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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…, the darker the mind will become. It is an eternal enemy of the mind, just as rust is to steel, or disease is to the body. The threats from defilements are many and varied. First, we must remember that we a…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…ered… middle of the middle. But life is not always like that, is it? Why? Because defilement is our disease of the mind. We are born with bad habits and defilements from our last life. How much defilement? W…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…ntemplation and right thought. Here, we look after our health because our body is really a nest for disease. Our bodies are simply our bodies and they will deteriorate over time. There is not really much goo…
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
… physical state and abilities, finding that your life has no more roads to journey on. 2. Illness & Disease - When one's body and health is afflicted with some illness and you are unable to move forward in t…
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
Eligibility for Ordination in the Monkhood
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Eligibility for Ordination in the Monkhood
…hat they must disrobe if they suffer from these handicaps: 1. Those who suffer from the following diseases a. Leprosy b. Measles or Pox - related illness c. Fungus of the skin d. Throat and lun…
…ho, while not strictly forbidden, are considered unworthy of ordination, such as those with certain diseases or disabilities. Importantly, if these individuals are already ordained, they are not required to …
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
…all lifetimes until I defeat Mara. May I be born complete with the thirty-two faculties, free from disease and illnesses, having a body that is healthy and strong throughout the duration of my quest for Per…
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
…gregates in the past, the present, and the future; even so should he win release from birth, decay, disease, and death." So saying, he pronounced the following stanza: *munca purē munca pacchato* *ma…
In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from