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Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
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Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
…186. Don’t look down on anyone 187. Bright balance 188. Humans are the most blessed HOW TO MEDITATE GLOSSARY CONTRIBUTORS
This text emphasizes the importance of perseverance, fortitude, and devotion as essential traits for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. It discusses key principles such as humility, cleanl
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up…
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
… rely on others." May 23, 1981 5. HOW TO RELIEVE SUFFERING When you feel despair, chant a lot, and meditate a lot. No one can help you as well as you can help yourself. February, 27 1982
This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
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Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
…gs. The mosquito net was old, dirty and worn out. I did not complain. To be given an opportunity to meditate here was good enough for me. War is the Thai word for a Buddhist temple.
This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo
The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
… I am. Through meditation, I found that the reason I was capable of self teaching was because I had meditated a great deal in my previous existences. The merits gained from my meditation in the past lives hav…
The author shares her lifelong passion for cleanliness and orderliness, rooted in a disciplined upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-t
DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
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DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
…uch merit as we can. Let our merit be as big as a mountain. If we want to build great merit we must meditate a great deal, and also make wishes or resolutions that are all-encompassing. “Blessings” (mangula: …
In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key
Strive to Build Maximum Merit
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Strive to Build Maximum Merit
…er you do it or not. It is better to do it and to do it well. Don’t be lazy with your meditation. Meditate as much as you can to cultivate good mindfulness. If your mindfulness is weak, you will be vulnerab…
การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
…the past, look inwardly at the present, and look forward into the future. Most importantly, we must meditate constantly, to strengthen our minds and resist distractions. There is an old saying, “Chanting is …
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
…d to the elite program immediately upon my arrival. November 5, 1979 43. I TRULY LOVE MEDITATION I meditate all the time. During World War II, I meditated six hours during the day, and six more hours during …
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
… only a brief flash of it, that is sufficient to bring about enough merit to cover the sky. When I meditate, my mind penetrates deep into the center of the body, all the way through to Nibbana [the perfect s…
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can dra
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
…a “Samma Arahang” in your mind, your merit becomes greater with each repetition. And every time you meditate you gain new merit. It’s as assured as hitting the ground with your fist—you never miss. As you pr…
In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper
The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
…m other everyday tasks, you need to contemplate on Dhamma at all times. Before I attained Dhamma, I meditated diligently until my mind could leave the physical body, sinking deeper and deeper into meditation …
Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how consistent practice leads to a purified m
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
…EN IN ILLNESS Even when I, I stay committed to making merit. I never stop. Once, while I was ill, I meditated and saw the Dhammakaya within me to be incredibly clear and bright. I beheld Him for a long time, …
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
… act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great deal of effort involved. Merit making …
Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental…
The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
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Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
…to save my deceased father from the hell realm. But before I was in the position to do so, I had to meditate and purify my mind until all of my inner transcendental bodies became crystal clear. Achieving th…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
… it is only for the betterment. But once it is over, I move on and never let it linger. Then when I meditate, my mind is completely free from these thoughts, concentrating only on meditative attainment. That …
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
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HOW TO MEDITATE
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…r bodies, until reaches the "body of enlightenment" known as the "Dhammanabba". This is the highest meditate attainment which enables the practitioner to achieve super knowledge and supreme happiness.
This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of
DMC Translator’s Handbook
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DMC Translator’s Handbook
…nastics 5. The Five Precepts 6. The Eight Precepts 7. Merits 8. Generosity 9. Meditation 10. How to Meditate 11. Dhammakaya Meditation
The DMC Translator’s Handbook provides essential references on Dhamma terms and popular topics in Buddhism. It encompasses teachings like the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and meditatio