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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
…re the only one in the world with no attachments to anything or anyone, with no concerns about your family, your work, your study, and your everyday life, as if you’re in an outer space with no living being…
In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of
The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
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The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
…will all become habits. Even after growing up, two children — one who eats dinner together with the family and one who eats dinner separately — will have different habits. Or children who are taught to wash…
This text examines the influence of parenting on children's development, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. By analyzing different approaches to feeding and teaching children, it reveal
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…frey Library of Congress Number ISBN Number Other Books by the Author: Finding Buddha Co-Editor: Family Day-By-Day The Peace Revolution: Self-Development Program Cover Illustration by Suzanne Jeffrey …
Meetings with a Dhamma Master by Suzanne Jeffrey offers an exploration of Buddhist teachings and practical guidance for personal development. This book invites readers to engage with profound insights
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha and Jesus?" Luang Por says, "Buddha teaches th
…he Cetiya, likening its circles to the human mind. Furthermore, he humorously addresses the idea of family choices at birth based on one's merit, before discussing the purpose of the 60-year meditation buil…
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…r box depicting “teachers”, to the left, “friends, colleagues, and peers”, to the back, “spouse and family”, above, “spiritual leader”, and below, if applicable, “employees or those under your management”. …
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
…refore, we must always practice good habits, meditate, and make the resolution to be born in a good family the next time. “When the umbilical cord is cut, our habits start. Our mother (or parent/guardian) …
The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
…only meditate each day, but we do good deeds, and teach those things to other people, including our family and friends. “The fifth aspect is environment. Our environment, of course, is a vital part of ever…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn
…about personal choices and deeper understanding of practices surrounding alcohol, demonstrating how family tradition can be re-evaluated in light of new beliefs and practices. Ultimately, Luang Por offers a…
Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
…them. When you smack them, chances are they will be killed. So think of the mosquito and his or her family the next time you want to kill that mosquito. You should control yourself in order to strengthen yo…
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
…at add up to a basic well-rounded individual who may enjoy successful social integration within the family and community. If these basics of home-taught knowledge and behaviour are neglected or impure, the …
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
… be responsible for our own six directions: our parents, our teachers, our (spiritual) leaders, our family, our colleagues, and our friends. Each person has their own six direc-
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…teaching people about the affect each person has on the six directions: leaders, parents, teachers, family, friends, and colleagues or employees. We need to help humanity develop good habits and use them to…
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
… the following six directions: your parents or guardians, your teachers, your spouse or partner and family; your friends or your schoolmates or the people you work with, your employees, and your "moral guid…
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
…bles it will bring back to its owner. Some men are so concerned about their business or about their family, that their mind knows nothing but unrest. Only if they can manage to bring their mind back to thei…
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
…urage their male children to be ordained as well, upon coming of age. All male members of the royal family also had to undergo a period of ordination.’ This tradition continued until the Ratanakosintra Per…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
…ot yet old, he was still strong and healthy, living a life free from poverty and surrounded by many family and friends who loved and respected him. Why then, has he chosen to be ordained? In ancient time, …
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
…By observing her offering and her clothing and appearance, I could discern that she was from a poor family. This act of kindness from a girl who most likely did not have much money or means at all moved me.…
This narrative explores the author's deep insights gained from witnessing three acts of almsgiving, particularly focusing on a young girl from a poor background. The contrasting offerings of food high
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
…rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, group or community, if there is lack of cooperation and people behave selfishly then suffering and…
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
…first grade, Luang Por brought his best friend to his house. His father asked him what his friend's family name was, and after his friend had left, forbade him to associate or play with that person in futur…
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…s form the most fundamental values of human needs, which are: respect for life; value for property; family values; and integrity. As a result of our values they become our precepts. To affirm these values t…
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne