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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j
Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
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Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti
In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr
Exploring Buddhist Concepts and Monastic Life
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Exploring Buddhist Concepts and Monastic Life
residence of Buddhist monks; monastic residence (vedana) feelings or sensations; is one of pleasant, unpleasant, neutral envy; hostile action (in meditation) finding the right point of balance; right
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจแนวคิดที่สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น ความรู้สึกหรือเวทนา ความโชคร้ายในสังสารวัฏ และการใช้ชีวิตในที่อยู่อาศัยของพระสงฆ์ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการพูดถึงหลักศีลธรรมและคุณธรรมที่สนับสนุนการปฏิบัติที่ดีโด
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 206 nirvana, Dhammakaya, so it is to our advantage that we develop this practice as a habit and ritual. I am working on this area. I have the advantage of working an hour away from home
This text discusses the importance of developing a habit of chanting and seeking inner light as a means to achieve joy and connect with the Divine. The author shares personal experiences of listening
Wisdom in Meditation
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Wisdom in Meditation
Wisdom 5) Take this light with you everywhere. We can replicate the meditative bliss we achieved at the DIMC in every waking moment, and in our every location in a "moving, waking meditation". 6) Tran
This text highlights the significance of carrying meditative principles into daily life, emphasizing that true transformation starts within ourselves. It underscores the importance of unity in spiritu
Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
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Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
Journey to Joy 210 After being guided throughout this process, I sent my loving kindness throughout the world through my inner light, a light of goodness and love that is radiated into the brightness
This text details a personal journey through guided meditation, emphasizing the sending of loving kindness into the world, resulting in a profound sense of peace and spiritual connection. The author e
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Dhammadayada Training and Mass Ordination
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Dhammadayada Training and Mass Ordination
Dhammadayada Training and Mass Ordination The Dhammadayada Training Programme was the prototype training course to round off undergraduate students' (age 20-35) academic knowledge with spiritual and
The Dhammadayada Training Programme serves as a prototype for combining academic knowledge with spiritual and ethical practices for undergraduate students aged 20-35. This initiative cultivates respec
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the
The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
VI. Reference 3: Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples Besides the term’s relation to the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples.
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
and is ‘spiritually reborn’. The dhammakāya becomes her new identity as the milk nourishes her spiritually. It is something she is given as a verbal teaching. To add the material from the Apadānas is
This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i
Evening Chanting: Supreme Praise to the Triple Gem
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Evening Chanting: Supreme Praise to the Triple Gem
Evening Chanting [1] Supreme Praise to the Triple Gem Ratanattayavandana Yo so bhagavā arahāṁ sam'māsambuddho, Sva kk to yena bhagavatā dhammo, Supa t paniyo yassa bhagavato sāvakasa ngho, Tammāyaṁ b
Evening Chanting contains sacred verses praising the Triple Gem, focusing on the Buddha (the enlightened one), the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (the community of followers). These chants fun
Perseverance in Meditation Practice
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Perseverance in Meditation Practice
Perseverance in Meditation Practice until True Peace is Obtained In order to fully grasp and understand the answers, he had to seriously dedicate his life to the study of Dhamma. His daily life revol
This text highlights the dedication required in meditation to achieve true peace. The subject dedicates his life to the study of Dhamma, practicing meditation daily from early morning until night, dem
Dhamma Teaching on Sunday
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Dhamma Teaching on Sunday
Dhamma Teaching on Sunday Every Sunday, those who come to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya will be impressed from seeing people in white with joyful minds. The image of everyone, from all walks of life rega
Every Sunday, visitors to Wat Phra Dhammakaya are welcomed by joyful practitioners meditating together in harmony. Individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and languages come together, embodyin
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
Digested from speech of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima Abbot of Honryuji Temple / Nichiren-Sye Order "Buddhism is from internal. Buddhism is going to help, to protect, to prevent our world from the conflic
The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
early texts that 'dhammakāya' must be singular. 100 In any case, the verse conveys the meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dhamma(s) as his body (or bodies), where 'dhammas' refers to the qualities perta
This study analyzes the term 'dhammakāya' and its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as a singular concept applying to both the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing that 'dhamma' ref
Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
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Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
experience began at 8 at YUWA CAMP. With great happiness, she could see the crystal ball as big as a football and as bright as the mid-noon sun at the center of her body. It was larger and covered her
This narrative follows a young girl whose life transforms after attending YUWA CAMP at the age of 8. She experiences a vivid connection to a crystal ball symbolizing her inner self, which leads to dai
The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha’s teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country’s ancestors
Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi