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"We are like flowers that need to be watered every day. We need good soil and good water in which to grow. Of course our Kamma plays a role in this, but we can overcome some of our bad kamma by changi

This text emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation for personal growth and understanding Kamma. It highlights the need to change bad habits and perform good deeds to overcome negative karma. The t

Suzanne Jeffery can lead us to a perfectly balanced mind. In any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Dis

This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom. It suggests that all cultures must embrace these values to ensure peace and wisdom. Th

"Through meditation, we learn that we need to follow the eightfold path in order to meditate more profoundly and to continually improve. Every part of this path supports the other. For example, Right

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

MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac

Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on

12. Now you just need to keep going! And this means keep going. Every day. Whenever you can: Standing up, sitting down, waiting in line, taking the commuter train into work, riding the bus, brushing y

Incorporate meditation into everyday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknow

Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind

This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our

"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And when we open our eyes, we look outside. We never look inside. So when we look outside, we o

The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th

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

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

Biochemical Reaction During Practice Lightly Imagine an Object or Focus on Breathing Less Energy Consumption Lessened Metabolic Rate Less Oxygen Consumption Lessened Metabolic Rate Less Oxygen Consump

This text discusses the biochemical reactions occurring during practice and the benefits of lightly imagining an object or focusing on breathing. It emphasizes the reduction in energy consumption, met

Suzanne Jeffrey information for them to know. The teacher must try to make the information relevant for the student, finding some way to make the information vital for their lives, according to the s

This text discusses the importance of relevance in teaching, the need for both teacher and student to exhibit patience and discipline, and a structured approach to inquiry in the learning process. It

Khandha 5 Five Aggregates (elements, attributes of being) 1. Rupa form, physical self, body. Rupa is made up of earth, water, air, fire (heat) 2. Vedana feeling, is one of pleasant, unpleasant, ne

This text delves into three significant aspects of Buddhist philosophy: the Five Aggregates which consist of Rupa (form), Vedana (feeling), Samjna (perception), Sankhara (conception), and Vinnana (con

"Teachers are the equivalent of the knowledge of life. And excellent teachers are so rare because they teach not just academics but life skills, ethics, values. The real hope of tomorrow is threefold:

This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache

Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master discovered the Law of Kamma. He was not the creator of the Law, but the re-discoverer of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the L

In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment

Suzanne Jeffrey tions, although in the beginning of our life, when we are developing our habits, our six directions give us total input - in other words, we are in-taking all the information that wil

This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

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

Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese

Meeting #18 9AM - 19 March 2010 Today, Luang Por is somber. His whole demeanor has changed from one of the joviality he displayed yesterday to one of crucial significance. I am not sure why, but I th

In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the ne

Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n

The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno

The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi

The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled