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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…n. Because there is no satisfaction, we get angry. Because of anger, we hurt others. It is like a fish stuck to bait. There is no peace; there is no letting go. It is all because of greed. “When we cre…
… means to deeper understanding and teaching. The discussion ends with a hint of a captivating story shared by another participant.
The King and The Hermit
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The King and The Hermit
…one day something went terribly wrong, and even though the Queen consulted the King (as every Queen should, of course, in any tale of this sort) they could not come up with a solution to the problem. So…
Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
…roblem, and then began to eat. The hermit began to eat, too, but he took his food and started to smash it on his new clothes. First he took the mashed potatoes and smashed them onto his jacket. Then he …
In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
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The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
…hose people who do not believe it exists because those people say that if it existed, it would have shown itself by now or it would have been discovered. These are also the people who say that is does n…
Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
…ough years of church training, biblical reading, and meditation. Always thinking of myself as a Jewish-Christian, because, after all, Christ was a Jew, I found myself here at the Wat on new ground, and …
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the…
Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
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Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
… his robes, and then he is gone.6 6 Parts of this chapter are copyrighted, *Finding Buddha,* 2010, Shires Press, Manchester, Vermont.
…ssing gratitude for his kindness and wisdom. Luang Por encourages continued meditation practice and shares hopes for the author's future as a teacher of Dhamma in the West. The passage highlights the tr…
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
…fact that I have probably been raised as a Buddhist before, and will be again because I am surely wishing for that even as I write this. As I said, we met only six months ago, but when I enter his offi…
…hrough meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They share a journey towards inner peace and mindfulness, traveling the Eightfold Noble Path together, with…
Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
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Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
…re… concentrated… stilling their anxiety and nervousness and just simply being. But since my son, Josh, ordained here, I have learned so much more about the benefits of meditation, and the What? Why? an…
This text shares a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who dee…
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guar…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these ne…
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
live with them from the time we are born. Each one of these groups shapes our character, our basic nature, and that is why we teach that the very first, of the thirty-ei…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
The Teachings of the Six Directions
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The Teachings of the Six Directions
…, or on your mobile phone because these messages will have wide ranging ramifications. “Almost finished with this,” he cajoles them. “Beneath us, are the people we work with, or for, or employ. Dependi…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
… all of these teachings that I am giving you have to do with peace? If you develop good habits, and share them with those people around you, you will bring peace into the world. And that is what Wat Phr…
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…me, but I am the only female, and the other four are monks: Luang Por, his personal assistant, LP Josh, and one other. We are speaking in English. We greet one another cordially, and he answers the que…
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of bod…
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
…fluence of what we have called kilesa, or defilement, and that means, that we tend to think what we should not be thinking. This causes us to switch from one thought to another very quickly, rarely fini…
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
…n, and then we suffer. Therefore, destroying all defilements is the solution for real happiness and should be the ultimate goal of each and every human being. “And how, Suzanne, do we destroy defilemen…
…e, creating a cycle of growth and happiness. The conversation ends on a high note, highlighting the shared joy in discovering these insights together.
Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
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Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
Meeting #6 June 8, 2009 - Ashram I did not see Luang Por for several months after our last chat. I left the Peace Revolution aft…
In June 2009, a group meets with Luang Por Dattajevo at his Ashram to discuss a book project on the life of the Lord Buddha. The meeting includes questions from th…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…e, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six significant? And ... Before she finishes, Luang Por raises his arm up in adjustment of his robes. This, of course, signals everyon…
…a) and highlight the contrast between the lives of laypersons and monks. The Buddha's commitment to sharing his enlightenment with the world, irrespective of religious boundaries, demonstrates his unive…
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves
…ey achieve greater personal growth and enlightenment. It highlights that everyone's path is unique, shaped by individual experiences, and underscores the importance of compassion and support among pract…
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
… and smoke, or we spend all of our time and money gambling, or having indiscriminate sexual relationships, then that 50% we are creating is going to have a detrimental effect on us in this life and in o…
…ction with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice. True meditation c…
The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
…and gives me the twinkle. Then he starts to laugh out loud, long and heartfelt. LP Anurak and LP Josh open their eyes wide and shake their heads at my audacity and then they, too, start to laugh. 52
This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d