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Harmony Within the Family: Understanding Buddha's Teachings
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Harmony Within the Family: Understanding Buddha's Teachings
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family BUDDHA BOX: Interesting Historical Note: The man whom we call the Buddha said this about the afterlife: "A cloudy mind before death will lead one to the unfortunat
In this section, we delve into the teachings of the Buddha concerning the afterlife, highlighting the significance of one's mental state prior to death. According to Buddha, a cloudy mind leads to dug
Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
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Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Gently close your eyes, as if you were going to sleep. Do not squeeze your eyelids and do not shut them forcefully. Close them slightly. Do not close them tight
This meditation technique guides you through the process of achieving a state of complete relaxation. Start by gently closing your eyes, followed by deep breaths that fill your abdomen with happiness.
Meditation Technique and Preparation Tips
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Meditation Technique and Preparation Tips
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Things to Prepare and Select Before Starting the Meditation Session: 1. Seat for meditation with necessary amount of cushion. 2. Mind free from expectation, wor
In this section, we discuss important preparations for a successful meditation session. Key elements include choosing a comfortable seat, ensuring a clear and focused mind, and selecting an initial 'I
The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
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The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
Purity of livelihood (achivaparissuddhismavara): The main duties of monks are to study Dhamma, practice meditation, and teach the Dharma knowledge to the public. The daily subsistence of monks comes f
This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
Guided Meditation Through Visualization
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Guided Meditation Through Visualization
114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d
This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma
Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
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Helping a Dying Father Cope with Illness
“Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won’t have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi
ในช่วงเวลาสุดท้ายของชีวิตพ父า ขอให้พยายามทำให้ท่านมีจิตใจแจ่มใสและไม่เครียด โดยการทำบุญในนามของท่านอาจช่วยให้จิตใจสดใสขึ้น แม้ท่านจะไม่มีความเชื่อในพุทธศาสนา ความสำคัญอยู่ที่สภาพจิตใจที่มีต่อชีวิตหลังค
Meditation for Success in Career and Life
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Meditation for Success in Career and Life
Knowledge and Career Meditation will lead us to success in both the material world and the spiritual world. In the material world, whenever we are about to perform a deed, we should stop and think fir
Meditation is a powerful tool that leads us to success in both the material and spiritual realms. In our endeavors, we are advised to pause and engage in meditation before taking action, ensuring mind
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy mind returned to the centre of my body, as I had been taught. A large Dhammakaya image appeared, expanded and covered my body like a giant tree. He looked at me with loving-kindness and
ในเรื่องนี้, ผู้เขียนบรรยายถึงประสบการณ์การเปลี่ยนแปลงชีวิตผ่านการทำสมาธิ โดยเน้นถึงพลังในการปกป้องของภาพพระธรรมกายและความกตัญญูต่อครูของพวกเขา ผู้เขียนแบ่งปันว่าเป็นเวลากว่าสี่ปีที่พวกเขาได้ทำสมาธิ แ
The Practice of Meditation and Self-Love
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The Practice of Meditation and Self-Love
Wisdom adverse effect on my meditation. I have since overcomed this problem through greater awareness of the mind and the need to “empty the mind of all worries". 2) Forgive our shortcomings. We canno
Meditation is a powerful tool for mental clarity and self-acceptance. Overcoming challenges such as physical limitations requires a shift in mindset to love oneself. Regular and systematic practice is
The Power of Meditation: Finding Peace in a Frenzied Mind
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The Power of Meditation: Finding Peace in a Frenzied Mind
until I tried to stop the frantic deluge of thoughts, each vying for my attention! I realized, then, for the first time in my life, how frenzied my “untrained mind" was after a lifetime of being taugh
In this reflective passage, the author shares their experience of realizing the chaos of an untrained mind and the need for meditation to achieve tranquility. The Dhammakaya method emphasizes the impo
The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
they also love cleanliness. There is a story about a monk who would often meditate in the woods. He would often use the base of trees for relieving himself. One night, as the monk sat there meditating
เนื้อหาบทเรียนนี้เล่าถึงความสำคัญของความสะอาดในพุทธศาสนา โดยมีเรื่องเล่าของพระที่นั่งสมาธิในป่า และการสนทนาของทูตสวรรค์เกี่ยวกับความสะอาด เมื่อปฏิบัติความสะอาด จะมีผลต่อจิตใจและร่างกายอย่างลึกซึ้ง ให้
The Power of Mind in Creating Happiness
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The Power of Mind in Creating Happiness
Manopubbangama dhamma manosetha manomaya manasa ce pasannena bhasati va karoti va tato nam sukha30 manveti chava anapayi. Verse 11: All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind
บทกลอนที่ 11 ระบุว่าปรากฏการณ์ทั้งหมดในจิตมีจิตเป็นผู้ส่งนำ และหากใครพูดหรือกระทำด้วยจิตที่บริสุทธิ์ ความสุขจะติดตามเขาราวกับเงาที่ไม่เคยจากไป ความคิดที่ดีจะนำไปสู่คำพูดและการกระทำที่ดี ซึ่งผลลัพธ์จะเ
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
The Virtue of Giving
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The Virtue of Giving
22 The Virtue of Abongiving 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Here, bhikkhus, there are three factors to the giver and three factors to the acceptor. Bhikkhus, what are the three factors of the giver? Even bef
In the Chalaṅgādāna Sutta, it is discussed that there are three essential factors for both the giver and the acceptor of a gift. For the giver, a pleasant mind before, during, and after giving is cruc
Meditation Techniques: Expectation Free and Ease is the Way
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Meditation Techniques: Expectation Free and Ease is the Way
MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 41.Expectation Free When practising meditation, don't harbour expectations or worries about whether your inner experience is moving forwards, backwards, or the same as before. Spe
In the practice of meditation, it is essential to let go of expectations or worries regarding your progress. The emphasis should be on achieving a neutral mind and simply enjoying the moment, without
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Mind and Body Connection
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Mind and Body Connection
64 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 50. As if Your Life Depended on it Treat the centre of body with full importance. Neglect it no more than you would neglect to breathe. (27 February 2000) 51. The Mind Habitu
This text emphasizes the importance of treating the center of the body with utmost care, akin to the necessity of breathing. It highlights Khun Yay Ajahn 13's exceptional meditation skills and her abi
How To Meditate
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How To Meditate
How To Meditate Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb. You can sit with or without a cushion on the floo
Meditation is a practice that allows one to find tranquility and peace within by sitting comfortably, relaxing the body, and clearing the mind of thoughts. Begin by finding a comfortable position, suc
The Quest for True Happiness
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The Quest for True Happiness
I believe that if we look at each individual person, we will see that we are all made of the same components: our physical body and our mind. We can favour our body by giving it beverages, food, and t
This text discusses the connection between individual well-being and happiness, emphasizing the necessity of balancing the physical body and the mind. It questions whether superficial pleasures lead t
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