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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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
Understanding Buddha's Dhamma and Sustainable Habits
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Understanding Buddha's Dhamma and Sustainable Habits
At the same time the power of merit that results from the doing of good deeds will decrease baap. The three types of suffering will decrease while the four elements in the body will become less soile
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงพลังแห่งบุญและการลดทุกข์ที่เกิดจากการทำดี โดยเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการศึกษาในวัยเด็กเพื่อทำความเข้าใจธรรมะของพระพุทธเจ้า และวิธีการที่การโค้ชและการฝึกอบรมอย่างครบถ้วนสามารถช่วยในการพัฒนา
Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
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Understanding Family Challenges: Foolishness and Disconnection
Problem #2: The problem of foolishness, of not keeping up with the world, people, and of surrendering to defilements. This problem occurs when people's intelligence, knowledge and ability are not at t
The text discusses two primary family problems: foolishness, where individuals fail to keep up with family members in adapting to changes, leading to issues like blame and family discord; and being ti
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
36 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST restoring a balance of power that is not entirely dependent on a long-term, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the regi
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The
In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
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The Four Important Roles Parents Must Play in Raising Good Children
… right and wrong, and what they should and should not do. If your child is too young to learn about cause and effect, parents must then be good role models for them. The effort must be gentle and spoken with a warm t…
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s lives beyond just fulfilling basic parental duties. They must act as teachers, guiding children in distinguishing right from wrong and modeling
The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
3) They must have a life teacher or a good counselor advising them on marriage and relationships. Otherwise, it is possible that they will not be able to maintain a long relationship. 4) They must be
In marriage, the guidance of elders is vital for sustaining a long-term relationship. They provide necessary advice on spouse selection and morality, ensuring a foundation for a peaceful family life.
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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 o
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
policy in Iraq and of the Palestinian–Israeli peace process. The United States needs to recognize that terrorism is not the result of blind hatred of Western civilization, as the Bush administration i
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
Suzanne Jeffrey Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teaching. When I become frustr
Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will
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
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
Preface Buddhism had been expounded for over 2550 years in various regions throughout the world. Although the practices have been altered according to the climate, tradition, and culture of each area,
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
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Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
Digest from speech of Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero Abbot, Mahananda Sangharaj Vihara Vice President of the Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh Founder of Dhamapriya Buddhist Welfare Mission, Kolka
In a profound address, Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, portraying them as part of one family, deriving from shared karmic categories. He urges the prop
The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
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The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
Yet there are a number of parents who believe that children should be left free to think and that training them to meditate when they are two or three years old is too restrictive. In this regard, the
Parents strive for their children to become good individuals, but hoping they will learn on their own isn't sufficient. Teaching respect through actions like bowing and politeness, alongside meditatio
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br
In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition
Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
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Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
words, it is the ability to have endurance for others' weaknesses. Once the couple is married and begins living together, there will be many responsibilities one must undertake for one's spouse and on
In family life, endurance and gentleness are crucial for managing responsibilities and conflicts. As couples live together, they must cultivate patience for each other's weaknesses and practice calmne
Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
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Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
Meetings with a Plummeta Doctor that schedule almost every day. Now this routine usually starts with us simply getting up in the morning. Whatever time that may be, we all get up and start our day.
The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,