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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

It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha should want to start his sermon by instructing the ‘group of five’ that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable, base, ignoble, without benefit, unsuitable fo

In this text, Lord Buddha teaches that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable for a Buddhist monk and should be avoided. The practice of self-mortification, common among non-Buddhist ascetics, include

sense of security, but in the end, he will surely take advantage of us and leave us decapitated in the jungle. It is for all of these reasons that the Lord Buddha taught that self-mortification is a n

The text discusses self-mortification as a non-Buddhist and dangerous practice, as taught by the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of the Noble Middle Way, or the Eightfold Path, as the means to un

kings must accept with obeisance. This is because the Noble Eightfold Path is a supreme and noble practice. 2. A Wide Ocean: It can be compared to the wide ocean into which all rivers must flow. The

The Noble Eightfold Path is presented as a supreme practice in Buddhism, comparable to a vast ocean into which all rivers flow, embodying the essential Factors of Enlightenment. It comprises the Four

he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavanta forest, finding safe cave as a home on a golden hill in Dandika. Every mo

This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit who maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while a

before him floating in the air. However, the hermit was so full of pride that he paid no respect. The Pacccekabuddha thus advised him: “I am a Pacccekabuddha. As for you, who will go on to be a fully-

In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humility. The Pacccekabuddha's ability to float in the air humbles the hermit, prompting a change in his

Kakusandha (P. the name of a käya samphassa (tactile contact: past Buddha) see sense-contact) kalla (see embryonic precursor) käyasucarita (see wholesome kāma (see sensuality) physical deeds) kāmabhav

This text provides a glossary of key Buddhist terms, including definitions and insights into concepts such as Käyasucarita (wholesome physical deeds), Kāmabhava (sense-sphere existence), and various f

meditation. She kept teaching even though not strong enough to sit up in bed. She treated her illness as if it were someone else's. Her student, also disinterested in her illness sat in meditation at

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continuously. Repeat the mantra in your mind gently, allowing the mantra to slowly echo from the middle of the bright sun within your abdomen. Repeat the mantra 'Samma Arahang' repeatedly, which means

This text provides a meditation practice centered around the mantra 'Samma Arahang', focusing on purifying the mind to achieve self-love and universal kindness. The practice involves visualizing a bri

How to Meditate? Monica see the image in our abdomen all the time, the mind will be focused, and you will discover true happiness that never happened to you before. It is the kind of happiness that is

In this conversation, Monica learns about the transformative power of meditation from Luang Phaw. By focusing on the abdomen during meditation, one can discover a profound state of happiness that is h

3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of

This text discusses the significance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation as key to life and decision-making. It emphasizes preparing for death by reflecting on pas

Interview : to do meditation in Norway for 5 minutes a day, and then when we are hooked, we will not stop. Then we will do more. Luang Por Certainly, when you get hooked, nobody can stop you. It's up

In an interview, the speakers discuss how practicing meditation in Norway for just five minutes daily can lead to a deeper connection with the practice. Luang Por emphasizes that once someone gets 'ho

Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the lives of layp

In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak

How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por Monica Luang Por Monica Luang Por Monica We can see the image in our abdomen all the time, the mind will be focused, and you will discover true happiness that never h

In this dialogue, Monica discusses the transformative power of meditation. By focusing on the image in the abdomen, one learns to concentrate the mind and cultivate a unique form of happiness that is

Love and Family could greatly reduce my back pain by sitting with my back against a hard surface and lodging a small pillow against my lower back. Once I had addressed my physical discomfort, my medit

In this exploration of meditation and personal growth, the author shares experiences of overcoming back pain through proper sitting techniques and how meditation sessions evolved. Participation in the

Knowledge and Career did not respond. I smiled, stayed calm, and did not say anything. I kept my mind calm as Luang Phaw Dhammajayo taught. Then, my creditors told me that I was a polite and patient d

In this text, the author shares the transformative effect of meditation on their work life. Despite facing challenges and pressure from creditors, the practice of keeping a calm mind helped boost prod

Knowledge and Career time, I noticed that I didn't see any light, but I had the feeling of sitting in a sphere of light and perfect harmony. After a year, the pain in my knees ultimately caused me to

This narrative details a transformative experience with meditation, where the individual overcame knee pain and discomfort to practice for extended periods, achieving a state of harmony and clarity. G

Journey to Joy 216 inner meditation experience. I began meditating without having any thoughts or using any mantras. This allowed me to fully relax. I simply placed my mind at the centre of my body. W

This text describes a personal journey into meditation, focusing on the practice of centering one's mind within the body for relaxation. The author shares their experience of feeling bodily sensations

Journey to Joy 222 All that I am speaking of are the results after I started to practise meditation. These are the benefits that I gained, since practising Dhammakaya meditation. For me, the practice

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal insights gained from practicing Dhammakaya meditation, highlighting its dual benefits of happiness and wisdom. Meditation fosters a profound sense of ha

Tomorrow The World Will Change Luang Phaw Dhammajayo "The dream of world peace will never come true if the dreamer is unable to find his or her own inner contentment. Once everyone experience inner ha

In 'Tomorrow The World Will Change,' Luang Phaw Dhammajayo presents a hopeful perspective on achieving world peace through individual inner contentment. He emphasizes that true peace begins when each