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The Eight Worldly Conditions
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The Eight Worldly Conditions
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS I The Eight Worldly Conditions The eight things associated with worldly life are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, praise and blame. All of these a
…ned by the Law of Kamma. Understanding these conditions can guide individuals toward a more mindful existence, recognizing that both good and bad experiences are part of life. For more insights on this topic, …
The Nature of Separation
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The Nature of Separation
Separation from the things we love is normal. This applies not only to our belongings, property and home, but also our own bodies. No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to keep them with us fore
…ear. As we grapple with these realities, we must confront our mortality and the transient nature of existence. In witnessing the loss of others or facing our own eventual departure from life, we come to unders…
The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
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The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
32 32 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS X Don't be Reckless 3 June 2007 When contemplating the reality of all animate and inanimate beings like humans, animals, trees, mountains, buildings or the earth itse
In contemplating the shared reality of all beings, we encounter a cycle of existence where everything is destined to take shape, exist temporarily, and ultimately perish. This includes…
The Joyful Heart
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The Joyful Heart
112 ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VX The Joyful Heart Meditation allows us to stay calm and joyful while living amongst troublesome people. With a stabilized mind, we can have a new perspective of the world
…edness. This practice nourishes our minds, just as flowers thrive with water, resulting in a joyful existence. As we meditate, our happiness blossoms, encouraging us to smile and engage positively with our sur…
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXIV A True Hero The person who conquers himself is a true hero. The real battlefield is not anywhere in this world, but the world inside us. All the time, we need to fight agai
…he ability to conquer one's own challenges and promote tranquility, which is vital for a harmonious existence. This message serves as a reminder of the importance of inner strength and personal growth in the q…
The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
…man whom we call Buddha, and enable those people to practice it so that they can prove the Dhamma's existence and nature by themselves. These days the temple has expanded its branches to many countries around …
The Dhammakaya Temple aims to develop its members into good people through understanding the Dhamma. It has expanded globally, with an increasing number of visitors practicing to eliminate suffering a
Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
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Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
…e of mind in their last moment, which could be clouded or clear. This is referred to as "The War of Existence", the precarious battle of going to sugati or duggati. (See heaven and hell in glossary) Regardless…
ในบทนี้เราจะพูดถึงความสำคัญของการดูแลคนในครอบครัวที่ป่วยหนัก ทั้งด้านร่างกายและจิตใจ การเรียนรู้ที่จะให้การสนับสนุนทางจิตใจแก่ผู้ป่วยเป็นสิ่งสำคัญเพื่อยกระดับจิตใจของพวกเขาในช่วงเวลาที่ยากลำบาก เมื่อน
Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
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Truth for the Family: Understanding Life and Kamma
Part Five: Truth for the Family has given me an understanding of life in a new way. Firstly, death is not the end. We still have to be reborn as long as we have not gotten rid of our own kilesa. Secon
…r virtues and vices have consequences. It explores the concepts of kamma and how they influence our existence, leading to differences in birth circumstances among living beings. The teachings of Buddha are hig…
Understanding Boonya and the Heart
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Understanding Boonya and the Heart
Part Five: Truth for the Family looks like or where it resides, but we do know that this is from where feelings come. On the other hand, the physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors are able to s
…physical and ethereal hearts, referencing the ancient teachings of the Tripitaka which indicate the existence of multiple universes. It presents boonya as a form of pure energy that is generated through good a…
Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
Part Five: Truth for the Family of infringing upon all the other precepts. Hence, the Fifth Precept reminds us not to consume intoxicants to maintain our true nature. Thus the Five Precepts are: 1. Do
…an tranquility. By practicing these values, families can cultivate a more harmonious and meaningful existence. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
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Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
…ste of a precious human life. But, since death is unavoidable, we can make the most of our physical existence by cultivating the maximum number of good deeds. All physical life ends at death. Yet, death could …
In this segment, we explore the natural inevitability of death and how it shapes our perspectives on life. Daily reflection on our mortality encourages us to cultivate boonya and engage in good deeds,
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 cho
…ell, relating them to the principle of boonya and the magnetic qualities of energies for harmonious existence.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…unmovable, stubborn, and hard to deal with Law of Kamma: the natural law that governs all beings in existence; based on the interrelationship of cause and effect Nibbana (Sanskrit: Nirvana): the place where th…
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses
Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
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Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
…g; Associating with "fools"; Laziness Sacca: truthfulness Sagati: the happy and fortunate realms of existence; heavens Samanattata: right roles; even and impartial treatment; each member should assume responsi…
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
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
…to be born. They are born out of the force and intensity of their boonya. Boonya is their "food for existence" in that realm. On the "bad" side, when one dies they are born as a hell being in one of Hell's dif…
In this section, key concepts in Buddhism are elaborated, including the importance of community (Sangha) and mindfulness (Satti) in nurturing a unified society. Sila, or moral discipline, highlights t
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace gold. They will realize he must have been a very important person to receive such an honour and veneration. The casting of his gold image is not merely a material expression
… training over brute instincts. This balance offers a hopeful perspective amid mankind's tumultuous existence, reinforcing the idea that genuine goodness exists and can shape a more peaceful future for all.
The Ancient Wisdom of Dhammakaya
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The Ancient Wisdom of Dhammakaya
…elp lead them to attain the Dhammakaya. This was the case until Luang Pu Wat Paknam offered his own existence to the Lord Buddha and re- discovered the Vijja Dhammakaya (the Wisdom of Dhammakaya Meditation) of…
The concept of Dhammakaya, meaning 'the Body of Truth,' has deep roots in Buddhist scriptures across various traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Despite its ancient origins, know
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
… to meditate. Later it gained popularity 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
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
56 99 Journey to Joy my words with care when I talk to her. She says that I am no longer a husband who speaks harshly and I think she is no longer a wife who complains as much. She says that I am fill
…nowledges that both partners have contributed to this positive change, leading to a more harmonious existence together.
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
It is interesting to read the stories of people who practised meditation and discovered that it has helped them solve various difficulties in their lives. Not only have they found home and professiona
…. More importantly, meditation has guided them towards discovering the fundamental purpose of their existence on Earth. This ancient practice continues to inspire countless stories of transformation and insigh…