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…ery thing that you need to work on is the very thing that you do not see – yourself! So, we need to meditate and keep our mind always in the center. Our mind gets used to being outside of our body. And we nee…

In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g

…me enlightened, then the possibility exists for other people to do it as well. But you will have to meditate in order to discover this for yourself.” He smiles. And then, after a pause, quietly, he says, “The…

In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It

…e, out of ignorance. We do not know what will happen to us when we die, so we are afraid. But if we meditate, of course, we would know that this is, indeed, Mara, and then we would not be afraid. "There is i…

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe

…it in two ways: either outside of the body (searching the world for it), or with the mind, but they meditate with the mind outside of the body by meditating on a medium flame, or the sun, or in any external s…

Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f

…rn. And, so, we say "Good Bye" and thank him for all of his kindness. He says: "Please continue to meditate and I think you will be very good teachers of meditation for Western people…you will achieve great …

In this touching reflection, the author recounts a farewell to Luang Por, expressing gratitude for his kindness and wisdom. Luang Por encourages continued meditation practice and shares hopes for the

…tractions to another room, you would soon see that the bedroom is really the place where you relax, meditate, and review or start the day. “The second room that helps us build good habits is the bathroom. Th…

The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,

… change this? By keeping our mind pure at all times! But in order to keep our mind pure, we have to meditate, and in order to receive the most benefit from meditation, we have to know with what we are dealing…

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

…t in sickness and death. But we can fight this by tapping into our own power plant. We just have to meditate to find out for ourselves." We have been asking him questions for over two hours and it is late, a…

This text discusses the creation of the universe as a blend of Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality. It highlights the emergence of 'evil' which led to the creation of beings and the subsequent batt

…d one cycle, but as we continue to go around and around, and the more we understand it, use it, and meditate on it, the more it will mean to us in our lives. We can then apply what we have learned and become …

The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra

Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of course, will try t…

This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d

… really Meta-cognition, or the awareness of the awareness of the mind. This is easy to see when you meditate, but not as easy to describe to you. When you reach the stage in meditation in which you become awa…

This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin

…tant for living a good life filled with Dhamma. So we need to build good habits so that we not only meditate each day, but we do good deeds, and teach those things to other people, including our family and fr…

เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ

…ts are both inside and outside. The mind is our knowing element that contains defilements unless we meditate and try to clean this element. But the Dhamma, well, the Dhamma is for you to reach out and teach i…

This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence of meditation tied to the eightfold

…hism by definition, but Dhamma is ‘pure nature’. It is the purest part of our human nature. When we meditate, we see the sphere of Dhamma. It will become visible with further training, but don’t believe me, p…

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

… and food. We must help ourselves as much as possible: We must learn to help ourselves! And we must meditate in order to see cause and effect. "Of course, we must also be careful of the way we use these four…

The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu

…r another person? Gamblers will sit for hours gambling, but they can’t even sit for five minutes to meditate. We are ingrained to do bad things because we are so weak! It seems like the good people are always…

In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi

…eople for any wrong action that we think they might be doing. We will understand this concept if we meditate, because we will see and understand cause and effect. “But don’t blame others – Blame Yourself! Do…

The text emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. Through meditation, individuals can gain insights into cause and effect, promoting persona

…ction of meditation and the chart that he uses to describe exactly what happens to our body when we meditate.

Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa

…ve a bad habit, how do we get rid of it? No one can really tell us, so the only way to change is to meditate and find out for ourselves. So keep meditating! And don’t complain about sitting for meditation. “…

The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr

…ive on the other side of the world because they would be in darkness all of the time. So we need to meditate and bring each individual’s light into the world. We need to put the world in the middle of the sun…

This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ