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GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let

The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arunhatans in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents’ feet are gateways to the heaven

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and caring for them in old age. Neglecting elderly pa

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one’s family was a favorite tradition of our ancestors. Wealthier people traveled around the

This chapter discusses the tradition of donating Buddha images, a practice favored by ancestors for gaining spiritual merit. It highlights how wealthier individuals traveled to temples to contribute i

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Title** Chavaja-Jataka. Savaha-Jataka. Pucchanda-Jataka. Khanitavi-Jataka. Loma-Jataka. Sasa-Jataka. Matawaddana-Jataka. Kariyawasi-J

The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories from Buddhist literature that illustrate moral lessons through the experiences of various personas. This document lists several Jataka tales such as Chavaj

26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p

In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r

into the wrong hands, then this will result in death and destruction. These are people who do not have Dhamma within them." 4. You will have the opportunity to improve your self-discipline. You will

This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for young people, urging them to cultivate self-discipline and teamwork. It highlights the benefits of meditation for inner peace, which enhances studies.

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

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

Dealing With the New Middle East The Bush administration's attempt to shape a new Middle East has been a major factor in the emergence of the new and extremely problematic realities we have discussed

The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta

But it is impossible to turn back the clock to more propitious circumstances. The biggest tension—between integrating Hamas and denying the movement its proclaimed goal of destroying Israel—can only b

The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestinian government

38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti

The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t

Kimpankha-Jataka Sumanja-Jataka Sārtha-Jataka Kuhaka-Jataka Ala-Jataka Mahāsābhāyajataka Vissākha-Jataka Loṇḍāsa-Jataka Mahābhandussa-Jataka Namasda-Jataka Kittisāla-Jataka Pasāk

This compilation includes various Jataka tales such as Kimpankha-Jataka, Sumanja-Jataka, and many others, each offering moral lessons derived from the past lives of the Buddha. These stories provide i

holdes that knowledge. A good trainer must guide the pupil to utilize knowledge only in a positive and beneficial way. That way, knowledge will be useful not only for the one who possesses that knowle

A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati

Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan

In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the

When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said

This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the

10. 'Even though Master Kassapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it i

In a thought-provoking dialogue, a prince challenges Master Kassapa's assertions about the existence of a spiritual realm. The prince draws upon personal experiences with friends who lived virtuous li

This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b

In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins

once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no

This text discusses the human inclination towards life and happiness while fearing death and sorrow. It presents a simile involving a brahmin with two wives and the devastating consequences of greed w