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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita
This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho
Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
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Truth for the Family: The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
Part Five: Truth for the Family through mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what we are doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate, or make a judgment, about what is right or
Part Five of this enlightening series emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation in family life. Mindfulness fosters awareness of our actions and helps us discern right from wrong, protec
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
Suzanne Jeffrey to eat because of energy and repair and growth. We cannot, of course, argue with that. However, when we meditate, we have a greater insight because our mind is clearer and our view be
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
…day and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure minds. Wherever Buddhism is, we want to be born there so it will be available …
This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our
Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
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Caring for Patients: The Importance of a Clear Mind in Final Moments
(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretapume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must face
The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play
Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
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Coping with a Father's Illness in Buddhism
"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
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
VI. THE POWER OF THE MIND 11 11 Elevate Your Motivation 126 Exercise the Body - Exercise the Mind 128 The Ultimate Courage 130 Meditation is Food for the Mind 132 Meditate Consistently 134 Organize th
This section delves into the immense potential of the mind, emphasizing the importance of motivation, physical and mental exercise, and the role of meditation in achieving mental clarity. Topics such
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy able to practise even though their faiths from one another. may differ 222 22 The true happiness sought by all people can be found within each of us. It is not an external power or obje
True happiness is found within us and not in external objects or powers. Achieving happiness requires a completely still mind. When the mind is at peace, happiness naturally follows. This can be pract
การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
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การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
กายมนุษย์ละเอียดยิ transcendental human body; spiritual human body กายละเอียด transcendental body; spiritual body; subtle กายหยาบ physical body (avoid using ‘coarse’ or ‘crude body’) การขอขมาแก่ผู้
บทความนี้จะพูดถึงความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์ที่ประกอบด้วยกายละเอียดและกายหยาบ รวมถึงแนวทางในการทำลายกิเลสและการสร้างบุญกุศล การทำกรรมเกิดจาก 3 ทาง ได้แก่ ทางกาย ทางวาจา และทางใจ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการแนะน
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
Tomorrow The World Will Change with a focused and clear mind. If we can train the mind to its highest potential, we will see with clarity, the true enemy – defilement – embedded deep inside our minds
Focusing the mind to its highest potential can reveal the true enemy within—defilement, the root of suffering and conflict. By calming the mind, one can eliminate impurities and become a guiding light
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: “Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretatume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must fac
This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
This corresponds to the set of four activities41 belonging to a Stream-attainer (sotāpattiyānga) which brings about other sets of qualities. The titles ‘born of dhamma’ (dhammaja) and ‘created by dham
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's te
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
- Placing the attention at the center of the body without visualizing. When one visualizes the mental object continuously, the mental object will gradually change in nature in accordance with the incr
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n
Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
GUIDED MEDITATION 111 SEVEN BASES OF THE MIND Now let us refresh the Knowledge that the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam has taught us about the Seven Bases of the mind. - The first base is at the
In this guided meditation, we revisit the teachings of the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam regarding the Seven Bases of the Mind. The first base is located at the rim of the nostril, the second at th
Light of Purity
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Light of Purity
Light of Purity Don’t get excited when you see the bright light, or wonder where the light is coming from, or whether you have left the lights on. Be unaffected by it. Feel happy that there is bright
The text discusses the natural emergence of inner light when the mind is tranquil and purified. It encourages readers to remain unaffected by the brightness, much like appreciating the sunrise without
The Right Way to Practice Meditation
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The Right Way to Practice Meditation
often mentioned that, as soon as you finish kindergarten you become a Ph.D., that is, when you practice the right way. And the right way of practice is to 'stop' the mind continually without letting i
Often it is mentioned that as soon as you finish kindergarten, you become a Ph.D. in meditation, provided you practice the right way. This involves 'stopping' the mind continually, without interruptio