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เส้นทางสายไหม: ร่องรอยแห่งพระพุทธศาสนา
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เส้นทางสายไหม: ร่องรอยแห่งพระพุทธศาสนา
เส้นทางสายไหม (Silk Road 丝绸之路 sichou zhi lu สีโฮ่ว จี่โหว) เรียนเรื่องจากรายงานวิจัยของ ดร.ชนิดา จินทราศรีโคล "ร่องรอยวิชาชาธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พระพุทธ ศาสนาจากค้นธารและเอเชียกลาง" พ.ศ. 2556 ค.ค. 10-30 “
บทความนี้สำรวจเส้นทางสายไหมและหลักฐานที่เกี่ยวข้องกับพระพุทธศาสนา นำเสนอโดย ดร.ชนิดา จินทราศรีโคล โดยบทความนี้ได้มีการอ้างอิงจากงานวิจัยและคัมภีร์ต่างๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับพระพุทธศาสนาและข้อมูลทางประวัติศ
The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.
In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Vamaka, Vamadeva, Vessamitta, Yamataggi, An
The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful
Message on Inner Peace from Phrathepyanmahamuni
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Message on Inner Peace from Phrathepyanmahamuni
Message from Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute Read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin “What we are doing tonight is showing the world our good intentions and also what
In a heartfelt message read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin, Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute, underscores the significance of inner peace in our lives. He states that
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 some firewood. On their return home in the evening, they stopped n
In Rajagaha, a woodcutter and his son face a night of trials when the boy is left alone with their cart of firewood after the father goes searching for lost oxen. As he contemplates the Buddha's quali
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most Venerated Buddhist monks in the history of Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni was
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu
Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc
Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.
This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf
Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
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Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only
This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
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Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
Leaving Luang Por that day, we have no idea when we will ever return. And, so, we say "Good Bye" and thank him for all of his kindness. He says: "Please continue to meditate and I think you will be v
In this touching reflection, the author recounts a farewell to Luang Por, expressing gratitude for his kindness and wisdom. Luang Por encourages continued meditation practice and shares hopes for the
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally gave up her li
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind
This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno