Khun Yai’s Teachings : หน้า 88/135 Reflections on personal resolutions for purity, solitude, and mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of Nibbana in daily life.
This text emphasizes the significance of personal resolutions for those who follow a path of purity in body, speech, and mind. It expresses a desire to live in environments that foster a sense of freedom and tranquillity, amidst modern congestion. The importance of keeping Nibbana in mind while making resolutions is highlighted, suggesting that daily thoughts of Nibbana cultivate good deeds and uplift the mind on a spiritual journey.
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-personal resolutions -importance of Nibbana -living in harmony -pursuit of purity -spiritual mindfulness
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133. THOSE WHO FOLLOW ME
I always make this resolution:
May those who follow me be ones endowed with purity in body, speech
and mind, not ones who seek recognition and fame; may they be ones who
seek solitude; be content, honest and truthful; and be ones who practice
meditation a great deal.
134. A PLACE WITH FRESH AIR
Nowadays I see that people live in high rises and other congested places.
It seems like a prison with so little freedom.
It leads me to make this resolution: May I live in a place with fresh air; clean,
open, and with good ambience, without the need for air conditioners or fans.
December 3, 1980
135. KEEPING NIBBANA IN MIND
Making resolutions is important. As we sit in the meditation hall, we should
follow Luang Por’s resolutions and make some of our own.
Whatever you resolve for yourself, be sure to think of Nibbana. When the
mind turns toward Nibbana, it will remind us to perform only good deeds and
avoid deeds which bring about ruin. If we think about Nibbana every day,
then the mind becomes more uplifted by day, and we will be on the right
path. Therefore, make your resolutions to keep Nibbana always in your mind.
March 4, 1980