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Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
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Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
… a private world unto itself. It is a tranquil corner where we are free from thoughts, worries, and fears. Here can be found the wellspring of purity that invigorates us to perform good deeds without fear
…resting point located above the navel, which serves as a sanctuary free from thoughts, worries, and fears. This tranquil state fosters purity and empowers individuals to execute good deeds devoid of anxie…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet
…ress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having funds, the fear of disrepute and failure led to deep depression and considerations of bankruptcy. Ultimately, the a…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 116 point as the centre of my body and it was where I placed my mind. Soon, my mind would come to a standstill, so I would stop repeating the mantra and stop imagining an unclear crysta
…eeling of brightness permeates throughout, creating a vivid sensation of peace. Despite a moment of fear while experiencing this inner journey, everything remains unchanged upon returning to the physical …
The Impact of Positive Leadership and Meditation on Business Success
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The Impact of Positive Leadership and Meditation on Business Success
Knowledge and Career force the sales team and verbally offend them in order to meet sales goals. Instead, I used pleasant words to motivate them to perform better and advised and directed them patient
This text discusses an approach to leadership that emphasizes kindness and motivation over fear tactics. The author's positive interaction with the sales team led to a significant increase in per…
Hope and Willpower After Tragedy
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Hope and Willpower After Tragedy
Hope and Willpower I felt great sorrow when my husband, the main provider of the family, died from a bus accident in the beginning of 2001. I felt that I had lost everything and cried so much that I d
…ion of both legs due to an accident. The author struggles with feelings of loss, confusion, and the fear of an uncertain future, all while trying to care for her young children. The story highlights the i…
Compassion of Thai People: A Global Impression
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Compassion of Thai People: A Global Impression
…pression of the compassion of the Thai people towards the international community, transforming the fear and despair of the overseas victims into hope. Although experiencing the tragedy at first hand in T…
…nternational community. The global press coverage reflected a positive impression, transforming the fears of overseas victims into hope. Despite the tragedy experienced in Thailand, many visitors expresse…
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
…ding a peaceful oasis of relaxation and stress relief in a demanding world. Today we live in a very fearful and challenging time. Many people have a concern about their own future due to threats such as n…
…global peace. J.D.A. Wijewardena highlights meditation's role in fostering kindness and alleviating fear amid global threats like terrorism and war. Bhante Dhammikha emphasizes how individual peace contri…
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
…biased because of love, biased because of hatred, biased because of stupidity, or biased because of fear. 1.4) Responsibility in goodness and moral standards. This means that a person should have Dhamma …
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. It emphasizes that true responsibility requires
The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
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The Importance of a Calm Mind in the Face of Uncertainty
… by realizing, the truth of life is its uncertainty. When we experience unexpected disappointment, fear, and torture, we should realize the truth in life that nothing lasts forever. Everything arises, ex…
This content emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and unwavering mind amidst life's uncertainties. Drawing from the teachings of the Lord Buddha to Venerable Rahula, it illustrates the need
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
…e. The mind that has these feelings is considered to be an infatuated mind. The Frightened Mind is fear and anxiety of loss or discontentment, which are: 1) Loss of Fortune is losing what one already pos…
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
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The Role of Parents in a Buddhist Family
…ering alms to monks every morning. But most importantly, they must refrain from doing bad deeds for fear of the consequences that follow. Children will learn to refrain from bad actions based on their par…
This text highlights the vital roles of parents in nurturing children within a Buddhist framework, emphasizing the importance of teachings like the Jataka stories, chanting, and the act of Dana. Paren
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
Chapter 10 Raising Our Children to be Good People In a society saturated with media, many parents are worried that their children will succumb to bad influences. How do we protect our children from t
In today's media-rich environment, many parents fear for the moral upbringing of their children. To cultivate good character, it's essential to focus on…
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma
…er quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the family, creating tension with neighbors. Luang Phaw offers empathetic counsel, reflecting on…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
…s very worried of being attacked or arrested by the police. His gratification is temporary, but his fear stays with him. It is important to teach our children when they are young to believe that good dee…
…essential to recognize that while bad deeds may seem rewarding initially, they come with underlying fears and consequences, contrasting the lasting satisfaction of virtuous living. Only through steadfast …
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…l down and scrambled to stand again and again. Eventually, she became exhausted and gaped at him in fear, as if she was dying in front of him. “Venerable Angulimala really wanted to help her, but he who …
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
…ectuals in Morocco, have drifted toward Islamist movements or are siding with incumbent regimes for fear of the Islamists. Almost by default, Islamist parties have emerged as the core of the opposition i…
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
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Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
…ivity has so far removed the underlying tension between Sunni regimes and the government in Tehran. Fear of a nuclear Iran in the region remains quite high. These attempts indicate, however, that both sid…
…lomatic initiatives aimed at alleviating tensions between Sunni governments and the Iranian regime, fears of a nuclear Iran persist in the region. Both parties seem committed to preventing direct confront…
Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
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Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
…aya). The discussion of the monastic robes is related to the virtue of moral shame (hiri) and moral fear (ottappa). The text mentions the chest belt, or girdle (kāya-bandha) that is worn by exclusively by…
The text highlights unique qualities of wisdom exclusive to Buddhas, including omniscience and the ten intellectual powers. It discusses the dhammakāya as the embodiment of a Buddha's inner wisdom, di
ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
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ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
…liar. The mind attaching only to the Lord Buddha, the most propitious of all, will be free from all fear. Familiarity with favorable things is most important. Everyone has gone through the past lives
บทความบรรยายถึงความสำคัญของสิ่งมีมงคลในชีวิต และผลกระทบจากความผูกพันที่เกิดขึ้นในอดีตต่อสุขภาพในปัจจุบัน การมีมงคลสามารถนำสุขภาพและจิตใจที่ดีมาสู่คนได้ผ่านการสร้างความคุ้นเคยกับสิ่งดีงาม เช่น การสวดมน
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
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The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
"That's a lot of dry dung thrown away which will feed my pigs. What if I were to carry it away ?" So he spread out his cloak and collecting the dry dung tied it into a bundle and lifting it on to his
…nt, likening his situation to that of Prince Payasi, who struggles to renounce false beliefs due to fear of public opinion. This narrative challenges the reader to reflect on the value of true wisdom vers…