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Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
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Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Moral Discipline (silamaya) - Observing moral behavior by restraining our speech and actions to do only good; not causing turmoil for others. 3. Meditation Practice
Part Five discusses vital practices for families to cultivate a moral lifestyle. It highlights the importance of moral discipline (silamaya), meditation (bhavanamaya), and humility (apacayanamaya) amo
Truth for the Family
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Truth for the Family
Part Five: Truth for the Family A person who understands the purpose of life, habitually contemplates the reality of death, and makes an effort to cultivate good deeds will have the right view of the
การมีความเข้าใจในจุดมุ่งหมายของชีวิตและการคิดถึงความจริงของความตาย จะทำให้ผู้คนสามารถพัฒนาการกระทำที่ดี และมีมุมมองที่ถูกต้องเกี่ยวกับโลก แม้ว่าจะต้องเผชิญกับความทุกข์ในโลก ก็ยังสามารถรักษาจิตใจให้มั่
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Family Day By Day 159 A Journey's Preparation Part Five: Truth for the Family
Creating Inner Quality for Families
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Creating Inner Quality for Families
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 29 Creating Inner Quality From birth to death, we want to be the best that we can be, not only for our children and parents, but also to help them become the be
In 'Creating Inner Quality', the importance of striving for personal excellence for the benefit of family is emphasized. The text highlights the unique characteristics of humans that set us apart from
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
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Part Six Meditation Technique and Tips Family Day By Day 163 Meditation Technique and Tips
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Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips The Universal Meditation Technique Family Day By Day 167 of Relaxation and Joy
Meditation Technique and Preparation Tips
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Meditation Technique and Preparation Tips
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Things to Prepare and Select Before Starting the Meditation Session: 1. Seat for meditation with necessary amount of cushion. 2. Mind free from expectation, wor
In this section, we discuss important preparations for a successful meditation session. Key elements include choosing a comfortable seat, ensuring a clear and focused mind, and selecting an initial 'I
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Part Seven Appendixes Family Day By Day 181 Appendixes
Glossary of Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
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Glossary of Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
Part Seven: Appendixes Glossary Anattata: Non-self; nothing in the world has implicit identity "There is nothing out there, not even our bodies, which we can control. Thus, it is not distinctly ours.
This glossary provides definitions for key Buddhist concepts such as Anattata (non-self), Aniccata (impermanence), and Bhavana (meditation). It emphasizes the understanding that nothing possesses a pe
Glossary of Dhamma Terms
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Glossary of Dhamma Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Danamaya: see Dana Dhamma: split into three main meanings: First: "Pure Nature" within existence and our relationship to it; Second: the teachings of how to get to our "Pure Nat
This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho
This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc
Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
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Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes realm, we ourselves need to be pure. When we are pure, our accumulated amount of boonya energy will refine our mind to a certain degree and automatically bring us to that realm
This text discusses the Buddhist understanding of heaven and hell, emphasizing the role of boonya and baap in determining one's afterlife. It explains that heaven is achieved through purifying one's a
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Kamma (Sanskrit: Karma): neutral word meaning action with intention; action Khanti: endurance Kilesa (also spelled Gilesa): the impure element to our mind; i. e. passion, lust,
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses
Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
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Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
Part Seven: Appendixes to perform good deeds and this results in parami formation within the mind Roads to Ruin: any of the paths, professions, or actions that eventually lead to destruction; they inc
This section discusses the significance of good deeds and how they cultivate parami within the mind. It outlines various detrimental paths that lead to personal destruction, including indulgence in li
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Right Roles; refers to the principle of aiding people in order to develop a unified society Sangha: an assemblage; a community of people who have completely dedicated their live
In this section, key concepts in Buddhism are elaborated, including the importance of community (Sangha) and mindfulness (Satti) in nurturing a unified society. Sila, or moral discipline, highlights t
Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
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Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Theravada: "the Doctrine of the Elders"; considered as "Orthodox" Buddhism Tripitaka: The Pali Canon; Source of Buddhist Scriptures dating back to the time of the Buddha Tilakkh
This section provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to Theravada Buddhism. It includes insights into the Tripitaka, the Pali Canon which is the primary source of Buddhist scripture
Bibliography and References in American Family Diversity
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Bibliography and References in American Family Diversity
Part Seven: Appendixes Bibliography and References Eitzen, M. Zinn and D. Stanley, Diversity in American Families, Harper and Row Publishers, New York 1987. Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phraya Va
This section presents a compiled list of crucial references and bibliographic entries that illuminate the diversity in American families and significant Buddhist texts. It includes works by Eitzen and
Sourced Teachings and Dhamma Practices
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Sourced Teachings and Dhamma Practices
Part Seven: Appendixes Sourced Teachings Grouped Dhamma Teachings in Numerical Order: Groups of Four: Four Actions that Lead to Spiritual Growth (Vuddhi): 1. Search for a good teacher; role-model (Sap
In this section, we outline essential Dhamma teachings that guide spiritual growth and ethical living. The four actions leading to spiritual advancement include searching for good teachers, deeply lis
Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
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Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
Part Seven: Appendixes 3. Tolerance; putting up with adversity; patience (Khanti) 4. Being able to part with possessions and give them to the proper people who will care for them well; renunciation (C
In this section, we delve into the virtues of tolerance and benevolence, such as patience (Khanti) and renunciation (Cāga). The text highlights four detrimental paths leading to ruin, including indulg