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The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
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The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
…se, happiness and purity. Feel that you're entering upon a perfect state of calm with both body and mind. Don't be concerned about anything or anyone. Detach yourself from your job, your business, your re…
…ealizing the temporary nature of existence. It highlights the importance of the Seventh Base of the Mind, an integral part of achieving spiritual insight and understanding. By letting go of attachments an…
Understanding Inner Dhamma
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Understanding Inner Dhamma
…hough profound, is not something too difficult to accomplish after all—simply maintain the state of mind that is alert, relaxed and still. The word “Dhamma” has many meanings. More than fifty meanings hav…
…se effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to this state. Dhamma embodies cleanliness, purity, and goodness, with interpretation…
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcend…
…rgence of inner transcendental bodies through relaxation at the center of the Dhamma Sphere. As the mind achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through various forms, from the coarse h…
Guided Meditation Through Visualization
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Guided Meditation Through Visualization
…ss, as clear as a polished diamond, the size of your iris, as your object of meditation. Bring your mind to settle at the center of this crystal clear sphere at the Seventh Base of the mind. Recite the ma…
… method, taught by the Great Master, encourages continuous visualization at the Seventh Base of the mind while reciting the mantra 'samma arahang'. Different objects can be used based on personal comfort,…
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
… whether or when brightness will appear. Get acquainted with the darkness using a calm and peaceful mind. Don’t become anxious or disappointed. Feel that you’re sitting quietly in a night that is pitch b…
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 wil…
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
…ow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty plus years, his teachings consisted primarily of stopping of the mind. Everyth…
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both read…
The Power of Consistent Practice
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The Power of Consistent Practice
…you see the bright light. It matters how often and how consistent you practice. You can train your mind to be still the way you want it if you practice with the right method and do it in a nice and easy …
…onsistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without frustration, and adjust your body accordingly. Wit…
Illustrations Overview
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Illustrations Overview
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. The Unknown Factor . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. The Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. The Eightfold Noble Path . . . . . . 45 4. The Mind . . . . . .…
…ed list of illustrations found in the book, highlighting key themes such as the Unknown Factor, the Mind, the Eightfold Noble Path, and the Path to Enlightenment. Each illustration corresponds to specific…
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
…with this person?” But the more I read and understand, and the more I listen to Luang Por, the more mindful I become, and the more I try to analyze situations and relate them to what I am learning. Luang …
…of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindfulness, and the learning process she underwent while translating teachings from Thai to English. Th…
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering aro…
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintai…
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
inner body has a mind in its own existence. The mind - the Dhamma - is like looking at ourselves in a dream within a drea…
The inner body possesses its own mind, likening it to layered dreams. Meditation requires introspection; focusing inward cultivates true …
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
… outside and sometimes inside. And then, finally, we become focused inside! “Happiness is peace of mind. If we don’t run away, the Dhamma within comes closer and closer. Our mind, then, becomes centered.…
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ
The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
…hen we have to correct it and that takes strength. How do we correct bad habits in our body and our mind? We might be able to do it in our mind, but then our physical body can’t take it! We need to always…
…consequences for their actions, is also discussed. The importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind as well as the teachings of the Buddha about kind speech and mutual understanding are highlighted. …
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
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Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
…Find In Others, Torture Themselves The Middle Way: Between Luxury and Self-Mortification Using The Mind Illustration #10 Outside Body ---------------- Unobtainable By Ones Self Only Superpower Can Give…
…ea of balance between luxury and self-mortification. It also emphasizes the importance of using the mind and meditation as pathways to attain peace and understanding. External factors and superpower are a…
Meditation Techniques From Wat PakNam
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Meditation Techniques From Wat PakNam
…hey feel that meditation should simply be focusing on stillness. Luang Pu stated: “Stillness of the mind is the embodiment of success in meditation”, therefore, any way in which you can still your mind at…
…iques rediscovered by Luang Pu Sodh at Wat PakNam in 1914. His teachings emphasize stillness of the mind as key to meditation success. Detailed steps include stretching exercises, proper sitting postures,…
Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
…ing usually come all at once – pretty much at the same time. Dumping your garbage, or cleaning your mind, which can take a long time for some people, is essential and happens together with Centering. All …
…eryday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknowledge common issues like 'monkey m…
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
… discomfort). Defilement – Mental pollution or personal bad stuff that has infused itself into our mind and affects our mental make-up thus actions. It accumulates, particularly if you don’t meditate reg…
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenmen…
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
…tajevo over the course of a two year period. We have talked about everything from The Nature of the Mind, to Core Values and how habits relate to those values, to the definitions of words like Kamma andsa…
…especially meditation and its techniques. This collection includes discussions on the Nature of the Mind, habits, and essential Buddhist terms like Kamma, samadhi, and Kilesa. The teachings aim to make th…
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…arriving at the temple is self-discipline and cleanliness that form part of a culture that turn the mind inwards a higher quality and potential. The hub of culture for the improvement of the quality of th…
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
Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
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Temple Cleaning Practices Among Monks
…one should perform wholesome deeds to the utmost of one’s ability. Thirdly, one should purify one’s mind. However, before you can cleanse your mind, you must first cleanse your surroundings. This is the r…
…essential Buddhist principles: avoiding evil deeds, performing wholesome actions, and purifying the mind. Clean surroundings contribute to a clean mind, highlighting the importance of cleanliness in monas…