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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
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Understanding Death and the Purpose of Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Thin
…lfillment of life goals. Living with the awareness of death encourages a meaningful life focused on virtue.
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
…velopment through meditation 4. Humility (Apacāyanamaya) Reverence and humility towards others with virtue 5. Aiding others (Veyyavaccamaya) Assisting others without breaking the law, tradition, or morals 6…
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
…ivates readers with its mix of humor and cautionary tales, emphasizing the age-old struggle between virtue and vice. For more insights on similar tales, visit dmc.tv.
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
…ant to modern life. The nature of change meant that those who practiced Dhamma, and lived a life of virtue were abnormal, whereas those whose lives were untouched by faith became increasingly normal. The t…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Virtue of Abounding: Chalaṅgādāna Sutta
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The Virtue of Abounding: Chalaṅgādāna Sutta
24 The Virtue of Abounding 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Bhikkhus, it is not easy to account for the merits of a gift …
The Chalaṅgādāna Sutta underscores the significance of gifts endowed with six essential factors, highlighting their immeasurable merits. The passage illustrates how such gifts yield goodness and contr
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
…ger be reborn into samsara, the cycle of existence, when they die. Perfections (parami): perfected virtues; transcendental virtues. In Buddhism, Perfections are transcendental virtues cultivated as a way o…
…state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language, space, and time. Perfections (parami) are virtues cultivated for purification and achieving enlightenment. Precepts (sila) form the ethical foundati…
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
…are born, but as we grow and mature, the interaction becomes a dynamic, fluid one. Depending on the virtues of those around us, we grow and develop. This is why it is vital that parents have good ethics. If…
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
…elopment through meditation 4. Humility (Apaṭṭhānamaya) Reverence and humility towards others with virtue 5. Aiding others (Veyyāvaccamaya) Assisting others without breaking the law, tradition, or morals …
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
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Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
…a healthy physical form, wealth, and wisdom. In addition, we will be born into a family that values virtues. This will also provide us with the opportunity to be successful in this present life (and even af…
…ts with Western beliefs. For optimal family life and the conception of a healthy child, focusing on virtue is essential. To learn more, visit dmc.tv.
Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
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Raising Children: Fostering Wisdom and Respect
…e, then we should first teach them respect. Respect is a sign of one's appreciation toward the true virtue or benefit of a person or object. Wisdom can be divided into worldly wisdom and inner wisdom. World…
Part Two discusses the importance of teaching children punctuality, respect, and wisdom through consistent habits. It highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and inner wisdom, emphasizing tha
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkutam…
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
…ng path, once chosen, is hard to deviate from. February 9, 1975 *Perfections (parami): 'Perfected Virtue'; transcendental virtues. In Buddhism, Perfections are transcendental virtues advanced as a way of …
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
The Virtue of Giving
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The Virtue of Giving
22 The Virtue of Abongiving 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Here, bhikkhus, there are three factors to the giver and three…
In the Chalaṅgādāna Sutta, it is discussed that there are three essential factors for both the giver and the acceptor of a gift. For the giver, a pleasant mind before, during, and after giving is cruc
Understanding Kamma and Moral Conduct in Buddhism
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Understanding Kamma and Moral Conduct in Buddhism
…eligious thinker มุสาวาท false speech; lies เมตตา (metta) loving-kindness เมตตาบารมี Virtue of Loving-kindness เมถุนธรรม coupling; sexual intercourse เมื่อใจถูกส่วน when the mind co…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการทำความเข้าใจกรรมและผลกระทบที่มีต่อชีวิตของเราผ่านการทำความดีและการมีจิตใจที่สมดุล ครอบคลุมถึงธรรมะต่างๆ เช่น เมตตา, มุทิตา, รวมถึงผลของอวิชชาที่ต้องหลีกเลี่ยงเพื่อชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น. เร
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
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Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
… determination; firmness of purpose; will อธิษฐานจิต to make a wish; make a resolution อธิษฐานบารมี Virtue of Resolution อนัตตา (anatta) non-self; not-self; no-soul; non-ego; without self; selflessness. The…
This text presents key Buddhist concepts such as 'อนัตตา' (non-self), emphasizing that there is no lasting essence, only the illusion of self that causes attachment. It discusses 'อนิจจตา' (impermanen
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
…me states, and neither-wholesome-nor-unwholesome states. Wholesome states represent the faction of virtue (the “white force”) responsible for giving rise to the creation of the “physical form” of humans. U…
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
Meditation in Everyday Life
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Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life virtue. Eventually, we will change the world and bring true peace to the world. The Next Step for Meditati…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in bringing peace to the world and highlights the potential challenges encountered by practitioners of the Dhammakaya meditation technique. It emphasiz
The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
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The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
…land. 15.A ruler with so much merit that he can reign over the four cosmic continents merely by his virtue (rather than force) and who is possessed of the seven treasures of the Universal Monarch: the wheel…
The Wisdom of Dhammakaya, described as vijja dhammakaya, represents deep, insightful knowledge attained through meditation, facilitating liberation from samsara. Key figures include the Great Master P
คำศัพท์และแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา
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คำศัพท์และแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับพระพุทธศาสนา
… equanimity; steady and stable state of mind; even-mindedness; neutrality อุบเบกขามี Virtue of Equanimity อุโปสถ observance (of the Eight Precepts); consecrated assembl…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับคำศัพท์ในพระพุทธศาสนาที่สำคัญซึ่งรวมถึงความเข้าใจเรื่องจิตใจ การฝึกสมาธิ การบรรลุธรรม โดยพิจารณาถึงความคิดเช่น อุเบกขา (Equanimity) ที่แสดงถึงความมีสติและความมั่นคงในสภาพจิตใจ นอกจากนี
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…radition values to modern society, the Dhammakaya activities to a wider varieties of meditation and virtue needed to upgrade the consciousness of our society. 5 The Dhammakaya tradition in our era started i…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world