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D.III.84 Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja, he whose confidence in the Tathāgata is settled, rooted, established, solid, irremovable by any ascetic or brahmin, any deva or Māra or Brahmā or anyone in the world

In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Ideally, he/she should be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life (be enlightened), and all his knowledge m

In this passage, we delve into the qualities of an ideal mentor and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The ideal mentor is someone who is not only intelligent and virtuous but also knowledgeable f

learn how to improve and "win" the internal battle against our own kilesa. Although people generally recognize the fact that they acquire bad habits throughout their lives, they may not recognize that

This book explores the concept of kilesa, or our negative tendencies and habits, through a Buddhist lens. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our imperfections and understanding that the acc

"this or that", "black or white", with no gray area, as the locals find this logic easy to grasp and put into practice. In addition, Thai culture and language has a relatively large amount of words an

This text discusses the simplicity of dualistic thinking in Thai culture and the rich linguistic resources that explain human cognition. It emphasizes that terms often linked to Buddhism should be tre

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists

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

Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation Monica : What do Buddhist's scripts say about time? Luang Phaw: Time management for laypeople and Buddhist monks is quite different. Laypeople have to manage their t

In Buddhism, time management differs for laypeople and monks. While both seek spiritual growth, laypeople balance everyday life with meditation, prayers, and mindfulness. Morning routines include pray

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

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

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,

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

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 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

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

Call to the Angels (In Pali) Samantā cakkavāleṣu Saddhammam muni-rajassa Dipe rathe ca gāme Bhummā cāyantu devā Tīṭhantā santike yang Dhammassavanakālo ayambhadantā Dhammassavanakālo ayambhadantā Dham

This text serves as a call for the celestial beings (devas) from around the galaxies to gather and listen to the recitation of the True Dhamma, which is believed to lead to spiritual liberation. It em

Pali: an ancient language used in India, now no longer an active language. The original Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali. Pali texts are used by the Theravada school of Buddhism. Parami: a Pa

Pali is an ancient language from India that is no longer actively spoken but holds significant historical importance as the original language of Buddhist scriptures. These scriptures serve as a core e

The image contains three pictures, each depicting people involved in religious or spiritual activities, probably in a Buddhist setting. The text content is not visible or is not the primary focus, but

This content showcases three images capturing the essence of Buddhist spiritual practices. The top image features a monk leading meditation on a raised platform, guiding a group seated on mats in a tr

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

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