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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Buddhist Precepts for laity
Discipline's for the sake of restraints with the purpose of living happily and harmoneously with other beings by not causing mental or physical harms to them.
The Five Precepts
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from harming living creatures (killing).
2. I undertake the prece... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
The Buddha's Mission
“The mission of the Buddha was quite unique in its character, and therefore it stands quite apart from the many other religions of the world. His mission was to bring the birds of idealism flying in the air nearer to the earth, because the food for their bodies belonged to the earth.”
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Joyful religion
“Buddhism is quite opposed to the melancholic, sorrowful, penitent and gloomy attitude of mind which is considered a hindrance to the realization of Truth. On the other hand, it is interesting to remember here that joy is one of the seven 'Factors of Illumination', the essential qualities to be cultivated... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Buddha has seen deeper than modern idealists
“Gautama got rid of even that shade of a shadow of permanent existence by a metaphysical tour de force of great interest to the student of philosophy, seeing that it supplies the wanting half of Bishop Berkeley's well-known idealist argument. It is a remarkable indication of t... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Religious Revolution
“Twenty-five centuries ago India witnessed an intellectual and religious revolution which culminated in the overthrow of monotheism, priestly selfishness, and the establishment of a synthetic religion, a system of light and thought which was appropriately called Dhamma - Philosophical Religion.&rdquo... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Man who achieved a great victory
“One of the first scholars to begin the work of translating the Pali Literature into English, was the son of a well-known clergyman. His object in undertaking the work was to prove the superiority of Christianity over Buddhism. He faile... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Cambodian New Year Traditions
The Cambodian New Year is observed in other countries, including Australia, by many Cambodian immigrants. In Australia, at our centre, the celebration lasts for three days. Many of the same ceremonies and activities are planned for and participat... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Quotes from Dhammapada
The following are some words of truth quoting from a collection of Dhammapada, the teaching of the Buddha, that I find it inspiring, profoundly meaningful and want to share with you. I hope you'll be joyful and delight in studying the meaning of them.... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Khmer New Year Tale
Folk Belief in Relation to Khmer New Year
It was believed that at the beginning of every New Year, there was a Goddess who came down to Mount Kailas. She would take the head of her father and ... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Ceremonies of Significance for Cambodians
Ceremonies - Its Significance in Brief
Meak Boja
The Meak Boja commemorates the improvised congregation of 1250 Buddhist Monks (third month of luna calendar) wh... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Pchum Ben
Pchum Ben: Buddhist Social Welfare Rituals for Living Beings and Hungry Ghosts
By Ven. Dr Thel Thong
Introduction
One ... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
A Buddhist Approach to the Dying Process
By Ven. Dr Thel Thong
Introduction
Death creates lots of problem for human beings. It is the central and most important issue preached by every religion. There are two main streams of religious thought about death. You are cre... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
According to a news report, a certain private school in Victoria,
BC recently was faced with a unique problem.
A number of grade 12 girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of litt... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Buddhist Precepts for laity
Discipline's for the sake of restraints with the purpose of living happily and harmoneously with other beings by not causing mental or physical harms to them.
The Five Precepts
1.... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
A neatly dressed salesman stopped a man in the street and asked -
"Sir, would you like to buy a bottle of this mouthwash for $200.00?"
Aghast, the man said, "are you NUTS?, that's robbery!"
The salesman seemed hurt and then tries again -
"Sir, since you are a bit irate, I'll sell it to you for 1/2 price at... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
JOIN KHMER IN MELBOURNE ON FACEBOOK
SOK SA BAI KHMER IN MELBOURNE
ABOUT KHMER MELBOURNE COMMUNITY - Join Khmer Community In Melbourne. Make your self known and we can share common interests, updating on interesting events locally.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF KHMER IN MELBOURNE - Many Cambodians f... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
The Red Sense In Melbourne
Due to popular demand, We are looking at screening Tim Pek Khmer film "The Red Sense" In Melbourne.
Tim's Film has won the CamboFest Golden buffalo for best local film, so it's a must see for those that are keen in supporting our local khmer movies.
Can you ple... [MORE]
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by My Khmer
on June 23, 2009
Buddhism will remain unaffected
“The doctrines of Buddha Dhamma stand today, as unaffected by the march of time and the expansion of knowledge as when they were first enunciated. No matter to what lengths increased scientific knowledge can extend man's mental horizon, within the frame work of the Dhamma... [MORE]
