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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspire to have: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks…
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification …
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…stroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prevent peace from happening because we desire, we fear, we are not pure. We have to stop this thinking and doing all of these negative things in …
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…ly thing that seems to satisfy people is always getting more and more and more. It is an insatiable desire that cannot be met. But what people don’t realize, of course, is that their desires cannot be met w…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than…
Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
… to the wisdom resulting from having correct thinking and thoughts; ones that are free from sensual desire, anger or ill-will, delusion, manipulation, and exploitation. The question might arise, then, as to…
The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
… base is quite strong, but we will never reach the Dhamma. The strength quite easily creates sexual desire, and it is very powerful, usually associated with the martial arts. In practicing meditation outsid…
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
… And you will need to teach this from the very beginning. You will also need to instill in them the desire and importance of only seeing the good in others. You must observe their behavior and their manners…
In a meeting 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
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
… jealousy. It is, in fact, dirty energy and undermines your feeling good about what you do, and the desire to do more good. Q: Could you talk more about the meaning of Dhamma? A: The first meaning of Dhamm…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
…them if it helps you meditate more frequently. Luang Por gave us a blessing and said: “All people desire happiness. But here is what we all have in common: Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death. Meditate and…
In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
… Not wanting or desiring a certain outcome; to not rush, hasten, push, or stress about something we desire to come about more quickly (i.e., a good meditation experience); to not eagerly look forward to, ex…
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
the desire of young people who seek happiness in companionship; once they find their match they are happy, but…
The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
…fron robes, and ordain into a life free from worldly possessions." Sometimes in life, even when we desire to live according to the precepts, there are times when we must lie. For example, a secretary whose…
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
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The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
…esent time. Even more important, the determination and faith of Lord Buddha’s disciples, and their desire to spread the Buddha’s teachings, are truly deserving of our respect for their endeavours, so that …
After leaving this world, the Buddha offered the teachings of the Dhamma as a guide for his followers. His teachings have withstood the test of time, showcasing their timeless relevance. The commitmen
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to…
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi
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…may have the opportunity fully to commit yourself to meditation and break away from the shackles of desire so that you may find true happiness.
Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
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Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
…Behaviour Worthy of Respect Any monk who can fulfill these duties may not yet be free from worldly desire but will surely lessen the influence of such desires. Duties and Responsibilities for monks 43
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจหน้าที่และความรับผิดชอบของพระภิกษุ ซึ่งรวมถึงการบริหารจัดการ การดูแลอาราม การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะ และพฤติกรรมที่ควรเคารพ พระภิกษุผู้สามารถทำหน้าที่นี้อาจยังไม่หลุดพ้นจากความปรารถนาในโลก
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…ics like in Chinese movies. Physical exertion for monks should not be at the level that some laymen desire. After your meditation, especially after several hours, you should get up and walk around, or sweep…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
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Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility
… is that the monks did not take proper care of the temple. Taking care of the temple will instill a desire for fixing and looking after things. If one screw falls out of a car engine, for example, there mi…
วัดเป็นสถานที่สำคัญที่เกี่ยวข้องกับศาสนาและการบริจาคของสังคม การดูแลรักษาทรัพย์สินของวัดเป็นเรื่องที่ทุกพระสงฆ์ต้องร่วมมือกัน หากวัดไม่ได้รับการดูแล อาจทำให้ฝ่ายเลย์ไม่เกิดกระแสการบริจาคเพื่อทำบุญอีกต
Behaviour Worthy of Respect
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Behaviour Worthy of Respect
…Respect A person worthy of homage and respect is a person who develops himself and succeeds in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid himself of mental defilements. …
A person demonstrating behaviour worthy 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
The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
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The Strength of Inner Peace and Generosity in Monastic Life
ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will hav…
This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation whic…
…ace and lasting happiness. As practitioners embrace the journey, they gain the strength to overcome desires and achieve spiritual victory, reinforcing the belief that every step taken on this path is a step…