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Wisdom come anywhere close to the beauty of what I saw. Since then, I tried hard to repeat that experience many times, but unfortunately sometimes trying too hard did not yield results. I often medita

This passage reflects on the author's journey with meditation as a way to combat insomnia and achieve clarity of thought. The author describes how a profound experience with light during meditation ha

Journey to Joy 68 Dr. Aaron Stern, Ph.D (U.S.A.) ❝"My two daughters were born during my doctoral program and despite the joy they gave both my wife and I, all parents know the amount of time and energ

Dr. Aaron Stern shares his experiences as a father during his doctoral studies. He highlights how meditation supported him in managing the challenges of parenthood, such as handling temper tantrums an

Love and Family could greatly reduce my back pain by sitting with my back against a hard surface and lodging a small pillow against my lower back. Once I had addressed my physical discomfort, my medit

In this exploration of meditation and personal growth, the author shares experiences of overcoming back pain through proper sitting techniques and how meditation sessions evolved. Participation in the

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Title** Chavaja-Jataka. Savaha-Jataka. Pucchanda-Jataka. Khanitavi-Jataka. Loma-Jataka. Sasa-Jataka. Matawaddana-Jataka. Kariyawasi-J

The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories from Buddhist literature that illustrate moral lessons through the experiences of various personas. This document lists several Jataka tales such as Chavaj

44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.

In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals

Chapter 8 Killing with Kindness: Parents Defending Children When They Misbehave "A parent's love can harm children." This sentence may go against the feelings of parents, but in reality there are

This chapter discusses the unintended consequences of parental love that can harm children, emphasizing the importance of not defending children when they misbehave. It highlights that taking a child'

54 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 43.Perpetually at the Centre I try to help everyone to attain the inner body of enlightenment. But you need to keep your side of the bargain by gently maintaining your attent

In 'Pearls of Inner Wisdom,' the importance of maintaining attention at the center of the body is emphasized to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The text advises that cultivating this habit outside of

monks as an expression of their gratitude. This tradition is carried on even to this present day. The seeking of Alms is the way in which all monks acquire all of the things that they require to live

In Buddhism, seeking alms is an essential practice for monks, providing not only food but also clothing, medicine, and shelter. This tradition, exemplified by Lord Buddha, allows monks to connect with

Then, gently close the eyes and gradually rest the mind at the centre of the body. Rest the mind at the centre of the body, at the seventh base without analysing, contemplating, or attempting to reas

This text explores the practice of resting the mind at the center of the body, specifically at the seventh base. By focusing and avoiding distractions, one can experience deep calmness. With regular p

Journey to Joy 88 88 were in there. Later, I studied the books which he suggested. After reading them for a while, I started to wonder. I was shocked to read the story of infinite universes in the Tri

The text reflects on the surprising knowledge contained in the Tripitaka regarding infinite universes, discovered long before modern science by Edwin Hubble. It raises questions about how ancient monk

Journey to Joy performed. It seems so simple, but it is incredibly helpful. It is the key to the method which offers a perfect solution. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo used to tell me that perfect wisdom has n

In 'Journey to Joy', the author reflects on the importance of meditation in managing anxiety and emotional stress. They recount experiences where meditation helped clarify thoughts and alleviate worri

Mani-Jataka Munja-Jataka Sukadana-Jataka Gaman-i-Canada-Jataka Mani-Acacha-Jataka Titi-va-Jataka Paduma-Jataka Mida-Pabacha-Jataka Culna-Pandaka-Jataka Khura-patha-Jataka Vatsaga-Sindhuka-Jataka Kakga

This collection features various Jataka tales, including Mani-Jataka, Munja-Jataka, and others, each carrying valuable moral teachings and cultural significance. These tales, originating from ancient

Ordinal is an essential part of life for all male Buddhists. The individual cultivates merit that carries over into the next life and receives many benefits for his present life. Furthermore, he gains

Ordination is a fundamental aspect of life for male Buddhists, as it allows individuals to cultivate merit that influences both their current life and future existence. In addition to spiritual benefi

In some families, we see virtuous parents have intelligent children, but the parents do not know how to raise them. As a result, the children turn out to be troublesome and the parents are puzzled ove

In family dynamics, virtuous parents often face challenges in raising intelligent children due to a lack of knowledge or time. Four family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but

MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 41.Expectation Free When practising meditation, don't harbour expectations or worries about whether your inner experience is moving forwards, backwards, or the same as before. Spe

In the practice of meditation, it is essential to let go of expectations or worries regarding your progress. The emphasis should be on achieving a neutral mind and simply enjoying the moment, without

Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the

In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s

In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in

This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges

Journey to Joy 106 patients, the sufferings they must endure and the diseases they have affect us emotionally. When I take time to meditate, I am able to decrease this stress and not feel so sad anymo

In the demanding field of healthcare, doctors often face emotional challenges due to their patients' suffering. Meditation serves as a powerful tool to alleviate stress, enhance awareness, and improve

Journey to Joy 108 focus necessary to prevent breaking the sterile field is something which can be enhanced with meditation. Meditation practice helped me stay mindful while I am in the operating room

The text discusses the benefits of meditation in a healthcare setting, particularly in maintaining focus in sterile environments and fostering empathy towards patients. The author shares personal expe

When they heard what he said, people thought, 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went

This narrative depicts the consequences faced by a corrupt king who, instead of taking responsibility for his actions, shifts the blame onto others. After the people realize the king's treachery, they