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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
The Shift in Enlightenment Concept in Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras
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The Shift in Enlightenment Concept in Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras
As demonstrated, the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras changed a concept of enlightenment from "adapting a monastic lifestyle and practicing meditation extremely" to "accumulating good karma in daily life." This
The Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras redefined the concept of enlightenment in Buddhism, moving away from the traditional focus on monastic practices and extreme meditation. Instead, it emphasized the importance
The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Benefits of Contributing Buddha Images
benefits in contributing for a Buddha image. We now understand why our ancestors focused on this moral contribution. My own grandmother understood the benefits of contributing a Buddha image, as she d
Contributing a Buddha image is a noble act that enhances personal merit and offers peace in the afterlife. The practice stems from understanding the teachings of our ancestors, who recognized the imme
Meditation Centers in Europe
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Meditation Centers in Europe
Part Seven: Appendixes SWEDEN Gothenburg Wat Buddha Gothenburg Ostra Arodsgatan 17B, 422 43, Hisings Backa, Sweden Tel: +(46) -31.58.57.99 Mobile: +(46) -737.562.722 Fax: +(46) 8668-8993 E-mail: watbu
This section provides essential details of various Dhammakaya Meditation centers across Europe, including their addresses, contact numbers, and email information. In Sweden, Wat Buddha Gothenburg is l
Dhammakaya Meditation Societies in Japan
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Dhammakaya Meditation Societies in Japan
Dhammakaya Meditation Societies Worldwide JAPAN Ibaraki Wat Bhavana Ibaraki 2816-2 Oaza Arakawahongo, Ami-Machi, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan 300-1152 Tel: +(81) 2-9846-6110 Mobile: +(81) 080-5489
Discover the Dhammakaya Meditation Centers across Japan, offering peaceful environments for meditation and spiritual growth. locations include Ibaraki's Wat Bhavana, Kanagawa's Wat Bhavana, and Nagano
The Path to Dhamma: Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Path to Dhamma: Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
Contents Acknowledgements Foreword. 4 • 5 Preface⚫ 6 AIM IN LIFE. 9 THE IMPORTANCE OF DHAMMAKAYA • 19 REASONS TO MEDITATE. 27 MEDITATION TECHNIQUE ⚫ 37 MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE⚫ 57 ELEM
This book explores the principles of Dhammakaya meditation, emphasizing its importance in achieving a peaceful mind and integrating meditation into daily practices. It offers insights into the lifesty
The Gift of Dhamma: A Collective Effort Towards Inner Peace
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The Gift of Dhamma: A Collective Effort Towards Inner Peace
94 Contributors sabbadanam dhammadanam jinati the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts Dhammapada verse 354 The publication of this book has been made possible only by starting capital received from benefa
This book, inspired by Dhammapada verse 354, celebrates the contributions of numerous benefactors, aiming to spread the Dhamma for the attainment of Inner Peace. The collaborative effort reflects the
Meditation Centers in Japan and Malaysia
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Meditation Centers in Japan and Malaysia
102 Nagano Wat Thai Nagano 733-3 Mihari, Tomi-Shi, Nagano-Ken, 389-0501, Japan Tel. +(81) 2-6864-7516 +(81) 2-6864-7720 Fax. +(81) 2-6862-2505 Mobile.+(81) 90-9390-6055 Email: [email protected] Osaka
Explore the Dhammakaya International Meditation Centers located in major cities across Japan, including Nagano, Osaka, Tochigi, and Tokyo. Each center provides a peaceful environment for meditation an
Meditation Centers in the United Kingdom and North America
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Meditation Centers in the United Kingdom and North America
108 THE UNITED KINGDOM Bristol Wat Buddha Bristol 7 Grange Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 OAH, United Kingdom Tel. +(44) 1454-617434 Email: [email protected] London Wat Phra Dhammakaya Londo
Explore various meditation centers located in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. In the UK, find Wat Buddha Bristol in Bradley Stoke, Wat Phra Dhammakaya London in Woking, and Wat Ch
Meditation Centers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan
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Meditation Centers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan
台灣(Taiwan) 台灣法身寺禅修会 台中分会 Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Taichung 40001台中市 中區 民權路14巷25號1~2樓 1-2F. No.25, Lane 14, Mincyuan Rd., Central District Taichung City 40001 Tel. +(886)-4-2223-76
Discover various meditation centers operating in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, offering resources for spiritual growth and guidance. In Taiwan, the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Taichu
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Kanagawa 3-39-9 Kokubukita, Ebina-shi Kanagawa-Ken, 243-0406, Japan Tel: +81 46-205-6713 Fax: +81 46-205-6714 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dimcjp.org/kanagawa Wat Ph
Wat Phra Dhammakaya has several temples in Japan including Kanagawa, Gumna, Yamanashi, Saitama, and Nagoya, each providing resources for meditation and spiritual growth. In Malaysia, the Dhammakaya Me
ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
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ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
ประโยค 1-1 ประโยค 3-11การ ให้เครื่องประดับช่อชมภูมุ่งดู องค์พระบาดวังแสน แล้วเลื่องดูไว้ใน สกูลเป้นอย่างดี เอาใจดูไม่ปลอดปลอด ตั้งแต่นั้นมา นางวิษาขา ก็มีพี่บุญญูมีให้นามเป็นต้น ได้พร ๔ ประการจากสำนั
เนื้อเรื่องสื่อถึงประสบการณ์ชีวิตของนางวิษาขา เธอมีความเจริญรุ่งเรืองในด้านต่างๆ โดยได้รับพรถึง 4 ประการจากสมเด็จพระบรมศาดา และมีรูปพรรณสัณฐานที่งดงามในวัยหนุ่มสาว แม้จะมีโชคลาภมากมายเธอก็ยังมีชีวิตที
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho
This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi
The Warm Hearted Family
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The Warm Hearted Family
The Warm Hearted Family S.Phongsawasdi ISBN:978-974-09-7376-8 A Dhammakaya Foundation paperback First edition 2007 Published by the Dhammakaya Foundation Department of Foreign Affaire 40 Moo 8., Khlon
The Warm Hearted Family, published by the Dhammakaya Foundation, emphasizes the importance of the Lord Buddha's teachings as universal spiritual truths. The message conveyed on the occasion of the Wor
Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment
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Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment
Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one’s family was a favorite tradition of our ancestors. Wealthier people traveled around the
This chapter discusses the tradition of donating Buddha images, a practice favored by ancestors for gaining spiritual merit. It highlights how wealthier individuals traveled to temples to contribute i
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 202 Prior to 2005, my religious and spiritual experiences provided only pieces of a puzzle to my understanding of life's spirituality. I had begun my religious studies as a six year old
This narrative recounts the author's spiritual journey prior to 2005, exploring diverse religions and practices. Starting from childhood, the author engages with meditation, prayer, and various sects,
Luang Phaw's Teachings: A Journey of Inner Love and Compassion
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Luang Phaw's Teachings: A Journey of Inner Love and Compassion
ERVICE Luang Phaw's benign compassion for people, reflected in his pioneering deployment of several intuitive techniques in Dhamma education on the satellite program, permeates into hearts all over th
Luang Phaw's benevolent compassion resonates globally, guiding individuals towards inner love and spiritual perfection. His teachings have profoundly influenced people, including the author's sons, in
Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
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Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
meditation. Lokakṣema translated Foshou banzhou sanmei jing 佛說般若三昧經 Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra or “The Samadhi of Being in the presence of all the Buddhas”, which is the Visualization of Buddha or Bud
This text discusses the translation of Buddhist sutras like the Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra and their influence on Daoist visualization techniques. It highlights how practices such as Buddhānusmṛti and