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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
…any cases, provide us with an inheritance when they die. But what do we owe them? Our gratitude and care in return. Remember that if it were not for them, we would not be born or still be alive. “To the …
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…ays using Right Speech, because when we do not see a person with whom we are talking, we have to be careful to build the good habit of always communicating the truth. “The fifth, and final room, is the s…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
…ul and aware of our external environment, we begin to progress toward a happy life. We learn how to carefully use our five senses because we are now seen in public places. "Of course, if we have built go…
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…at you are, indeed, in Heaven. The Abbot and the resident monks obviously love this spot, and it is carefully tended each day. Luang Por just happens to be at a nearby retreat center called Panawat, whic…
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…nside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves to be careful – not to be reckless. This takes practice, of course, but with practice, we will be able to gain…
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
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
…rst, as I just said, is quantity. How much do we have? If we have too much, then we are spoiled and careless with our things, and we become careless adults. If we have too little, we do not share our thin…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
…d up as he is leaving… so, on occasion, there is some awkwardness. But I just do my thing, and then carefully back up and step away from the monks, being careful not to touch them or their robes.
Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…t: In terms of emotions you have and especially in the way you use the energy you have, you must be careful on all levels. If you think of the family, there are many children who are born with mental defe…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
…rld to collect species of plants and fish for the site. It is a meditation space that is impeccably cared for by many people. We meet for breakfast each morning around 7AM and always have a beautiful buf…
Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
…e crisis moment of human life: THE critical moment of our life unless we have good parents who take care of us. We are born with ignorance, and we have nothing. Plus, our past defilements that we are born…
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…filements. If our mind is pure, our action does not result in kammic action. But we need to be very careful because even though we may have good wishes, deep down inside, we have defilement, and our since…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…spiritual leaders and/or mentors. We call these the six directions. In the front are the people who care for us as we are growing, to the right side are the people who are our teachers, and to the top are…
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
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
… refuel constantly, we are always looking externally. We have to seek shelter, feed ourselves, take care of our health, and find clothing. If we are not taught properly to have high moral standards, we ar…
In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
… we do every day, just like making the bed. And, initially, it is the responsibility of the primary caregiver to train the children: In the bedroom, or in the sleeping area, we are concerned with right vi…
…t, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for learning various life skil…
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…arly habits are formed mainly through three sources – and in this order: the parents, guardians, or caregivers; the teachers; and the early spiritual leader. Each person has to have clear guidelines and r…
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
…hism and the practice of Buddhism! “Khun Yai used to say, ‘I never worry because my boon will take care of me,’ and we need to help people understand this idea of boon, or pure energy, that they can obta…
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
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Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
Suzanne Jeffrey is a teacher, writer, and lecturer for Dhammakaya Meditation. Having taught and counseled in international schools for the past twenty-five years, she now lives in New York. She contin
…ng Por Dattajeevo. Her expertise in meditation and education has impacted many lives throughout her career. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
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The Reflection of Stillness: Discovering Inner Peace
…d too often driven by expediency and instant results, ordaining asks us to be patient and look more carefully at both the world around and inside of us. A venerable monk once asked me if I have ever trie…
This text explores the concept of ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of l
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…s held in high esteem, such as teachers, who are responsible for educating students and doctors who care for the health of the community – all are vulnerable to commit sins. There are many occupations whe…
…ey may compromise their values, such as in necessary lies at work. Occupations like teaching, healthcare, and farming expose individuals to moral dilemmas that complicate adherence to the Five Precepts. T…
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
…ave survived. Nevertheless, Dababamalla’s birth was indeed a miracle. He grew up under the watchful care of his grandmother.
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously from her womb just as the flames of her f