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Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
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Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
…orrects the problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with people, the world and of surrendering to defilements. Dama means having self control. The way to practice self-control is to be alert and to train on…
This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
…is path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you follow this road, you will have to go against your will, you will need to control…
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
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The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
… anything to them. Concentrate on your Dhamma practice and you will soon be able to rid yourself of defilements." This means the more we suffer, the more we need to still our minds. When the mind is calm, no s…
This content emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and unwavering mind amidst life's uncertainties. Drawing from the teachings of the Lord Buddha to Venerable Rahula, it illustrates the need
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Life and Rebirth
… Heaven. 3. When you perform bad deeds you will go to hell. 4. When you extinguish all your kilesa (defilements of the mind) you will go to Nibbana. As we continue in the cycle of birth and rebirth, we must co…
The Lord Buddha emphasizes that death is not the end. Good deeds lead to Heaven, while bad deeds lead to hell. Purifying the mind by eliminating kilesa is vital for reaching Nibbana. Through good deed
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…ause he was taught to endure physical hardship, pain and suffering, conflict, and the stimulants of defilements. With this endurance, he knows to be frugal in his use of the four requisites. By having enduranc…
To raise children to be intelligent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
… door to hell, to keep bettering ourselves, and to perform only good deeds, until we are rid of all defilements and finally go to Nibbana.”\n After finishing this chapter, what are you going to tell your childr…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…ractice His Dhamma conscientiously, whether they are monks or laypeople, can also rid themselves of defilements and attain Nibbana, the immortal happiness, like the Lord Buddha Himself. This is a testament to t…
The mentor should have a clear biography and proven life history. Lord Buddha fits this as His documented life is a testament to His wisdom and virtue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlight
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…were constantly mindful and did not indulge. They were clever and understood other people and their defilements, knowing how to get rid of them. They were a source of wisdom to their family. Anyone who wished t…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
….14 Bodhisattas who devoted their lives to spiritual perfections and successfully eradicated their defilements were an extremely rare occurrence. Some achieved their goals, and some gave up along the way. In …
This text emphasizes the importance of donating Buddha images as a means of showing gratitude towards the Lord Buddha and contributing to spiritual merit. It discusses the concept of Bodhisattas, indi
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