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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once more. Knowledge or wisdom that reveals the truth has and will always pr
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
Goals of Life
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Goals of Life
Goals of Life Life goals have three levels: the goal on Earth, the goal in the celestial realm, and the goal beyond (Nirvana). The goal on Earth is to live happily, enjoy good health, be blessed with
Life goals are categorized into three levels: the earthly goal of happiness, good health, and social acceptance; the celestial realm goal, influenced by religious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and th
The Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism
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The Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism
The Lasting Way to Disseminate and Protect Buddhism Working Room To build up wealth Bed Room To build up motivation Bath Room To build up vitality Dining Room To build up life energy Dressing Roo
The text discusses the enduring methods for disseminating and safeguarding Buddhism by training individuals to cultivate motivation, vitality, life energy, insight, and material wealth in the context
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from
This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
147. FINAL LIFETIME I reflected on my situation and I perceived that, in one of my past lifetimes, I must have committed certain unwholesome acts that resulted in negative retributions for me. That w
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
Elements of Religious Culture in Buddhism
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Elements of Religious Culture in Buddhism
ขาลพะ ข้อฟ้า ขาดก ชาติ ชาติก่อน ชาติหน้า ชิวาหา ชุมชื่น แชมชื่น ซิ elements of religious culture inherited from the Aryan tradition, with a small proportion from the religion of the Indus Valley. wo
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจองค์ประกอบของวัฒนธรรมทางศาสนาในพระพุทธศาสนาที่สืบทอดมาจากประเพณีอารยันและมีส่วนเล็กน้อยมาจากศาสนาในหุบเขาอินดัส นอกจากนี้ยังมีการกล่าวถึงปรัชญาสำคัญของการเกิดใหม่และความสำคัญของชาติทั้ง
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
ชีวิตสมณะ: ความสุขที่แท้จริง
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ชีวิตสมณะ: ความสุขที่แท้จริง
ชีวิตสมณะเป็นชีวิตของผู้มีบุญ พอใจมีความสุขก็จะไม่รู้สึกว่ากรงนั้นยาวนานจะรู้สึกว่าเดี๋ยววันเดี๋ยวคืน วันเวลาผ่านไปเร็ว ถ้าใจไม่มีความทุกข์จะอิ่มเอมใจรสราวฉะไหนก็ไม่มีความสุข นั่นเป็นเรื่องจริง จากประ
ชีวิตสมณะเป็นชีวิตของผู้มีบุญที่มีความสุข ด้วยความสบายใจทำให้วันเวลาผ่านไปอย่างรวดเร็ว หากใจไม่มีความทุกข์ ชีวิตของการเป็นสมณะเป็นชีวิตที่ดีที่สุดที่ไร้เครื่องพันธนาการ เสมือนคำสอนจากประสบการณ์ของหลวง
Understanding Birth in Buddhism
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Understanding Birth in Buddhism
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? Luang Phaw: Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i
In Buddhism, birth is viewed as a natural process tied to the cyclical nature of existence. Each birth is influenced by karma, following the notion that suffering arises from birth, which is a necessa
Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
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Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : What does the Buddhist script teach parents about how they should raise or have children? Luang Phaw: The Lord Buddha taught that parents should feed them not only with
This text discusses the essential teachings of Buddhism on parenting. It emphasizes that parents are responsible for providing not just food, but also moral and ethical guidance. Key principles includ
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
You may feel the soft touch of a bird's feather when it touches the surface of the water. Focus your mind at the center of the body with this feeling. Maintain the feeling of relaxation of your body a
This text guides the reader through a meditation practice that emphasizes relaxation and focus. It begins with the feeling of a bird's feather touching water to center the mind at the abdomen. The pra
Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
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Introducing Thai Theravada Wisdom for All Cultures
Forward When we want to introduce a new food item to the population of a country, we have to adjust the seasoning to fit the general tastes and flavor of the country that the new food is for. It is no
This text discusses the adaptation of the original Thai Theravada Buddhist book, 'The Warm Hearted Family,' for a broader audience. It emphasizes that, similar to how pizza can be enjoyed by anyone, t
Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
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Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
Dr. Michael Nobel's Endorsement I have myself some experience and background in working for peace, I was born and raised in Swe- den and lived most of my life in Switzerland, two countries who have no
Dr. Michael Nobel reflects on his peace work and his heritage linked to the Nobel Peace Prize. He discusses his dedication to teaching non-violence to youth and highlights the significance of Phramong