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Understanding Reproductive Kamma
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Understanding Reproductive Kamma
…uses reproductive act, a final phase of life before departing this present world or a final idea or mind that is attached to is called reproductive kamma. If one has an idea on merits when one is departi…
…nces before departing this world. A positive focus on merits and virtues leads to a better state of mind and body, while negative thoughts correlate with a stronger grip on worldly attachments. This piece…
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
…”8 at the same time. Visualizing and reciting the mantra at the same time is a way to maintain your mindfulness. But mindfulness has to be observed in a way that is relaxing while also feeling alert at th…
… importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and relaxation must coexist for a still mind, enabling us to perceive the inner…
The Key to Success: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Success: Stopping the Mind
‘STOP’ IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Stopping the mind (from wandering) is more important than anything else. Whatever images that appear in your meditati…
Stopping the mind from wandering is crucial in meditation practice. The Great Master Phramongkholthepmuni asserts tha…
Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Contemplation Techniques for Mindfulness
…center of your body constantly, with or without visualizing the image. Do this frequently, and your mind will grow accustomed to it. Follow the homework given to you. Muslims pray to their God five times…
…iscusses the importance of centering your awareness at the center of your body and the technique of mindful contemplation practiced twice a day. It compares this practice to the daily prayers of Muslims, …
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
silently and continuously in the mind. If you are not sure about the location of the center of the body, just know that anywhere in the a…
…using on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of persistent practice to achieve clarity and success. T…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…peaking in English. We greet one another cordially, and he answers the questions that I have on my mind. Of course, he knows what I have on my mind, but he is too polite to simply state the answers to th…
…nsights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque meditation hall at Wat Kiew Lom, emphasizing the beauty…
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slid…
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and…
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…Kamma after death, if not before. This discovery comes from seeing with the inner brightness of our mind. When evil people die, and we ask about where they are (in Heaven or Hell) we will not be able to p…
In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
is tomorrow's still mind, today's darkness is tomorrow's inner brightness, today's perseverance is tomorrow's fulfillment. …
…hts that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous effort to maintain a clear mind. By repeating a mantra, practitioners can reach a state where a bright crystal ball appears in the …
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in …
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' su…
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
178. ONLY MERIT IN MIND If you come to the temple for the sole purpose of gaining merit, then you are on the right path and…
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
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Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain yo…
This meditation guide emphasizes the importance of centering your mind at the body's center at all times. Practitioners should continue to repeat the mantra 'Samma-Araham…
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
…The goal of Dhammakaya meditation at the samatha level is to overcome the Five Hindrances. When the mind becomes peaceful and stable as the result of successful practice for tranquility, the mind will ove…
…dness leads to a spontaneous bright sphere at the body's center. Techniques include focusing on the mind's seven bases and visualizing images to deepen practice. For further learning, instructive resource…
การหยุดนิ่งและความสุขในธรรม
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การหยุดนิ่งและความสุขในธรรม
…e still but did not maintain it, how unfortunate. Happiness is at the center of the body. When your mind is out of the center, you may find suffering because the mind can only process one thing at a time.…
การหยุดนิ่งนำมาซึ่งบุญและความสุข แต่ถ้าเมื่อหยุดนิ่งไม่รักษาไว้จะนำไปสู่ความทุกข์ เนื้อหาเน้นการรักษาใจให้อยู่ที่ศูนย์กลางกายและสนับสนุนให้มีความสุขในกระแสธรรม เพื่อให้สามารถจัดการกับความสุขและความทุก
Meditation for Clarity and Calmness
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Meditation for Clarity and Calmness
Be calm and relax with ease. Your mind will be refined by itself. You will feel light, comfortable. Maintain this feeling for a longer tim…
Meditation is a powerful practice that allows you to cultivate a refined mind. By sitting calmly and focusing on your thoughts, you can experience feelings of lightness and comf…
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
…must face the consequences of their actions on Earth. The final destination depends on the state of mind at the last moment, which could be one that is clouded or clear. Monks refer to this as "the War of…
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the af…
Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
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Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
… matter the illness, you must understand one thing that is of utmost importance. It is the state of mind that will determine the destination of his afterlife. So, try not to have him worry about anything.…
… diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddhism. A senior monk advises that a patient's state of mind is crucial for their afterlife. It emphasizes making merit to promote a clear mind and its signific…
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
VI. THE POWER OF THE MIND 11 11 Elevate Your Motivation 126 Exercise the Body - Exercise the Mind 128 The Ultimate Courage 13…
This section delves into the immense potential of the mind, emphasizing the importance of motivation, physical and mental exercise, and the role of meditation…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… not an external power or object. The method for reaching this happiness is to completely still the mind. When the mind reaches a state of complete stillness, happiness will follow. swiftly. Nothing else …
…nd within us and not in external objects or powers. Achieving happiness requires a completely still mind. When the mind is at peace, happiness naturally follows. This can be practiced in every activity in…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…thout expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently closing our eyes, bringing the mind to the centre of our bodies. When the mi…
…ter, the focus is on cultivating universal love and self-love without expectations. By relaxing the mind through meditation, individuals can achieve inner peace and a sense of cleansing that allows them t…