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Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Cultivating Good Habits
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavas-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility - Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in term
บุคคลที่มีธรรมสำหรับอุบาสกอุบาสิกาต้องแสดงถึงนิสัยประจำสี่ประการ ได้แก่ นิสัยความรับผิดชอบ, การฝึกฝนและพัฒนาตนเอง, ความอดทน, และการเสียสละและการให้ นิสัยเหล่านี้ช่วยทำให้กลายเป็นผู้นำครอบครัวที่ดี การ
The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
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The Power of Endurance and Gentleness
When a situation arises that requires endurance, we must try to calm our minds as if we have a volcano inside ready to erupt that **we are almost unable to take, but we must be able to endure**. Gent
When faced with challenging situations, it's crucial to calm the mind as if a volcano is ready to erupt. Gentleness helps reduce mental strain through various strategies, with meditation being the mos
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it
Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,
Unlocking Meditation Potential
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Unlocking Meditation Potential
By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. We maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness for ourselves bringing conte
Through deep meditation, we can tap into our untapped abilities and maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness, enriching our lives in ways other techniques can’t. This guide introduces the effec
Meditation Benefits
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Meditation Benefits
86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa
Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
…, one will have the desire to possess them. Being trapped by the channels of the eye, nose, tongue, body and mind, one can easily mistake wrong for right and be convinced to do evil deeds. Later, one will be miser…
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
Transforming Lives Through Meditation
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Transforming Lives Through Meditation
ERVICE answers, so I replied calmly and said: "My dear, merit is the brightness that emanates from within. If you don't believe me, you can try meditation for yourself." Then, I called the teaching mo
This narrative illustrates the power of meditation in transforming lives. The author shares their experience of introducing meditation to their husband, who, surprisingly, embraces it and finds joy in
ศัพท์และความหมายทางธรรมะ
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ศัพท์และความหมายทางธรรมะ
กัลป์, กัลป์, กัลป์ an eon; world-age กัลยาณมิตร (kanlayanamitta) virtuous friend; good friend (in a moral sense); helpful friend; supportive ก่อนอุปถัมภ
ในเนื้อหานี้เราจะพูดถึงคำศัพท์ทางธรรมะที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ 'กาม' ซึ่งหมายถึงความปรารถนาในโลกของสัมผัส รวมถึงคำศัพท์ที่อธิบายความรู้สึกและประสบการณ์ที่เกี่ยวพันกับความสุขและความทุกข์ในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ยังมีค
Meditation Techniques and Daily Practices
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Meditation Techniques and Daily Practices
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips session. On other days, you may feel tense and have poor meditation experience because of stress from work. We should observe how daily activities affect medita
In this section, we explore how daily activities impact meditation experiences and provide ten practical assignments for practitioners. By reconnecting with the body's center, cultivating gratitude, a
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…pany; and the teachings or system/curriculum. When we get all of these things to be sabai, both our body and mind will naturally adjust themselves to be sabai and inevitably be clear or free from all of life's con…
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
- Placing the attention at the center of the body without visualizing. When one visualizes the mental object continuously, the mental object will gradually change in nature in accordance with the incr
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. The trumpeter reflects on how the instrument requires a person and effort
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we could help one another destroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prev
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
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Buddhism and the Understanding of Life
This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our
The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of e
This text discusses how many societal issues, such as family breakdown, crime, and education deterioration, stem from the neglect of our own minds. It argues that the quality of our minds significantl
Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
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Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
Journey to Joy 80 00 A Vessel of Knowledge hile we are all born with a mind Whil and a body, and we live in a similar environment, haven't we all wondered why there are so many differences in abilitie
This text discusses the reasons behind varying abilities among individuals, emphasizing the significance of meditation. It suggests that meditation enhances the mind’s efficiency and connects it with
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in the center o
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and