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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
… sound like a slow progression, but in fact it is quite fast. Some of you may be quick in seeing a Buddha image or a sphere right away, but the image appears stiff and lifeless, and it gives you discomfort…
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Right Way to Practice Meditation
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The Right Way to Practice Meditation
…ve the stability and subtlety of your mind. At which state, more new phenomena will appear and more Buddha images will emerge, giving you a supreme state of blissfulness. Keeping the mind still is your prim…
Often it is mentioned that as soon as you finish kindergarten, you become a Ph.D. in meditation, provided you practice the right way. This involves 'stopping' the mind continually, without interruptio
Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
…dy, to bond with the Triple Gem. You can start with imagining any of these three objects first: the Buddha, the sphere, Luang Pu's image. When your mind settles, all three will come together in the same pla…
This text discusses the importance of centering your awareness at the center of your body and the technique of mindful contemplation practiced twice a day. It compares this practice to the daily praye
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…will, sloth and torpor, restlessness, and doubt Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering): the Buddha’s first and most important teaching. It explains the reality and nature of suffering, the origin of…
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…2011 by Suzanne Jeffrey Library of Congress Number ISBN Number Other Books by the Author: Finding Buddha Co-Editor: Family Day-By-Day The Peace Revolution: Self-Development Program Cover Illustration b…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master by Suzanne Jeffrey offers an exploration of Buddhist teachings and practical guidance for personal development. This book invites readers to engage with profound insights
Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
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Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
Call to the Angels (In Pali) Samantā cakkavāleṣu Saddhammam muni-rajassa Dipe rathe ca gāme Bhummā cāyantu devā Tīṭhantā santike yang Dhammassavanakālo ayambhadantā Dhammassavanakālo ayambhadantā Dham
…lead to spiritual liberation. It emphasizes the importance of sharing the profound teachings of the Buddha in various realms, inviting energy from the heavens, earth, and mystical beings. It calls upon them…
Understanding Meditation and Merit
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Understanding Meditation and Merit
…that we are unable to prove. Creation, for example, is one thing that people think we cannot prove. Buddha, however, teaches that people need to prove everything for themselves. 'Don't believe me, he says, …
This passage features a conversation about meditation and the concept of Boon as explained by Luang Por. He emphasizes that meditation involves quieting the mind to facilitate learning and understandi
Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
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Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
…m as he adjusts his robes, and then he is gone.6 6 Parts of this chapter are copyrighted, *Finding Buddha,* 2010, Shires Press, Manchester, Vermont.
In this touching reflection, the author recounts a farewell to Luang Por, expressing gratitude for his kindness and wisdom. Luang Por encourages continued meditation practice and shares hopes for the
Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
…nowledge and culture. So when he speaks about the Eightfold Path, he talks about it in terms of the Buddha’s Indian history and culture, and then tries to connect it to the listener. On a universal scale, t…
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange
The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
…fe, then our journey into enlightenment will be fulfilled quickly. But we need to see the potential Buddha within us to understand our Kamma – and that means we need to meditate. Every day." And now, Luang…
This text emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation for personal growth and understanding Kamma. It highlights the need to change bad habits and perform good deeds to overcome negative karma. The t
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
… So we learn what is appropriate from others. "On Magha Puja Day, 1,250 Arahants came to visit the Buddha. He spoke to them in order that they should then go out and talk to others. We need to be patient b…
The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha cannot explain all things: There are limitations in language and our ability to speak and write is …
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…s or ethics of the graduate from college or university because they do not know about the mind. The Buddha gave us a standard and that is the qualification of a person who has a good education is a person: …
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
…es we have. We always try to prevent this from happening. But we cannot stop ageing. One day as the Buddha was teaching, a big wind came along and He said, “Monks… just dust in the universe…” Q: What if …
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…ght occur, that is a ‘should’. This is the standard for any leader and it is the Dhamma left by the Buddha. This should also be used for our laws because our leaders have to look to the future." Luang Por …
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…e friends are widespread, then the society will be efficient, powerful, harmonious, and honest. The Buddha saw this through the six directions in the mind, and grouped them as true and false friends. But we…
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
…asy, and that somehow we will not have to pay. We always have to pay. That is the Law of Kamma. The Buddha did not make up the Law of Kamma, He simply re-discovered it … or, perhaps it is better to say, tha…
This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p
Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
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Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
…gher the placement of the wai, the higher the sign of respect. So, when you bow to someone like the Buddha, most people place the tips of their forefingers to their forehead, keeping their hands in the lotu…
This text describes the 'Wai', a traditional Thai greeting that shows respect, performed by pressing hands together at chest height. The height of the hands indicates the level of respect. Additionall
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Buddha's instruction The life of the householder is a narrow path which attracts dust. The ordained life…
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
…erations, so that they might find not only worldly knowledge, but also truth and the wisdom of Lord Buddha. It is gratifying to see that young students and lay people are becoming increasingly interested …
This text discusses how a lack of moral values rooted in Dhamma leads to selfish actions that hinder economic and social growth in Thailand. It emphasizes that worldly knowledge is insufficient withou