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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
…erit for yourself as well, if you do not, then you may lose that opportunity for merit. There is a story from the time of Lord Buddha, about a King named Payasi, who had a face discolored by a dark birthm…
…of respect for items used in religious practice and how neglect can affect one's spiritual merit. A story from Lord Buddha's time illustrates how actions in one life can impact rebirth, emphasizing that ea…
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
… go. "Stop" in the sense of stopping the mind from wandering, or stop doing bad deeds. Recall the story of Angulimala which Luang Por recounted. Angulimala believed that if he collected the fingers of 1,…
…topping the mind's distractions is portrayed as crucial for both spiritual and earthly success. The story of Angulimala serves as an illustration of how essential it is for one to stop in order to progress…
Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
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Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
…pacity to accommodate up to 400,000 people. • The Grand Meditation Stadium (มหาวฑุตวิหารคด), a two-story building surrounding the Cetiya Ground. This is a place to perform meditation and religious ceremon…
วัดธรรมกายมีการสร้างสิ่งก่อสร้างที่มีความสำคัญเพื่อประโยชน์แก่ศาสนาพุทธ โดยเฉพาะเจดีย์มหาธรรมกายซึ่งมีพิพิธภัณฑ์พุทธภาพ 300,000 รูปและมีความจุ 400,000 คน นอกจากนี้ยังมีสนามประชุมกรรมฐานที่สามารถรองรับ
The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
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The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
"My robeclouth was a coarse one, eight cubits long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth i
This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite her insistence, he…
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with re…
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he…
The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
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The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
32 social Studies 4 The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse wit…
… observes this and smiles, prompting a conversation with Ananda about the merchant's situation. The story reflects themes of patience and acceptance in the face of nature's challenges, showcasing the Buddh…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality shor…
The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
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The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
48 ಇನ್ತು ನಂಳು 6 The Story of The Weaver's Daughter This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Ag…
…eath suffer greatly, while those who prepare through meditation remain steadfast and fearless. This story serves as a reminder to reflect on mortality, allowing one to live a life with greater clarity and …
The Story of Queen Mallika
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The Story of Queen Mallika
7 The Story of Queen Mallika While residing at the Jětavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with refer…
…hing. The king, witnessing an unusual and misconstrued event, accused the queen of impropriety. The story serves as a moral lesson on misunderstanding and appearances, showcasing the Buddha's wisdom. For m…
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
1 The Story of Many Youths While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with refere…
In this story, the Buddha teaches the importance of compassion through his encounter with youths harming a snake.…
The Consequences of Evil Deeds
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The Consequences of Evil Deeds
16 Clear-minded Youths - 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons The Buddha's answer to the third group: "Monks, once, seven cowheds saw…
In this story, the Buddha illustrates the consequences of evil actions through the tale of seven cowheds who trap…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
22 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with re…
…tion, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and encourages the monks to partake. This story illustrates the values of generosity and sharing, highlighting that ownership and invitation are di…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; …
In this story, youths demonstrate their admiration for Venerable Maha Kassapa by offering him cakes instead of th…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
32 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son Once, in Rajagaha, a wood cutter went into the woods with his son to cut so…
…ut, 'I pay homage to the Buddha,' which causes the spirits to retreat and protect him instead. This story highlights the power of faith and mindfulness even in the face of fear. For more stories like this,…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
34 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son So one of them remained near the boy, guarding him from all dangers; the ot…
This story narrates the experience of a wood cutter's son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit s…
Clear-minded Youths: The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son
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Clear-minded Youths: The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son
40 Clear-minded Youths – 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son Verse 5: Fully alert and ever vigilant are Gotama Buddha’s disciples, who b…
…ght focus extends to the components of the body and the cultivation of goodwill and compassion. The story culminates with the boy and his parents achieving sotapatti fruition and eventually becoming arahat…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
46 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali On that morning, the Buddha arising early from his deep meditation of compassion s…
…her by appearing to him in a familiar form, showcasing the enduring bond of love and devotion. This story highlights themes of faith, compassion, and the cycle of rebirth, embodying the truths taught by th…
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist bo…
…, who shares stanzas that highlight the paths to good and bad destinies based on one's beliefs. The story illustrates the transformational power of Buddha's teachings on both the youths and their parents. …
The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
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The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
…stories of Dhammapada in Tripitaka. Layman 3 stories such as Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son, The Story of Uggaena the Treasurer’s Son, Kala-Anathapindika’s Son. Laywoman 2 stories such as Culasubhadha V…
This preface introduces five stories of the Treasure's Son from the Dhammapada, illustrating the complexities of wealth and inheritance in the time of the Buddha. It highlights the challenges of getti
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
….........................8 (Having led neither the holy life nor riches won while young) 2) The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer’s Son....................................20 (Reaching The futher shore)…
This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta