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Resolutions for a Pure Life
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Resolutions for a Pure Life
133. THOSE WHO FOLLOW ME I always make this resolution: May those who follow me be ones endowed with purity in body, speech and mind, not ones who seek recognition and fame; may they be ones who seek
This text emphasizes the significance of personal resolutions for those who follow a path of purity in body, speech, and mind. It expresses a desire to live in environments that foster a sense of free
How to Meditate: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Meditate: A Step-by-Step Guide
144 HOW TO MEDITATE Step-by-step instruction: 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back straight, cr
Meditation is an essential practice for achieving inner peace and relaxation. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to meditating effectively. Begin by adopting the half-lotus position, where yo
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel
Inner Serenity and External Peace
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Inner Serenity and External Peace
Inner serenity will spread to become external peace The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining. And in the end, your feelings become one with the light of t
The text explores the relationship between inner serenity and external peace, emphasizing that true happiness is attainable by anyone regardless of background. By understanding oneself and practicing
Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
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Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
Let this crystal ball expand beyond your body in every direction: right, left, front, back, above, below. Let it spread out in every direction. Let it be a mind that wishes all beings free of sufferin
This text encourages the metaphorical expansion of the 'crystal ball' of one's mind to encompass all beings in a wish for their freedom from suffering and attainment of happiness. It emphasizes the si
The Path to World Peace
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The Path to World Peace
police, soldiers and criminal justice system will no longer be necessary when all we feel towards one another is joy and friendship. War, terrorism greed and ignorance are eradicated. World peace beg
The text discusses the idea that police, soldiers, and the criminal justice system may become unnecessary when humanity embraces joy and friendship. It posits that achieving world peace starts with in
The Power of Meditation for Inner Peace
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The Power of Meditation for Inner Peace
"Closing my eyes gently and relaxingly, I can feel the moon within because I remember pleasantly walking under the moonlight. As I visualise the image of the moon in my stomach, I feel light as a feat
Closing my eyes gently and relaxingly, I can feel the moon within because I remember pleasantly walking under the moonlight. As I visualize the image of the moon in my stomach, I feel light as a feath
Buddha's Teaching Never Decays
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Buddha's Teaching Never Decays
74 สุขะวริฏฐ์ Buddha's Teaching Never Decays Verse 7. Buddha’s Teaching Never Decays Even royal chariots rot, the body too does rot, decay, but undecaying’s Dhamma of the Good who to the good declare
ในบทกวีนี้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนว่าแม้แต่สิ่งที่สวยงามและดึงดูด เช่น รถม้าของกษัตริย์ ก็จะต้องเสื่อมสลาย เช่นเดียวกับร่างกายมนุษย์ แต่ประสบการณ์ของความจริงนั้นไม่เสื่อมสลาย ภูมิใจในความสงบจะได้สัมผัสความจริง
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
MooThings with a Dhamma Master solvent that destroys cells in the body, no matter how we use it. From the medical point of view, cell destruction will continue to increase if we continue to drink. Th
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Meditation: The Half-Lotus Posture Guide
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Meditation: The Half-Lotus Posture Guide
Step-by-step instructions 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back straight, cross-legged with your
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on adopting the half-lotus position for meditation. Start by sitting upright with a comfortable cushion and cross-legged stance, ensuring proper breathing
The Influence of An Shigao on Meditation in Eastern Han China
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The Influence of An Shigao on Meditation in Eastern Han China
Conclusion In conclusion, in this paper I have reviewed An Shigao's career as a meditation master and a translator of Buddhist texts. Based on his translations of meditation sutras I have argued that
In this conclusion, I highlight An Shigao's significant contributions as a meditation master and translator of Buddhist texts. His translation of meditation sutras introduced mindfulness breathing med
The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha’s teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country’s ancestors
Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Buddhist Thought
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Buddhist Thought
II. The Different Approach A fairly established academic understanding has settled regarding the term dhammakāya in the Pali canon, that it was used merely in the sense of the ‘Buddha’s teachings.’ In
The term 'dhammakāya' in the Pali canon is understood as representing the Buddha's teachings. It is established through several canonical passages that equate the Buddha with dhamma. Notable reference
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
Of the three canonical passages mentioned above, only the first, namely the Aggañña-sutta passage, contains the term dhammakāya, while the other two do not. The reason for which all these passages are
This study reexamines the term dhammakāya in specific Pali canonical passages, notably the Aggañña-sutta, contrasting it with previous scholarly interpretations that often exclusively link the term to
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
D.III.84 Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja, he whose confidence in the Tathāgata is settled, rooted, established, solid, irremovable by any ascetic or brahmin, any deva or Māra or Brahmā or anyone in the world
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
When the people of Alavi heard that the Teacher had come, they went to the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at th
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
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The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
The Vitality of Absorbing 9. Dana Sutta 3. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'This was given in the past, done in the past, by my father & grandfather. It would not be right for me to let
The text delves into the Dana Sutta, emphasizing the importance of giving as a custom passed down through generations. It highlights two perspectives on gift-giving: one derived from family tradition
Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
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Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
The second one is the "Golden Palace" which is located below the heart and spleen, and the last field is the "Mud Pill Court" or the Palace of Ni-wan which is located about three inches within the hea
The text discusses the Golden Palace and the Mud Pill Court in relation to Daoist meditation. It highlights the visualization techniques associated with the cinnabar field, emphasizing its significanc
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
Although there is no date on the manuscript, the dhammakāya verse has been known in the Lan Na regions for many centuries. It also appears on a 16th century stone inscription unearthed at the site of
The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph