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Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
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Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation meditation. In the evening, they also clean the place, say a prayer, and perform meditation to clear their mind with the goal to eradicate defilements. Every fortnig
The text discusses the daily meditation practices of Buddhists. In the evenings, they clean, pray, and meditate to clear their minds and eliminate defilements. Buddhist monks offer teachings every ful
Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
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Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
Death & Rebirth Monica ranging from earth sprite, tree sprite, air sprite, lower celestial being, and higher celestial being. Do you think that is understandable for people with a Christian background
The text discusses the understanding of death and rebirth from a cultural standpoint, particularly reflecting on the fear surrounding these topics in Norway. Monica shares her thoughts on how people w
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c
This text provides a guide for beginners to meditation, emphasizing the importance of posture, deep breathing, and relaxation. The practice begins with sitting comfortably, either cross-legged or on a
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis
This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa
The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
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The Mother of Great Kindness within the House
Despite the behavior of one spouse, one should never waver from the Dhamma. Occasionally, the husband may go astray or the wife will resort to frivolous behavior, wasting time and money, leaving the h
This text emphasizes the need to remain steadfast in the Dhamma despite challenges in marriage. It highlights the importance of nurturing love and kindness in family relationships, drawing on Buddhist
The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
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The Sin of Soliciting Prostitutes
"Mukha" means face, form or gateway. So Apāyamukha means a gateway to deterioration, disaster and damage. Any man, single or married, who solicits a prostitute, no matter under what circumstances, has
This text discusses the concept of 'Apāyamukha' as a gateway to moral decline and societal problems related to soliciting prostitutes. It highlights the consequences such as the risk of AIDS, disgrace
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defile
This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
คัมภีร์ปฏิรูปมนุษย์
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คัมภีร์ปฏิรูปมนุษย์
๓๗๐ คัมภีร์ปฏิรูปมนุษย์ [๒๕๖] คหบดีบุตร คนดีแต่พูด เธอพึงทราบว่า ไม่ใช่มิตรแท้ เป็นมิตรเทียมโดยเหตุ ๔ ประการ คือ ๑. กล่าวต้อนรับด้วยเรื่องที่เป็นอดีตไปแล้ว ๒. กล่าวต้อนรับด้วยเรื่องที่ยังมาไม่ถึง ๓. ส
คัมภีร์ปฏิรูปมนุษย์ diskutierte die Unterschiede zwischen aufrichtigen und unehrlichen Freunden. Der Text beschreibt vier Gründe, die einen unehrlichen Freund definieren, darunter das Rückschauen auf
คัมภีร์กู้วิกฤตชาติ
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คัมภีร์กู้วิกฤตชาติ
๔๐ คัมภีร์กู้วิกฤตชาติ เบียดเบียนผู้อื่น ทำลายวัฒนธรรมอันดีงามของสังคม ผิดศีลธรรม หรือแม้จะผิดกฎหมาย ก็หาวิธีเลี่ยง เพื่อให้ได้ประโยชน์เป็นของ ตนเป็นใช้ได้ กล่าวโดยตรงก็คือ คนใจหยาบเป็นคนมักง่ายนั่นเอ
บทความนี้สำรวจคุณลักษณะต่างๆ ของคนใจหยาบและใจละเอียด โดยเน้นที่ผลกระทบของการกระทำที่ผิดศีลธรรมต่อสังคมและชาติ และเสนอแนวทางในการพัฒนาใจให้ละเอียดเพื่อความเจริญรุ่งเรืองของส่วนรวมและชาติบ้านเมือง การฝึ
Confronting Obstacles
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Confronting Obstacles
II. CONFRONTING OBSTACLES The World of Problems 34 The Right Solution 36 Solvable and Insolvable 38 Knowledge for the Crisis 40 A Compass for Life 42 Handling Obstacles 44 Peace of Mind 46 Mental Stre
Discover the importance of confronting obstacles in life through various strategies. Learn about differentiating between solvable and insolvable problems, and the role of knowledge during crises. This
The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
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The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS II The World of Defiled Minds Irrespective of the prevailing situation, we have to accept all happenings as the way of the world. Common people are subject to mental impuri
In 'The World of Defiled Minds', the text discusses the prevalence of mental impurities among common people. It acknowledges that while some individuals manage to free themselves from these defilement
Improve Oneself First: The Key to Happiness
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Improve Oneself First: The Key to Happiness
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS III Improve Oneself First When the energy is used up, our gains will vanish. This is also true for honour, fame and happiness. So why waste our time trying to correct the o
This section discusses the significance of focusing on our own flaws rather than attempting to correct others. It emphasizes that when we improve ourselves, we pave the way for greater happiness and f
The World's Common Problems: Stronger Defilement, Weaker Wisdom
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The World's Common Problems: Stronger Defilement, Weaker Wisdom
21 21 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IV Stronger Defilement... Weaker Wisdom This world is a gathering place of imperfect people. Both men and women have a dark side to their minds. The springing up of m
This text reflects on the imperfections inherent in humanity, discussing how mental impurities can weaken wisdom and increase cravings. It emphasizes the importance of meditation in achieving inner pe
Attaining Nirvana and Ending Rebirth
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Attaining Nirvana and Ending Rebirth
22 27 So, He suggested that there should be no death in this world. This can only happen if we end the process of rebirth by following the methods that He discovered. Therefore, we need to learn how t
This text discusses the notion of eliminating death through the cessation of rebirth by following specific teachings. It emphasizes the necessity of preparing for death to attain Nirvana and ultimatel
Understanding Common Problems in Life
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Understanding Common Problems in Life
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IX Death is Certain 28 September 2003 Blaming your business problems is never a good excuse since obstacles occur when our merit energy is weak. Moreover, without merit fro
In this text, we discuss the inevitability of obstacles in life, particularly in business. It emphasizes that blaming external factors for these problems is unwise, as such obstacles arise when our me
Stilling the Mind Through Daily Meditation
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Stilling the Mind Through Daily Meditation
23 February 2008 We need to keep our mind still at the center of the body, in the same manner that we keep our body balanced on the surfboard. Our mind should be indifferent toward people, things and
In this text, we explore the importance of maintaining a still mind at the center of our body, much like balancing on a surfboard. It emphasizes the need for indifference towards external distractions
More Merit... Less Obstacles
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More Merit... Less Obstacles
12 72 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXX More Merit... Less Obstacles The more merit we have the fewer obstacles we will encounter in life, and vice versa. This is a truth that we should take into account. For
This text highlights the relationship between merit and obstacles in life, emphasizing that greater merit leads to fewer challenges. It encourages the practice of good deeds as a means to accumulate m
The Consequences of Unwholesome Deeds
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The Consequences of Unwholesome Deeds
Unwholesome deeds will lead us to a downfall, or worse, to the realm of suffering, the place of unimaginable torment. As we comprehend this fact, we should restrain and endure in order to overcome obs
The text warns that unwholesome deeds can lead to suffering and urges restraint and endurance to overcome challenges. It emphasizes the need to solve problems while practicing meditation and making me
We Are What We Think
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We Are What We Think
THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVI We Are What We Think 14 September 2004 If we know how to control our thoughts, we can focus our minds on positive things only and in this way we can enjoy everyday life. Our
This text emphasizes that our happiness is a direct result of our thought patterns. By focusing on positive thoughts, we can enhance our daily experience and overall well-being. The key message is tha