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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
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Purifying the Mind for a Better Life
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas
The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Carefulness in Buddhism
…tantly immersed in merit. Readers may ask, why? In Buddhism, each individual performs both good and bad actions throughout his life. However, the manifestation of his kammic fruit will be a function of his state…
In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ
Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
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Understanding Child Behavior and Parental Responsibility
Children often encounter problems later in life because the parents did not fulfill these responsibilities. Why Do Some Children Behave Badly? Our ancestors provided us with a very interesting answer.
Children face challenges later in life when parents neglect their responsibilities. This text explores how inadequate parenting skills contribute to children's understanding of right and wrong and the
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
50 50 Journey to Joy Mr. Richard Braun (Germany) ❝"Meditation to attain the Dhammakaya has restrained me from having bad thoughts. When I have bad thoughts, I can clear them out very quickly before I
In this heartfelt account, Mr. Richard Braun from Germany shares how meditation to achieve the Dhammakaya has significantly transformed his life. He emphasizes how this practice helps him swiftly elim
The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
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The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. These actions may not necessarily be considere
This text highlights various self-destructive behaviors such as excessive drinking, nightlife, and indulgence in pleasures that can lead to addiction and negative life outcomes. It warns against assoc
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
စัทธ Sambhā achievement of faith สัณฐานหรือรูปทรงของมโนติ shape of mental object สัตว์ทั้งหลายมีกรรมเป็นของตน all beings have kamma of their own สันสกฤต Sanskrit, another ancient language used in I
This text provides important insights into various Buddhist concepts including the achievement of faith (စัทธ Sambhā), the nature of mental objects, the principle that all beings possess their own kar
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…Law of Kamma, by which all creatures must live, a person bears the consequences of his own actions. Bad actions cause bad consequences and good actions bear good consequences. Khun Yai: a Thai word for grandmot…
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of craving. 4. Magga: The way to do this? Through following the Eightfold Nobl
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co
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
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
The Venture of Absorbing
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The Venture of Absorbing
The Venture of Absorbing 10. Pūṇā - kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signifi
In this discourse, bhikkhus learn that individuals engaging in significant meritorious actions based on giving and virtues can be reborn among guardian gods after death. The rulers among these guardia
The Virtue of Abstaining
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The Virtue of Abstaining
100 The Virtue of Abstaining 10. Pūrṇā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues si
In this discourse, the Buddha explains the benefits of meritorious actions such as giving and virtuous living. A certain individual who practices these actions is reborn among the Titan gods, illustra
The Venture of Absorbing
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The Venture of Absorbing
The Venture of Absorbing 10. Pūjā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues signifi
In this text, we learn about a person who engages in meritorious actions through giving and moral virtues but lacks awakening through development. After death, such individuals are reborn among the go
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
We highly regard the Lord Buddha to be our ultimate refuge without reservation – with the knowledge that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the de
We regard the Lord Buddha as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception