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The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
…y, two finger-breadths above the navel, is the natural home of the mind and also the gateway to spiritual attainment. When the mind is settled at the Seventh Base, it is in a safe sanctuary sheltered fr…
…Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achieving Ni…
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…at stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any images. Stay with the darkness in a relaxed manner. 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 tha…
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. I…
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of pos…
Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
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Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
Sanskrit: another ancient language used in India; Buddhist scriptures in Sanskrit are translated from the Pa…
This text delves into the significance of Sanskrit as an ancient language in India and its relation to Buddhist texts, particularly those influenced b…
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
… ill-mannered?' The mind is coarse because of attachment, anger, greed. People are really obsessed with stuff. But the Buddha's mind combines itself with the Dhamma and He acts as a power plant of kusal…
…ame in bad actions, discussing the Law of Kamma, and illustrating the concepts of compassion and merit. Ultimately, these teachings aim to empower individuals to generate good energy and live harmonious…
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay a…
In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and infl…
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far g…
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…
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We mu…
This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddh…
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And th…
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defile…
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…There are four groups of them: (1) Selfish or greedy people, who want us to behave in a way to benefit them, (2) Smooth talkers, who are insincere and want us to do things that are on their agenda, (3) …
…d false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal decay. On the other hand, true friends ar…
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…u will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even see something with increasing clarity. Allow your mind to come to a rest at the very center of the object that you im…
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-A…
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
…clear and bright”, or another phrase that is meaningful to you. You simply repeat that phrase until it drops away on its own accord. (And that really will happen, by the way.) 9. Additionally, if you ha…
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 centeri…
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of …
…i Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined state of mind, essential in managing life's challenges. Additionally, it clarifies the true meaning of Kamma (Karma) as 'Action with Intention,' highlighting per…
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of…
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to…
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recogniz…
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancien…
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation t…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for …
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE O n its present 800 acres site, WDC will comprise the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall (the largest sp…
…akaya Centre spans 800 acres and includes the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall, the largest spiritual hall globally, and the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara, dedicated to the revered meditation master Lu…
National Dhamma Quiz Contest
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National Dhamma Quiz Contest
…he text in the image is: "National Dhamma Quiz Contest The Dhamamkaya Foundation in co-operation with the International Buddhist Club have arranged a yearly peace and ethics education curriculum which…
The Dhamamkaya Foundation, with the International Buddhist Club, organizes a yearly peace and ethics education curriculum that fea…
Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
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Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
The text in the image reads: "The Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon With the recognition that many world scholars have been impeded from fully studying the Buddhist script…
…Romanized Pali Canon Text, the project produced a database released as a CD-ROM in 1995, developed with guidance from 51 experts across 14 nations. This initiative received significant media attention a…
Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES Relief for Natural Disasters In many countries of the world, political unrest or n…
The Dhammakaya Foundation actively contributes to humanitarian efforts, especially during natural disasters and political unrest. Focused on alleviating suff…