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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…, but we do it because we cannot see the mind. We can observe the abdomen or observe the breath, to get the mind to firmly be inside the body. When we can do this, people call it obtaining the first abso…
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
…ombustion. Combustion is the effort… the Right Effort (on the eightfold path). Everything happens together at the same time: Effort, Mindfulness, and Meditation. Everything together. "At the fourth jhan…
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…ut what, we might ask, does the mind look like? “In the beginning of human life, the parents come together to bring about the human being’s existence. Now the human body has special qualifications: we ca…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…s your astral body, but your light astral body. You can see it clearly in your dreams, but when you get up, you don’t see it again. But, if you practice, you will be able to see it again. You have not ju…
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. The Buddha's enlightenment
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…ents – and, of course, from using the wrong methodology. So, we could say that ignorance + living together → defilements! If we develop ethics correctly (and other things, too, of course) then we help to…
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 Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
… morality throughout their lives. But teachers have to practice these as well. The teachers have to get along collegially and encourage each other. Doing this is a habit. Academic education is also built…
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct
Developing Good Habits Through Education
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Developing Good Habits Through Education
…can still make it in time. “Education should be used to develop good habits, and to systematically get rid of bad habits. The duty of the teachers is to develop respect, discipline, and patience. How do…
บทความนี้พูดถึงวิธีการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีผ่านการศึกษา โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการเคารพ วินัย และความอดทน ของนักเรียน ซึ่งได้รับการสนับสนุนจากคำสอนทางธรรม เช่น การเคารพสิ่งดี ๆ การปฏิบัติตามกฎระเบียบ เพื่อสร้าง
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…s. But we must also have these same behaviors that we look for in our true friends. And in order to get these characteristics, we have to meditate. In a sense, meditation is closing down our bank and che…
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
…not, as in the days of JFK, ask what we can do for our country, but we take, take, take what we can get without acting responsibly. Look, for example, at the fall of the Thai government in Ayutthaya. Ay…
In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical refe
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…ch of their own six directions! “Wat Phra Dhammakaya is, in essence, a moral Hollywood, trying to get people to wake up and pay attention to the consequences of their actions. Their actions are difficu…
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
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
…ings. And this really is all about social responsibility. But the problem here is the greed that we get when we go out into the world; it is our defilement. In order for us to survive, we have to re-fuel…
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…g Your Garbage”. You can also call this "Cleaning Your Mind". Once you are relaxed and beginning to get comfortable, various thoughts or visuals might appear. Most people tend to think and think and thin…
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham…
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
…n gain insight into the affairs of the world because in the same way that the camera held still can get a clearly focused picture of the world, the mind that is still and radiant will be able to consider…
The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understandi
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
…are a slave to their never ending desires. People want everything that they see, and even once they get it, they still yearn for more. *The Endeavours of the Arahatants to Preserve Buddhism* Buddhism h…
Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevita
Importance of Cleanliness at Dhammakaya Temple
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Importance of Cleanliness at Dhammakaya Temple
…temple’s adherence to the Dhamma. If a temple lacks cohesion and community spirit, you can usually get a sense of this by the graffiti on the walls of the toilets. This is true not only for temples, but…
ที่วัดธรรมกายมีนโยบายเรื่องความสะอาดที่บังคับใช้ตั้งแต่ประตูทางเข้าจนถึงทุกซอกทุกมุมของวัด ทุกเช้าเมื่อฉันออกจากกุฏิจะพบกระดาษ ขยะ และก้นบุหรี่ แม้ว่าจะมีป้ายบอกให้คนงดสูบบุหรี่ แต่ยังมีคนแอบสูบอยู่ เ
The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
…place, not at the base of every tree in the forest. The smell is everywhere and I don't know how to get away from it!" The moral of this story is that you should respect cleanliness because even the Ange…
เนื้อหาบทเรียนนี้เล่าถึงความสำคัญของความสะอาดในพุทธศาสนา โดยมีเรื่องเล่าของพระที่นั่งสมาธิในป่า และการสนทนาของทูตสวรรค์เกี่ยวกับความสะอาด เมื่อปฏิบัติความสะอาด จะมีผลต่อจิตใจและร่างกายอย่างลึกซึ้ง ให้
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…he level that some laymen desire. After your meditation, especially after several hours, you should get up and walk around, or sweep the temple grounds. The present author likes to travel to the mountain…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
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Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
…ected, it might lead to greater problems that can have more serious consequences. When you actually get around to fix it, it might cost much more money than if you had simply replace that first missing s…
วัดเป็นสถานที่สำคัญที่เกี่ยวข้องกับศาสนาและการบริจาคของสังคม การดูแลรักษาทรัพย์สินของวัดเป็นเรื่องที่ทุกพระสงฆ์ต้องร่วมมือกัน หากวัดไม่ได้รับการดูแล อาจทำให้ฝ่ายเลย์ไม่เกิดกระแสการบริจาคเพื่อทำบุญอีกต
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
… whether there will be any food to eat tomorrow. When you go out seeking alms, you do not expect to get food every day, every time. Sometimes you do not receive anything at all, especially in the rural p…
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema