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living a virtuous life, showing good respect to them, speaking to them in a nice and warm fashion, and taking good care of them. Children should never hold a grudge against their parents, regardless o

This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent

may feed, raise, teach and do everything for the child, she cannot expect him or her to be everything she wants him or her to be. Sometimes the child would obey her but other times they would not. As

This text discusses the nature of parenting, emphasizing that while parents nurture children, they can't entirely control their development. It highlights the limitations of married life, likening it

C O-OPERATION Interfaith Activities The world of religion today is like a flower garden made beautiful by the diversity of colour and scent. In an age when the life of those in society is becoming in

The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua

Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the

In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s

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

Journey to Joy 338 Frankfurt Wat Buddha Frankfurt (Meditation Verein Frankfurt Me.V) Odenwald Str.22, 65479, Ruanheim, Germany Tel: +(49) 614.2833.0888 Fax: +(49) 614.2833.0890 Email: lpjon2499@hotmai

This text provides a comprehensive list of Wat Buddha centers located in Germany and Italy, including addresses, contact numbers, and email details for each location. Highlights include Wat Buddha Fra

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

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

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dha

In this discussion, the speaker reflects on the differences between monastic and secular lifestyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessi

Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. Peace that everyone has longed for will co

In a world beset by spiritual drought, the Buddhist congregation advocates for the power of meditation as a solution to achieve world peace. Problems are rooted in the wicked mind, and to achieve peac

Preface Buddhism had been expounded for over 2550 years in various regions throughout the world. Although the practices have been altered according to the climate, tradition, and culture of each area,

In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat

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

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

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

Journey to Joy 98 86 I am a son in a Chinese family. My family owned a trading company. My family was never interested in Buddhism or meditation. We never went to any temple, never hung an amulet and

The narrative shares the journey of a son from a Chinese family that values earthly achievements over spirituality. Raised in a family with no interest in Buddhism or meditation, he initially believed

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

CONTRIBUTORS sabbadānam dhammadānam jināti The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts Dhammapada verse 354 The publication of this book has been made possible only by the starting capital received from

The publication of this book is made possible by the support from benefactors. The publisher appreciates the contributions listed, wishing that the merit from reading this book leads all involved towa

Buddhist View on Sex Prince Siddharta is an example of a person who deserted all blessing in his life in order to seek the happiness of the mind. Buddhist monks follow His path in search of true happi

In Buddhism, the pursuit of true happiness often involves renouncing worldly pleasures, including sexual relationships. Prince Siddharta, known as the Buddha, exemplified this path by abandoning his r

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

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