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We Are What We Think
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We Are What We Think
THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVI We Are What We Think 14 September 2004 If we know how to control our thoughts, we can focus our minds on positive things only and in this way we can enjoy everyday life. Our
This text emphasizes that our happiness is a direct result of our thought patterns. By focusing on positive thoughts, we can enhance our daily experience and overall well-being. The key message is tha
Unperturbed by Our Surroundings
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Unperturbed by Our Surroundings
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES IVXVIII Unperturbed by our Surroundings This also keeps us ready for whatever occurrences may happen. Although death is inevitable and may arrive without warning, we will be un
This text discusses how achieving inner Dhamma through meditation allows individuals to face the inevitability of death without fear or worry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and un
Meditation for Mental Strength
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Meditation for Mental Strength
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VXIV Meditation for Mental Strength We must practice meditation in order to attain true happiness, which will arise only when we bring our minds back within ourselves. When our
Meditation is essential for achieving true happiness by calming the mind and fostering an inner sense of contentment. It promotes positive thoughts and actions, enabling us to overcome obstacles and r
The Power of the Mind: Importance of Consistent Meditation
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The Power of the Mind: Importance of Consistent Meditation
THE POWER OF THE MIND VIX Meditate Consistently Despite illness, lack of sleep, heavy workloads and worry, there should always be time available for meditation. While meditating, we can take a nap whe
Meditation is a vital practice that should be maintained despite life's challenges like illness, sleep deprivation, and heavy workloads. By adjusting our meditation techniques to suit our needs, such
The Brightness of the Sun
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The Brightness of the Sun
THE TRUE REFUGE VIIXV The Brightness of the Sun It can be said that no one prefers a life in darkness to a life with a bright future. Sometimes it is unavoidable that darkness comes into our lives, ho
บทความนี้สำรวจความแตกต่างระหว่างความมืดและแสงสว่างในชีวิต โดยเน้นการมอบความหวังและความกล้าหาญเมื่อเผชิญกับช่วงเวลาที่ยากลำบาก ทุกคนมีความปรารถนาที่จะมีอนาคตที่สดใสและเมื่อวันใหม่มาถึง ความมืดจะหายไปพร
The Importance of a Broad Vision
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The Importance of a Broad Vision
Our lifespan is so short while our great destination is afar. Hence, we have limited time for performing good deeds and reaching our goal. Do not allow your vision to be narrowed but keep it wide. Env
In this text, the author reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of maintaining a broad vision. It emphasizes that while our time is limited for achieving good deeds and goals, keeping our
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
You may feel the soft touch of a bird's feather when it touches the surface of the water. Focus your mind at the center of the body with this feeling. Maintain the feeling of relaxation of your body a
This text guides the reader through a meditation practice that emphasizes relaxation and focus. It begins with the feeling of a bird's feather touching water to center the mind at the abdomen. The pra
Interview with Monica on Religion and Happiness
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Interview with Monica on Religion and Happiness
Monica Luang Por Interview : Well, they taught me here. : You took to it easily then? Monica Luang Por Monica : Once I relaxed it felt normal for me to do it. And I am a naturally curious person, so I
In this insightful interview, Monica shares her journey of exploring profound questions about life, joy, and happiness through a religious lens in Norway. Working closely with her researcher and direc
Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
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Buddhist Teachings on Parenting
Rebirth & Incarnation Monica Luang Por 20 20 : What does the Buddhist scripture teach parents about how they should raise or have children? : The Lord Buddha taught that parents should feed them not o
The Buddhist scriptures provide profound guidance for parents on raising children. They emphasize the importance of not only providing food but also instilling moral values such as abstaining from mis
Monastic vs. Secular Life
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Monastic vs. Secular Life
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por 26 wealth to a certain degree, but it will never buy true happiness and the highest satisfaction in life for us. Prince Siddharta, as an example, rejected hi
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างชีวิตทางศาสนากับชีวิตทางโลก โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในมุมมองของพระโสดาบันและความคิดของเจ้าชายสิทธัตถะซึ่งละทิ้งความมั่งคั่งเพื่อค้นหาความสุขที่แท้จริงจากการปฏิบัติธรรม กา
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por merits. However, like in other religions, non-strict Buddhists do not care to keep this trait. They do not make themselves a frequent visitor to temples. : D
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจชีวิตสงฆ์และชีวิตทางโลกในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นการเยี่ยมชมวัดและการมีส่วนร่วมในชุมชน ตามคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าที่มุ่งให้ชาวพุทธเรียนรู้จากผู้มีปัญญาและสงฆ์ เพื่อสามารถใช้ชีวิตอย่างถูกต้องและ
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Monica meaning of both a sexual relationship and marriage. They will prefer sexual pleasure to a meaningful relationship with someone. The heart will lose its innocence as it is f
The text discusses the Buddhist view on sex, emphasizing the importance of meaningful relationships over mere sexual pleasure. It highlights how sexual passion can lead to negative emotions such as je
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Prince Siddharta is an example of a person who deserted all blessing in his life in order to seek the happiness of the mind. Buddhist monks follow His path in search of true happi
In Buddhism, the pursuit of true happiness often involves renouncing worldly pleasures, including sexual relationships. Prince Siddharta, known as the Buddha, exemplified this path by abandoning his r
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
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Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation
Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation Monica Luang Por Monica : Yes ok. How does this meditating affect the rest of your day? : The benefits of twenty-four hour meditation are that it makes me happy and
การทำสมาธิในชีวิตประจำวันช่วยสอนให้เราเข้าใจความทุกข์และให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับการกระทำที่ส่งผลต่อชีวิตของเรา เรียนรู้การปฏิบัติสมาธิเพื่อเพิ่มพูนความสุข ความรู้สึกดี และความเข้าใจ ซึ่งนำไปสู่การช่วยเหลือ
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage Monica : We have a big problem in Norway. Many people get divorced, like 50% every year, and I don't know why that happens all the time because you can just change your man like
In Norway, where divorce rates reach 50% annually, Monica seeks to understand how other cultures and religions maintain lasting marriages. Luang Por emphasizes three critical questions for those conte
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage For example, a relationship is compared with a bird in our hands. If we grasp it too tight, the bird will die and we will lose it forever. To keep it with us, we must learn to ho
A successful marriage requires a gentle and caring approach, much like holding a bird. Husbands and wives should please each other through sharing and sweet words, understanding their roles, and imple
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage from violence, hard burdens or infidelity, according to Buddhist explanation, it is the effect of their own misbehavior in the past life. The women probably used to be men in the
This text discusses the Buddhist view on marriage and the repercussions of past life actions. It suggests that individuals may face hardships in their current lives, such as violence and infidelity, d
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por Monica : I would like to use meditation to fill my body and soul with all these nice images, if it's possible in my life. Yes, that would be really nice. : Meditation
Meditation is a universal practice that transcends religious beliefs, providing a path to happiness and inner peace. Luang Por guides Monica, helping her to visualize and connect with her feelings dur
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por Monica Luang Por Monica Luang Por Monica We can see the image in our abdomen all the time, the mind will be focused, and you will discover true happiness that never h
In this dialogue, Monica discusses the transformative power of meditation. By focusing on the image in the abdomen, one learns to concentrate the mind and cultivate a unique form of happiness that is
The Rising Interest in Buddhist Philosophy in the Occidental World
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The Rising Interest in Buddhist Philosophy in the Occidental World
While Buddhism was born and has prospered in the Oriental world, blessing people with the teachings that guide them towards happy lives and both mental and physical wellbeing, people from the Occident
Buddhism, with its roots in the Oriental world, has provided guidance for happy living and holistic wellbeing. Recently, individuals from the Occidental world show increasing curiosity toward Buddhist