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Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…t see any images. Stay with the darkness in a relaxed manner. The darker it is the closer it is to brightness. Sooner or later the brightness will appear. Stay with the darkness in a happy and joyous mood with…
…s not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventually lead to dawn. Pat…
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 c…
…singly, embraces it and finds joy in the process. With guidance from Luang Phaw, he discovers inner brightness and a sense of tranquility, leading to a shared journey of spiritual growth. Together, they learn t…
Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
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Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
…the meaning of the words “solidly still and gentle”. Continue to maintain this state of mind. Soon brightness will emerge to shine upon your new life, removing you from the old life that is half-awake and unde…
… 'solid and gentle,' allowing for a spacious inner experience. As you maintain this state, an inner brightness will emerge, leading you to a joyful and awakened life. This inner light surpasses all external sou…
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
… mind can be still, or sabai, in the beginning, then we can find happiness. But not only happiness, brightness as well. “What we call wisdom, and the way to seek it, we learn by the following three ways: (1)…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
…let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is combustion. Why, in lighting a candle, do the…
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness…
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…scover the Law of Kamma after death, if not before. This discovery comes from seeing with the inner brightness of our mind. When evil people die, and we ask about where they are (in Heaven or Hell) we will not …
…community and the sharing of knowledge among participants, which emphasizes the importance of inner brightness and spiritual understanding. After the insights, translators assist in bridging language gaps, whil…
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
…ecting his past lives. Suppose we imagine a perfect sphere like the world. As the sun comes up, the brightness slowly chases the darkness away until it becomes noon and then there is brightness all around. But …
This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ
The Structure of the Tusita Realm
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The Structure of the Tusita Realm
Looking up from the Yama Realm, one can see a soothing brightness emanating from the realm. Looking down from the Tusita Realm, one can see the Yama Realm. Looking u…
… The vastness of Tusita is juxtaposed against the smaller Tavatimsa Realm visible from its heights. Brightness from neighboring realms is also a prominent feature observed in this divine space, adding a serene …
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
…stopped -- because your bodily metabolism is so subtle that it is barely noticeable. At this point brightness inside will start to occur. It is this inner brightness by which you can gain insight into the affa…
…d is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understanding of the world. This clarity fosters wisdom to address soci…
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
…t then the sun sets, the world of darkness begins to come back. If we are smart we will try to find brightness all day. How do we do this? If we kept the sun on one side of the earth in brightness then the othe…
… suggesting that one's search for light must be constant, making the earth an integral part of that brightness.
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…If we continuously focus our mind in the practice of meditation, it will lead us to attaining inner brightness which arises from the center of our being. The subsequent result of using this inner brightness fro…
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
The Sacred Formula for Success in Meditation
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The Sacred Formula for Success in Meditation
…found level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in this world do not see their own minds because they do not practice meditation. A…
…llow the monks' dedication. As individuals practice meditation, they purify their minds, leading to brightness and wholesome thoughts. The third sacred formula emphasizes the frequency of meditation practice as…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…adually disappeared from my mind. Suddenly, a bright light expanded from the centre of my body. The brightness, peace and happiness permeated throughout my body. It was a very good experience. While looking at …
…focusing on a central point in the body leads to a sense of lightness and inner joy. The feeling of brightness permeates throughout, creating a vivid sensation of peace. Despite a moment of fear while experienc…
Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
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Meditation and the Prosperity of Buddhist Temples
…found level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in this world do not see their own minds because they do not practice meditation. As a…
The text discusses the significance of meditation in achieving a peaceful mind, which allows individuals to see their true nature. It emphasizes the role of monks in teaching meditation and Dhamma to
The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
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The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
…ty of the mind directly affects the way we perceive the world. Once defilements diminish the mind's brightness and clarity, it distorts the impulses received by the sensory organs which are sent to the mind, fo…
The human body consists of a vertical spine and skeletal frame facilitating movement while embodying a mortal nature that inevitably degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
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 wande…
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…
Hope and Willpower
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Hope and Willpower
… was more and more clarity. It was as though I was in clear water. I was transparent, and there was brightness within me. I was a clear living being. I started to feel the Dhammakaya image that was clear and br…
…ness and connection to all living things. As meditation deepens, the author experiences clarity and brightness within, encountering the Dhammakaya image. This journey culminates in a sense of unity with the inn…
Discovering Inner Wisdom through Meditation
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Discovering Inner Wisdom through Meditation
…igin which resembles a crystal ball, much like the sun in the sky which is the source of the golden brightness in the world." Luang Phaw Dhammajayo 181
…ar, resembling a crystal ball that mirrors the sun's radiant glow, symbolizing the source of golden brightness in the world. This journey of self-discovery through meditation is profound and transformative, lea…
The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
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The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
Wisdom This brightness didn't hurt my eyes. I compared the crystal ball to a yolk because I couldn't think of anything els…
In this passage, the author describes a transcendent experience during meditation where crystal balls symbolize peace and awareness. The journey highlights the contrast between active thought and a st
Journey to Joy: Discovering True Happiness Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Discovering True Happiness Through Meditation
…ality, I found that the significant point is at the centre of the body. When I discovered the inner brightness and inner bliss from meditation, I realised that I had found the light as opposed to losing myself …
…he mind is the focal point, the author discovers that the center of the body holds the key to inner brightness. This realization fosters joy, highlighting that material possessions like a big house or air condi…