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Embracing Contentment
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Embracing Contentment
…ious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentment. Greed can turn an honest man into a fraudulent one. I dislike a dishonest person. When you are greedy for unwholesome things, in the end…
This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead…
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Pakn…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author s…
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
35. SEEING THROUGH PEOPLE There is a parable about a fox that was raised as a lion. It is the fox's nature to eat excrement. But one fox was taken and rai…
This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes …
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…on. Although I never went to school, I have a good sense about people. I see through them, but I prefer to keep it to myself. If I'm not adept with people, I would not have been able to build this Temp…
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we …
… challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our practice. As Dhamma practitioners, we shou…
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
… NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden from him. He cou…
…teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consciousness allows practiti…
Success Through Love of Meditation
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Success Through Love of Meditation
44. SUCCESS THROUGH LOVE OF MEDITATION I noticed that Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen all possesssed different skills, and…
This text emphasizes the significance of passion in mastering skills, particularly meditation. Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen …
Dhamma Insights on Profound Meditation
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Dhamma Insights on Profound Meditation
46. DHAMMA SO SUBTLE & PROFOUND My meditation skills are so subtle and profound that, even while I am eating my meals, I can se…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับสมาธิและความเข้าใจในธรรมะที่ลึกซึ้ง ซึ่งรวมถึงการสังเกตการบริโภคในโลกและความรู้เกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิที่แท้จริงที่ได้รับการถ่ายทอดโดยหลวงพ่อวัดป่าน้ำและการสังเกตเรื่องราวการกระทำและผลกรรม
Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
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Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
50. HOLD ON TIGHTLY How does one get left behind? When Luangpi Chittachai Mahachitto was not busy with his responsibilities during the temp…
บทความนี้นำเสนอการเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการถือมั่นในสมาธิและการปฏิบัติตามเส้นทางสู่ความรู้แจ้ง โดยใช้คำสอนของหลวงปู่ชิตตชัย มหาชิตฺโตเป็นกรณีศึกษา การเดินทางสู่การบรรลุธรรมต้องใช้ความอดทนและมีส
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
… wants to dart here and there around the entire world. We have to rein the mind back to the center of our body, two fingers’ breadth above the navel. Then reciting everything else. When the mind comes …
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya,…
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, and that is meditative attainment. Hold on to it. Even if you see only a …
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Ni…
The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
58. THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTY Our perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was si…
Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to medita…
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
…TION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to see their family. Some …
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and pe…
Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capit…
In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving…
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
…ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaining merit, is the only kind of person I want to have in my company. Those with defile…
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active…
Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
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Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
Support one another in achieving merit! While you are still young, use that youthful energy to support the work of Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. …
This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful en…
The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to …
In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a r…
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan ever…
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms h…
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing that they may find themse…
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourage…
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always cent…
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of c…