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21 21 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IV Stronger Defilement... Weaker Wisdom This world is a gathering place of imperfect people. Both …

… inherent in humanity, discussing how mental impurities can weaken wisdom and increase cravings. It emphasizes the importance of meditation in achieving inner peace and stability amidst external misery …

…, property and home, but also our own bodies. No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to keep them with us forever. 15 September 2006 For example, as we grow older, we lose our teeth or our hair aga…

…, youth and beauty fade away as nothing is permanent. This cycle of loss is a universal experience, emphasizing that we are simply temporary custodians of what we hold dear. As we grapple with these rea…

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS VI Suffering is Universal Most people do not get what they want. Even their own spouse, who they e…

This text discusses the universal nature of suffering, emphasizing that most people do not achieve their desires, including in significant relationships like…

…e are able to attain Nirvana which puts an end to rebirth when the celestial realm is reached. 6 November 2006

…he notion of eliminating death through the cessation of rebirth by following specific teachings. It emphasizes the necessity of preparing for death to attain Nirvana and ultimately escape the rebirth cy…

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IX Death is Certain 28 September 2003 Blaming your business problems is never a good excuse since …

In this text, we discuss the inevitability of obstacles in life, particularly in business. It emphasizes that blaming external factors for these problems is unwise, as such obstacles arise when ou…

Have a penetrative look at this world. Utilize your possessions including life, wealth, family, friends, intelligence, wisdom and power, to perform good deeds and pursue perfection. We should recall t

…lives and make the most of their possessions, including their life, wealth, family, and friends. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deeds and striving for perfection. The urgency of this pu…

…the surfboard. Our mind should be indifferent toward people, things and issues that facilitate problems. We can train our mind to be stable and subtle by stilling the mind in meditation every single day…

…tance of maintaining a still mind at the center of our body, much like balancing on a surfboard. It emphasizes the need for indifference towards external distractions and problems. By practicing meditat…

…o not know what is going to happen. Whenever we have difficulties, we should not retreat or suffer remorse. We may lose everything except our peace of mind. Never be discouraged when faced with obstacle…

… of retreating when difficulties arise, focus on self-motivation and determination to move forward. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and maintain a positive outlook to navigate through lif…

…allow your determination to diminish. Do not act like a beggar who always hopes or asks for encouragement from others. Lacking money is not a big deal, but lacking mental strength is dangerous. 15 July …

This section emphasizes the necessity of mental strength in life. It argues that while material wealth may not be c…

51 554 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XIX Remind Yourself Our mind is already full of willpower so it depends on us how much we wish to draw out.…

Our mind possesses immense willpower, larger than the Himalayas and oceans combined. By constantly reminding ourselves of this boundless capacity, we can draw on it to confront challenges and change poo…

SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIII Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom Problems can be solved by using wisdom gained from meditation, when we reach a state of mental stillness th…

…ries. In this serene state, we can access the wisdom within, leading to wiser solutions to our problems. This practice nourishes us with knowledge and pure energy, ultimately guiding us to discover solu…

SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXV The Mind as an Origin Do not be overwhelmed with suffering. Keep your mind at peace in order to maintain equilibrium. The mind is the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom

This text emphasizes the need to maintain a peaceful mind in the face of suffering and life's difficulties. It h…

Generally, courage and wisdom are already embedded within ourselves. There is no need to find it elsewhere but simply to draw it out for persona…

12 72 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXX More Merit... Less Obstacles The more merit we have the fewer obstacles we will encounter in life, and vice versa. This is a truth that we should take into account. For

This text highlights the relationship between merit and obstacles in life, emphasizing that greater merit leads to fewer challenges. It encourages the practice of good deeds as …

…s fact, we should restrain and endure in order to overcome obstacles righteously. For whatever problems occur, we have to solve them and move on toward our goal without forgetting to practice meditation…

…nwholesome deeds can lead to suffering and urges restraint and endurance to overcome challenges. It emphasizes the need to solve problems while practicing meditation and making merits to continue progre…

… The moment we attain inner peace all worries will subside and disappear, and a feeling of joy will emerge. The quality and purity of our minds will elevate, similar to a sunny spring that replaces a ha…

เมื่อมีความทุกข์เกิดขึ้น เราควรนึกถึงคุณธรรมและคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าเพื่อบรรเทาความทุกข์ เมื่อเราก้าวข้ามความทุกข์ได้แล้ว ควรฝึกทำสมาธิต่อไปอย่างขยันขันแข็ง ช่วงเวลาที่เราบรรลุความสงบภายใน ความกังวลทั้ง

THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVI We Are What We Think 14 September 2004 If we know how to control our thoughts, we can focus our minds on positive things only and …

This text emphasizes that our happiness is a direct result of our thought patterns. By focusing on positive thou…

99 89 THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVIII Do Not Prolong One's Suffering Suffering remains with us only briefly if we know how to avoid prolonging it. Try to keep yourself from dwelling …

In this segment from 'The Way of Solitude', it is emphasized that suffering is temporary and can be minimized through mindfulness and mental focus. By c…

…nds of those who do not practice meditation tend to be easily distracted and weakened. This makes them prone to uncontrollable feelings of sadness, stress, boredom, and depression. They are vulnerable b…

…traction and mental weakness, leading to heightened feelings of sadness, stress, and depression. It emphasizes the importance of meditation in developing mental immunity, which protects the mind from su…

THE WAY OF SOLITUDE IVXII Organize Our Thoughts 67 97 If our minds are in disarray, we will not be ready for any tasks. Whether it is studying, teaching, or working, it cannot be completed with a conf

This text emphasizes the importance of organizing our thoughts to achieve clarity and focus. A disorganized mind…