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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…rms a worldly human (puthujjana) into a noble disciple (ariya·sāvaka) may be identified either with defilement-uprooter, the resultant qualities or with both of them. In this regard, the Patisambhidāmagga descr…
…ecifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling worldly individuals to become noble disciples. Drawing from the Pāli canon, it asserts t…
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
…tles at certain points along the way.59 The four transcendent maggas, in functioning by eradicating defilements, must be constitutive of the eight elements of the noble path that are instrumental to enlightenme…
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
…ey have passed beyond the earlier paths and fruits by means of the permanent destruction of certain defilements. Besides, the Buddha's designation dhammabhuta, '(he) who has become dhamma,' indicates that previ…
This text explores the concept of dhamma in relation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the notion of Nibbāna as the essence of their enlightenment. It argues that dhamma, especially in t
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
…witness of realisation is required and the consequent transformation takes place. Once each kind of defilement is abandoned and eradicated, the noble disciple experiences happiness from release (vimutti-sukha),…
…ment discusses the transformational journey of Buddhist disciples, outlining how the abandonment of defilements leads to a profound sense of release and knowledge. The text further clarifies the different level…
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
…that he rediscovered was so profound that he aimed to use it to help all beings reach an end of all defilements and free from the cycle of rebirth. In 1918, Sodh Chandasaro was appointed abbot of Wat Paknam Bh…
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he organized workshops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level.
The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
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The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
…he mind is completely still, the mind is pure and perfect, free of any mental contaminants known as defilements. It is in this state that the mind functions at its maximum potential. But the mind is always res…
มนุษย์ประกอบด้วยร่างกายและจิตใจ จิตเป็นพลังงานที่ควบคุมและส่งสัญญาณไปยังสมอง ช่วยให้เราคิด พูด และกระทำได้ดีหรือไม่ดี จิตและสมองเป็นสองสิ่งที่แตกต่างกัน สมองมีรูปแบบทางกายภาพ ขณะที่จิตใจมีรูปแบบที่ไม่
Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
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Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
… want and still succeed. Realize that you're still an ordinary person, one who's still immersed in defilements, one who's subject to the grip of Mara. The only difference is that you now know the path to liber…
การทำสมาธิที่ถูกต้องตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบจะทำให้การเดินทางของคุณราบรื่นและง่ายดาย คุณต้องทำสิ่งนี้อย่างต่อเนื่องและหมั่นฝึกฝนเพื่อความสำเร็จ แม้ว่าจะมีความท้าทาย ให้เข้าใจว่าคุณยังเป็นคนธรรมดาและต้องเอาใจใส่
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…us and Buddha do not have the same Dhammakaya body. Because the Buddha and the Arahants do not have defilements, their Dhammakaya body is brighter, happier – and the brightness of the Dhammakaya body depends on…
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…ht reasons why the Buddha chose to teach. (1) First, to create shame in bad actions and to stop the defilement in the mind, or to stop the pollution that the mind should be cleaning itself of, (2) Second, to te…
In his teachings, the Buddha discusses the coarseness of the mind due to attachment, anger, and greed. He identifies three groups of people in response to his teachings: true believers, non-believers,
Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
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Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
… we do, everything we are, comes from that source. We simply need to clean our mind, get rid of our defilement, and then we will be functioning with wisdom. “If we think with our brain, we allow Samsara to hav…
…elves and enhance their connections with others. Effective thinking comes from a clear mind free of defilements. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
…o see the cause and effect of how our habits are built. Meditation, of course, causes us to see our defilements (our bad habits) and that gives us the opportunity to see a way to change those bad habits. This i…
The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…be changed. The elements are both inside and outside. The mind is our knowing element that contains defilements unless we meditate and try to clean this element. But the Dhamma, well, the Dhamma is for you to r…
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
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
…nd become dark because of greed, anger, and delusion. Remember that when the mind is still, without defilements, it is clear, more free, more firm. But when it is not, when the mind has defilement, then we begi…
…achings of the Buddha reveal his insights into the structure of the mind, including recognizing its defilements like greed and delusion. The first supreme enlightenment was the Buddha's ability to see his own m…
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…on. Boon is boon and you don’t even have to think about it. So just go make boon and eradicate your defilement. Otherwise, you will be creating baap which is bad energy. Baap is generated by thinking bad though…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
…look at a glass of water. Let us suppose that the water represents the refined element of our mind. Defilement is like putting a cup of salt into the water. But when we pour that water into a bucket and add mor…
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
…bana. This exists within the human body, but it cannot be seen unless we meditate and eradicate our defilements. Then we can see Nibbana, or Dhamma. And in order to do this, we must practice the eightfold Noble…
In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the ne
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
for who we are: Not in the mirror, but inside of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not bee…
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
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
…ponsibility. But the problem here is the greed that we get when we go out into the world; it is our defilement. In order for us to survive, we have to re-fuel, so to speak. Our defilements force us to use harsh…
… highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries in combating societal defilements. The concept of boon, gained through good deeds, relinquishing unwholesome practices, and meditati…
The Benefits of Ordination while still Young
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The Benefits of Ordination while still Young
…rief period, you will be able to taste the fullness of true happiness. When you are a student, your defilements are still limited. However, after you are ordained, you will have experienced a glimmer of inner p…
This text discusses the benefits of ordination for young students. It emphasizes that ordination allows students to manage their time effectively (Kalannuta), experience inner peace, and gain a deeper
The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
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The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
… to awaken and nurture unseen/elicited elements of the mind to uncover the ever-present destructive defilements that seek to cloud our vision and perception of the realities of life and existence. INTRODUCTION…
The lotus flower has been a revered symbol across cultures for its representation of purity and illumination, emerging from the muddy depths of human suffering. The text emphasizes the ongoing human q