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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

Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha

Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is

Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the words, "Samma Arahang" or "clear and bright" by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite this mantra, or feel that you don't want to recite the m

This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c

78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain

Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi

to put this into practice, it takes a lot of practice. So, we see that **good habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Buddhism, there is an overview of knowledge that we learn f

บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม

When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui

When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me

Training your mind to be at the centre of the body At the moment you close your eyes, temporarily forget the various matters that occupy your mind. Make yourself feel as though your mind is empty of

This guide teaches techniques for centering the mind by focusing on deep breathing and visualization. Close your eyes, clear your mind, and feel the comfort at the center of your body. Imagine a brigh

Start Meditation Today not force your mind to think of the object to a point that it makes you feel tense. Do not use too much effort. Or else, you will stare at it and that is the wrong method. Gentl

Meditation is an essential practice to achieve mental clarity and relaxation. To start, avoid forcing your mind to focus on an object, as this can cause tension. Instead, gently imagine the object whi

CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of

Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m

Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th

In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that

Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e

This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti

4. Feel that your body is empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near to the seventh base of the mind – at the center of the body. Whate

This text provides practical guidance on meditation techniques aimed at achieving a state of inner calm and heightened awareness. It suggests visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body and u

flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s

This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

Death & Rebirth their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The person will see a black spot or a gloomy picture before being drawn into a black

The text discusses how the state of mind at the time of death influences the journey after life. A mind burdened by unwholesomeness may lead to suffering or rebirth in various realms, including hell,

free you from the suffering of life, or you can use any words, such as "clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, while at the same time thinking of the bright crystal ball, gently and comfor

This text provides guidance on achieving a still mind through meditation. It encourages practitioners to recite a mantra while visualizing a bright crystal ball, allowing the mind to settle into a sta

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

Suzanne Jeffrey Again, he draws on the paper and places it on the overhead. 1. In Samsara: Person’s Brain <- -> P/M/T/K 2. Initially with mind: Brain <- P/M/T/K ↓ Mind 3. Advanced (in Meditati

In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading

Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou

Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,