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…d displayed to the devotees. The ceremony is a means for the followers to pay respect and to obtain spiritual merits. It is also an occasion for reflection on the Buddha's teachings and the importance of practicing …

…of a sacred assembly, the relics are displayed to devotees, allowing them to pay respect and obtain spiritual merits. The monks emphasize the importance of moral conduct, meditation, and Dhamma practice. This ceremo…

1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dha

This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including Arahant, an enlightened being who has attained Nibbana, Bodhisatta, a future Buddha, and Dhamma, referring both to ultimate truth

vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d

The text highlights a poignant poster depicting a mother and her son during his ordination, emphasizing the joy of this spiritual milestone. The act of ordination is portrayed as a profound way to exp

124. GRAB THE FLAG OF VICTORY We are extremely fortunate to be born a human being. We are born to pursue virtue, to build spiritual benefits. So take this opportunity to accumulate only good thi

This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, disc

Superior Love through Superior Dhamma Because we are human beings, none of us are perfect. We all come with a baggage of deficiencies. We can cope with our own deficiencies but we cannot tolerate some

This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, an

Unbreakable Bonds The bond between a husband and wife can be broken; but the bond between parents and children is unbreakable even through death. Even if we do not know who our parents are (due to cer

The bond between parents and children remains unbreakable even through death. While some may show their love occasionally, expressions of gratitude should be more frequent. The Lord Buddha exemplified

Journey to Joy 204 The degree of patience for where we are in our spiritual journey is quite remarkable. I have learned that we can work miracles by realizing the miracle within ourselves. To transfor

The journey towards joy highlights the importance of patience in our spiritual growth. To create miracles, we must discover the miracle within ourselves. By transforming individually, we contribute po

No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |

The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of

WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea

Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing

knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen

A Legendary Woman From the paddy fields of rural Thailand, a tiny little farmer girl, completely illiterate, took a journey on a spiritual quest, found a Great Master, learned the great knowledge fro

This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a young farmer girl from rural Thailand who, despite her illiteracy, embarked on a profound spiritual quest. She found a Great Master and absorbed signif

TEN RIGHT VIEWS 1) Generosity Bears Fruit The first step of your training is learning to give up something of which you have more than you need and to give to someone whom you love or for whom you car

This text outlines the ten right views that promote a deeper understanding of generosity, respect, and the consequences of one's actions in light of Kamma. Starting with generosity, it emphasizes the

Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b

Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor

By studying Dhamma every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha’s teaching about never failing to make merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring w

Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv

Death & Rebirth of hell denizens will denote that one will go to hell in the afterlife. If one always killed animals in the past, one will see the rewinding pictures of oneself killing animals. Then o

The text discusses the concept of death and rebirth, emphasizing that individuals who harmed animals in their past lives may face rebirth as animals themselves. It suggests that good and bad deeds def

out how to remove it. We are trying to make this book as neutral as possible, because when one comes to understand the reality of these teachings and their applicability, you will find that they are n

This text delves into the Pali Sanskrit terms Boonya and Kilesa, emphasizing their importance in Buddhist teachings. Boonya, described as self-generating pure energy, is crucial for understanding meri

MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 30.Only a Question of Technique All of us have more than enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and the Wisdom of Dhammakaya here and now, without having to wait for the next lifetime.

In this text, it is emphasized that every individual possesses enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and its wisdom in the present life. By practicing diligently and maintaining unwavering focus during me

198. DON'T BE RECKLESS ABOUT YOUR AGE We are already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you

เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง

17. STRIVE TO BUILD MAXIMUM MERIT Dhamma is something deep and profound. It is not easy for ordinary people to attain or even comprehend in a short amount of time. You know that it is difficult to

การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง