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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
Understanding the Dhamma: A Guide for Monks and Novices
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Understanding the Dhamma: A Guide for Monks and Novices
Education Department of Wat Phra Dhammakaya to compile my lectures so that it may be useful in the training of monks and novices on their duties and responsibilities. The result of this is publication
This publication is designed to aid in the training of monks and novices, focusing on the importance of ordination and the spiritual preparation necessary for a life devoted to Dhamma. It serves as an
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
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Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, yellow, red or
In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The t
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b
In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br
In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ 1 ฉบับรวมงานวิจัยโดยอ 번호 14 สมณะอังอัจังกิว่ากว่า ในสมันที่น่าท้าทายท่านอธิบายว่า ว่าชวาทุกคนในเดียงมัมหาขยาย และเนียน จจะเรียนท่องโลกเหล่านั้นที่สามารถวัดได้ 5 และค
บทความนี้สำรวจหลักฐานธรรมจากคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณที่มีความสำคัญ ทำการวิเคราะห์เกี่ยวกับอักษรตัวเขียนเฉี่ยงที่ใช้ในพื้นที่ Eastern Turkestan โดยการค้นพบของ Sir Aurel Stein และวิจัยโดย ดร.ชนิดา จันทารศรีโศล.
Essentials of Sutta Teaching
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Essentials of Sutta Teaching
Contents Preface........................................................................................................2 1. Udaya Sutta : Breaking the Cycle..........................................
This book presents a collection of significant Suttas focusing on the themes of generosity, morality, and the principles of giving. Topics include the Udaya Sutta which discusses breaking the cycle of
Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
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Understanding Karma and Retribution for Stealing and Sexual Misconduct
The amount of effort put into the stealing -- The more effort put into the stealing, the more serious the retribution. According to the Law of Karma, all actions produce consequences, good or bad. Pu
การลงโทษจะต้องตรงกับอาชญากรรม อาชญากรรมการขโมยทำให้เกิดความทุกข์ให้ผู้อื่น ซึ่งการทำผิดที่ทำให้ผู้อื่นเดือดร้อนมากจะมีโทษที่รุนแรงกว่า อย่างเช่น ถ้าขโมยทำให้ผู้ถูกขโมยทุกข์ยากมาก จะถูกลงโทษหนัก เช่น อ
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most Venerated Buddhist monks in the history of Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni was
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi
Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
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Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
" There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Sangha, Ānanda. One gives a gift to a Sangha of both [bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs] headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offering made to the San
This text outlines the seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha, including gifts to the collective body of monks and nuns, and individual offerings specifying bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The fi
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
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The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
66 The Virtue of Approving 7. Velāma Sutta "Now, householder, if the thought should occur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, t
In the Velāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphas
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
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Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat This ordination programme held for the first time in 1998 was a wildly phenomenon. It was the first time that about 100,000 men astonished the world by
The first-ever ordination program initiated in 1998 culminated in a spectacular event from January 29-31, 1999, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand. Approximately 100,000 men gathered to practice moral a
The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
One day, he came upon a book titled Dhammakaya written in the format of a sermon by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam, who said: “Reading books alone is not enough to gain the perfect knowledge of Dhamma.
Chaiyaboon's quest for true understanding of Dhamma led him to the teachings of Khun Yai Chand at Wat Paknam. Through her guidance, he realized the reality of heaven and hell, the importance of medita
การสร้างสุขภาพจิตที่ดี
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การสร้างสุขภาพจิตที่ดี
สัญญา สุขภาพดีก่อน หลุมสง่างาม (นิ่งสมาธิ) หลังคา ปล่อยใจสงบ ร่างกาย ไปสู่คน ตอนนี้ข้างในร่องกลาง นั่นแน่น งั้นไหน เข้านี้ปล่อย ๆ ง่าย ๆ ๆ ให้คล่องให้ราบ ๆ ให้แน่นในแน่น มั่นในนี้มั่น ปลายมั่นให้ชื่น
เนื้อหาในบทนี้เกี่ยวกับการสร้างสุขภาพจิตที่ดี ผ่านการทำสมาธิเพื่อให้ร่างกายและจิตใจสงบ สิ่งสำคัญคือการปล่อยวาง และให้ความสำคัญกับการมีทัศนคติที่ดี โดยการรู้จักปล่อยใจ ในขณะเดียวกันก็สามารถเห็นสิ่งต่าง