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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
…were to do so. And you were to say to them :- " Now, masters, rub him with oil, and bathe him three times using fine chunam. " And they were to do so. And you were to say to them :- " Well, masters, now dr…
In this passage, Master Kassapa uses a simile to illustrate the complexity of existence and moral actions. He compares a man trapped in mire to the wider concepts of life, illustrating that actions, l
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
…ะพุทธศาสนาต่าง 123 ในเรื่องนี้ ซาโลโมนกล่าวว่า “This far-reaching influence of Gandhara in ancient times is directly attributable to its strategic location at the primary gateway to the Indian subcontinen…
บทความนี้พูดถึงการเห็นพระพุทธองค์ด้วยกายธรรมและการปฏิบัติที่ไม่ยึดติดตามหลักการปฏิบัติเบื้องต้นในพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงการให้ความสำคัญกับการพัฒนาความรู้ระดับสูงจากคัมภีร์ต่างๆ ที่ยืนยันถึงแนวทางการปฏิบัติขอ
Udaya Sutta - Breaking the Cycle
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Udaya Sutta - Breaking the Cycle
The Victure of Aousiving 6 1. Udaya Sutta¹ Breaking the Cycle The origin is Śāvatthi. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya’s house.
This text recounts the story of the Blessed One visiting Brahmin Udaya's house three times in a single day for alms, receiving rice each time. Udaya's annoyance at the repeated visits brings…
Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
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Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts
4. Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts "There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time
…utlines five important seasonable gifts: giving to a newcomer, someone departing, an ill person, in times of famine, and offering first fruits to virtuous individuals. These gifts emphasize the importance …
The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
…is free from lust for sensual pleasures, the offering may be expected to repay a hundred - thousand times a hundred - thousandfold. 30 This is an on - Buddhist contemplative who attains the jhānas and the…
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
The Significance of Giving in Difficult Times
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The Significance of Giving in Difficult Times
45 AN 9.20, PTS: A IV 392: translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu 46 The Commentary states that Anathapindika is here referring to alms that he gives to the poor; his alms to the Sangha remain
This passage discusses a teaching from the Buddha to Anathapindika, emphasizing that even in times of famine when one can only offer coarse food, the act of giving remains valuable. The commentary h…
การปฏิบัติธรรมและกิจกรรมในวัดพระธรรมกาย
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การปฏิบัติธรรมและกิจกรรมในวัดพระธรรมกาย
…่ ทั้งด้วยการบรรพชา อุปสมบทและบรมครูบา ฯ ตลอดจนการ (Note: The text appears to be repeated multiple times, indicating a possible issue with the original image or OCR process.)
ในวันที่พิเศษนี้หลังจากพิธีตักบาตร พระครูปลัดวัฒนธรคุณเป็นประธานในการบูชาอวะพระ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการกล่าวคำถวายภัตตาหารเป็นสงฆ์ทาน และสัมมนาโดยพระอาจารย์ผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ เพื่อฟื้นฟูพระพุทธศาสนา โดยมีเป้าหมา
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
…on with her. After school he would do the same and would not return to his dorm until 10 p.m. Often times he would get up in the middle of the night to meditate. Some days he would meditate as many as 12 h…
Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, meaning 'Vic
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
… Chand, which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyo-on, which means "peacock-feather". In those times, Thai families seldom send their daughters to school. Because of this, Chand never learned how to r…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly
The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
…acquaint yourself with the center of the body and develop a habit of keeping your mind there at all times.
The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev
Understanding the Seven Bases of the Mind
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Understanding the Seven Bases of the Mind
… mind. The Seventh Base is the home of the mind. This is where the mind should be maintained at all times. You’ll be able to see the Seventh Base when your mind is perfectly still. However, as a beginner …
The Seven Bases of the Mind explain the journey of mental focus, with the first six as resting points and the Seventh Base as the ultimate home of the mind. This final destination is where the mind sh
Understanding Your Body's Signals in Practice
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Understanding Your Body's Signals in Practice
…yourself to continue. Adjust your way and restart from the beginning. Be willing to restart several times until you know how to adjust your body and your mind. Once you know how to do it, everything will …
ร่างกายของคุณจะบอกว่าคุณทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้องหรือไม่ หากคิ้วของคุณบิดหรือรู้สึกเครียด นั่นบ่งบอกว่ามีบางอย่างไม่ถูกต้อง จึงไม่ควรบังคับตัวเอง ต้องปรับแนวทางและเริ่มใหม่หลายครั้งจนกระทั่งคุณรู้วิธีปรับร่างก
Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
…more clearly the image will appear; the less refined, the less clear. Reflect on your merit at all times, during all activities. Soon your mind will become more and more refined and the merit sphere will …
Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla
Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
… am saying. Now then, in different social groups, the lines of what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’ sometimes become blurred. We should always be aware of what is good and what is bad, but in some educational …
The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
… and we all start our journey at different places, in different moods if you will, and at different times of our lives so that we come to understand it in different ways. Because we have all been taught di…
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…ic, which just happens to be one of his favorites. This is a topic that he has discussed at various times, to various groups, but the following is a super condensed version of this particular day and it in…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
…do this by committing it to the next level of our mind; we learn it by heart so some would say. Sometimes we learn things by rote, or learn it by repetition, and this rote learning can take us some time – …
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
…he room. It is always confusing for me because I, as a woman, have to get on my knees and bow three times to Luang Por and the other monks, whereas the monks simply stand up as he is leaving… so, on occasi…
Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
…rs know this. We, as humans who are just re-born, are expensive and extremely demanding, and it sometimes destroys the health and the wealth of the mother. But mothers do not give up! We have a huge debt o…
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
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
…m, it is difficult to have the motivation. So, we see it takes a lot of everything to change! "Sometimes our health gets in the way of changing, too. Habits are, after all, instilled in us from birth, so …
In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b