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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
… in which all beings are trapped as a result of their intentional deeds (kamma); ocean of birth and death; eternal wandering; the wheel of cyclic existence.
This text discusses the primary path of meditative attainment, highlighting the importance of right view as foundational beliefs that align with truth. Concepts such as Samadhi, denoting mental discip
Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
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Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
…ha, Recollection of Morality, Recollection of Liberation, Recollection of Deities, Contemplation on Death, Contemplation on Body, Contemplation on Breathing, Contemplation on the Virtue of Nibbana
This text delves into the significance of Sanskrit as an ancient language in India and its relation to Buddhist texts, particularly those influenced by the Mahayana school. It introduces the Seventh B
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
…d ... covering the mind, acting as a puppeteer and coercing it to perform evil, rusting the mind to death. And do you know how kilesa works? It works like this." He stops, closes his eyes, holds out his ar…
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,
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
…igns’, it dawned on Him that every person would eventually have to live with sickness, old age, and death and that life was, indeed, not without pain and suffering. So his real needs as a human became the …
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mor…
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…ctor is, they cannot resurrect a person with medicine. But the teacher can resurrect a student from death: The teacher can bring the student back to live in goodness again because the teacher can re-train …
In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…as everything to do with good deeds, just as right understanding has to do with views of life after death. If we do this, teach this, then people will be reluctant to behave badly. Societies fall apart bec…
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…ow) Mara - Mara personifies the Tempter, the Destroyer, the pull to externalities, the decline and death of our pure spiritual life. Mara distracts us by pulling us to the outside: by making "stuff" so be…
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
…. Samsara – This is the endless cycle of suffering that people experience that is caused by birth, death, and re-birth. The only way to beat Samsara is to become enlightened, so start meditating today, ok…
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
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Translator's Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
… to be a timeless and valuable practice for those who wish to have a greater understanding of life, death, suffering, and truth. On a practical level, ordain-
In this introduction, the translator shares their journey of connecting with their Buddhist heritage while living in Europe. They express deep respect for Buddhism and the teachings of the Lord Buddha
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
…not be avoided. Those who are wise should be always aware of this. 2. All living things are mortal. Death is something no living being can avoid. 3. No one ever truly owns anything, for when you die, you c…
Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevita
The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
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The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
The story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena Rohana was a monk who, after the death of Lord Buddha, had a revelation. He saw that the child Nagasena, the recently born son of a Brahmi…
The story unveils the dedication of monk Phra Rohana, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child Nagasena at birth. Despite never receiving alms from Nagasena's family, Rohana visited daily
The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
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The Importance of Dhamma in Young Lives
into the wrong hands, then this will result in death and destruction. These are people who do not have Dhamma within them." 4. You will have the opport…
This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for young people, urging them to cultivate self-discipline and teamwork. It highlights the benefits of meditation for inner peace, which enhances studies.
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once…
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
…e, which comes to an end; the punishment in this prison goes on forever and ever. Ageing, sickness, death and birth go on forever, with no exceptions. No one is born laughing; we all arrive in this world k…
This content discusses the perpetual punishment of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teachi
The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
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The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
…ffer the same fate. this is the mortal nature of the human body. this confirms that we are all on 'Death Row' in the prison of life, without any chance of parole or escape. MIND The mind is a refined ele…
The human body consists of a vertical spine and skeletal frame facilitating movement while embodying a mortal nature that inevitably degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
…e spend lifetimes learning about how to live our life as each stage of birth, old age, sickness and death comes anew to us in each successive life. Nonetheless, the Lord Buddha did leave us the wisdom in …
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
Goals of Life
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Goals of Life
…e who have faith in a religion have a second level of life goal, because they believe in life after death. This is the goal in the celestial realm. Why do people with religious faith believe in heaven and …
Life goals are categorized into three levels: the earthly goal of happiness, good health, and social acceptance; the celestial realm goal, influenced by religious beliefs in afterlife concepts; and th
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
…of human emptiness, a place as manifested by enlightened beings. The end of the cycle of birth-death. The final and total release from cyclic existence- never again to be subject to rebirth. Nibana …
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
…monks at his temple. His accomplishment brought him a lot of joy and a lot of merit. Even after his death, it still continues to give him plenty of merit. I resolved that when I build a temple, I too wo…
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most