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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
…aid: "Nowadays, it is very difficult for monks to teach society. Our efforts to teach morality and human decency seem wrong to the media. Why is teaching wrong? It is because our approach is not good en…
The text discusses the jurisdiction of the Sangha Council over monk cases and the implications of negative media coverage on Buddhism. It emphasizes that while the press reports on misconduct by some
Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
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Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
…achings and stop making merit. All temple activities, events, and ceremonies become paralyzed. The number of Buddhist people declines. However, behind the scenes, this whole situation is brought about b…
When faith in Buddhism wanes, respect for monks declines, leading to a stagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The S
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
…imagine how they would feel about our careless disregard for the old temples they built. The large number of old temples being abandoned made me wonder: How much longer will Buddhism survive in Thailand…
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to w…
The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
…n its Buddhist ceremonies on Buddhist holidays. After the events, the Temple reported that a great number of people, nearly 100,000, attended each of the ceremonies. Although the Temple was rumored, by …
… Many old temples built by ancestors, once thriving in a ten-million population Thailand, are now crumbling as no new temples have risen to replace them. Reports also highlight a concerning trend of tem…
Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
… chance, they distort Buddhist teachings, causing misunderstandings and confusion. There are great numbers of this type of fool, who try to demolish Buddhism in their everyday lives. 2) Internal Fools i…
The text discusses two types of fools in Buddhism: External Fools, who are non-Buddhists aiming to undermine the faith by misrepresenting its teachings, and Internal Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
… a person wants to experience such a practice, you can go to a temple and dwell under a long-handed umbrella for a few nights. Then you will clearly understand what you really need or want in your life.…
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
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Understanding Austerity and Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
…n an indoor or outdoor environment, such as a small individual room, a house, or even a long-handed umbrella as an open-air shelter placed in a field for each individual. Some may have doubts that auste…
บทเรียนเรื่องการอุทิศตนให้อื่นได้รับการอธิบายโดยพระอาจารย์ซึ่งชี้ให้เห็นว่าวิธีการปฏิบัติอาจช่วยให้เราเข้าใจความต้องการและความปรารถนา ตัวอย่างเช่น ผู้คนมักแยกแยะความต้องการและความปรารถนาออกจากกันไม่ถู
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
…ues will automatically decline. A careful person must train himself to be mindful all the time. As human beings, we have a limited lifespan. We should make the most out of it by diligently accruing whol…
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
… us to our next existence are merit (wholesome) and sin (unwholesome). In one's life, if one can accumulate more good deeds, problems can be reduced, and happiness will result. Conversely, if a person a…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
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The Wisdom of Ancestral Teachings on Family Values
…ve for the Not to kill living being, not to commit adultery, not to tell lies, not to knowingly consume alcohol or intoxicants alms offering. After the alms offering, they would all dedicate the merits …
This text discusses the impact of family members fighting over property and money, highlighting how such conflicts lead to negative outcomes. Our ancestors recognized this issue and encouraged giving
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
…y improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are accumulated, bad habits will turn into positive ones and they will be creating more of the very best in t…
…g values of gratitude and compassion in children. The teachings of the Lord Buddha emphasize the accumulation of merit through good deeds, which aligns with the traditional practices of families devoted…
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
…on of how a person can develop his/her best qualities. In accordance with Buddhist principles, the human "mind" has characteristics that differ from other living beings in this world. They are: 1) The m…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
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Understanding Blessings in Thai Tradition
…d bring their children to pay respect to the grandparents every night. Then the grandparents would summarize all the good deeds they had done that day in a blessing for their grandchildren. In doing so,…
Blessing, or vara in Pali, signifies giving the very best to loved ones. In Thai culture, it's a cherished tradition where elders bless their descendants, promoting progress and happiness. This nightl
The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
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The Role of Elderly in Family Dynamics
…ldren to be the caretakers of their fortunes. They are well prepared for their own funerals with accumulated savings and will perform final merit-making before their eternal sleep. After the property ha…
Elderly individuals often prepare for their funerals with savings and ensure their legacy is passed on to their children. They engage in merit-making and instill values, becoming respected figures in
Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
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Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
…er alms. That means they always accrue merit by offering alms to monks every morning in order to accumulate provisions for the next life. 2) Doing one's best to strictly adhere to the Five Precepts ever…
The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate
Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence
Chapter 38 Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retiremen…
ในปี 1999 สถิติในประเทศไทยแสดงให้เห็นว่าจำนวนผู้สูงอายุที่ถูกทอดทิ้งเพิ่มขึ้นประมาณ 300,000 คนต่อปี ขณะที่บ้านพักคนชราในไทยสามารถรองรับผู้สูงอายุได้เพียง 200 คนต่อปี สาเหตุนี้มาจากลูกผู้ใหญ่ไม่สามารถแ
The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
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The Last Moments of Life: A Daughter's Duty
…de to for many reasons. 1. Parents serve as the physical mold. They give us the physical form as a human, suitable for performing meritorious deeds. Although they may have not raised us, we still owe ou…
In the final moments of a father's life, a daughter is encouraged to stay close and offer Dhamma talks, flowers, and support. She should encourage daily prayer, even while lying down, and prepare alms
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
…g turmoil for others 3. Meditation practice (Bhāvanāmaya) Mental development through meditation 4. Humility (Apacāyanamaya) Reverence and humility towards others with virtue 5. Aiding others (Veyyavacca…
…s encompass various forms of good behavior including generosity, moral discipline, meditation, and humility, all essential for fostering a right view of life and encouraging the cultivation of good deed…
Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
…st waiting for death to come, without cultivating merit or anything good, is a waste of a precious human life. 2. Thinking about death with the right view: Death is unavoidable, therefore, before dying,…
This text explores the dual perspectives on death: one as a mere inevitability leading to despair, and the other as a motivator for a purposeful life. It emphasizes the cultivation of good deeds and m
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
…fering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the inevitable suffering with a steady mind. "Human beings were born with inherent forms of suffering which include aging, sickness and death. Everyd…
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves