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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
…ill clear and be open to receive merit. Your thoughts, speech, and action will not be led astray by temptation. Performing Vatta serves constantly to remind us of the virtues of the Triple Gem, frees our mind …
…hings of the Buddha. It reminds practitioners of the virtues of the Triple Gem and helps them avoid temptation. Historically, chanting has been essential for memorizing sacred texts, such as the Pali Canon, whi…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can lead men astray through their allure and ultimately ruin th…
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping habits 10.…
…l framework for novices, highlighting the importance of abstaining from activities that may lead to temptation or personal gain. Lord Buddha emphasized the need for cleansing oneself to achieve freedom from wor…
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
…m to taste the forbidden drink. The youth's curiosity and desire for indulgence highlight themes of temptation and peer pressure. As he succumbs to their influence, the story explores the consequences and moral…
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
…red include greed, deception, and the consequences of desire. The moral warns against succumbing to temptation and the mystical elements of belief in Yakkhas and treasures.
Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
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Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
The Story of Prince Abhaya The Story of Monk Sammunithera The Story of Monk Anulamitra The Story of Venerable Gela The Story of Thirty Gela The Story of Cinnamana Vyasa The Story of Ananda The Story o
…ound narratives of Prince Abhaya, Monk Sammunithera, and the key teachings of the Buddha related to temptation and enlightenment. Each story offers insights into the pathway of wisdom and moral conduct, demonst…
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey Luang Pu - Grandfather Monk. In this book, I use the designation for the re-discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNa
…e Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of temptation and distraction in meditation, explaining how mindfulness can help practitioners recognize and coun…
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
…ith deteriorating health in family members, the urgency of ordination became paramount. Despite the temptation of a lucrative job, a senior monk's insight ignited a realization about the importance of spiritual…
World No Tobacco Day Awards 2004
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World No Tobacco Day Awards 2004
…over 30 years. The No-Smoking and No-Drinking campaign gathered Thai people to resist every type of temptation, especially alcohol and cigarettes. This campaign has been continuously held through schools, unive…
The World Health Organization (WHO) honored Luang Phaw Dhammajay for his dedication to teaching morality and integrity while promoting a no-smoking and no-drinking campaign for over 30 years. This ini
The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
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The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
…enticing us to buy them and indulge our desires. Our conscience tells us no, tells us to resist the temptation, because such food is bad for us. Despite knowing this, we are still unable to silence the little v…
… us to embrace positive thinking, reflecting on the significance of mental discipline in overcoming temptations. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Law of Kamma
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The Law of Kamma
…mma Throughout time, it has always been a great challenge to develop human beings to - - resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expectation of reward or recognit…
… emphasizing the importance of instilling good moral values in children. By teaching them to resist temptation and act kindly without seeking reward, families can foster a harmonious environment. This chapter h…
Overcoming Evil Thoughts
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Overcoming Evil Thoughts
…omes in return. Since it originates in the mind, we have to fight with it mentally by resisting any temptation that comes across. It requires only strong willpower to stay focused on our goal steadfastly, simil…
การคิดชั่วช้านำเราไปสู่การกระทำผิดและผลกรรมที่ไม่ดีตามมา เนื่องจากมันเริ่มต้นจากจิตใจ เราจึงต้องต่อสู้กับมันทางจิตใจโดยการต่อต้านข้อยั่วยวนที่เข้ามา ต้องใช้ความตั้งใจที่แน่วแน่ในการมุ่งเน้นไปที่เป้าหม
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…dren who have been well taught in ethics, but lack training in meditation, are still susceptible to temptations because they lack that extra fortification. Parents should start to inspire their children to love…
Meditation is essential for training children's minds to focus and resist temptation. Teaching meditation alongside ethics helps children develop resilience and clarity in the face of …
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
…ightenment. Ultimately, the teachings reveal the conflict between spiritual aspirations and worldly temptations, highlighting the struggle for purity in intent. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Creating World Peace Through Abstinence
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Creating World Peace Through Abstinence
Creating World Peace by abstaining from drugs and bad temptations Drugs and the path to bad temptations (i.e. gambling) are the shortfall in creating world peace. …
The text emphasizes the detrimental impact of drugs and bad temptations like gambling on physical and mental health. These issues hinder individual fitness and ultimately…
Understanding the Law of Kamma for Children
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Understanding the Law of Kamma for Children
…lt to train children to love to do good deeds and hate to do bad deeds because it is hard to resist temptations. Besides, it is impossible for us to keep an eye on our children all of the time. At some point ch…
การสอนเด็กเกี่ยวกับการทำดีและการทำชั่วอาจเป็นเรื่องยาก ซึ่งเด็กต้องเรียนรู้ที่จะควบคุมพฤติกรรมของตนเอง หากเข้าใจในกฎของกรรม พวกเขาจะสามารถควบคุมแรงกระตุ้นเมื่อต้องเผชิญกับโอกาสในการทำชั่ว และเมื่อมีโอ
Truth for the Family: Dhamma Teachings
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Truth for the Family: Dhamma Teachings
… endure physical hardships, weariness, pain, and mistreatment. On top of this, I was able to resist temptations. A holy man once said to me that whoever Family Day By Day 116 Family Wisdom.
Part Five discusses essential virtues for householders taught in Dhamma, emphasizing truthfulness, self-improvement, and enduring hardships. Truthfulness (sacca) encourages honesty and accountability,
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's Campaign Against Alcohol and Gambling
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Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's Campaign Against Alcohol and Gambling
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's "no alcohol no tobacco" project campaigns against the use of drugs and bad temptations; which are causes of unhappiness within the family, society and country. The campaigns made an own…
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's 'no alcohol no tobacco' project addresses the social issues stemming from drug use and gambling that adversely affect families and society in Thailand. The campaign inspired a
How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
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How Good Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes
…Deeds Can Bring Good Outcomes It has always been a challenge to develop human beings to resist the temptations to do bad deeds, and to do good deeds wholeheartedly without any expectation of reward or recognit…
…troubles for individuals and society. Maintaining a consistent moral compass is essential in facing temptations, as parents cannot always monitor their children. Through encouragement and example, families can …
The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
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The Importance of Teaching the Five Precepts to the Younger Generation
…hey have received no guidance from home on the Five Precepts, young people are unable to resist the temptations thrown at them by society. This has led to behavioral problems such as brawling, prostitution, fra…
This text discusses the declining observance of the Five Precepts among younger generations, attributing it to a lack of home guidance. Consequently, societal ills such as brawling and drug abuse aris