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Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…closer it is to brightness. Sooner or later the brightness will appear. Stay with the darkness in a happy and joyous mood without questioning whether or when brightness will appear. Get acquainted with the…
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
…r where the light is coming from, or whether you have left the lights on. Be unaffected by it. Feel happy that there is brightness. It is natural for the inner light to appear when the mind is stilled and …
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
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
…y in life without facing obstacles. Merit is the driving force that propels one to be reborn in the happy realm, to possess heavenly wealth, and to achieve spiritual attainment that leads to Nibana.
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j
The Importance of Merit in Life
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The Importance of Merit in Life
…'re blocking out the opportunity for demerit to enter. This will allow your mind to become radiant, happy and joyful, and be pleased that you have utilized your time productively in pursuit of virtues the …
Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challen
Creating a Positive Environment and Reflective Practices
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Creating a Positive Environment and Reflective Practices
6. Build a happy environment around you with a smile and speaking in an endearing way. 7. Make the effort to see the…
This content emphasizes the importance of building a positive environment through smiling and kind communication. It encourages recognizing virtues in oneself and others while celebrating their merits
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…oor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness…
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
List of Individuals and Enterprises
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List of Individuals and Enterprises
…a Thaniyaphol Foo Kok Kean Go Soh Wah Goh Bee Kwong Goh Chun Joo Goh Guan Meng & Family Goh Kim Hwa Happy Beauty & Wellness Hor Khee Wah Jade Toh Huey Ying & family Jamie Chong Siew Lin Janet Ho, So Kee Ho…
This document contains a collection of names, including individuals and their associated families or businesses. Notably mentioned are various enterprises and family ties, signifying community ties. F
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
…er overrides and destroys destructive power, or kilesa; 6. This influx of pure power makes you feel happy; 7. With this happiness, you develop a clearer mind; 8. This in turn generates or produces more boo…
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
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…is summer, I have come to realize that the monks who are really worth knowing are the monks who are happy. Happiness, I have discovered, is evident in those monks who meditate all of the time and who recog…
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
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
…rticipants of the Peace Revolution. But I must say that my eyes, my heart, and my mind are all very happy to see you," I smile. He laughs a big belly laugh and he says, "I will see you again soon." And t…
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
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
…nto practice. By being mindful and aware of our external environment, we begin to progress toward a happy life. We learn how to carefully use our five senses because we are now seen in public places. "Of …
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
The Importance of Meditation in Education
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The Importance of Meditation in Education
…vide workers for the society? There is a great difference between the two, is there not? If we want happy, peaceful people, then we should be educating them to think for themselves, to meditate, and to pro…
This text discusses how meditation enhances the teaching process by creating a peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere. It emphasizes the need for teachers to be trained in meditation to better r
The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of…
This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
…we acquire it? Did we steal it or buy it? How was it prepared? Are we eating it while we are angry, happy,
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
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
…it: We may grow up wanting what we cannot have, always desiring more and more and more, never being happy with what we have! And, so, a mother's decision on when and how to feed her child becomes a very im…
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…d anything wrong with us when we complain about something, or we have an ill feeling. We might sing Happy Birthday to one another but underneath, the cells are dying. “Now suppose our elements are not of …
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
…d sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm and happy all of the time. And, in order to do this, you need to cut loose from the outside. "Every day, you…
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…aining the first absorption or jhana. So the first absorption is when the mind is still and we feel happy or joyful. In the second jhana, there is a feeling of brightness in- side, but we are not really th…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
…tart to meditate, relax. De-stress. Be sabai, or calm, and jai yen yen, or soft and comfortable. Be happy you are alive and breathing and smiling – because in creating boon, or pure energy, through your me…
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
the desire of young people who seek happiness in companionship; once they find their match they are happy, but then later on comes the suffering. Suffering in the form of concern, worry, jealousy, pride, p…
The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to