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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

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

is tomorrow's still mind, today's darkness is tomorrow's inner brightness, today's perseverance is tomorrow's fulfillment. Don't be disappointed if you find your mind wandering. It is only natural fo

This text discusses the journey of meditation and perseverance toward achieving inner brightness and fulfillment. It highlights that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous eff

source of prosperity of all that is good. Once attained, the Body of Enlightenment will lead us to true happiness. Our minds will be overflowing with so much happiness and positive energy that one wi

The Body of Enlightenment leads to true happiness, characterized by inner joy independent of material possessions. Once attained, it promotes justice, righteousness, and unity among all people. In ach

and the four different functions of the mind are scattered in their separate directions like a group of people unable to work as a team — they cannot pool their abilities efficiently. By 'all succes

This text discusses the four functions of the mind and their impact on achieving success in Buddhist practice, as emphasized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. He speaks on the importance of reaching a state o

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,

…ay/ and that we intend to practice further in times to come/ together with the merit/ of dedicating body and mind/ to disaster relief/ in spite of all toil / unconditional in our aid/ with pure intent in bodily ac…

คำสอนอันสำคัญดังกล่าวมุ่งให้เราเล็งเห็นถึงความจำเป็นในการเก็บรวบรวมบารมีและความดีงามในจิตใจเพื่อที่จะเป็นแหล่งพลังสำหรับเราเมื่ออยู่ในช่วงเวลาที่ยากลำบาก ความหมายของบูชาและการทำบุญนั้น relating ไปยังว

Message of Appreciation to the Most Venerable Phraarjabhavanavisudh By Khun Ladawan Wongsriwong On 26 December 2004, Thailand faced the most severe natural disaster in her history being hit by a tsuna

On December 26, 2004, Thailand faced a devastating tsunami that impacted southern provinces. The tragedy caused great loss and confusion among survivors. However, the community's response, led by orga

2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en

It is out of this reality of conflicting and changing political agendas that a political agreement would have to be forged to transform Iraq once again from a failed state into a functioning one. It w

This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and

This text discusses the complexities and challenges in the New Middle East, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agend

Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Israel and all Arab countries. The only solution

The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian lead

' Why are the people of Setavya going forth like this towards the Sivsapa – tree Grove ? ' Then the doorkeeper told him the news. And he said : - ' Then, good doorkeeper, go to the brahmins and househ

In the story, Payasi, the chieftain of Setavya, is informed about a gathering at the Sinsapa tree grove where the Wanderer Master Kassapa is present. While some householders and brahmins approach with

Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn

In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b

๓๒ MEDITATION AT SOON BHUTHACHAK PATIBUTTHAM WAT PHRA THAMMAKAI As basic human values are arguably being eroded by an unprecedented emphasis on materialism and technology, many people in the West are

MEDITATION AT SOON BHUTHACHAK PATIBUTTHAM WAT PHRA THAMMAKAI As basic human values are arguably being eroded by an unprecedented emphasis on materialism and technology, many people in the West are tur

(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretatume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must fac

This guide discusses the significance of maintaining a patient's mental clarity during their final moments. It emphasizes the caregiver's role in providing emotional support and encouraging positive t

about a certain thing. These are all the characteristics of resentment which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbour it in our hearts. 9. Bemoaning [upāyassa sukkha] The Buddha characteri

This text delves into the characteristics of resentment as a source of misery and describes the Buddha's teachings on different forms of suffering. It explains how sorrow is a mental state, lamentatio

23 February 2008 We need to keep our mind still at the center of the body, in the same manner that we keep our body balanced on the surfboard. Our mind should be indifferent toward people, things and

In this text, we explore the importance of maintaining a still mind at the center of our body, much like balancing on a surfboard. It emphasizes the need for indifference towards external distractions

attention at the centre of that object, by imagining that there is an additional tiny star visible there. Focus your mind continuously on the tiny star at the centre of the object of meditation. The m

This text outlines a meditation technique centered on visualizing a tiny star within the meditation object, promoting a perfect stillness of the mind. As the practitioner focuses on this 'Pāṭhama-magg

After one gets married, the foundation of one's life lies in sacrifice for each other. If ever we become selfish towards each other, it will be followed by divorce or murder. Sacrifice in marriage is

This text discusses the fundamental aspects of marriage, emphasizing that the foundation of a successful relationship lies in sacrifice for one another. It highlights how caring for each other, both p

Bibliography Dutt, Nalinaksha. Mahayana Buddhism. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1978. Geiger, Wilhelm. “Dhamma and Brahman.” Zeitschrift flour buddhismus (1921): 73-83. Gombrich, Richard. “The Buddha’s

This bibliography encompasses significant scholarly works in Buddhist studies, offering insights into various aspects such as the early Buddhist philosophy, the concept of Dharmakāya, and teachings of