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"By giving a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of stream - entry, the offering may be expected to repay incalculably, immeasurably. What, then, should be said a

This text examines the immense value of giving to those who are on the spiritual path, highlighting the exponential returns of such acts. From stream-enterers to Tathāgatas, offerings made to these en

Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di

…ORY We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build spiritual benefits. So take this opportunity to accumulate only good things for yourselves, and cast away all evil t…

This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, disc

Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, anger 135, 136, 137 199; relationship to sorrow and lam- animal kingdom, suffering of birth en

This text delves into key Buddhist teachings regarding suffering, attachment, and the process of attaining enlightenment. It analyzes various forms of suffering, including the suffering associated wit

ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag

The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive

Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh On occasion of the Examination Day for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007 Greetings to all contestants of the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The

In a heartfelt message for the World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh encourages contestants to embrace the universal truths of the Buddha's teachings. He highlights the

16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o

Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and

Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept - You will have a radiant complexion - You will be well-spoken, and have nice teeth - You will have healthy body - You will have pleasant breath - You will have

Keeping the Fourth Precept offers numerous benefits including a radiant complexion, credibility in speech, and overall physical health. Conversely, breaking the Fifth Precept by consuming alcohol and

how to adapt the teaching for our personal practice. How-ever, if we look at how Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained these same words, compiled from sermons he gave on many occasions: SECTION 2: THE MIDDL

In this exploration of the Middle Way as explained by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, we learn about its significance in achieving insight and reality perception. The Buddha emphasizes the importance of the 'i

attention at the centre of that object, by imagining that there is an additional tiny star visible there. Focus your mind continuously on the tiny star at the centre of the object of meditation. The m

This text outlines a meditation technique centered on visualizing a tiny star within the meditation object, promoting a perfect stillness of the mind. As the practitioner focuses on this 'Pāṭhama-magg

Superior Love through Superior Dhamma Because we are human beings, none of us are perfect. We all come with a baggage of deficiencies. We can cope with our own deficiencies but we cannot tolerate some

This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, an

Unbreakable Bonds The bond between a husband and wife can be broken; but the bond between parents and children is unbreakable even through death. Even if we do not know who our parents are (due to cer

The bond between parents and children remains unbreakable even through death. While some may show their love occasionally, expressions of gratitude should be more frequent. The Lord Buddha exemplified

Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation Monica : What do Buddhist's scripts say about time? Luang Phaw: Time management for laypeople and Buddhist monks is quite different. Laypeople have to manage their t

In Buddhism, time management differs for laypeople and monks. While both seek spiritual growth, laypeople balance everyday life with meditation, prayers, and mindfulness. Morning routines include pray

Journey to Joy 204 The degree of patience for where we are in our spiritual journey is quite remarkable. I have learned that we can work miracles by realizing the miracle within ourselves. To transfor

The journey towards joy highlights the importance of patience in our spiritual growth. To create miracles, we must discover the miracle within ourselves. By transforming individually, we contribute po

No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |

The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of

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

knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,

A Legendary Woman From the paddy fields of rural Thailand, a tiny little farmer girl, completely illiterate, took a journey on a spiritual quest, found a Great Master, learned the great knowledge fro

This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a young farmer girl from rural Thailand who, despite her illiteracy, embarked on a profound spiritual quest. She found a Great Master and absorbed signif

he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavanta forest, finding safe cave as a home on a golden hill in Dandika. Every mo

This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit who maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while a