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The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, "A blessing's sacredness" is dependent upon "how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues." If a blessing-giver is h
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
76 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 60.Dedication Conquers All No matter what good deeds we do, there will always be obstacles - it's always an uphill struggle. But consider this, no matter how high the hill it
This passage emphasizes the importance of dedication in overcoming obstacles, encouraging individuals to continue striving towards their goals, regardless of the challenges faced. Even small good deed
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
การเข้าใจกรรมดีและกรรมไม่ดีในชีวิต
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การเข้าใจกรรมดีและกรรมไม่ดีในชีวิต
อันเป็นเหตุดีต่อไปนั้นมั่นคงมั่งเสมอ ธรรมะภาษาอังกฤษ 19 : Those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind Those who enjoy the fruits of good kamma in the previous existence such as to be born in no
ในบทนี้กล่าวถึงเรื่องกรรมดีและกรรมไม่ดี โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่าผลของกรรมดีที่ได้กระทำจะส่งผลต่อชีวิตในปัจจุบันและอนาคต เช่น การเกิดในครอบครัวที่ดี มีความร่ำรวย สุขภาพดี และอายุยืน เราควรทำความดีอย่างต่อเนื่อ
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
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
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7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys
7 Kumāra Sutta: Boys translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi at Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapindika’s monastery. And on that
In the 7 Kumāra Sutta, the Buddha addresses a group of boys catching fish near Savatthi. He inquires about their feelings towards pain and, upon their admission of fearing it, teaches them the importa
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
group. He knows that a tight budget will lead to lower quality and over budgeting will lead to wastefulness. He must be honest; corruption for his own or his friends' benefit must not occur. Organizat
การจัดการงบประมาณที่มีประสิทธิภาพมีความสำคัญต่อการพัฒนาเด็กให้มีคุณธรรมและความฉลาด ในเนื้อหานี้อธิบายว่าพ่อแม่ควรสอนลูกให้รู้จักการใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวัง และสอนแนวทางที่ดีในการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรม โ
Raising Children: Building Good Habits
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Raising Children: Building Good Habits
Part Two: Raising Children In order to develop good habits, we must understand two things: (1) Heredity plays an important part in developing virtuous habits. If the parents practice good habits, even
In nurturing children, both heredity and environment play crucial roles in developing good habits. Parents should embody virtuous behaviors even before conception and continue these practices post-bir
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
3. Conscientious donor. The donor should at least abide by the Five Precepts. And it is important that he should be joyful before, during and after the offering, and not feel regret about it. 4. Virt
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of joy in giving and adherence to the Five Prec
The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
One day in first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with tha
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Virtuous Deeds and Happiness
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Virtuous Deeds and Happiness
46 සතුන් කිරීම Isaya Muni Verse 5. Virtuous Deeds Make One Rejoice Here one's glad, one's glad hereafter, in both ways is the merit-maker glad; Mer…
මෙහිදී අයෙකුගේ නිතිකතා තුළින් පහළවන්නේ සතුන් කටයුතු කර ඇති අයෙකුගේ සතුටයි. මෙය පසුව යුක්තියට පත් වූ විලාසිතාවන්ට පසු යායමට පිළිතුරු දෙන අතර, රහල ජීවිතයක් ගත කරන්නෙකු ධනවත් වනු ඇත. මෙය ඔහුගේ ජීවිතයට වඩ
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
Objects not suitable for giving • Alcoholic drinks and intoxicants, including cigarettes, liquors, and illegal drugs • Shows and entertainment • Sexual companions (both for people or for animal) • Mat
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
The Responsibilities of Parents and Children
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The Responsibilities of Parents and Children
their spiritual values. We need to educate them on the pros and cons as well as the benefits and dangers related to this subject, even if they call us old-fashioned and boring. We have to explain that
This text emphasizes the responsibilities of parents in guiding their children towards love, morality, and success. Parents must model virtuous behavior, educate, and provide emotional support while t
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
living a virtuous life, showing good respect to them, speaking to them in a nice and warm fashion, and taking good care of them. Children should never hold a grudge against their parents, regardless o
This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent
The Warm Hearted Family
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The Warm Hearted Family
Dedication Table of Contents May every family that reads this book, have happiness, success, and the resolve to always perform good deeds. We dedicate the merits accrued through every written word in
In 'The Warm Hearted Family', the Phongsawasdi family shares their dedication to creating happiness and success through good deeds. They reflect on their ancestors who inspire their family values and