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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
… should be followed in order to live a righteous and moral life. Precepts form the most fundamental values of human needs, which are: respect for life; value for property; family values; and integrity. As a…
…cing precepts and practicing meditation helps maintain a tranquil mind, aligning actions with moral values. The intrinsic Dhamma reveals wisdom, allowing individuals to overcome negative influences and achi…
Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
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Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
…Yun Jimeng (Taiwan) President of Huayen Monastery The Future of Humanity and of the World The core values on which Western industrial power is based are democracy, social welfare and economic growth. Democ…
…en as vital for global peace. In parallel, international discussions underscore how modern societal values have disrupted ecological balance and human harmony, calling for a renewed Buddhist commitment to s…
Raising Children: The Role of Parents
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Raising Children: The Role of Parents
Part Two: Raising Children realize just how influential we are to our children. Before we can begin to be good role models, we need to take a look at our own qualities. Do we lie, steal or treat other
Part Two emphasizes the significant influence parents have on their children's behavior and moral values. It highlights the necessity for parents to reflect on their own actions as children often mirror t…
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
…se democracy would not survive, or whether, once in power, they would continue to uphold democratic values and respect the democratic process. There are, of course, radical and violent Islamist organization…
…with armed wings and others advocating pluralism, shows a spectrum of acceptance towards democratic values. They navigate complex dynamics of ideology versus pragmatism while attempting to secure legitimacy…
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…racing the new (and primarily material) culture without sufficient cultural analysis to realize the values of the old culture which should be cherished and adapted to the modern era. From it inception the f…
…peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world peace and moral development. The tradition, revived by Phramonkothepmuni, transfo…
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
… love between husbands and wives is a normal activity unless we transgress any restrictions, social values or morality. Sexual pleasure is viewed as temporary satisfaction that brings about some disadvantag…
…d conflict. In Buddhism, love within marriage is acknowledged, but the need for adherence to social values is stressed. Celibacy among monks is questioned, reflecting the belief in maintaining purity and fo…
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
…tale emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity, showcasing the timeless wisdom of teaching values before birth. The older sister's actions serve as a moral lesson on perseverance in helping others,…
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
…erations before us practiced daily acts of generosity, such as preparing alms for monks, instilling values of gratitude and compassion in children. The teachings of the Lord Buddha emphasize the accumulatio…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… them as rational beings. If we want to change society, we must start early by instilling the right values in elementary school. Thus, when children become adults, they will be more caring, more loving,
…e students to balance their thoughts and relationships with truth. The focus on instilling positive values from an early age in elementary schools is crucial for cultivating caring and loving adults, leadin…
The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the D…
Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformati…
Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Training and Educational Policies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…ing enabling them to have a strong determination, a good observance of the precepts, and good moral values arising from meditation practice, so that they can be amenable monks, and can be beacons of faith f…
…t monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing strong determination, observance of precepts, and moral values cultivated through meditation. This approach aims to prepare monks to serve as beacons of faith and…
Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Award to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
…eace emerges from inner peace coming from meditation practise. Furthermore, the instilling of moral values project for the youth proves his high achievement to the world such as the Path of Progress Dhamma …
…ns with inner tranquility achieved through meditation practices. His work includes instilling moral values in youth, exemplified by initiatives like the Path of Progress Dhamma Quiz Contest, which received …
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
…nd our deepest beliefs are now one.” The soaring presidential rhetoric about a policy based on both values and interests yielded far less than the revolution it promised. The results amounted to more robust…
…e Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted sharply with the realities of electoral outcomes in the region. …
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…e sophisticated—about the problem. Arab governments and reform advocates already know that American values and American interests do not always coincide. Pretending that this is not the case serves no purpo…
…ns against misrepresenting political changes and points to the inevitable tensions between American values and interests in the region, which can undermine credibility in foreign policy. For more insights, …
Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
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Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
…astern Wisdom for the Modern West. World Wisdom, Inc, 2007. Prayut. Buddhadhhamma: Natural Laws and Values for Life. SUNY Press, 1995. Rhie, Marylin M. Early Buddhist Art of China and Central Asia: Later Ha…
… explored through the lenses of historical and contemporary analyses, reflecting on how traditional values blend with modern wisdom across these philosophical domains. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Rise of a Moral Hero
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
…r tumultuous world today in which wars, economic turmoil, family crisis, and the breakdown in human values affect everyone, a new kind of hero is needed—a “moral hero”. Like war, peace has to be won. Rather…
In today's chaotic world marked by wars and human values breakdown, a new type of hero is essential—a moral hero. Luang Por Dhammajayo advocates for world p…
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
…ough such an ordeal just to avail oneself of a day’s wage. Material wealth is so ingrained in man’s values that he loses touch with the reality and true purpose of life. In the end everyone must die. My fat…
…in light of death and the struggles of daily existence. This deep introspection challenges societal values regarding wealth, empathy, and responsibility towards others. He ultimately learns that life’s true…
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…doing! "Our mother is our first most significant figure because she is the first person to instill values. Without her wisdom, we may not be human unless our mother is human. She is"
…sults of both good and bad actions. It highlights the significance of a mother's role in instilling values and shaping our perspectives. The text also addresses the cyclical nature of existence, where past …
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
…ss, and old age. And that was not just duty, but charity and compassion with love. “Teaching these values through activities, as well as learning the eightfold noble path, is the way to help the students d…
…act understanding of compassion. Active participation in charitable actions is crucial for teaching values like generosity, and fostering connections between good and bad actions is essential in education. …
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…the six directions and why we have to have respect, discipline and patience as the three basic core values of any school. We must help students learn to make the correct decisions, and we must be clear abou…
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a …