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describing the practice of the four smrtyṣhānas associated with the breath (ānāpānasmṛti), and resulting the attainment of the three vimoksamukhās.42 An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra

This text delves into the practice of Ānāpānasmṛti, a significant Buddhist meditation focused on breath. It highlights An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra and its influence on later monk

"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give

This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov

knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen

When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut

Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne

When later in life he met Khun Yai Ajahn he learned of the three levels of life’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowled

The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t

Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he

In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R

"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)

In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

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

meditation. Lokakṣema translated Foshou banzhou sanmei jing 佛說般若三昧經 Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra or “The Samadhi of Being in the presence of all the Buddhas”, which is the Visualization of Buddha or Bud

This text discusses the translation of Buddhist sutras like the Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra and their influence on Daoist visualization techniques. It highlights how practices such as Buddhānusmṛti and

The second one is the "Golden Palace" which is located below the heart and spleen, and the last field is the "Mud Pill Court" or the Palace of Ni-wan which is located about three inches within the hea

The text discusses the Golden Palace and the Mud Pill Court in relation to Daoist meditation. It highlights the visualization techniques associated with the cinnabar field, emphasizing its significanc

36 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST restoring a balance of power that is not entirely dependent on a long-term, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the regi

This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,

failed to attract a substantial following. Finally, the growing importance of Hizbollah in Lebanon is probably another factor. Hizbollah has become not only a domestic player capable of paralyzing the

This text analyzes the socio-political dynamics affecting Shi’a Muslims in the Middle East, highlighting their status in various countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Bahrain. While Hizbollah has estab

represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t

This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co

A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi

This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and

Being born a human requires not only the combination of the father's sperm and the mother's egg, but also the spiritual conception of the child in the womb. The tiny being can only begin life in the m

Being born requires the combination of sperm and egg alongside spiritual factors. Good parents can influence a child's positive reception in the womb. Preparation should start before pregnancy, focusi

Golden Age of Inner Peace There is no doubt in my mind that if all of the statesmen of the world, the military, the politicians and the corporate leaders accepted the principle of meditation and agree

The text highlights the profound influence of Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings on achieving world peace through inner peace via meditation. It praises his efforts to bridge cultural and religious diff

Preface T¹ he quest for world peace is a task that becomes more daunting with each passing year. We are surrounded by increasing levels of conflict, and much of humanity is struggling to find relief f

The preface discusses the challenges of achieving world peace amidst growing conflict and stress. It emphasizes that inner peace is essential before global tranquility can be attained. The teachings o

Part Two: Raising Children When our children are young, we are everything to them. As they grow older, friends will influence their thoughts and attitudes more and more. In the teenage years, they wil

Part Two explores how parents are central in their children's early lives and adapt as they grow. Initially, parents are everything, but as children reach their teenage years, peers begin to influence

children. They must strictly adhere to the following three virtues: wisdom, discipline and loving kindness. This way, parents will have a chance to conceive a wonderful child. They will be good role m

This chapter discusses the essential virtues of wisdom, discipline, and loving kindness that parents must embody to raise wonderful children. By being good role models and understanding their children

The children will believe that "when you do something good you will receive good in return" is false; and "when you misbehave you receive good in return" is true. When these children grow up they will

The text emphasizes that children often misinterpret the relationship between good actions and their consequences. It stresses the need for parents to discipline rather than indulge, teaching children