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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
HURRY ON You are young. You are strong. Row your boat as hard as you can. Hurry and continue to row on. Don’t be bothered if others slow down. For us, we must make the best of our own life.
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m
This text highlights the crucial roles parents must fulfill to nurture well-behaved children. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness in parenting. As children grow, pa
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 46 46 universal love, the love of all of humankind without expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently clos
In this chapter, 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 th
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi
In this chapter, the author discusses the essential virtues for self-improvement and personal growth. The second virtue emphasizes the importance of continuous self-enhancement, maintaining profession
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha on Good Deeds
We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation-with the knowledge that He was only human because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defile
This text emphasizes the Lord Buddha as the ultimate refuge for followers seeking Nibbana. It highlights the importance of good deeds and their outcomes, and discusses the misconceptions surrounding t
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 slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
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 mind control, urging prac
Community Event Gathering
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Community Event Gathering
- The first row shows a group of 12 people wearing yellow shirts, sitting behind a table laden with white bags, possibly indicating a charitable or community event. - The second row contains 17 people
This content captures a community event, showcasing groups of people in various colorful and traditional outfits. The first row features 12 individuals in yellow shirts behind a table with bags, hinti
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 224 Venerable Paul Silasangvaro (U.S.A.) ""I have learned to respect and to understand people with different perspectives. My relationship with my co-workers has improved tremendously.
In 'Journey to Joy', Venerable Paul Silasangvaro shares insights on the importance of respecting diverse perspectives. He highlights how meditation has significantly improved his relationships with co
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
Meditation in Everyday Life
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Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life Wish everyone freedom from suffering, and ultimately help them attain extreme happiness from meditation. Meditation brings our mind back to its original pure state. Furnish
Meditation aids in achieving a pure state of mind, fostering happiness. It encourages expanding our awareness and love to encompass everyone, regardless of their backgrounds. The practice not only enr
The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
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The Importance of Honoring Grandparents
grandparents. Moreover, they must extol their grandparents' virtues to their children, both in the grandparents' presence and out of earshot. By setting a good example, children will clearly see and l
The text emphasizes the need for parents to demonstrate respect towards their own parents (grandparents) to instill similar values in their children. It warns against negative behaviors towards parent
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
"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
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i
The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understandi
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy Luang Phaw Dhammajayo Life is not merely an external voyage to achieve our goals; it is a journey whereby we look into ourselves and embark on the path to self-discovery for the attainm
ในหนังสือ 'Journey to Joy' หลวงพ่อธรรมชัยเผยให้เห็นว่าชีวิตไม่ใช่แค่การเดินทางเพื่อบรรลุเป้าหมายภายนอก แต่เป็นการเดินทางที่นำเราไปสู่การค้นพบตัวตนและการเข้าถึงธรรมกาย ซึ่งเป็นที่พึ่งที่แท้จริงภายในทุก
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
56 99 Journey to Joy my words with care when I talk to her. She says that I am no longer a husband who speaks harshly and I think she is no longer a wife who complains as much. She says that I am fill
In this reflective excerpt, the narrator discusses the evolution of their marriage, focusing on the shift from harsh words and complaints to love and admiration. This transformation has not only chang
Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
A new policy toward Syria also needs to recognize the country for what it is: a small country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confron
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth
Building Strong Relationships: The Importance of Self-Reliance Before Marriage
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Building Strong Relationships: The Importance of Self-Reliance Before Marriage
Part One: Family Life When life partners learn how to resolve their mental baggage and restrain their negative emotions, they will be able to maintain a sense of positive regard for one another. Partn
การพัฒนาความสัมพันธ์ที่แข็งแกร่งระหว่างคู่รักต้องการการจัดการกับอารมณ์เชิงลบและความเชื่อมั่นในตนเอง การพึ่งตนเองเป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการรักษาความสัมพันธ์ที่แน่นแฟ้น ก่อนแต่งงาน ควรพิจารณาคุณลักษณะที่จำเป็น
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
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Transforming Your Mind through Positive Visualization
If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of Dham- makaya Meditation, as our role models. Or think
To cultivate a positive mindset, consider visualizing pure subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a