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The Importance of Meditation in Education
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The Importance of Meditation in Education
but teach them how to respond to everyone around them using those characteristics. We have an educational environment that is conducive to learning – and a joyful and peaceful one as well. “All of th
This text discusses how meditation enhances the teaching process by creating a peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere. It emphasizes the need for teachers to be trained in meditation to better r
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
"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
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
Suzanne Kettell When you are sabai and still, you are creating boon or good, pure energy. Therefore, when you come to the end of the time you have set for your meditation session, you have the opport
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recognized the need to preserve the quality of the mind and placed more importanc
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac
In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.
Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap
Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
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Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Theravada: "the Doctrine of the Elders"; considered as "Orthodox" Buddhism Tripitaka: The Pali Canon; Source of Buddhist Scriptures dating back to the time of the Buddha Tilakkh
This section provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to Theravada Buddhism. It includes insights into the Tripitaka, the Pali Canon which is the primary source of Buddhist scripture
Finding True Peace Through Meditation
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Finding True Peace Through Meditation
We will Definitely Find True Peace... Africa' project and was featured on the front page of the Pretoria News on 20th October 2008 with the title "Give Peace a Chance", which reported on the release o
The Peace for Africa project seeks to promote global tranquility, led by Luang Por Dhammajayo's vision for a peaceful world. Initiated with the release of peace lanterns in Pretoria, the project empha
Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
Journey to Joy 138 on my breathing to get deeper. With my inner eye, I 'travelled' through my body in order to relax all tensions. I observed my breathing continuously while trying to let go of all th
In this reflective journey, the author shares her experiences with meditation as a crucial tool for coping with a major life breakdown following her divorce in 2002. Through the practice of deep breat
The Journey of Spiritual Awakening
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The Journey of Spiritual Awakening
Wisdom We are a composite of our experiences. My life was shaped as the youngest child of Latin American immigrants from Colombia, South America. As I follow life's path, I have grown and developed an
This text reflects on the author's spiritual journey, shaped by their experiences as the youngest child of Colombian immigrants. After years of meditation practice, true understanding emerged at the D
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 232 Despite his reasonable explanation, deep inside I refused to acknowledge the existence of the Dhammakaya. I was actually so agitated that I stopped meditating for two months. Still,
In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on his journey of meditation and the transformative experience of realizing the presence of the Dhammakaya body. After a period of doubt and ceasing to meditat
Meditation for World Peace
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Meditation for World Peace
Peace role models for others to follow until everyone in the world attains genuine peace. The attainment of happiness through meditation is our goal. Simply focus the mind inside the body at the centr
The text discusses the importance of meditation as a means to achieve genuine peace and happiness. By focusing the mind internally at the center of the body, individuals can improve their understandin
Basic Dhammakaya Meditation Techniques
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Basic Dhammakaya Meditation Techniques
84 Basic Dhammakaya Meditation tart by adjusting your sitting position. If you sit on the floor, sit Stent hand, palms up, your right index finger gently touching your left thumb. Place both hands on
This text guides you through the basic techniques of Dhammakaya meditation, emphasizing the importance of adjusting your sitting position for comfort. It encourages you to close your eyes gently, brea
The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
So he decided to seek out well-known meditation teachers available at that time and apprenticed with them. He practiced every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed medit
In his quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achie
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is comb
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham” which generally means separating yourself from the bad and
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
Guided Meditation Practice
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Guided Meditation Practice
Start by sitting in a cross-legged position, placing your right leg over the left leg. Then place both hands on your lap, with the right hand over the left hand and the right index finger touching the
Start by sitting cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your lap and close your eyes, taking deep breaths to fill your body with fresh energy while releasing worries. Relax every