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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel
In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
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Caring for Critically Ill Relatives
Part Four: Harmony Within the Family Chapter 17 Caring for Critically Ill Relatives Whether we like it or not, all who live in flesh will one day die. However, before our departure from this world, we
In this chapter, we delve into the struggles faced by families caring for critically ill relatives. The process of dealing with illness and impending loss can be heart-wrenching, affecting both the pa
Navigating Family Life and Marriage Challenges
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Navigating Family Life and Marriage Challenges
Part One: Family Life if there are in-laws heavily involved in our relationship, we will have to endure conflicts from them as well. No matter how good a relationship is, we will inevitably encounter
Part One of this exploration highlights the complexities of family life, particularly the impact of in-laws on relationships and the necessity of resolving personal issues before marriage. The text em
Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
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Positive Impact of Dhamma Quiz Participation
Youths who participate in the Dhamma quiz all feel the positive changes in them. Therefore they prepare to study and want to participate in the quiz continuously. Some of them talk about their impress
Youths participating in the Dhamma quiz report numerous positive changes in their lives. No matter their Quiz scores, they express gratitude for the knowledge gained, such as the importance of not ass
Guided Meditation Practice
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Guided Meditation Practice
Start by sitting in a cross-legged position, placing your right leg over the left leg. Then place both hands on your lap, with the right hand over the left hand and the right index finger touching the
Start by sitting cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your lap and close your eyes, taking deep breaths to fill your body with fresh energy while releasing worries. Relax every
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five
This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio
Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
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Building Strong Family Foundations Through Truthfulness and Self-Control
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
This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 160 Ms. Ann Barton (Australia) "I gained a new life by practising meditation. Meditation is a refuge for me. I often see the bright golden Buddha image within me; it is a warm-hearted f
In 'Journey to Joy', Ms. Ann Barton shares how meditation has profoundly changed her life. After experiencing the loss of a loved one, she found solace and a sense of refuge in meditation. By visualiz
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace dawn of peace will give us happiness, calmness, strength and a sense of security. When the mind is free from all worries, then the love and good wish- es for all other beings
The 'Golden Age of Inner Peace' teaches that true happiness and strength arise when the mind is free from worries. By cultivating love and good wishes for all beings, we can dissolve hatred and confli
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
1. The term dhammakāya is related to enlightenment. This agrees with our earlier observation regarding the relation of ‘dhammakāya’ to the Buddha and Paccakabuddhas. 2. Dhammakāya is not exclusive to
The term 'dhammakāya' signifies enlightenment and is not exclusive to the Buddha but can also be attained by his disciples, as indicated by Gotami's reference to 'my dhammakāya.' This term is interpre
Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
Killing – How bad is your Karma? Not all killings are ‘equal’ in the sense of karmic consequence. The killing of humans is the most serious violation and receives the worst retribution. As for the ki
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
attend; we just need them to be in a good and positive environment. Being the number one student in class does not mean that student will become the richest person in the world. Knowledge from textboo
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กให้เป็นคนดีนั้นขึ้นอยู่กับสภาพแวดล้อมที่ดีและการเลือกมิตรที่ดี การศึกษาในตำราเรียนไม่เพียงพอที่จะนำไปสู่ความสำเร็จ แต่ยังต้องมีความเคารพและการกระทำที่ถูกต้อง มงคลสูตรชี้ให้เห็นว่าควรหลี
ความเครียดและการจัดการในที่ทำงาน
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ความเครียดและการจัดการในที่ทำงาน
ความเครียดและกดดันในการทำงานเพื่อ มื้อเดียวหนึ่งที่มีคนเข้าร่วม ๑๐ คน และ แถมทรัพย์มาทำเลี่ยงชีวิตตนเองและ ใช้ภาษารัสเซียในการสอน แอนนาบอกว่า ครอบครัว ปัจจุบันแอนนานั่งคุยช่วยประสาน เป็นรอบที่เธ
บทความนี้พูดถึงการจัดการความเครียดและการสร้างบรรยากาศที่ดีในการทำงาน โดยยกตัวอย่างการอบรมที่แอนนาเป็นผู้ประสานงานในยุโรป โดยมีผู้เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมจำนวนมากที่รู้สึกผ่อนคลายและเข้าใจถึงความสำคัญของการเปลี
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
1. The Tathāgata and Brahmā,48 the creator god 2. The Tathāgata's mouth (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth. 3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality. I
This passage delves into the nuanced relationships between the Tathāgata and Brahmā, highlighting the semantic layers present in verbal teachings. It contrasts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, ind
The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
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The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
Wisdom This brightness didn't hurt my eyes. I compared the crystal ball to a yolk because I couldn't think of anything else that was similar to what I saw. I continued focusing at it peacefully, when
In this passage, the author describes a transcendent experience during meditation where crystal balls symbolize peace and awareness. The journey highlights the contrast between active thought and a st
ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
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ความสำคัญของการมีมงคลในชีวิต
อ่ำ ได้รับสิรมงคลนั้น ใหญ่ขึ้น คามค้นเคยกับสิ่งมีมงคลจริงเป็น ความสำคัญอย่างยิ่ง ทุกคนผ่านชีวิตในอดีตจาติมาแล้วเป็นอัน มาก นัมพาชาติไม่อ้วน มีความคุ้นเคยกับเรื่อง รว หรืออารมณ์ต่าง ๆ มาแล้วมากมาย คุ้น
บทความบรรยายถึงความสำคัญของสิ่งมีมงคลในชีวิต และผลกระทบจากความผูกพันที่เกิดขึ้นในอดีตต่อสุขภาพในปัจจุบัน การมีมงคลสามารถนำสุขภาพและจิตใจที่ดีมาสู่คนได้ผ่านการสร้างความคุ้นเคยกับสิ่งดีงาม เช่น การสวดมน
Journey to Joy: Embracing Mental Stillness
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Mental Stillness
Journey to Joy 70 70 good description of my mind) needs time to slow down so that it will not wander from thought to thought, memory to memory and worry to worry. I struggled with this mental wanderin
This content discusses the author's struggle with a wandering mind and the journey toward achieving mental stillness through meditation. Initially faced with physical discomforts and distractions, the
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
274 Journey to Joy Mr. Howard McCrary (U.S.A.) "" After I learned about meditation, I think meditation allows us to know that, "You and I are one". The love from within fulfills us and makes us united
Mr. Howard McCrary shares insights on meditation, emphasizing its ability to reveal the oneness of humanity. He believes that true fulfillment comes from within, fostering a collective sense of belong