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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham” which generally means separating yourself from the bad and
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
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Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
- Loss of consciousness and sanity Those who have made a serious breach of this precept will end up in hell or other unhappy realm. As humans, they will be born with mental illnesses, be retarded or
The text discusses the severe consequences of violating the Fifth Precept in Buddhism, leading to unhappiness and potential mental disorders in future lives. It emphasizes the benefits of adhering to
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apyayumukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother.
Chapter 26 discusses the impact of a father's addiction on family dynamics, particularly the resentment children may feel towards their father when responsibilities shift to the mother. A narrative is
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
What is the Nature of Human Beings? The nature of human beings consists of five characteristics. 1. By nature, humans will not kill. A human who takes life has deviated from the nature of humankind.
The text discusses the fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violen
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
"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
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
The Duties of Grateful Children
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The Duties of Grateful Children
"even when your parents have passed away, your duty as a grateful son or daughter is not finished. Apart from taking responsibility for organizing a fitting funeral, a grateful son and daughter will d
This chapter emphasizes that even after parents have passed away, the duty of a grateful child continues. It highlights the importance of organizing a respectful funeral and conducting meritorious dee
YUWA CAMP: A Journey of Meditation and Commitment
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YUWA CAMP: A Journey of Meditation and Commitment
Making prayer At 19.30, YUWA CAMP participants and mentors assemble at the meditation room to make prayer, listen to Dhamma, do obeisance to the Buddha's images and practice meditation, all under the
At YUWA CAMP, participants gather for prayer and meditation guided by instructors, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness. Every night, they reaffirm commitments through vows on their name-tags. Da
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
position, as he could fight or escape. Sodh’s survival instinct told him that he should switch his position from the helm to the front of the boat to avoid danger. So he ordered his crewman at the fro
The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
Rice gave a more detailed explanation of the American approach to democratic reform in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to
In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some
Historical Artifacts from Nong Pa Fa Cave
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Historical Artifacts from Nong Pa Fa Cave
The Buddha images and the wooden box of manuscripts were probably brought to the Nong Pa Fa Cave before or during the Siamese-Lao war (1826-1828 AD), almost 200 years ago. Most of the manuscripts are
The Buddha images and wooden box of manuscripts discovered in Nong Pa Fa Cave were likely brought there before or during the Siamese-Lao war between 1826 and 1828. Most manuscripts are in poor conditi
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel
Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
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Exploring the Existence of Life After Death
'Have you, prince, any further proof to establish that they do not exist ?' ' I have, Master Kassapa. ' ' As how ? ' ' Here it is, Master Kassapa. I have had friends and companions, kinsmen, men of th
บทสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายกับอาจารย์คัสซัปปะ เกี่ยวกับการมีหลักฐานที่ชัดเจนในการพิสูจน์ว่าชีวิตหลังความตายมีจริงหรือไม่ เจ้าชายกล่าวถึงเพื่อนๆ และญาติที่รักษาศีลธรรมแต่ประสบโรคภัยและไม่ได้เกิดใหม่ในโลกที่ส
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And they are groaning at the thought that they are passed the meditation stage.] If we can er
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching
การทำธุรกรรมทางการเงินที่ธนาคารด้วยภาษาอังกฤษ
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การทำธุรกรรมทางการเงินที่ธนาคารด้วยภาษาอังกฤษ
Dhamma TIME คำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษน่ารู้ การติดต่อทำธุรกรรมทางการเงินที่ธนาคาร welcome to I like English รายการที่จะทำให้คุณชอบภาษาอังกฤษมากขึ้น โดย นันทนัส ภาวนาภรณ์ (ชิน) & Aj.Sebastian Copija การติดต่อ
บทเรียนนี้นำเสนอคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษที่สำคัญสำหรับการทำธุรกรรมทางการเงินที่ธนาคาร เช่น การเปิดบัญชี การฝากเงิน และการถอนเงิน โดยมีตัวอย่างประโยคที่ใช้ในสถานการณ์เหล่านี้. คุณจะได้รู้จักกับคำศัพท์ที่ใช้บ่
The Nature of Existence and Evidence
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The Nature of Existence and Evidence
18. ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be
In this excerpt, Prince engages in a philosophical discussion with Master Kassapa about the existence of the soul. The Prince presents a scenario where a felon is punished severely, questioning the ab
Understanding Perception and Existence
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Understanding Perception and Existence
He has sight and there are forms, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has hearing and there are sounds, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has smell and there are odours, but the organ do
This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, these organs do not necessarily imply the perception of a broader reality. The speaker, Ma