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The Inner War for Lasting Peace
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The Inner War for Lasting Peace
… of suffering and hatred deeply into the bodies and minds of everyone involved. If we can reflect with a mind devoid of any ill bias, we will come to realise that all people are our siblings. We breath…
Humanity’s struggles stem not from physical wars, but from inner conflicts with greed and ignorance. We sha…
The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
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The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
…minated, things that were once beyond our imagination, like world peace, are suddenly possible and within reach. All it takes is to accomplish that first step – which is to practice meditation to experi…
Achieving inner happiness and true world peace begins with the elimination of defilements within the human heart. Practicing meditation can help individuals …
A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
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A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
…asure that Cannot Be Bought World peace through inner happiness is less costly than any war, and its result is more effective and enduring. Fighting a war requires an immense budget, equipment and th…
…hapter 7 emphasizes that world peace through inner happiness is more valuable and lasting than war. It underscores the necessity of overcoming mental defilements through meditation and energy concentrat…
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
“ I come to meditate here because it makes my mind free. I am feeling quite free in the brain and free inside the spi…
In this personal reflection, Lucky Moyo, a restaurant employee from Zimbabwe, shares how meditation has transformed his life, leading him to feel free, light, and enlightened. He emphasizes the …
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
"Tomorrow The World Will Change" Testimonies from Inner Peace Pioneers " Meditation teaches you not only to improve your own mental abilities but also to spread kindness and love…
This text explores the profound impact of meditation on individual happiness and global peace. J.D.A. Wijewardena highlights meditation's role in f…
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
…ght and at ease. Then make your mind cheerful, fresh, clean, pure and bright. Empty your mind; free it from all thoughts. Make it seem as though you are sitting alone in a clear and wide-open space, a p…
…hat involve deep breathing and visualizing a crystal ball to clear your mind and alleviate tension. It starts with releasing worries through exhaling and progressing to relaxing your entire body from he…
Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
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Message from The Most Ven. Phrarajabhavanavisudh - World Peace Ethics Contest 2007
…he World Peace Ethics Contest 2007, The teachings of the Lord Buddha are supreme and universal spiritual truths which are relevant and easy to put into practice for those of all nationalities, races, c…
…chings. He highlights the direct correlation between one’s practice of these teachings and the benefits to individuals and society. The event also marks a significant moment as it allows the public to a…
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficul…
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. …
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and…
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasiz…
Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
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Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
…from the beginning, that means that one is preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking of the shared family expenses. So why did you marry? Whenever you see luxuri…
…e text discusses the misconceptions surrounding marriage, highlighting the need for couples to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails signif…
Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
hope that you will find someone else to help you with the many things in life. There are some who get married because they expect that their spouse wil…
…disappointment if not grounded in self-dependence. Many marry for beauty or behavior, but these qualities fade. True relationships rely on self-sufficiency and the ability to manage new responsibilities…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
…t to illustrate Dhamma, serving as lessons for mind purification. This shows the high level of morality they have. The explanation of each metaphor is as follows: 1) Eyes like the knots of a bamboo tre…
This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life …
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
…’s problems. Don’t look for faults in others. Don’t flutter your eyes so others can follow, because it will shift the trouble from the eyes to your mind and into your home.” A person who is able to con…
… text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mind. By training our eyes not to focus on negativity and avoiding gossip, we can foster a virtu…
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
… good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is because we’ve eaten. If we didn’t eat, we’d be hungry. In physics, there is the law which states…
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parall…
Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
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Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous
Chapter 7 Raising Children to Be Smart and Virtuous Our world seems to become smaller in terms of its interconnectedness. Changes occurring around the world have immediate effects on us socially and e…
… emphasizes the importance of parents in raising smart and virtuous children amidst global changes. It highlights that a balance of intelligence and wholesomeness is essential for a child's success. Par…
Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
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Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
…se and other problems. These stimulants cause major social problems. For example, corruption finds its roots in parents who didn’t teach their children to endure stimulants of defilements. They didn’t …
…tations such as alcohol, drugs, and the lure of money to prevent societal problems like corruption. It emphasizes the significance of instilling virtues over materialism for a better society. The book '…
Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
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Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
Chapter 11 Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future Children's future financial security can be measured by their fruga…
Chapter 11 emphasizes the importance of teaching children frugality as a means to secure their financial future. It advocates for parents to model good economic sense…
Teaching Children the Value of Money
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Teaching Children the Value of Money
…gle dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything luxurious or unnecessar…
This text provides parents with strategies to teach their children the significance of financial responsibility. It covers topics …
The Origins of Provocative Dress in Children
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The Origins of Provocative Dress in Children
“If we look at the problem clearly, we will discover that its origins took root even before these children became teenagers and started to dress provocatively. …
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latt…
In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced …