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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
…ive up, our mind is not within our body anymore. We become hooked on the material things because we desire them, and that leads us to perform some inappropriate action, and then we suffer. Therefore, destro…
… good habits. As one meditates more, they generate positive energy that fosters success and further desire to meditate, creating a cycle of growth and happiness. The conversation ends on a high note, highli…
Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
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Guiding Children Away from Negative Influences
…r most precious treasures and the thought of losing them is a parent's worse nightmare. All parents desire their children to be the best, to live up to their potential, to be someone admired by their peers.…
…dren realize their potential and avoid the traps of addiction and poor decision-making. All parents desire the best for their children and want to see them thrive in a positive environment, free from the ri…
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
…racticed the Dhamma, they knew that one's mind could be easily trapped by the five forms of sensual desire: visual images, tasty foods, aromatic scents, melodious sounds, and objects soft to the touch. For …
…ma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness of desires, and the practice of mindfulness to avoid moral pitfalls. The author's ancestors practiced these t…
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
…t is a rewarding experience that encourages us to increasingly pursue meditation. You will have the desire to meditate and will feel that time goes by very quickly. Through this simple technique, you can at…
…Over time, as one consistently practices meditation, the rewards become evident, leading to greater desire and joy in the process. This guide aims to simplify meditation for everyone, promoting well-being r…
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can ch…
This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual mi…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…anything in return. We will want to see all of humankind attain the Body of Dhamma as we have. This desire completely differs in scope and feeling from the desires we feel when we do not know the Body of Dh…
…niversal love compels us to assist those less fortunate. Understanding the Body of Dhamma fosters a desire to share this knowledge selflessly with others. Such insights encourage happiness and deeper unders…
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
…know that happiness gained from the external material world will not last long and will create more desire, and then we will ask for more. If we live within our means
…true self. The pursuit of material wealth serves only as a fleeting distraction, driving a cycle of desire. True happiness, the author asserts, cannot be found in external achievements or possessions, but r…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 220 in a basic lifestyle, we can help reduce our desire level. At that point, we would realise that we can well with these basic needs and the survive very…
การเดินทางสู่ความสุขเริ่มต้นจากการลดความปรารถนาและให้ความสำคัญกับความต้องการพื้นฐานของเรา การตั้งคำถามเกี่ยวกับความหมายของการมีชีวิตในโลกนี้ช่วยให้เราเข้าใจสิ่งที่สำคัญและนำไปสู่ความสุขที่แท้จริง การใ
Ordination of Chaiboon Suthipol
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Ordination of Chaiboon Suthipol
…or in Agricultural Economics. After receiving his degree, he immediately informed his father of his desire to ordain for life in the Buddhist monkhood. It took a considerable amount of time before his fath…
In April 1969, Chaiboon graduated in Agricultural Economics and decided to become a monk. After his father's initial hesitation, he received family support. On 27 August 1969, Chaiboon was ordained at
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
… Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. When you’re involv…
…ances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will embodies negative f…
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
…ou die, you cannot take anything with you. Suffering that is avoidable grows out of one’s constant desire for more. People with such suffering are those who hunger incessantly and are never satisfied. It i…
…Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevitability of ageing, mortality, and the transient nature of ownership. …
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…tical openings bring to the fore whatever political forces exist in a country, not simply a general desire of citizens to be free. Unless those forces are understood, country by country and case by case, th…
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
… jealousy. It is, in fact, dirty energy and undermines your feeling good about what you do, and the desire to do more good. Q: Could you talk more about the meaning of Dhamma? A: The first meaning of Dhamm…
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
Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
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Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
…nk, nun, or practice a life of complete purity. Many couples get married because they feel a mutual desire to start a family. However, as we have come to realize, life partners do not share only one goal bu…
This text discusses the nature of parenting, emphasizing that while parents nurture children, they can't entirely control their development. It highlights the limitations of married life, likening it
The Essence of Inner Peace and World Harmony
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The Essence of Inner Peace and World Harmony
…magine a bright sun in your body Comfortably proceed restfully Soon we’ll be satisfactory And we’ll desire not any Only love and sympathy Cherishing joy day and night World peace from inner bliss By simple …
This text emphasizes the importance of inner peace as a foundation for world peace, advocating for empathy among diverse religions and cultures. Hollywood actor Gary Stretch shares his experience in a
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
…rity because people with wisdom wanted to test the Dhammakaya's existence and came to meditate. The desire for 31
The text discusses the origins of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing its construction by lay volunteers led by Khun Yay Ajahn. At 60, she dedicated herself to building the temple on what were once open
Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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
…nces of peace. This understanding deepens the meaning of 'light body-light mind' and encourages the desire to maintain this state of well-being continuously. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Monastic vs. Secular Life
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Monastic vs. Secular Life
…are still unsuccessful. But the Dhamma attainment will lead us to the highest satisfaction. We will desire for nothing more. We will be able to rely on ourselves and be independent from all external factors…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างชีวิตทางศาสนากับชีวิตทางโลก โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในมุมมองของพระโสดาบันและความคิดของเจ้าชายสิทธัตถะซึ่งละทิ้งความมั่งคั่งเพื่อค้นหาความสุขที่แท้จริงจากการปฏิบัติธรรม กา
The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
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The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
Peace My wife also meditates. With the great desire to meditate, she gets up at 3 a.m. I don't know why it has to be 3 a.m. She automatically gets up a…
This text shares a personal experience of meditation within a family. The author's wife rises at 3 a.m. for meditation, claiming improved clarity and mood. Their young daughter, inspired by adults, at
War of Existence: The Unconditional Love of Parents
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War of Existence: The Unconditional Love of Parents
…their parents' duty, since they brought them into the world, to raise and give them everything they desire. In the end, it is the parents who feel the heartaches and disappointment. The Warm Hearted Family …
In 'War of Existence,' the importance of having a clear mind before significant life transitions is emphasized. It underscores the need for caring for ill relatives and teaching children the value of