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The Things that Remain
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The Things that Remain
…o cope with the problems. Do not worry about the scarcity of material wealth as long as you possess spiritual wealth. Simply meditate and keep your mind positive, and soon you will better off. 24 November 2006
ชีวิตจะยังคงมีค่าแม้จะสูญเสียทุกสิ่ง หากเราสามารถรักษาจิตใจให้สบาย การมีจิตใจที่ชัดเจนทำให้เรามีปัญญาและความกล้าที่จะเผชิญปัญหา อย่าเป็นกังวลเกี่ยวกับทรัพย์สิน ว่าสิ่งที่มีค่าสูงสุดคือความมั่งคั่งทางจ
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por although he had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does
This text discusses the differences between monastic and secular life through the eyes of a Buddhist perspective. It highlights how a renunciation of material wealth and societal status opens the path
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag
The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive
The Story of Kukkutamitta
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The Story of Kukkutamitta
5 The story of Kukkutamitta While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse with reference to the hunter Kukkutamitta and his family. At Rajagaha there was once a rich man's daugh
The story unfolds at the Veluvana monastery where the Buddha reflects on Kukkutamitta, a hunter, and a rich man's daughter from Rajagaha who fell in love with him. Their union leads to a fruitful fami
Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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 Eternal Connection of Family
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Unbreakable Bonds: The Eternal Connection of Family
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 and Meditation Practices
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Daily Life of Buddhists and Meditation Practices
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
The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
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The Importance of Contributing Buddha Images
examine this so that we will not miss the opportunity to do so. We should clearly understand the importance of contributing a Buddha image so that we do not obstruct our grandparents when they wish to
This text emphasizes the significance of donating Buddha images as a means to contribute to spiritual merit. It discusses the historical context of such contributions, highlighting how ancestors showe
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
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
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
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
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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,
A Legendary Woman
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A Legendary Woman
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
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
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ชีวิตและโชคชะตาของนางวิษาขา
ประโยค 1-1 ประโยค 3-11การ ให้เครื่องประดับช่อชมภูมุ่งดู องค์พระบาดวังแสน แล้วเลื่องดูไว้ใน สกูลเป้นอย่างดี เอาใจดูไม่ปลอดปลอด ตั้งแต่นั้นมา นางวิษาขา ก็มีพี่บุญญูมีให้นามเป็นต้น ได้พร ๔ ประการจากสำนั
เนื้อเรื่องสื่อถึงประสบการณ์ชีวิตของนางวิษาขา เธอมีความเจริญรุ่งเรืองในด้านต่างๆ โดยได้รับพรถึง 4 ประการจากสมเด็จพระบรมศาดา และมีรูปพรรณสัณฐานที่งดงามในวัยหนุ่มสาว แม้จะมีโชคลาภมากมายเธอก็ยังมีชีวิตที
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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
ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม
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ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม
ทำไมต้องจัดทำพินัยกรรม * มอบทรัพย์มรดกของคุณให้แก่บุคคลใดก็ได้ที่คุณ ประสงค์ พินัยกรรมเปิดทางให้คุณแสดงเจตนาว่า จะ จัดการกับทรัพย์สินของคุณอย่างไร โดยที่คุณสามารถมอบ ทรัพย์มรดกทั้งหมดให้แก่บุคคลใดก็ได
การจัดทำพินัยกรรมช่วยให้คุณสามารถมอบทรัพย์มรดกให้แก่บุคคลที่คุณประสงค์ โดยที่คุณสามารถแต่งตั้งผู้จัดการมรดก และผู้ปกครองของบุตร-ธิดา หากไม่มีพินัยกรรม, ทรัพย์มรดกจะถูกจัดการตามกระบวนการของกฎหมาย. พินั
Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
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Embrace Life and Perform Good Deeds
Have a penetrative look at this world. Utilize your possessions including life, wealth, family, friends, intelligence, wisdom and power, to perform good deeds and pursue perfection. We should recall t
This passage encourages readers to take a deep look at their lives and make the most of their possessions, including their life, wealth, family, and friends. It emphasizes the importance of performing