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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min
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
Understanding Inner Dhamma
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Understanding Inner Dhamma
Inner Dhamma We used to perceive that the inner Dhamma was something profound and difficult to attain, that one had to put in an immense amount of effort and had to do it in a remote place in order to
Inner Dhamma was once seen as a profound, difficult achievement requiring immense effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to
The Power of Consistent Practice
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The Power of Consistent Practice
only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons
Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without frustration, an
Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
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Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only
This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
individual person possesses 18 transcendental inner bodies, which can be reached through advanced stages of meditative absorption. Once a person reaches the Dhammakaya, the purest of all transcendenta
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
Primary Path: beginning stage of meditative attainment leading to more advanced stages of absorption. Right View: view and wisdom in accordance with the Truths, consisting of the following beliefs: g
This text discusses the primary path of meditative attainment, highlighting the importance of right view as foundational beliefs that align with truth. Concepts such as Samadhi, denoting mental discip
Understanding Wisdom and Wrong Views
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Understanding Wisdom and Wrong Views
Wise (pundita): A wise is someone who has wisdom. Being wise is not the same as being educated. A wise can be a person who is highly educated or one with no formal education at all. He is righteous an
This text highlights the distinction between being wise and being educated, emphasizing that wisdom is innate and ethical rather than solely academic. A wise person embodies righteousness and possesse
Meditation Centers in Indonesia and Japan
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Meditation Centers in Indonesia and Japan
INDONESIA Meditation Center of Indonesia Pulau Dewa 5 Blokp 6 No.21 Kota Modern Tangerang Prop. Banten 15117, Indonesia Tel: + (62) 2-1522-8908, + (62) 2-1522-1819 E-mail: [email protected] We
This document provides a comprehensive list of meditation centers in Indonesia and Japan. It includes contact details such as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for each center. In Indonesi
Changing the World One Person at a Time
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Changing the World One Person at a Time
Changing the World One Person at a Time The teachings of Luang Por Dhammayaya have inspired millions of people around the world to perform good deeds and to cultivate their minds through meditation. H
The teachings of Luang Por Dhammayaya have notably influenced millions globally, encouraging good deeds and meditation. His initiatives against smoking, drinking, and gambling showcase effective socia
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspire to have: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks, beauty of voice, beauty of
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we could help one another destroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prev
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
Meeting #3 15 February 2009 - Ashram Little did I know when I left the Wat in September of 2008 that I would be back. But, when I was there last, I helped them initiate a project called the Peace Rev
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey ally does know me better than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
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
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
Šuzanne Jeffrey ride: When you have something new to wear, you feel good about yourselves, but when you don’t, you feel badly about yourselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is alwa
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
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other international people who have come to see Luang Por. I, once again, am for
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange