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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
Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
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Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected
This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as s
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Navigating Chastity in Marriage
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Navigating Chastity in Marriage
she was at the level of a Sotapanna (Stream-Enterer), one who attained the first stage of holiness. As a married woman, she performed the duties of a good wife and had 20 children (10 sons and 10 daug
This text discusses the complexities of living a chaste life while fulfilling marital duties. It highlights the experiences of notable figures like a Sotapanna woman, Pipphali and Bhaddakapilani, and
Wisdom for a Happy Marriage
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Wisdom for a Happy Marriage
ERVICE S Luang Phaw Dhammajayo shared his words of wisdom on a couple's life, which was to: "Smile always, stay serene and be subtle-minded and then his heart will surrender". These words inculcated s
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo offers profound wisdom for couples, emphasizing the importance of smiling, maintaining serenity, and being subtle-minded to foster love and commitment. A woman's journey showcase
Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
ERVICE S Since then, my life has changed dramatically. I do not act violently or break The Precepts anymore. Now, I spend time with books and meditation. Every morning and evening, I greet other peopl
This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. The trumpeter reflects on how the instrument requires a person and effort
Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
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Monasteries and the Teachings of Buddha in Thailand
monasterylz of Thailand. Sometimes it is called “Ongsamonitee”. It is said that Buddha can attain Nirvana. The knowledge that Buddha has is called “parinibbana”. The meditation in the original meaning
This text discusses the importance of Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, referred to as Ongsamonitee. It explains Buddha's attainment of Nirvana and the concept of Parinibbana, emphasizing meditation a
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 178 because of the inspiring DMC programme that I watch daily and also because I have attained the inner Dhammakaya. Sometimes I would be a kalyanamitta or virtuous fellow to others who
This narrative reflects on the transformative power of the DMC programme and the inner peace achieved through Dhammakaya meditation. It highlights the story of a customer contemplating suicide due to
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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
Managing Gossip and Compliments for a Peaceful Mind
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Managing Gossip and Compliments for a Peaceful Mind
When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears into a wok handles, those words
When faced with gossip, it's crucial to avoid anger and take comments lightly, allowing them to blow away. By not taking insults to heart, individuals can maintain a peaceful mindset. Compliments shou
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
Raising a Child to be Wholesome
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Raising a Child to be Wholesome
Raising a Child to be Wholesome Wholesome children have parents who have taught them to have discipline in both their worldly lives and in Dhamma. Discipline is taught in conjunction with their use of
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กให้มีความดีงามนั้นเริ่มจากการสร้างวินัยทั้งในชีวิตประจำวันและในด้านธรรมะ โดยการตั้งตัวอย่างที่ดีจากพ่อแม่ ผู้ปกครองควรสอนเด็กให้มีวินัยในการพูด การใช้เวลา ความสะอาด และการจัดระเบียบ เพื
The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
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The Importance of Ordination in Buddhism
Ordinal is an essential part of life for all male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits for his present life. Furthermore, he gains
Ordination is a fundamental aspect of life for male Buddhists, as it allows individuals to cultivate merit that influences both their current life and future existence. In addition to spiritual benefi
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
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
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
The picture contains the following text: --- The Virtue of Abstaining 8. Bhojana Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness
The Bhojana Sutta emphasizes the importance of virtuous living and the impact it has on one's life. By giving life, strength, beauty, and happiness to others, an individual cultivates their own happin
Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
Part Five: Truth for the Family has given me an understanding of life in a new way. Firstly, death is not the end. We still have to be reborn as long as we have not gotten rid of our own kilesa. Secon
Part Five of 'Truth for the Family' delves into profound insights on life, emphasizing that death is not the end and that our virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and
Building Strong Relationships: The Importance of Self-Reliance Before Marriage
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Building Strong Relationships: The Importance of Self-Reliance Before Marriage
Part One: Family Life When life partners learn how to resolve their mental baggage and restrain their negative emotions, they will be able to maintain a sense of positive regard for one another. Partn
การพัฒนาความสัมพันธ์ที่แข็งแกร่งระหว่างคู่รักต้องการการจัดการกับอารมณ์เชิงลบและความเชื่อมั่นในตนเอง การพึ่งตนเองเป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการรักษาความสัมพันธ์ที่แน่นแฟ้น ก่อนแต่งงาน ควรพิจารณาคุณลักษณะที่จำเป็น
Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
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Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
Part One: Family Life must think more about the overall happiness of each family member rather than our own individual happiness. Part of this sacrifice, and one of the most important factors that we
บทความนี้ตรวจสอบว่าความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัวต้องการการใส่ใจต่อความสุขของสมาชิกทุกคน รวมถึงการบริหารจัดการการเงินอย่างมีสติ การเลือกว่าความต้องการใดเป็นสิ่งจำเป็นต่อชีวิตและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างประหยัด ซึ่งช่ว