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Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
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Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
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
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
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Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
This book is a translation into English of a lecture given by a Most Venerable Thai monk in his native tongue. In order to convey the content accurately and understandably to an international readersh
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou
This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th
การฝึกใจให้นิ่ง
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การฝึกใจให้นิ่ง
Here's the extracted text from the image: "หยุด นิ่ง ชัด ในทุกข้ันตอน จนคุณรู้ทั้งหมด ต่อไปจะเร็วแรงเอง นิ่งในนั่ง ถ้ารีดนานเธอ ก็ปล่อยไป อย่าไปฝืน เดี๋ยวจะมึดก่อนเลย ดูของพระ-ขยาย-ขยาด แสดงว่าท่านยอ
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการหยุด นิ่ง และชัดเจนในทุกขั้นตอนของการพัฒนาจิตใจ ซึ่งจะนำพาไปสู่ความเข้าใจที่ลึกซึ้งยิ่งขึ้น หากเราฝึกใจให้นิ่งและไม่ต้านทานความเร็วหรือความลึกที่เกิดขึ้นเราจะสามารถสัมผัส
การปราบมารด้วยมโนธนินา
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การปราบมารด้วยมโนธนินา
เมื่อมีมโนธนินาไปปราบมาร เราจะไม่ประมาณ ให้คลายเคลื่อนไหว หมันปะครองรักษาไว้ กว่าจะแย่ดมยาก ต้องรักษาให้ ด อยู่ในละเอียดตลอดเวลา รวมใจหยุดนิในกลางอย่างสบายๆ If your determination is to defeat Mara, b
การปราบมารเริ่มต้นด้วยการควบคุมจิตใจและรักษาความบริสุทธิ์ภายใน สุขภาพจิตที่ดีจะต้องมีทั้งการปฏิบัติหน้าที่และการทำสมาธิ โดยต้องฝึกฝนอย่างต่อเนื่องจนสามารถยอมรับได้ว่าจิตใจนั้นบริสุทธิ์จริงๆ การรักษาคว
การหยุดเป็นตัวสำเร็จ
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การหยุดเป็นตัวสำเร็จ
คำว่า “หยุดเป็นตัวสำเร็จ” มีความสำคัญ ถ้าหยุดสนุกจิจจะเคลื่อนเข้าไปภายใน ลึกซึ่งตั้งแต่เบื้องต้นจนถึงพระอรหันต์ นิ่งมันลึก นิ่งไม่เขยื่อน เคลื่อนเข้าไปเรื่อย ๆ จนไปถึงกายที่หลุดพัน หลอดพันก็รู้ว่าหลุด
คำว่า “หยุดเป็นตัวสำเร็จ” มีความสำคัญมาก หากหยุดสนุกจิจจะเคลื่อนเข้าไปภายใน ลึกซึ่งตั้งแต่เบื้องต้นจนถึงพระอรหันต์ นิ่งซึ่งหมายถึงการยึดมั่นในความสงบที่จะนำพาเราไปสู่การรู้แจ้ง โดยการทำให้จิตใจนิ่งและ
The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
to during harsh times, and also in the final moments of his or her lives. Even after death, we can still rely on it. It is our constant refuge until we reach the ultimate goal. If we love ourselves, w
This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for our joy and sadness. It discusses how meditation can puri
How to Meditate: A Guide
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How to Meditate: A Guide
How to Meditate? Luang Phaw: Are you picturing with ease or do you need special Monica effort? : No, I have to concentrate but I have been trying to do that before. I cannot concentrate on two things
In this conversation, Luang Phaw advises Monica on meditation techniques. He encourages her to focus on visualizing images in her mind, emphasizing the importance of feeling at home in her practice. M
How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
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How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
How to Meditate? Monica Are you picturing your son at home or somewhere else? : Right now I have to concentrate more to visualize it really well. It's at home, yes. Luang Phaw: So, try picturing your
In this dialogue between Monica and Luang Phaw, Monica seeks guidance on meditation techniques. Luang Phaw encourages her to visualize her son clearly, noting that a strong mental image helps in pract
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
How to Meditate? Monica despite the pain and suffering, one can overcome fear totally. : But you know when you're really stressed and you have too much to do, like organizing the kids, and work and ev
Meditation can help overcome fear and stress despite life's challenges. Visualizing calming elements like the sun can aid focus. Many believe meditation is incompatible with daily life, but it can be
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide
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How to Meditate: A Practical Guide
How to Meditate? Monica : Yes, I understand. But I have no pictures and I don't meditate. Luang Phaw: Not really, because when you pick up your son, you would have the picture of your son in your mind
In this conversation about meditation, Luang Phaw guides Monica on how to incorporate meditation into her daily life, suggesting that even routine activities can be meditative. He encourages her to pr
Building a Trustworthy Family
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Building a Trustworthy Family
involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does
The text emphasizes that honesty and self-control are essential for a trustworthy family environment. Good people avoid associations with dishonesty. A family lacking truthfulness cultivates suspicion
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
The Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
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The Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
The Buddha answered this question in one word: benevolence. That is to say mutual benevolence, the practice the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence (Sangahavatthu), promote happiness in living togethe
This text discusses the Buddha's concept of mutual benevolence as the foundation for happiness in relationships. It outlines the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence: Giving, Pleasant Speech, Mutual Be
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
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Understanding Internal and External Fools in Buddhism
1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W
The text discusses two types of fools in Buddhism: External Fools, who are non-Buddhists aiming to undermine the faith by misrepresenting its teachings, and Internal Fools, who are Buddhists lacking r
The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
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The Survival of Dhammakaya Temple Amidst Abandonment
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel
This text reflects on the future of Buddhism in Thailand, especially regarding the increasing number of abandoned temples. It emphasizes the importance of the Dhammakaya Temple and its ability to with
Understanding Common Problems in Life
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Understanding Common Problems in Life
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IX Death is Certain 28 September 2003 Blaming your business problems is never a good excuse since obstacles occur when our merit energy is weak. Moreover, without merit fro
In this text, we discuss the inevitability of obstacles in life, particularly in business. It emphasizes that blaming external factors for these problems is unwise, as such obstacles arise when our me
Meditation for Mental Strength
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Meditation for Mental Strength
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VXIV Meditation for Mental Strength We must practice meditation in order to attain true happiness, which will arise only when we bring our minds back within ourselves. When our
Meditation is essential for achieving true happiness by calming the mind and fostering an inner sense of contentment. It promotes positive thoughts and actions, enabling us to overcome obstacles and r
How to Meditate Effectively
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How to Meditate Effectively
How to Meditate? Luang Por Monica : Are you picturing with ease or do you need special effort? : No, I have to concentrate but I have been trying to do that before. I cannot concentrate on two things
In this excerpt, Luang Por guides Monica on meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on mental imagery, specifically letting go of distractions and focusing solely on the pic