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56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th

This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to

Teacher should remind themselves often that only good habits cultivate progress in academic and moral knowledge. Right Thought — About Human Survival, Livelihood and Interaction Right thought comes fr

ในบทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการปลูกฝังนิสัยดีในด้านการศึกษาและจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและนักเรียน ครูควรเตือนตัวเองเสมอว่านิสัยดีจะช่วยพัฒนาความรู้ทั้งด้านวิชาการและจริยธรรม การพูดและการกระทำที่ถูกต้องเริ

Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th

In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi

The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; Over and over, the food grows

The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding

The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta the virtues loved by noble ones.24 It is owing to the Blessed One that Mahā paja pārī Gotāmī is free from doubt about suffering, about the origin of

The Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta highlights the significance of abstaining from harmful actions such as killing and immoral conduct. It illustrates how one's journey towards refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, an

44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.

In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals

45 AN 9.20, PTS: A IV 392: translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu 46 The Commentary states that Anathapindika is here referring to alms that he gives to the poor; his alms to the Sangha remain

This passage discusses a teaching from the Buddha to Anathapindika, emphasizing that even in times of famine when one can only offer coarse food, the act of giving remains valuable. The commentary hig

The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away

In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given

44 5 The Story of Mattakundali While residing at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mattakundali, a young Brahmin. Mattakundali was a young Brahmin, w

The Story of Mattakundali narrates the life of a young Brahmin who suffers due to his father's extreme miserly habits. Living at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha shares this tale to refl

MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra

Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh

"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th

Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice

88 MEDITATION BENEFITS Mindfulness and comprehension – Meditation can help us develop a keen sense of perception and awareness. We will become more alert and mindful of everything around. Our body an

Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

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

Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The

In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g

14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the

This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi

TEACHING THE HABITS OF RESPECT, PATIENCE AND DISCIPLINE The components that are required to teach efficiently and develop respect, patience and discipline in students are a peaceful and calm atmospher

การสอนความเคารพ ความอดทน และวินัยในนักเรียนต้องอาศัยบรรยากาศที่สงบและเหมาะสม รวมถึงครูที่เข้าใจเด็กและสนับสนุนการเรียนรู้ แต่หากนักเรียนไม่ได้รับการเตรียมตัวในวัยเด็กก็จะเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการเรียนรู้ที่ดี

Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

live with them from the time we are born. Each one of these groups shapes our character, our basic nature, and that is why we teach that the very first, of the thirty-eight blessings in this life is t

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที