Journal of Dhammaduta

The Confession of the Hungry Ghosts in Peta Vatthu (Stories of the Departed)

Chaiyaporn Ritkrajang, Masmolee Jitviriyatham — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The Academic article entitled ‘The Confession of the departed Ghosts in Petavatthu, Buddhist Doctrine’ aims to propose the concept of merit-sin, good karma-bad karma and hell-heaven according to the confession of the hungry ghosts in Petavatthu (the stories of the departed). It is a documentary study. The study was found that

The Petavatthu consists of 51 stories of people who have pass away. The stories derived from two sources, namely; (1) The story that the Blessed One raised himself from the events that happened (Atthupattihetu) and (2) comes from asking and answering (Pujjha-Visajjana) between Hungry ghosts and Disciples such as the Phra Maha Moggallana Thera, Phra Sariputra Thera, etc. they brought that story to inform the Blessed One, then he preached the cause and taught the Dharma to the followers.

The word "Peta" has two meanings: (1) refers to someone who has passed away from this world, for those who die and to be born as deities are called Peta or Hungry Ghosts. Incliningly, a ceremony to make merit and dedicate merit to those who have died called ‘Petapli’. (2) refers to some animals who born in the Petvisai (realm of hungry ghosts). These animals have suffered various sufferings based on the consequences of one own unwholesome (Akusala).

In addition, there is another group of hungry ghosts who experience the effects of good and bad karma alternately in the same existence, called Vemanikapeta, who have their own castle and happy as the angels for a time, but at another time, he suffered severe suffering like all the other ghosts and hell beings.

In conclusion, this doctrine Described the physical characteristics of each type of hungry ghosts, divided according to the sinful power of the hungry ghosts that had been done. The story of the hungry ghosts in the Scripture of Petvathu gives a reminder to humans about the law of karma and the real existence of merit-sin which is the regularly concept of smarted Buddhists.

Developing a model for collaborative learning activities

Sakda Nganman — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The design of learning management is important for teachers to consider and pay attention to. The teacher should consider the course and topic. that they will teach to lead to the development of learners that they want to develop learners with what techniques At present, most of the teachers have a student-centered instructional design. Corresponding to the 21st century era that focuses on the learner's learning process through hands-on practice and leads to lifelong learning. It is an instructional management that divides the learners into small groups. Group members have different abilities. There was an exchange of opinions and mutual support. and have shared responsibilities both personally and collectively in order for the group to achieve success in accordance with the set goals The teaching and learning management that the instructor arranges for learners to be divided into small groups of about 4-6 students so that learners can learn by working together. help each other and jointly responsible for the work in the assigned group for the success of the group This academic article, the author aims to present. Definition of collaborative learning management The importance of collaborative learning management Cooperative learning management model role of teachers in collaborative learning management The benefits of collaborative learning management

A Comparative Study of Suriyasutta Between the Manchu Kangyur and the Thai Tipitaka

Phra Natthapat Charoenrak, Phramaha Adidej Sativaro — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This article entitled to comparatively study of Suriyasutta between Manchu version (šun be jetere de hūlara nomun) and Thai version through documentary research. From the study, it found that both versions have some similarity and difference as well. In Manchu version has indicated more introduction about the place of the Buddha’s dwelling, and the different in conclusion. It also contains few Manchu words influenced by Sanskrit and Tibetan scriptures. However, they have literally shared the same plot, which runs by only four characters - Sun god, Rahu demon, the Buddha, and the demon master Vepacitti. The objective of the Manchu version is evidently to response to the fear of sun eclipse taking place two time in single year. That is believed to an inauspicious and bad luck to the Qing kingdom under Qianlong emperor. The sutra in Manchu Kangyur called Dharani is like Theravada Paritta that is to eradicate of any sign of bad omens. Hence, the emerging of Manchu Suriyasutta is to relieve the worrisome among royal court, officers, and people.

Community Development in Recycled Waste Management by Monks

Phra Thirawat Bhaddadhammo — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

From past to present from the situation of the outbreak of COVID-19 have a wide impact on people within the community The roles and duties of the monks towards the community began to diminish. And directly affecting temples that used to play an important role in building good relationships between temples and communities. The monks act as intermediaries for everyone in the community to participate in various activities. in order to develop communities to be more livable and sustainable by providing knowledge and understanding of the process of waste management properly. as well as changing the way of life in the new era By applying the concept with the 3 R principles, with the way of thinking according to the Buddhist principles in living life with the 7 Sappuridhamma teachings, which can be considered Whoever is regarded as a good person in Buddhism be reasonable Knowing how to use thought in action, progress with the principles of prosperity in life, which are the four disciples, and the principles for successful work must be committed to morality, having the four powers of power. School (Baworn) within the community, monks must adopt the concept and methods of recycling waste disposal. which the monks in modern times need to adjust the context to be in line with current events with an effort to push people within the community to participate in community development. with the proper management of recyclable waste cause efficiency and effectiveness to meet the goals and maximize the benefits to people within the community for a long-term good environment

Anger (Dosa) Management to Deal with Internal Conflict of People in the Modern Society

Venerable Kundala — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research entitled to "Anger (Dosa) Management to Deal with Internal Conflict of People in the Modern Society" The aim of this research was three objectives that are 1. to study the concept of anger and intrinsic state of anger as expounded in the Buddhist scripture 2. to analyze anger and the management of anger to deal with internal conflict of people and 3. to propose the way to manage anger to deal with internal conflict of people in modern society. The research was qualitative which consist of documentary research. The in-depth interview was used for collecting qualitative data from six key informants regarding with the research works, there were several Buddhist scholar monks from the University. This research focused on a study of Dosa (anger) management for the conflict of people in the modern society in Theravãda Buddhism Sutta-pitaka scripture. The conflicts arose from the human mind, as the intrapersonal and interpersonal, and between human societies. this study focuses on the concept and the cause of those conflicts and solving them by using loving-kindness which is known as universal love. This work has been done based on studying the loving-kindness and its practice taught by Buddha and his disciples and the comparisons between them have been made. This work aims to realize a study of Dosa (anger) management to deal with internal conflict of people in the modern society. It also suggests a three-step anger reduction method that involves non-response to provocation, treating others with loving kindness, and neither seeking revenge nor using violent. As the Theravãda school emphasizes personal efforts, anger is said to originate in the individuals and it is up to the individuals themselves to reduce their anger.