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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
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Death & Afterlife in Buddhism
Death & Afterlife Monica accumulate merits. Also, one should acknowledge the purpose of being born a human so as to cease birth and find the celestial realm as a halfway before reaching the goal of ni
In Buddhism, the purpose of human life is to accumulate merits and strive for higher levels of meditation to achieve peace of mind, free from the fear of death. Buddhists seek to avoid reincarnation,
Death and Rebirth: Exploring the Afterlife
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Death and Rebirth: Exploring the Afterlife
Death & Rebirth their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The person will see a black spot or a gloomy picture before being drawn into a black
The text discusses how the state of mind at the time of death influences the journey after life. A mind burdened by unwholesomeness may lead to suffering or rebirth in various realms, including hell,
Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
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Death and Rebirth in Different Beliefs
Death & Rebirth Monica : Because we believe that there is a heaven, and in the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparati
This dialogue delves into the differing beliefs around death and rebirth. Monica reflects on the Christian viewpoint that sees life as preparation for heaven, while Luang Phaw offers a Buddhist perspe
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'
This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
Suzanne Jeffrey It is not something to see with the eyes, so you must meditate and practice and see it for yourself. The mind is at the seventh base, and is approximately the size of an eye socket. I
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the size of the tip o
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whateve
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
ส่วนหนึ่งของชีวิต
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ส่วนหนึ่งของชีวิต
ส่วนหนึ่งของชีวิต เมื่อวัย วัยแปรเปลี่ยน ทำไมจึงแสนเศร้า ขับเสียงสุขใจไว้ในใจ พบคุณธรรม จากบาดแผลของใจ ความหมายอันลึกซึ้งที่เมื่อเราย้อน เดียวเรียนรู้ เกิดเป็นความดีในใจ ความหมายอันลึกซึ
บทเพลง 'ส่วนหนึ่งของชีวิต' ถ่ายทอดความคิดเกี่ยวกับชีวิตและความตาย ที่บ่งบอกว่าเมื่อเราผ่านความทุกข์ เราจะได้เรียนรู้ความหมายที่ลึกซึ้ง ความหวัง ความสุข และความดีในตัวเอง การเข้าใจชีวิตและควารเป็นไปของ
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Achieving Stillness in Meditation
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Achieving Stillness in Meditation
Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the words, "Samma Arahang" or "clear and bright" by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite this mantra, or feel that you don't want to recite the m
This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c
Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
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Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
words, it is the ability to have endurance for others' weaknesses. Once the couple is married and begins living together, there will be many responsibilities one must undertake for one's spouse and on
In family life, endurance and gentleness are crucial for managing responsibilities and conflicts. As couples live together, they must cultivate patience for each other's weaknesses and practice calmne
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
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The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
the physical nature of the average human body consists of an articulated vertical spine and skeletal frame that enable efficient movement for standing, walking, running and sitting. this framework als
The human body consists of a vertical spine and skeletal frame facilitating movement while embodying a mortal nature that inevitably degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles
The Dual Nature of the Human Experience: Body and Mind
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The Dual Nature of the Human Experience: Body and Mind
T he human experience is composed of two important parts, the body and the mind. These two elements communicate back and forth with each other from the moment of birth until death. We recognise t
The human experience comprises the body and the mind, which interact from birth to death. The conscious mind greatly influences behavior, leading to either admirable or shameful actions. A mind cloude
Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
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Truth for the Family: Living with Purpose
Part Five: Truth for the Family in our life is to live with purpose or meaning. The more we perform deeds that are purposeful and good, the more our life can be considered meaningful. To get the very
…sts avoiding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impacts our future; a clear mind from good deeds leads to happiness, while a troubled mind from evi…
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
This text discusses the duality of suffering and happiness in life. It emphasizes the natural forms of suffering such as aging, sickness, and death that everyone faces. Many people distract themselves
Types of Meditation
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Types of Meditation
78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain
Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi
The Power of Inside Meditation
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The Power of Inside Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey "When I was first starting out, before I met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I used to meditate on the outside, not the inside. This is a very powerful meditation, but I learned that it is not
Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
to put this into practice, it takes a lot of practice. So, we see that **good habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Buddhism, there is an overview of knowledge that we learn f
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม