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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
…lecting on your merits in a nice and easy way. Whether the sphere will appear clearly to you or not depends on how refined and how still your mind is. The more refined your mind is the more clearly the i…
Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla
Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
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Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
Pali: an ancient language used in India, now no longer an active language. The original Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali. Pali texts are used by the Theravada school of Buddhism. Parami: a Pa
…t cultivate to liberate themselves from suffering. The Bodhisatta's journey is distinguished by the depth of these virtues and the duration they are pursued. Furthermore, precepts, known as 'sila', are f…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name
…l growth that arises from such notable encounters, reminding readers of the profound simplicity and depth of spiritual interactions. For more, visit dmc.tv.
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
…n choose and some people cannot … some can have a shopping window of families!!" He laughs. "It all depends on the amount of boon the person has when they are ready to be born again." Then Jon asks, "Is…
In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…defilements, their Dhammakaya body is brighter, happier – and the brightness of the Dhammakaya body depends on the clarity of each mind. Through meditation, each person can see this for him or herself. A…
…y to clarity is crucial before influencing others. The discussion spans three hours, showcasing the depth of Buddhist teachings and the anticipation of future engagements. The experience leaves a lasting…
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…te around monks, and the hierarchy of the monks. There is, after all, a definite "ranking" of monks depending on the number of years they have been ordained. Luang Por is one of the original founders of …
…versally. Emphasizing that a good life is based on peaceful coexistence, Luang Por reflected on our dependence on others from birth and the essential needs we all share, including love. His talk aimed to…
The Teachings of the Six Directions
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The Teachings of the Six Directions
… finished with this,” he cajoles them. “Beneath us, are the people we work with, or for, or employ. Depending on the situation, we need to help them accomplish their own goals in life by giving them appr…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ
Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
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Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
…-up, not his. Getting down to some seriousness, I ask, “How can we help all of the teachers?” “It depends, of course, on how they were raised by the parents. Each person is different, even within famil…
In this meeting, various educational initiatives are discussed, focusing on self-development programs and teacher training. Projects include a Self-Development program inspired by the Five Rooms and S
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
… when they are all together, they are invited to sit in the “inner room” of which there are several depending on how many guests are in the meeting. After they are seated, they quiet their minds by medit…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, starts the process by an action happening to us
…orizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinking and the pitfalls of rote memorization without understanding. Additionally, i…
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
…wo stages to this: When we are children, and when we are grown. In the first stage, as children, we depend solely on our mother, our parents, or our guardian. As soon as our umbilical cord is cut, we bec…
… self-reliance that begins from the moment we are cut from our mothers, framing the transition to independence and the realization of Kamma's influence from that point onwards. The essence of these teach…
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
…ho have come into the Wat after its’ founding forty years ago. These monks are now heads of various departments who have developed their own individual ideas and programs. Luang Por’s concern in this mee…
In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He expresses concern over the limited participation of l
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…o we teach the right view?" Luang Por stops and looks at me, eyes wide, smiling. "Right meditation depends on people following the eightfold noble path - every part of it - every component. Because foll…
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence of meditation tied to the eightfold
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
"Through meditation, we learn that we need to follow the eightfold path in order to meditate more profoundly and to continually improve. Every part of this path supports the other. For example, Right
…, starting with the Right View. Acknowledging the unique practices in the meditation community adds depth to this experience. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…ment, water for the water element, and clothing for the fire element – to keep us warm so we do not deplete this element. What do we learn from this? Every moment of our life, we are dying. And at what a…
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
…r not we will be doing something good with our lives. In reality, the 50% that is free-will is also dependent on our parents when we are born and how they help us to develop good or bad habits, but I hav…
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi
Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
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Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
…d gamble for hours and hours and hours, then he can sit for meditation!” Everyone laughs. “It all depends on what we think is important, doesn’t it? “There are four principles to think about here: (1)…
The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr
The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
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The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
… their thumbs go even higher, perhaps to their forehead, or the person may even drop to their knees depending on how devout the person is to Buddhism.
บทความนี้สำรวจบทบาทของครูและนักเรียนในการพัฒนาคุณธรรมและความเคารพในกระบวนการเรียนรู้ ครูมีหน้าที่ช่วยเหลือนักเรียนในความยากลำบาก สร้างบรรยากาศที่เป็นบวก และสร้างแบบอย่างที่ดี การเคารพไม่เพียงแต่เป็นกา
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
…defilements. The more we have, the more we have defilements that continue to cloud our mind. But it depends on the shade of glasses that we wear. After the Buddha practiced, He got rid of defilement bec…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…ics correctly (and other things, too, of course) then we help to develop a great child. But it also depends on how he can develop himself. True knowledge about the nature of life is something that we lea…
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