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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law
Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
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Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau
This text discusses the concept of kamma, which refers to actions and their consequences. It highlights how both physical laws and the law of kamma resonate with each other. The Buddha's teachings enc
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, starts the process by an action happening to us
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun
The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,
Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
The event begins after Buddhist Lent and continues for one month. กรรม kamma; karma; action; deed; willed action; an intentional action that has future consequences, including future reboots; th
This text delves into the fundamental concept of kamma (karma) in Buddhism, emphasizing that every intentional action we perform leads to future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cet
Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
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Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
ให้ดูเลยๆ look at it casually, naturally, impassively, without emotion or attachment Imagine naturally, easily, casually let the merit nourish your mind let the merit nourish and protect you place you
เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอแนวคิดสำคัญเกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิและการมีสติ โดยเน้นเรื่องคุณงามความดีที่ต้องบ่มเพาะในจิตใจ เรียนรู้ที่จะดูสิ่งต่างๆ อย่างผ่อนคลายโดยไม่ติด Attachment และความรู้สึก และแสดงความเคารพต่อพระ
Cultivating Quality, Time Management, and Budgeting Skills in Children
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Cultivating Quality, Time Management, and Budgeting Skills in Children
A person that maintains quality tries his best to deliver the best results in everything he does. He has a clear understanding of what constitutes high quality and how it can be achieved. When he work
The text emphasizes the importance of instilling qualities like respect, quality work, time management, and budgeting skills in children through good examples and discipline at home. It outlines how t
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
Suzanne Jeffrey "The second type is called Kanta Mara and that is about the human body. Our present biology says that man is body, but in higher biology, man is composed of the human body and the min
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "The path begins with Right View, Samma-Ditthi. This is also called Right Understand- ing. On one level, this means that we understand that there is cause and effect: that do- ing goo
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 Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec
Understanding Family Life and Kamma
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Understanding Family Life and Kamma
Part One: Family Life is situated in the universe. We do not even know where we will go after we die. Everywhere we turn there are so many questions and the answers are illusive. Why do some people di
ในบทนี้เราสำรวจคำถามเกี่ยวกับชีวิตครอบครัวว่าทำไมบางคนเกิดมาแตกต่างกันและสิ่งที่กฎหมาย กมม กล่าวถึง การกระทำที่เกิดขึ้นมีผลต่อผลที่เกิดขึ้นในอนาคต ครอบครัวมีบทบาทสำคัญและผลกระทบของกรอบการใช้ชีวิตเป็นอ
Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
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Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
Suzanne Jeffrey Again, he draws on the paper and places it on the overhead. 1. In Samsara: Person’s Brain <- -> P/M/T/K 2. Initially with mind: Brain <- P/M/T/K ↓ Mind 3. Advanced (in Meditati
In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading
Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
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Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towa
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes that individual thought, speech, and action contribute to global tensions. To achieve world peace, individuals must first attain inner calm. By fostering peace within o
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
The Path to a Balanced Mind
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The Path to a Balanced Mind
Suzanne Jeffery can lead us to a perfectly balanced mind. In any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Dis
This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom. It suggests that all cultures must embrace these values to ensure peace and wisdom. Th
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
Suzanne Jeffrey proportion, and in getting the proper amount of exercise. “In the educational environment, we all have to practice a code of conduct. This is why respect is the vital part of the six
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
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
accumulating bad kamma they are like prisoners in their own kammic cells, unaware of their perpetual imprisonment. Unfortunately, as aforementioned, this prison of life is so vast that we cannot see t
This text discusses the nature of kamma and its profound impact on our lives, likening bad kamma to a prison that limits our awareness and actions. It emphasizes how thoughts, speech, and actions dire