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Family and Individual Profiles
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Family and Individual Profiles
…DUSTIN MANYRATH Edward McGuire Elias-Imme-Wiola Kefkangkos GRETHELL NOPPASIRI YANEZA ANDREA BACARELLI KONGKOE SOUWANNANAKE KRISTNA-ROGER MILLER Machael Markus-ภูมิ เทม Mona-Ksalid Alamari an…
เนื้อหานี้มีการระบุชื่อของบุคคลและครอบครัวต่างๆ ที่มีความหลากหลาย โดยจะประกอบไปด้วยข้อมูลของพวกเขา เช่น ชื่อและความสัมพันธ์ กับครอบครัว ร่วมถึงความสำคัญของแต่ละบุคคลที่อาจมีผลกระทบต่อชุมชนและเครือข่าย
Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
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Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher
Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher for the people he loves… which for him, I found out, is everyone. And that is why he is so stern. He wants people to reach for, and experience, success in their lives,
… a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who deeply cares for everyone, emphasizes the importance of reaching for success in meditation and life. The narrat…
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
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
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…d. If we do something bad, then something bad will be created in the universe. So we must always be careful with our actions. Our actions are also created by our feelings which are recorded inside. If we …
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th
…ontext is set during his final moments as he seeks solace in simple pleasures after a long and hard career. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
… during His time to record all of these teachings. But we can summarize all of the teachings as “noncarelessness”. The third meaning of Dhamma has to do with the good habits accorded those who follow the …
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
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
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
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
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
…nes and science required for such a profession and the same is true for those who choose a teaching career except that the degree of respect they achieve in their profession, and from pupils, will not onl…
This content discusses the perpetual punishment of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teachi
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
…good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddhad­hakka Center was possible by examp…
…enter. Drawing inspiration from the Most Venerable Luang Por Wat Paknam, the author reflects on the careful planning and meditation required to invoke merits. Through personal anecdotes, the author emphas…
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
…etuates the habit of suffering from one lifetime to the next and therefore should not be considered carelessly. Once a bad habit has taken hold, it will require exceptional sustained and focused effort b…
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
… lost amidst the deceptions of pleasurable sight, sound, smell, taste and touch? Reflect upon this carefully. A wrong path, once chosen, is hard to deviate from. February 9, 1975 *Perfections (parami):…
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
…round with your fist—you never miss. As you progress along the path of Dhamma, guard yourself from carelessness and doubt. Pay no attention to those who direct their anger or impatience at you. Remember …
In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper