50 being translated as a masculine ‘Brahma,’51 the comparison of the first and the third parallels suggests that the Buddha compares both himself and the dhamma …
…s analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates spiritual concepts in Buddhism. The …
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…and dhamma, as well as the connection between the Buddha’s designations and the titles of his ‘true son’ is implied in the same manner as in the above case. Thus, the translation of 'brahma-' in the Brah…
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
…les of the noble disciples are connected with the designations of the Tathāgata by means of this reasoning; because the Buddha is ‘dhamma-bodied’ and ‘become dhamma,’ thus ‘his son’ can be entitled ‘born…
…king the transcendental nature of dhamma as vital for transformation and achieving nobility. The reasoning behind the titles related to Tathāgata emphasizes the concept that Buddha embodies dhamma and se…
Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
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Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
…re appropriate, as kumara means a boy of good family, a young gentleman, a master; and Kassapa, the son of a clansman, had been brought up at Pasenadi's court. ² See Vol. I, p. 108, note 1
The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the challenges faced by Payasi, a chieftain in this city, as he grapples with misconceptions
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
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
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 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…