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Understanding Meditation and Merit
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Understanding Meditation and Merit
Suzanne Jeffrey never been a groupie to anyone so I am not exactly sure what I am supposed to do with that. After he congratulates Joy on her birthday and speaks with her about her university studie
This passage features a conversation about meditation and the concept of Boon as explained by Luang Por. He emphasizes that meditation involves quieting the mind to facilitate learning and understandi
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
Vin.II.192, A.IV.186, 210, 213 Just as a piece of clean cloth that is deprived of dirt would well-absorb the dye, the pure and clear eye of dhamma (dhammacakku) arose to the man, on that current seat
The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp
The Journey of Meditation and Inner Peace
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The Journey of Meditation and Inner Peace
Wisdom and empty myself of any negative feelings, whether physical, psychological or emotional in nature so that my meditation experience will not be adversely affected. First, I adjust my posture, br
In this text, the author describes a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by releasing negative feelings—physical, psychological, or emotional. The process begins with adjusting one's po
Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
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Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
Journey to Joy 210 After being guided throughout this process, I sent my loving kindness throughout the world through my inner light, a light of goodness and love that is radiated into the brightness
This text details a personal journey through guided meditation, emphasizing the sending of loving kindness into the world, resulting in a profound sense of peace and spiritual connection. The author e
The Power of Meditation
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The Power of Meditation
Wisdom we should repeat the process often and regularly. Meditation requires discipline, repetition and willpower, so that we do not regress or lose what we have gained. Others know that I meditate. M
Meditation is a transformative practice that requires discipline, repetition, and willpower to maintain the benefits achieved. Through Dhammakaya meditation, one can attain inner happiness and a peace
Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
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Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti
In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel
Understanding Internet Addiction in Children
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Understanding Internet Addiction in Children
CHAPTER 13 Children Who Are Addicted to the Internet We live in the era of the information super highway. Children are addicted not only to television, videos and cell phones, but also to the interne
In today's digital age, children are increasingly addicted to various forms of media including the internet. While these technologies have their benefits, uncontrolled use can lead to detrimental effe
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
Darkness Is Your Friend Darkness is not an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any ima
Darkness is 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 eventual
Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
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Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
Eastern Han Buddhist meditation and Daoism By the middle of the first century CE, a Buddhist community was already in existence in China, and growing. The arrival of translators from Central Asia and
By the first century CE, Buddhism had begun to take root in China, with translators arriving from Central Asia and India to convert texts into Chinese. They initially faced challenges in accurately co
Journey to Joy: My Experience with Dhammakaya Meditation
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Journey to Joy: My Experience with Dhammakaya Meditation
Journey to Joy 226 other methods of meditation that did not seem to work. I really wanted to try the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. In the beginning, I experienced many difficulties. At first, I cou
In my journey to explore meditation, I faced numerous challenges with the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. Initially, comfort was an issue, as I struggled to maintain the lotus position. My restless m
The Journey of Meditation
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The Journey of Meditation
Wisdom I meditated, at home and at work, to relax and relieve stress. I never thought of gaining or seeing anything. I just wanted to continue meditating until my mind was pure. At about the sixth wee
The narrative reflects on the author's meditation practices aimed at achieving mental purity. During a class activity involving blowing bubbles, the author connects the imagery to their meditation, re
Garudhamma 8 and Gender Equality in Early Buddhism
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Garudhamma 8 and Gender Equality in Early Buddhism
Abstract: Garudhamma 8, What did the Lord Buddha Establish? by Wilaiporn SUCHARITTHAMMAKUL This paper deals with the Buddhist outlook on gender issues. Contemporary feminists have extrapolated moder
This paper investigates the debate surrounding the eight garudhamma and their perceived authenticity in Buddha's teachings, analyzing gender equality in early Buddhism. It reviews claims challenging t
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen
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
Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
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Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
The SAT Daizōkyō Text Database Committee. “出三藏記集 (No. 2145 (僧祐提)) in Vol. 55.” Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō (大正新修大藏經), March 17, 1998. http://21dzk.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/SAT/ddb-sat2.php?mode=detail&useid=2145,_
This collection includes significant Buddhist texts and studies, such as the Mahāyāna Buddhism foundations by Paul Williams and insights into early Chinese Buddhism by Erik Zürcher. Scholarly works di
Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
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Teaching Children Frugality for Financial Security
Chapter 11 Teaching Children Frugality to Ensure the Family's Future Children's future financial security can be measured by their frugality and parents can cultivate good economic sense in their c
Chapter 11 emphasizes the importance of teaching children frugality as a means to secure their financial future. It advocates for parents to model good economic sense and begin instilling these habits
Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
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Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
131. HAVING CAPABLE PERSONNEL May I be surrounded with good and capable personnel. Even if they are few, may they all be ones who are wise, virtuous and capable, able to complete tasks with excellence
The text emphasizes the necessity of being surrounded by capable and virtuous personnel, recognizing that even a few wise individuals can enhance one's success. Additionally, it discusses the concept
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey to find the time to really look inside of yourself: Be calm and look inside. You should sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm an
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering
The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da
Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
Peace would make me angry. But now, I do not have any anger left. I can forgive others. I forgive the mistakes of others and do not take it personally. I believe that meditation has nothing to do with
The text reflects on the author's journey towards peace through meditation. It highlights how individuals often feel exhausted and bored with their lives, expressing their frustrations. After organizi