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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing: Insights from Udaya Sutta
The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; O…
The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding
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… behind the school building with him. Jook said, “Keng, I saw a bird nest on the tree. Let’s go and get it after lunch”.
Keng and Jook's Adventure
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Keng and Jook's Adventure
Keng and Jook ran to the tree quickly. Jook waited under the tree while Keng climbed up the tree to get the bird nest. Kaew and Klae ran after. Kaew warned Keng, "Be careful, come down...!" But Keng pai…
In an exciting adventure, Keng and Jook quickly rush to a tree, where Keng climbs up to retrieve a bird nest. Despite Kaew's warning to be careful, Keng disregards the advice. The narrative intensifie
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
…ter school he would do the same and would not return to his dorm until 10 p.m. Often times he would get up in the middle of the night to meditate. Some days he would meditate as many as 12 hours. His med…
Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, meaning 'Vic
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
…ma Sphere19. It is this simple. Don’t med — itate with a mind that is gloomy or restless, or you’ll get nowhere. Make your mind spacious, radiant, light and refreshed. The sitting position mentioned her…
Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…the darkness in a happy and joyous mood without questioning whether or when brightness will appear. Get acquainted with the darkness using a calm and peaceful mind. Don’t become anxious or disappointed. …
Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual
Light of Purity
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Light of Purity
Light of Purity Don’t get excited when you see the bright light, or wonder where the light is coming from, or whether you hav…
The text discusses the natural emergence of inner light when the mind is tranquil and purified. It encourages readers to remain unaffected by the brightness, much like appreciating the sunrise without
The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
…ence. ‘Stop’ is indeed the key to success. Learning from text books and listening to lectures won’t get you there. Cultivate your mind by training it to be still. This was the essence of the method taug…
In his quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achie
The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
… or twenty years without you making any further progress or witnessing any inner experience. So you get tired of meditation and even have a misgiving about anyone who says he or she is able to reach high…
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
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The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
…self. So, train your mind to be still. Find happiness and joy every time you practice, or at least get to the point where you no longer feel tense, uncomfortable, or bored. If you’re able to experience …
Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happiness during practice, you can improve your inner experience. Like a child in kindergarten, approa
Dhammakaya Meditation Centers Worldwide
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Dhammakaya Meditation Centers Worldwide
Dhammakaya Meditation Association of Selangor 2A-2, Janlan Puteri 5/1, Bandar Puteri 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E., Malaysia Tel: + (60) 3-8063-1882 Fax: + (60)-38-060-4882 E-mail: [email protected] Web
…f all levels. Contact information for each location is available for those seeking to learn more or get involved. For instance, the Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Nepal offers unique courses in Lalitpur…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
…so Luang Pi Joshua (my son and a monk who currently resides here) tells me, because not many people get to meet the Vice Abbot in person. I, on the other hand, am somewhat hesitant to meet a senior monk,…
The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement, the a
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
…is the garbage of the mind. This is why we clean our minds by meditating! When we meditate, we help get rid of the garbage: When we meditate, we are cleaning our mind. When our mind is under the influenc…
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
…it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The things you look at – all outside – all Mara. Then we start to critici…
In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
…lity, etc.), memory, mental formation or thought, and knowing or consciousness. All five of these together (the body and the four functions of the mind) are called Kanta Mara. If we feel pain, that is Ma…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
…ist story. So he smiles a very wise smile and shakes his head with great satisfaction. Somehow, we get on the topic of the Unknown Factor, also known as Jah, the ALL, God, Yahweh, THAT which IS, Allah, …
In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
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The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
… example of this because of the history of paying indulgences to the Church, or Bishop, in order to get into Heaven, or to find favor with God. "On the opposite side of those people, there are those who…
Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
…heir own education, money, and time to help us become better people. They also help us learn how to get along with other people in a group environment. Surely, our family does some of that, but in the cl…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
The Teachings of the Six Directions
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The Teachings of the Six Directions
…benefits, or giving them a good work or study environment. In order to be a good employee, you must get to work in a timely manner, treat the employees or employer with respect, and perform your work wit…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…u don’t, you feel badly about yourselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is always getting more and more and more. It is an insatiable desire that cannot be met. But what people don’t re…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa