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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
to during harsh times, and also in the final moments of his or her lives. Even after death, we can still rely on it. It …
This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for our joy and sadness. It discusses how meditat…
About Interviewer Monica Øien
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About Interviewer Monica Øien
About the Interviewer Monica Øien has degrees in Spanish, Latin and mass media. She is an art teacher and an accomplished painter, and enjoys photography and graphic design. I…
Monica Øien holds degrees in Spanish, Latin, and mass media. She is an art teacher and painter, passionate about photography and graphic design. In her free…
Building a Trustworthy Family
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Building a Trustworthy Family
involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they…
The text emphasizes that honesty and self-control are essential for a trustworthy family environment. Good people avoid associations with dishonesty. A family lacking truthfulness cultivates suspici…
The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Life
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Life
4) Sacrifice or caga is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice …
… of sacrifices: material objects, comfort, and emotional states, crucial for preparing the mind for meditation. The text asserts a marriage relies on such sacrifice from both partners to sustain family …
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
…arth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter of which will come first. The Lord Buddha taught the eight factors that cause a h…
…garding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions can be split into two categories—the Infatuated Mind that seeks fortune, presti…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
…hen we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as stable…
This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora…
The Importance of Family Dinners
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The Importance of Family Dinners
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a…
In a large family, not eating dinner together leads to disagreements and emotional issues. Children who eat late may feel neglected, while those who help out end up …
Building a Unified Community: The Four Bases of Social Solidarity
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Building a Unified Community: The Four Bases of Social Solidarity
…ple or developing a unified society. This Dhamma principle consists of: 1) Generosity (Dana) - This means the giving of material things. 2) Kind speech (Piyavaca) - This means speaking kindly and truthf…
…ng Buddha's Four Bases of Social Solidarity: Generosity, Kind Speech, Useful Conduct, and Even Treatment. It highlights that respectful behavior fosters community ties and encourages parents to observe …
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come…
…st good deeds which lead to happiness and heavenly realms. Furthermore, it outlines the 10 Bases of Meritorious Actions in Buddhism, which guide individuals towards positive actions and thoughts. These …
The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
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The Dhammakaya Temple and the Dilemma of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
Of course, people closely followed the news about the Temple. After two years, the outcome was the reverse. Unbelievably, the Temple has survived to this day. Many said that in the same peri…
In recent years, the Dhammakaya Temple has faced severe media scrutiny yet continues to attract thousands to its ceremonies, indicating a strong community sup…
Fortifying Mental Health
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Fortifying Mental Health
When it comes to physical strength, we know that we must eat nutritious and wholesome foods and exercise to have…
This book compiles insightful advice from The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu aimed at helping individuals reinforce their mental resilience. In a world where physical strength is of…
Confronting Obstacles and Building Mental Strength
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Confronting Obstacles and Building Mental Strength
48 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XVIII Mental Strength We were born to perform good deeds. Please maximize your time and effort for this purp…
This section emphasizes the necessity of mental strength in life. It argues that while material wealth may not be critical, lack of mental resi…
Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
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Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIII Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom Problems can be solved by using wisdom gained from meditation, when…
Meditation allows us to reach a state of mental stillness, free from thoughts and worries. In this ser…
The True Refuge
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The True Refuge
THE TRUE REFUGE VIXIX Task for the Mind 28 August 2003 Do not let your routine practicing of meditation be interrupted by any external factors. Meditation is a task for the mind and does not requ…
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a dedicated meditation practice without interruptions from external factors. It highlights that meditation is a me…
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Spiritual Leader of Dhammakaya Temple
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Spiritual Leader of Dhammakaya Temple
…ion in Thailand. He was born Chaibul Sutthipol on the 22 April 1944. During his adolescence, he became an ardent student at the Meditation Centre of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen where he first met his mentor…
…he president of the Dhammakaya Foundation. He began his spiritual journey as a young student at the Meditation Centre of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, where he was introduced to his mentor, Khun Yay Archaray…
Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
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Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
…received from benefac- tors. The publisher thus wishes to take this oppor- tunity to rejoice in the merit of all the contributors listed below, with the wish that the merit accrued when this publication…
… the support from benefactors. The publisher appreciates the contributions listed, wishing that the merit from reading this book leads all involved towards the attainment of the Dhammakaya. The producti…
About Monica Øien: A Multifaceted Talent
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About Monica Øien: A Multifaceted Talent
About the Interviewer Monica Øien has degrees in Spanish, Latin and mass media. She is an art teacher and an accomplished painter, and enjoys photography and graphic design. I…
Monica Øien is a talented individual with degrees in Spanish, Latin, and mass media. As an art teacher and accomplished painter, she excels in photography, graphic design, and scri…
The Four Problems in Marriage
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The Four Problems in Marriage
…tween parents and children. Distrust sparks the many facets of suspicion and discord with others. Some cases are caused by jealousy, some by inequality, some by deceitfulness, and some by a lack of resp…
…these principles, leading to issues such as distrust and stagnation. Distrust manifests when family members lack truthfulness, resulting in suspicion and discord. This issue can extend beyond spouses to…
Family Life: Cultivating Stability and Sacrifice
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Family Life: Cultivating Stability and Sacrifice
Part One: Family Life control them until they become slaves to it. Because kilesa affects good habits, our family's health and stability depends on trai…
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Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
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Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Gently close your eyes, as if you were going to sleep. Do not squeeze yo…
This meditation technique guides you through the process of achieving a state of complete relaxation. Start…