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Maintaining Meditation in Everyday Life
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Maintaining Meditation in Everyday Life
MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 45.No Excuse for Excuses! No matter if you're weary, ill, or snowed under with work, nothing should stand in the way of meditating as much as you can. Don't let
This section emphasizes the importance of maintaining meditation regularly, regardless of life's challenges. It enc…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Mind and Body Connection
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Mind and Body Connection
…tation to the point that the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam praised her as being 'second to none'. (8 November 1996)
This text emphasizes the importance of treating the center of the body with utmost care, akin to the necessity o…
Maintaining Joy in the Workplace
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Maintaining Joy in the Workplace
…rders that aren't fair, don't forget that none of us, not even our boss, has reached an end of defilements, and no-one has the wisdom to know absolutely everything that's going on in the workplace. So d…
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a joyous mindset while working, regardless of the challenges …
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle: Choice of Words
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle: Choice of Words
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 55.Choice of Words Words that hinder others' stillness and peacefulness o…
This text emphasizes the importance of choosing words that foster stillness and peace in others. It suggests avo…
Unfaltering Pursuit of Perfection
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Unfaltering Pursuit of Perfection
…rom which all the sweetness had been squeezed - her body as a husk to be cast aside for its final elemental breakdown into solid, liquid, air and heat. So take Khun Yay Ajahn as your example. Follow in …
…es the importance of pursuing perfection and inner wisdom, inspired by Khun Yay Ajahn's journey. It emphasizes overcoming negative emotions and viewing the body as a temporary vessel to achieve spiritua…
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 57.Things Worth Saying The nature of the arahants is to speak only the tr…
This text highlights important elements of a Buddhist lifestyle, emphasizing the significance of speaking truthfully like arahants, the…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
…keep on benefiting from the fruits of such a deed endlessly even if you are on your deathbed. (7 December 1997)
This passage emphasizes the importance of dedication in overcoming obstacles, encouraging individuals to continue s…
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 62.First Step on the Journey Before setting out on a long journey, invite…
This excerpt emphasizes the significance of setting intentions before embarking on a journey. Practitioners are enc…
Perfection of Generosity
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Perfection of Generosity
80 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 63.Perfection of Generosity The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam often used to say that you can pursue any of the perfections you like should never miss out but you on the perfectio
The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam emphasized the importance of generosity, stating it should not be overlooked as it ensures future prov…
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹…
…ractitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Universal Monarch's treasures and emphasizes the need for a selfless and generous heart. This heart, devoid of stinginess or fear of los…
Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
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Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
82 Glossary 1.The Perfections [paramita] are virtues such as generosity, self- discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience, perseverance, sincerity, resolution, loving-kindness and equanimity. Pursuit
…paramita) like generosity and wisdom, and the importance of a clear life purpose for meditators. It emphasizes the lifestyle of cultivating virtues and aims for self-sufficiency and enlightenment. The i…
The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
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The Wisdom of Dhammakaya
6.The The Wisdom of Dhammakaya [vijja dhammakaya] is the insightful knowledge of the reality of life and the world that can be attained through deep meditation. 7.Collective state of enlightenment whe
…scovered Dhammakaya Meditation, and Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong, a notable disciple. The practice emphasizes visualizing a Buddha image at the body's center while focusing the mind. This meditation pa…
Basic Dhammakaya Meditation Techniques
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Basic Dhammakaya Meditation Techniques
… your eyes, comfortably, as if you were going to sleep. Do not squeeze your eyelids. Do not force them shut. Close them gently rather than tightly. Sit with a smile on your face. Next, take a deep breat…
This text guides you through the basic techniques of Dhammakaya meditation, emphasizing the importance of adjusting your sitting position for comfort. It encourages you to close …
The Seven Bases Leading to Peace of Mind
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The Seven Bases Leading to Peace of Mind
The Seven Bases Leading to Peace of Mind 24 Base (1) Nostril { Left nostril for women Right nostril for men Base (2) Bridge of nose { Right for men Left for women Base (3) Middle part of head Base (4)
This content outlines seven essential bases that contribute to achieving peace of mind. It emphasizes the significance of specific bodily parts, such as nostrils and the navel, and their influe…
Achieving Complete Relaxation and Joy
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Achieving Complete Relaxation and Joy
…body are completely relaxed. You are now in a state of complete relaxation, so that you can feel an emptiness, transparency, and lightness. Now, allow your mind to become joyful, cheerful, clear, pure a…
… guide leads you through a process to release all responsibilities, completely relax your body, and empty your mind. Imagine a state of joyfulness, free from attachments and problems, allowing for a dee…
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'
…ocusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visualization of a diamond as a meditative f…
Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
…ence from within, which is different from your meditation object, do not be excited. Let your mind remain neutral, as if you had a lot of previous experience in life; observe the experiences that occur …
… one becomes more centered, the need to recite the mantra diminishes, and a state of pure stillness emerges. Practitioners are reminded to remain focused as observers, fostering inner peace without dist…
Achieving Inner Stillness and Wisdom
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Achieving Inner Stillness and Wisdom
If you do this correctly, easily, comfortably, then your mind will become still easily, effortlessly. If you were an analyst, you would analyze, comment, on your inner experiences, your mind would not
This text explores the concept of achieving inner stillness and wisdom effortlessly. It emphasizes the importance of following simple instructions to calm the mind, avoiding over-analysis wh…
Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong and Family Connections
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Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong and Family Connections
…nchaipat Nareelak Pitakdamrongwong M.D. Banarat Plabsukee Naccha-Virachai Pleanmolee Bounthom-Bounthem Pradaxay Siriphen Pramoonsap Thongsook Pramoonsap Pirasak-Vijitra Rajapat Prakorn-Prapaporn Rattana…
…oong. It lists various families and their affiliations with several meditation centers in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of community and collective practice in enhancing spiritual life. Names suc…
Prominent Individuals and Families
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Prominent Individuals and Families
…par Wong-Wah-Chung & Family Jutamas-Peeradej Wongsakulwiwat Varajjhara Yomana & Family Kitchai Urkasem Suphap Asst. Prof. Dr. Reudeekorn Vivatanapatapee & Family Somsak Jansaengdao-Yupha Tearnsathaporn …
… or cultural initiatives. Each individual or family listed represents a unique background and involvement that enriches the collective experience, with many participants linked to activities like medita…