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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. Mun

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,

… and mental cultivation all bring about merit. The fruits of good deeds converge to become a bright merit sphere affixed to the center of a person's body. It is beneficial to reflect on your merits frequently. Th…

…od deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challenging times. In contrast, demerits represent negati…

In terms of practice however, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained how we can know we are practicing the Middle Way in the sermon he gave on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta on 3 January 1955. He explained t

In his sermon on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam elucidates the profound significance of the Middle Way, urging practitioners to find stillness at the body’s central point. This

97. DO ONLY GOOD DEEDS Build only good kamma. End all evils in this lifetime, so only good kamma will be ours in future lifetimes. We are still subject to rebirth because of the defilements we car

เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ

106. HELP FROM MERIT A layperson asked if she ran into obstacles and was far away from me, what she should do to get help from me (through my power of virtue). I advised her to recall the virtues from

This text offers insights into the power of merit and how it helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve success. It emphasizes that the virtues gained from good deeds can assist in difficult tim

The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t

the other virtues. For as long as a meditator cultivates the Noble Eightfold Path purely, completely and according to the principles of the Middle Way (i.e. with the mind entering continuously upon th

This text delves into the Pathama Magga Sphere, an important concept in meditation that arises when the Noble Eightfold Path is fully realized. It explains how the mind can be liberated from external

ง น้ อ ง 1 4 ก อง at the centre of the body.... (หลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำสอนไว้ว่า ที่ศูนย์กลางกายของเรานั้นมีดวงธรรมปรากฏอยู่... ...It is this sphere of Dhamma that makes the body of ours exist. [...ดวงธรรมน

(หลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำสอนไว้ว่า ที่ศูนย์กลางกายของเรานั้นมีดวงธรรมปรากฏอยู่... ...It is this sphere of Dhamma that makes the body of ours exist. [...ดวงธรรมนี้แหละ ที่ทำให้ร่างกายเรามีชีวิตอยู่ได้...] ...I

จ ท ม า ย น้องเล็กที่รัก ในจดหมายฉบับที่แล้ว เธอคงจำได้ว่าชาวเยอรมันสองคนนั้นเขาเริ่มอยากเห็นธรรมกายขึ้นบ้างแล้ว และคงอยากจะลงมือปฏิบัติด้วยตนเอง จึงได้ถามว่าจะต้องใช้เวลาฝึกนานเท่าไร ขณะที่คุยกันไปเร

น้องเล็กที่รัก ในจดหมายฉบับที่แล้ว เธอคงจำได้ว่าชาวเยอรมันสองคนนั้นเขาเริ่มอยากเห็นธรรมกายขึ้นบ้างแล้ว และคงอยากจะลงมือปฏิบัติด้วยตนเอง จึงได้ถามว่าจะต้องใช้เวลาฝึกนานเท่าไร ขณะที่คุยกันไปเรื่อย ๆ เขา

(ผู้เจริญภาวนาจะต้องวางใจให้เป็นสมาธินิ่งแนวที่ศูนย์กลางกายของตน มิฉะนั้นก็จะไม่มีทาง เห็นหรือเข้าถึงธรรมกายในตัวเลย) ....Naturally, there are spheres of Dhamma and bodies nested in succession at the

(ผู้เจริญภาวนาจะต้องวางใจให้เป็นสมาธินิ่งแนวที่ศูนย์กลางกายของตน มิฉะนั้นก็จะไม่มีทาง เห็นหรือเข้าถึงธรรมกายในตัวเลย) ....Naturally, there are spheres of Dhamma and bodies nested in succession at the

I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is

This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s

"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

This text discusses the emotional struggle of helping a father diagnosed with cancer who lacks faith in Buddhism. A senior monk advises that a patient's state of mind is crucial for their afterlife. I

"Bhikkhus," my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should conti

In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o

Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and

"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

"Recently, he fell seriously ill and was admitted into a hospital. The doctor said he has cancer and probably won't have much time to live. My father does not have faith in Buddhism. How can I help hi

114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d

This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma

the temptation of looking for rewards in corruption or power. Your memory and wits will be sharpened and your thinking will be fluent and creative allowing you to find constructive solutions to proble

This text discusses the Pathama Magga Sphere, emphasizing the importance of continual mental cultivation towards higher levels of happiness and success. It explains how to 'let go' of this sphere, lea

attention at the centre of that object, by imagining that there is an additional tiny star visible there. Focus your mind continuously on the tiny star at the centre of the object of meditation. The m

This text outlines a meditation technique centered on visualizing a tiny star within the meditation object, promoting a perfect stillness of the mind. As the practitioner focuses on this 'Pāṭhama-magg

sight of a few biting ants? In self-disgust, he set aside the bottle and continued to meditate unprotected. The bright clear sphere of Dhamma which he had first perceived before his midday meal was

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