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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
…put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of the middle! “In meditation, you are an observer, not a creator. D…
…f Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that while we are born with a mix of karma and free will, our experiences and choices …
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
…cause the Buddha meditated and saw his own mind, He then saw everyone else’s mind. He could see the defilements in his mind and then in the minds of others - those defilements cause us to see, speak and act badl…
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
Behaviour Worthy of Respect
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Behaviour Worthy of Respect
… in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid himself of mental defilements. There are three types of mental defilements. 1. Greed 2. Hatred 3. Delusion
…y of respect is one who pursues self-development and aspires to become a monk by eliminating mental defilements. The three main defilements are greed, hatred, and delusion, which must be addressed to achieve per…
The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
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The Nature of the Human Body and Mind
…ears, tongue and skin, the quality of the mind directly affects the way we perceive the world. Once defilements diminish the mind's brightness and clarity, it distorts the impulses received by the sensory organs…
…bly degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles with clarity due to kilesa (defilements). Defilements impair perception and distort reality. The clarity of the mind affects our engagement…
Understanding Marital Conflicts and Endurance
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Understanding Marital Conflicts and Endurance
…annot ignore, and you must endure any potential conflicts throughout your life. 3.4) We must endure defilements or kilesa, which means we must endure our own negative behaviors. Defilements are a dangerous disea…
…gative karma and ensure a stronger bond if they decide to marry. The piece also touches on personal defilements or kilesa, explaining the necessity of confronting one's negative behaviors to sustain healthy rela…
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
…n oneself has root causes that can be divided into major three groups which, as a whole, are called defilements (Kilesa). They are: 1) Greed (or desire) - selfishness, never ending greed, and stinginess. This in…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
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A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
… not cost us anything. There are no weapons used. It only requires us to defeat the true enemy: the defilements – the root of all suffering, alonimosity and conflicts of the world. By meditating and concentratin…
… happiness is more valuable and lasting than war. It underscores the necessity of overcoming mental defilements through meditation and energy concentration, which enables individuals to achieve clarity and peace…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
…e that He was only human – because of His extreme wisdom, His understanding of how to eliminate the defilements, His superb purity in being able to achieve Nibbana, and His compassion in selflessly devoting His …
…as our ultimate refuge due to His wisdom and compassion. His teachings guide us towards eliminating defilements and achieving Nibbana. The chapter discusses the misconception that good deeds do not always yield …
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
…uld never be the purpose of life. The purpose of life is to cultivate merit and purify oneself from defilements to attain Nibbana. Since defilements still remain, one should never stop doing good deeds until one…
…rtance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goal is to cultivate merit, purify oneself from defilements, and work towards Nibbana. A daily reflection on mortality inspires conscious living, urging indivi…
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
…e cycle of rebirths. This knowledge leads us to the right practice and eventually helps us overcome defilements and attain Nibbana, thus freeing ourselves from the cycle of rebirths. Phramongkolthepmuni dedicat…
…ns of samsara through wholesome, unwholesome, and neither states, guiding practitioners to overcome defilements and reach Nibbana. Research by Phramongkolthepmuni's team reflects the significance of virtuous sta…
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
…nd become dark because of greed, anger, and delusion. Remember that when the mind is still, without defilements, it is clear, more free, more firm. But when it is not, when the mind has defilement, then we begin…
…achings of the Buddha reveal his insights into the structure of the mind, including recognizing its defilements like greed and delusion. The first supreme enlightenment was the Buddha's ability to see his own mi…
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
… the teachers, particularly if the children grow up to be bad people. But this all comes from human defilements, ignorance and impure elements – and, of course, from using the wrong methodology. So, we could say…
…arents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these issues stem from human defilements and ignorance. The author emphasizes that developing ethics is essential to nurturing well-rounded …
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
…groaning at the thought that they are passed the meditation stage.] If we can eradicate 50% of our defilements, then we will eventually go to Nibbana. At 60-70% we will become a stream-enterer, at 90% we will b…
…ng with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching Nibbana. With specifi…
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
…d the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize that we have many defilements that cause us to be ignorant and possess the wrong knowledge. We are thinking, speaking, acting, be…
…understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilements that mislead us. If parents or guardians impart moral values, we can attain the Right View. It disc…
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
…mind, and what the mind produces depends on the program running it. The mind is being controlled by defilements, which can be known and seen once we have the inner light from meditation. The defilements taint th…
…ch may lead to conflict with others. Moreover, it highlights the influence of the mind, governed by defilements, on our actions and wellbeing. To transform this cycle of suffering, self-awareness through meditat…
Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
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Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
… in our lives, what causes us to have bad behaviour resulting in bad habits, ultimately to discover defilements manifested in our minds, which are the true cause of our bad behaviour and bad habits. Ideal educat…
การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม
The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
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The True Purposes of the Five Rooms in Life
…rkroom Good Habits Bad Habits ↓ ↓ Defilements are quelled Defilements grow ↓ ↓ Life’s problems …
…ectly can lead to happiness and growth in both material and spiritual realms. Good habits can quell defilements, reduce life problems, and foster overall well-being. Forming positive habits involves understandin…
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
…ral state a mind is pure and perfect. But the mind is often sullied with mental impurities known as defilements (kilesa). Defilements are the products of greed, anger and delusion. They are the origins of all ev…
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
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 four of t…
…o the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on the Five Eyes of the Buddha and t…
การจัดการกับอารมณ์เพื่อสุขภาพที่ยืนยาว
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การจัดการกับอารมณ์เพื่อสุขภาพที่ยืนยาว
…r mind and maintain clarity without any defilement, meaning that in the original mind, there are no defilements. When your mind attaches to defilements it leads to greed, anger and delusion. You can be rid of al…
ใจมนุษย์มีความสัมพันธ์กับความชอบและไม่ชอบ หากคุณมีอารมณ์ที่ไม่มั่นคง จะทำให้แก่เร็วและมีอายุสั้น ในขณะที่การมีจิตใจที่มั่นคงช่วยให้รักษาความเยาว์วัยได้ นอกจากนี้การทำให้ใจว่าง และไม่ผูกพันกับอารมณ์จะช