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The arrangement miscarried, however, for on the first three visits that Siddhatha made to the village he saw things that had a deeply traumatic effect on his over-protected consciousness. He was initi

This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t

There is no visible textual content in the image to extract with OCR. The image depicts a serene scene of a monk or spiritual teacher sitting cross-legged in front of a decorated figure that appears t

This image captures a moment of tranquility where a monk shares wisdom in front of a decorated figure resembling the Buddha. Several monks-in-training absorb the teachings, reflecting the essence of s

If the alms-giving involves contributions made toward the building of a consecrated assembly hall, a shrine hall, a preaching hall, or a Cetiya, this part will be huge. Part 2: This is the middle par

In Buddhism, the concept of merit manifests through a symbolic castle structure, divided into three parts: the base formed by alms-giving, the middle by observing precepts, and the top by meditation p

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

"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

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

3) They must have a life teacher or a good counselor advising them on marriage and relationships. Otherwise, it is possible that they will not be able to maintain a long relationship. 4) They must be

In marriage, the guidance of elders is vital for sustaining a long-term relationship. They provide necessary advice on spouse selection and morality, ensuring a foundation for a peaceful family life.

they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi

The text discusses the jurisdiction of the Sangha Council over monk cases and the implications of negative media coverage on Buddhism. It emphasizes that while the press reports on misconduct by some

CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XI The World of Problems All the countries in this world are burdened with problems at all times. Problems are everywhere, starting with ourselves, family, neighborhood, city, pr

Every country globally faces a multitude of problems affecting individuals at all levels of society, from personal issues to community and international challenges. These issues transcend social class

Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot

This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha

Part Four: Harmony Within the Family 1. Keep them away from worries. Do not let them hear about problems at home, their children's problems, or anything that might cause them to become unnecessarily d

Part Four emphasizes creating a harmonious environment for critically ill relatives by protecting them from worries, encouraging positive reflections on past good deeds, and promoting new acts of kind

Part Five: Truth for the Family that good deeds will always bring favorable outcomes and vice versa. Important to Remember: 1. The first stage of good deeds: When we have done something good, even if

Part Five of the text discusses the importance of good deeds within a familial context. It details four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction from the initial act, the development of a virtuous pers

Part Five: Truth for the Family able to absorb guidance readily. The ethics instilled in them will flourish and they will be better able to deal more clearly with uncertainties. There are, of course,

In this section, the text emphasizes the necessity of teaching children respect and humility for personal growth and societal harmony. It argues that while some may advocate for freedom in thought, it

Part Seven: Appendixes Right Roles; refers to the principle of aiding people in order to develop a unified society Sangha: an assemblage; a community of people who have completely dedicated their live

In this section, key concepts in Buddhism are elaborated, including the importance of community (Sangha) and mindfulness (Satti) in nurturing a unified society. Sila, or moral discipline, highlights t

Golden Age of Inner Peace respect for life are also among his hallmarks. Luang Por Dhammajayo has initiated the televised program DMC that has brought immense benefits to many audiences around the wor

The text discusses the impact of Luang Por Dhammajayo's DMC program, highlighting its global recognition and the visible joy of 300,000 participants. It emphasizes grassroots actions for peace, advoca

Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towa

Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes that individual thought, speech, and action contribute to global tensions. To achieve world peace, individuals must first attain inner calm. By fostering peace within o

Journey to Joy 34 Meditation and also to express gratitude to all those who offer food and necessities to the monastic community. These offerings to the monks and novices provide us with the mental an

This text discusses the importance of meditation and expressions of gratitude towards those who provide for the monastic community. It highlights how offerings facilitate the study of Dhamma and adher

Wisdom I have been an educator since 1968, and have taught, supervised, and administered programs from elementary to Ph.D. levels. I am currently an Assistant Principal at the same school where I once

This text reflects on a long educational career since 1968 and the transformative experiences encountered in a multi-school campus environment. The author, an Assistant Principal, emphasizes the love

Sponsoring Contributors Wat Bankhun Wat Bhavana Hong Kong Wat Bhavana Kanagawa Wat Bhavana Osaka Wat Bhavana Tochigi Wat Bouddha Bordeaux Wat Bouddha Paris Wat Buddha Bodensee Wat Buddha Bristol Wat B

This document presents a comprehensive list of sponsoring contributors associated with various Buddhist temples around the world, including locations like Hong Kong, Osaka, and Paris. These contributo

96 Supporting Contributors Phra Dhammadayada Class of 2000 (first celebration of Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya) Phramaha Chaifah Dhaññakulo & Mahadana Paramita Fund Phra Phakanan Khemanando - Sri-Aran Family

This document highlights the esteemed contributors associated with the Phra Dhammadayada Class of 2000 during the first celebration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya. The list includes various supporters,