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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
to put this into practice, it takes a lot of practice. So, we see that **good habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Bud…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happ…
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading …
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body…
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey Sensation Memory Thought Wisdom Illustration #8 and amalgamate them for true understanding. …
This passage discusses the workings of the mind and the importance of meditation for achieving true understanding. It emphasizes that the …
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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…
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.…
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seve…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to m…
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concen…
This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy …
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as te…
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good hab…
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…er at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the teachers, particularly if the c…
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teache…
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
Suzanne Jeffrey tions, although in the beginning of our life, when we are developing our habits, our six direc…
This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings o…
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And they are groaning at the thought that they are passed the m…
… with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching Nibbana. With…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…n his eyes can see the horizon. But when he is married, he cannot see the horizon but only sees one face. His mind retracts and becomes smaller. A monk has the strength to carry an elephant, but when h…
In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his s…
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating,…
…actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoughts like greed and jealousy…
Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that …
In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to…
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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, b…
In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and…
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
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Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
Needing with a Dharma Adviser The Unknown Factor ------------------------------- It Must Exist Because of Balance: If There Is Suffering, Fear,…
The text delves into the concept of seeking a Dharma adviser to help navigate the unknown factors of suffering, fear, and ignorance. It…
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs…
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refer…
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
as animals, or born into bad places. There are various levels of these: (1) born as an animal (and that includes ANY animal), (2) born as a Hungry Ghost, (3) born a…
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encour…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…on, we can also use the law where there is evidence and/or a witness. But law can have a true and a false interpretation: Or, the law can be good or bad depending on the interpretation because if we ar…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to …
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
second significantly affects the mind. You can take any subject that you teach, whether it is math, or geography,…
…Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding students towards m…