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127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti

In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr

56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac

In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper

Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn child. However, he did not die. Second, when he e

Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt

There are 227 precepts, which include rules, regulations, and traditions that serve as guidelines for those who are ordained. The precepts are tools that help define the differences between right and

The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained

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

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

114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d

This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma

78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain

Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi

Negative circumstances resulting from carelessly reading negative news If parents do not teach their children to thoroughly analyze the truth in articles about monks, the children may thoughtlessly b

Neglecting to teach children how to analyze negative news about monks leads to misconceptions and misunderstandings about Buddhism and the law of Kamma. When children generalize that all monks are mor

"Human Security and Dignity: Fulfilling the Promise of the United Nations" conference in New York, USA, the Ethics Quiz Contest was selected to present under the title, “The Psychological Aspect of Pe

At the conference on Human Security and Dignity in New York, the Ethics Quiz Contest highlighted the psychological aspect of peace. It received positive feedback from international representatives, em

Even though each Quiz Competition may last only one day, young participants will still have to spend quite some time studying Dhamma before hand. They in turn absorb Dhamma into their mind without kno

Even though each Quiz Competition may last only one day, young participants will still have to spend quite some time studying Dhamma beforehand. This process positively impacts their thoughts, speech,

10 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 1.Our Goal The most important thing, wherever you are, is not to neglect your meditation practice. Don't let your purpose in life² slip away. We made the decision to follow t

This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular meditation practice as a path to achieving enlightenment. It encourages individuals not to let their purpose in life slip away and to medit

Chapter 4 The Easiest Path to Happiness F ortunately for us, the easiest and fastest path to true happiness is, not far from us at all. But before we explore this path to true happiness, we need to un

Chapter 4 discusses the nature of true happiness and emphasizes that it is more than just temporary pleasures or escapes from suffering. Many seek happiness through various means, but true happiness i

Part Seven: Appendixes to perform good deeds and this results in parami formation within the mind Roads to Ruin: any of the paths, professions, or actions that eventually lead to destruction; they inc

This section discusses the significance of good deeds and how they cultivate parami within the mind. It outlines various detrimental paths that lead to personal destruction, including indulgence in li

…irtuous human being with commendable habits, one who consciously or unconsciously follows the Noble Eightfold Path and has a strong will to think and do based on goodness, with a mind that is not easily distracted …

A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati

…dfulness is generated by the heat or combustion. Combustion is the effort… the Right Effort (on the eightfold path). Everything happens together at the same time: Effort, Mindfulness, and Meditation. Everything tog…

In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun

Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master discovered the Law of Kamma. He was not the creator of the Law, but the re-discoverer of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the L

In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment

Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese

Meeting #18 9AM - 19 March 2010 Today, Luang Por is somber. His whole demeanor has changed from one of the joviality he displayed yesterday to one of crucial significance. I am not sure why, but I th

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

and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of craving. 4. Magga: The way to do this? Through following the Eightfold Nobl

This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined