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DHAKMA IS YOUR REFUGE I see all the way through. I see clearly that, out of everything in this world and beyond-physical, natural, and spiritual- no one can help me but me. Who else can relieve my suf

In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key

Buddhist Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. The peace that everyone has longe

The text highlights the importance of meditation in achieving world peace. It suggests that many global issues stem from the wicked mind. By cultivating a calm and clear mind through meditation, indiv

Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c

Basic meditation practice involves sitting comfortably, adjusting your posture for circulation, and focusing on your breath. Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths, feeling joy with each i

Part Two: Raising Children using the four requisites. We will need to ask ourselves if we have the ability to maintain quality (always delivering our best); ability to manage our time (seeing all the

In raising children, it's crucial to embody qualities of quality, time management, and financial prudence, as children absorb both good and bad traits from their parents. By consistently modeling thes

Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind negative ones, then we are directing ourselves towards the good virtues, and therefore will be more inclined to make better, balanced judgments in our lives. In our

The text discusses the profound influence our thought processes have on our daily decisions and actions. It emphasizes the tendency of negative thoughts to lead to adverse outcomes, suggesting a criti

Knowledge and Career 79 12 CC We can work, study, or have a family, but we should never neglect meditation. To do so would be the desertion from the way of true happiness and success in life. A peacef

The text emphasizes the necessity of meditation in our lives alongside work, study, or family commitments. It highlights that neglecting meditation may lead to abandoning the path to true happiness an

Knowledge and Career of mind will evolve and purify our thoughts so that we think thoroughly, speak pleasantly and act effectively. We should always visualise a meditation object, such as a crystal sp

This text discusses the importance of evolving our minds through mindfulness practices such as visualizing a meditation object, like a crystal sphere, to enhance our thoughts and actions. It emphasize

184. PROTECT YOUR MIND It is the natural condition of the world to have both the good and the bad. Sometimes we are joyous and happy; sometimes we are sad and worried. This is a part of life. However

In this text, we learn that the natural condition of life encompasses both joy and sadness. It's crucial to preserve the quality of our minds, avoiding the trap of negative thoughts. The text emphasiz

Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la

This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co

Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of

In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on

until I tried to stop the frantic deluge of thoughts, each vying for my attention! I realized, then, for the first time in my life, how frenzied my “untrained mind" was after a lifetime of being taugh

In this reflective passage, the author shares their experience of realizing the chaos of an untrained mind and the need for meditation to achieve tranquility. The Dhammakaya method emphasizes the impo

Journey to Joy the muscles of your back, your chest, your legs and all the way down to the tip of your toes. Let every part of your body relax. Don't let any part of your body contract, tighten or bec

In this guide, learn how to achieve a state of complete relaxation throughout your body, from your muscles to your toes. Experience an emptiness and lightness as you clear your mind of all thoughts. I

How To Meditate Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb. You can sit with or without a cushion on the floo

Meditation involves sitting comfortably, either on the floor or with a cushion. Sit upright, placing your right leg over your left, resting your right hand on your left. Close your eyes gently and rel

How To Meditate Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb. You can sit with or without a cushion on the floo

Meditation is a practice that allows one to find tranquility and peace within by sitting comfortably, relaxing the body, and clearing the mind of thoughts. Begin by finding a comfortable position, suc

170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita

This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho

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

Most of them refer only to the Aggañña-sutta passage, 4 missing out the three Apadāna references. 5 The reason could be either that the scholars concerned have taken the aforementioned text as represe

This paper examines the overlooked references to dhammarāya in the Pali canon, emphasizing a context not previously presented. It critiques the tendency to categorize texts strictly as ‘early Buddhism

Kamma causes reproductive act, a final phase of life before departing this present world or a final idea or mind that is attached to is called reproductive kamma. If one has an idea on merits when on

Reproductive kamma represents the final thoughts and mental conditions one experiences before departing this world. A positive focus on merits and virtues leads to a better state of mind and body, whi

sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu

Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc

Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and tou

The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will