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Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g

Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i

TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin

True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n

fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.

This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig

89. USING MERIT CORRECTLY The act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great d

Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem

128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.

การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง

Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl

Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term

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

Killing – How bad is your Karma? Not all killings are ‘equal’ in the sense of karmic consequence. The killing of humans is the most serious violation and receives the worst retribution. As for the ki

This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans

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

84 สุขใจ Tusita Realm The Meaning of 'Tusita' The word 'Tusita' means being devoid of anxiety, being filled with pleasure and cheerful joy. Therefore, the Tusita Realm means the dwelling of celestial

The Tusita Realm represents a place of joy and serenity, governed by King Santusita, a Stream-Winner. Located about 672,000 kilometers above the Yama Realm, this vast realm is home to numerous Bodhisa

The third circular domain forms a ring around the second domain. It is the dwelling of the unconfirmed Bodhisattvas. That is, their future enlightenment as a Buddha has not yet been confirmed by a pre

The Tusita Realm features distinct circular domains inhabited by beings based on their merit. The third domain houses unconfirmed Bodhisattvas pursuing enlightenment, while the fourth serves as a have

Besides the usual celestial activities of socializing, visiting the parks and other forms of entertainment, celestial beings of this celestial realm are engaged in the distinguished activities of conv

In the celestial realm, beings engage not only in social activities but also in deep discussions about the Dhamma, aiming to accumulate merit and transcend their defilements. Each celestial castle ref

98 อุตตริยา Tusita Realm The Birth and Consumption of Sensual Pleasures of Celestial Beings in the Tusita Realm Rebirth in the Tusita Realm occurs via the Oppapatika mode or Spontaneous Rising. The ne

ในอุตตริยา ผู้ปล่อยตัวใหม่จะได้รับการต้อนรับจากเจ้าหน้าที่และเพื่อนบ้านของเขาตามระดับของบุญที่สะสม และจะมีการประชุมเพื่อฟังธรรมในวันสำคัญ รวมถึงกิจกรรมแห่งสวรรค์อื่น ๆ Celestial beings ในอุตตริยาเป็นผ

58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views

This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,

Part Five: Truth for the Family 3. We can achieve a higher state of purity. If we seriously concentrate on attracting goodness to us, we will become happier individuals who will be powerful magnets to

In this section, we focus on achieving a higher state of purity by concentrating on attracting goodness. By eliminating negative behaviors such as greed, we can end selfishness and embrace generosity.

ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 62.First Step on the Journey Before setting out on a long journey, invite all the Buddhas to protect you and everyone with you, and to allow you to be received hospitabl

This excerpt emphasizes the significance of setting intentions before embarking on a journey. Practitioners are encouraged to invite the Buddhas for protection and goodwill. The act of seeking a hospi

**Historical Development to present** Phramongkolthepmuni devoted his time from 1916-1959 to teaching Dhammakaya meditation. He ran a meditation workshop from 1935-1959 which was reserved for gifted

Phramongkolthepmuni dedicated his life to Dhammakaya meditation from 1916-1959, emphasizing team meditation. Since then, his disciples at various temples including Wat Phra Dhammakaya have continued t

2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

In this chapter, the author discusses the essential virtues for self-improvement and personal growth. The second virtue emphasizes the importance of continuous self-enhancement, maintaining profession

Part Five: Truth for the Family Even though we may dislike difficulties and seek only happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we sh

ในชีวิต เราไม่สามารถหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ที่มาพร้อมกับความสุข โดยเฉพาะเมื่อพูดถึงครอบครัว หลายคนมักมีความคาดหวังว่าการมีคู่และบุตรจะนำมาซึ่งความสุข แต่กลับพบกับความรับผิดชอบที่หนักหน่วง เช่น การดูแลและบ

their spiritual values. We need to educate them on the pros and cons as well as the benefits and dangers related to this subject, even if they call us old-fashioned and boring. We have to explain that

This text emphasizes the responsibilities of parents in guiding their children towards love, morality, and success. Parents must model virtuous behavior, educate, and provide emotional support while t