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Start by sitting in a cross-legged position, placing your right leg over the left leg. Then place both hands on your lap, with the right hand over the left hand and the right index finger touching the

Start by sitting cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your lap and close your eyes, taking deep breaths to fill your body with fresh energy while releasing worries. Relax every

67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you

This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur

should think in this way. As long as the monks do not seriously break the monastic discipline, you should think that you are giving alms to them to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditati

This text emphasizes the importance of giving alms to monks to replenish their energy for Dhamma study and meditation. It advises that both givers and receivers gain merit. It discusses the impact of

life of luxury, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn ab

This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not

there is something that still displeases us. When we are displeased with ourselves, they are considered weaknesses that have turned into bad habits. And we will notice that we have overlooked so many

This text discusses the inherent weaknesses in marital relationships, highlighting that all couples face conflicts regardless of how well they get along. It emphasizes the importance of endurance, not

here is the extracted text from the image: --- there is something that still displeases us. When we are displeased with ourselves, they are considered weaknesses that have turned into bad habits. A

This text discusses the inevitability of conflicts in marriages, highlighting the need for couples to acknowledge their weaknesses and the importance of enduring each other's shortcomings. It poses th

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

Meditation requires practice with the right methods to achieve contentment quickly. As you refine your approach, you'll notice improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in me

4. Feel that your body is empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near to the seventh base of the mind – at the center of the body. Whate

This text provides practical guidance on meditation techniques aimed at achieving a state of inner calm and heightened awareness. It suggests visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body and u

Suzanne Jeffrey Step-By-Step introductions for the meditation technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind. 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the hal

This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt

"Reverend sir, you yourself know that I was going to the weaver’s workshop with my shuttle-basket in hand. So when you asked me, ‘Where are you going?’ I knew very well that your meaning was, ‘When

In this dialogue, the Teacher questions a woman about her understanding of rebirth and death. She expresses her awareness of her mortality but acknowledges her ignorance regarding the specifics of her

58 The multitude were offended and said, "Look, this daughter of a weaver talks as she pleases with the Supremely Enlightened One. When he asked her, 'From where do you come?' she should have answer

In this passage, a weaver's daughter engages in a profound conversation with the Supremely Enlightened One. The crowd is initially offended by her casual manner. When questioned about her origins, she

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

4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whateve

This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of

76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y

In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w

How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel

In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc

The extracted text from the image is: --- The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house

This content explores the concept of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the fundamental necessities of life such as air, food, water, clothing, medicine, and shelter. It discusses how these re

The senior monk : Now I want you to think about what we need to live. The children : Air, food, and water, sir, as well as medicine, clothing, and a house. We also need money to live. The senior monk

In this dialogue, a senior monk teaches children about the essentials needed for life: air, food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter, referred to as the Four Basic Necessities. The monk emphasizes

be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists

The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between

Journey to Joy 304 happiness. This is similar to a cool spot in the middle of a hot oven. This is also a place where you feel as if you are sleeping in the midst of light. This is unlike the unconscio

In this excerpt, the concept of inner happiness is explored as a source of light that enhances daily experiences. The joy cultivated through meditation allows individuals to radiate positivity, making

You can find serenity if you know the way to control your mind K nowing the mind by trying to focus on only one thought at a time seems like an easy task. But when you attempt to do this, you find th

Controlling your mind is key to finding serenity. Focusing on one thought can be challenging but is achievable with practice. As we strive for desires, we often find ourselves in a continuous loop of