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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
…ll, and believing that Arahants do not exist – or that a person cannot become self-enlightened. "Unwholesome acts, then, bear an unwholesome result. If we could go to the unwholesome realms, we would see that the …
…t immediately or over time, akin to the growth of vegetables. Meditation nurtures good Kamma, while unwholesome acts lead to negative outcomes. Unwholesome deeds are categorized into three areas: Body (killing, steal…
The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
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The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
four unfortunate realms [abhāyabhūmi]. Just as the swift currents of a river tend to sweep away all things to the ocean that fall within its reach, desire will tend to pull all beings who entertain it
This text discusses the profound impact of craving on beings, illustrating how it drives them towards hell realms and unwholesome actions. The Buddha's teachings emphasize that craving can lead to sin
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) focuses on the Five Aspects of Natural Law, including Biological, Chemical, Psychic, Karmic Laws, and the Law of Cause and Effect. This knowledge reveals
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
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Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
ให้ดูเลยๆ look at it casually, naturally, impassively, without emotion or attachment Imagine naturally, easily, casually let the merit nourish your mind let the merit nourish and protect you place you
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอแนวคิดสำคัญเกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิและการมีสติ โดยเน้นเรื่องคุณงามความดีที่ต้องบ่มเพาะในจิตใจ เรียนรู้ที่จะดูสิ่งต่างๆ อย่างผ่อนคลายโดยไม่ติด Attachment และความรู้สึก และแสดงความเคารพต่อพระ
Understanding Craving and its Effects
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Understanding Craving and its Effects
yingly frequently, until our seeing wrong as right and harmful things as harmless will be our continuous perspective of the world. We lose our interest to train ourselves in meditation and in the abse
…at binds our minds to attachments and sense pleasures. It warns that indulging in cravings leads to unwholesome acts, resulting in negative karmic outcomes in this life and the next. The Buddha's metaphors illustrate…
The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
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The Impact of Media on Buddhism and Monastic Life
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk's case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
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
Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
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Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes realm, we ourselves need to be pure. When we are pure, our accumulated amount of boonya energy will refine our mind to a certain degree and automatically bring us to that realm
This text discusses the Buddhist understanding of heaven and hell, emphasizing the role of boonya and baap in determining one's afterlife. It explains that heaven is achieved through purifying one's a
กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
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กรรมและผลของกรรมในชีวิต
ไม่เกิดแต่เหตุผลมีแต่เท่านั้น ผลไม้ดี....ไม่เกิดแต่ เมื่อใดมีความคิดว่า เราทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี หรือเขาทำไมดีแต่กลับได้ดี ก็ยังรู้ว่าเมื่อฉันกำลังหลงคิดผิดจากความจริง...กำลังเข้าใจฉันผิดจากความจริง.....
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างกรรมและผลของกรรม โดยเน้นว่าทุกการกระทำจะมีผลตามมาที่แน่นอน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นผลดีจากกรรมดี หรือผลร้ายจากกรรมชั่ว การเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกรรมช่วยให้บุคคลมีความคิดที่ถูกต้องต่อชีว
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
- stealing [adinnāḍāna] - committing adultery [kāmesumicchācāra] Unwholesome speech comprises: - telling lies [musāvāda] - divisive speech [pisuṇaṅāṭa] - harsh speech, insults and swearing [pharusavaṭ
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
…ed on my situation and I perceived that, in one of my past lifetimes, I must have committed certain unwholesome acts that resulted in negative retributions for me. That was why I had to endure so many obstacles in th…
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
knowledge of such ascetics are the Formless Brahma Realms — knowledge gained as the result of developing the formless absorptions [arûpajhâna]. Such ascetics misunderstand that being reborn in the For
This text delves into the Buddhist concept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā real
Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
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Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
Acts of Self-Discipline: Understanding the Five Precepts
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Acts of Self-Discipline: Understanding the Five Precepts
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 25 Acts of Self-Discipline What are the five precepts and why are they important? "The rules to live by" that good people universally adhere to are known in as
In Chapter 25, 'Acts of Self-Discipline,' the importance of the Five Precepts is discussed as essential guidelines for living ethically. Many young people today overlook these codes, viewing virtuous
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to
Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.
Rebirth and Incarnation in Buddhism
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Rebirth and Incarnation in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Is it an issue what the child was in their former life? Does it any matter to the parents if they come from terrible background in a former life? Luang Phaw: Actually, i
Monica questions the relevance of a child's past life to parents, while Luang Phaw explains that knowledge of a child's former life is often unknown. He emphasizes the importance of loving guidance an
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
By studying Dhamma every day, our ancestors were always reminded of the Lord Buddha's teaching about never failing to make merit. Because everyone will die someday, the only things that we can bring w
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส