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The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…hamma is Dhamma! "As I said, we are composed of body, mind, and Dhamma. The body contains the four elements that cannot be changed. The elements are both inside and outside. The mind is our knowing element t…
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence of meditation tied to the eightfold
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…ions in language and our ability to speak and write is limited. “The human being is made up of four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind. But they are all impure and expire in time. If we let them expire, w…
…lement that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is extraordinary in its ability to perform unique actions. The mind, a…
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
… then He could see defilements, or kilesa? A: Remember that the body is made up of the four impure elements, and the mind is a refined element. But the mind can get extremely dirty due to defilements. So the…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…od in order to bring happiness. Sharing is really the basis of life and will deteriorate our impure elements. When we are trying to refuel our four elements, we realize that the resources are unequally distri…
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
…r parents. Our birth is the most critical time, and the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize that we have many defilements that cause us to be ignorant and possess the w…
In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement
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commit more karma mind becomes cloudy wrong perception bad thoughts speech and action bad karma 4 elements become more impure have to use more of 4 elements to refuel have to work more
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
…tion to Overcome the Suffering from Living One's Life As long as we have to continue to refuel the elements from sources outside of our body, we have to struggle to survive. This is the common suffering ever…
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
Cultivating Good Habits in Education
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Cultivating Good Habits in Education
…ng in this lifetime. Teachers should instil in the minds of their students that refuelling the four elements is the primary goal and the most important part of securing a sustainable and moral living. Purchas…
ในบทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการปลูกฝังนิสัยดีในด้านการศึกษาและจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและนักเรียน ครูควรเตือนตัวเองเสมอว่านิสัยดีจะช่วยพัฒนาความรู้ทั้งด้านวิชาการและจริยธรรม การพูดและการกระทำที่ถูกต้องเริ
Research on the Ekottarika-àgama
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Research on the Ekottarika-àgama
…ammadinnā. 71-105. Taiwan: Dharma Drum Publishing Corporation. KUAN, Tse-fu (關則富). 2013 "Mahayāna Elements and Mahāsāṃghika Traces in the Ekottarika-àgama." Research on the Ekottarika-àgama (Taishō 125). ed…
…ripture. Hiroaka discusses the school affiliations of this text, while Kuan highlights key Mahayana elements and traces of Mahāsāṃghika influences observed within it. Additionally, Pulleyblank’s lexicon showc…
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
…ysical and spiritual components, such as the body and mind. Our fathers and mothers contributed the elements for our physical form, while our mind is our own. In a way, we can say that our bodies belong to ou…
This text emphasizes the necessity of living a virtuous life by showing respect and care towards one's parents. It discusses the importance of not holding grudges against them, illustrating how parent
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
How to Meditate? Monica despite the pain and suffering, one can overcome fear totally. : But you know when you're really stressed and you have too much to do, like organizing the kids, and work and ev
Meditation can help overcome fear and stress despite life's challenges. Visualizing calming elements like the sun can aid focus. Many believe meditation is incompatible with daily life, but it can be …
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
… imperfections. Thus, any family who lacks even one element of the Dhamma for Laypersons - the four elements being truthfulness (Sacca), self-control (Dama), endurance (Khanti), and sacrifice (Caga) will cert…
This text emphasizes the significance of understanding Dhamma for Laypersons to maintain family stability. It highlights four common family problems: suspicion, foolishness, tiredness, and selfishness
The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
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The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
After one gets married, the foundation of one's life lies in sacrifice for each other. If ever we become selfish towards each other, it will be followed by divorce or murder. Sacrifice in marriage is
…r Laypersons outlines four key factors: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, and sacrifice. These elements are essential for maintaining a healthy family environment and preventing issues like suspicion and…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the knot
This text discusses how ancient wisdom transforms natural elements into metaphors for moral conduct and mind purification. It explains four magic forms of conduct ins…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta
…hange and suffering, leading to the understanding that the self is merely a temporary collection of elements. The wisdom of these principles can aid in managing family life and relationships. Staying grounded…
Instilling Good Habits in Children
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Instilling Good Habits in Children
…hing more than instilling virtues within them in order for them to grow up proud in this world. The elements of moral conduct that warrant constant emphasis are as follows. 1. Wisdom - Teach children to know …
การให้อาหารเด็กและการเปลี่ยนผ้าอ้อมอย่างทันทีช่วยสอนเด็กเกี่ยวกับความสะอาดและความเสมอต้นเสมอปลาย รวมถึงการใช้คำพูดสุภาพเมื่อสื่อสาร. เด็กเป็นผ้าขาวที่จะเรียนรู้จากสิ่งที่ได้รับ หากพ่อแม่ไม่สนใจ พฤติกร
Raising Our Children to be Good People
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Raising Our Children to be Good People
Chapter 10 Raising Our Children to be Good People In a society saturated with media, many parents are worried that their children will succumb to bad influences. How do we protect our children from th
…eir children. This chapter discusses effective strategies for raising children with conscience. Key elements include being a good role model, providing quality literature, ensuring quality education through g…
Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
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Creating the Best in Oneself through Generosity
…y best in oneself by eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance through the accumulation of merit. The elements of this way are: 1) Eliminating greed by regular acts of generosity. A good example can be seen in …
This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a
The Journey to Attainment
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The Journey to Attainment
Before attainment, life is like running against the wind with a burning torch in our hand. The flame blowing towards us brings us heat and pain. When we reach a pond and dip the torch into the water,
Before reaching the state of Dhammakaya, life resembles a struggle against the elements with a burning torch, symbolizing suffering and challenges. Upon attainment, represented by dipping…
The Guide to a Successful Family Life
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The Guide to a Successful Family Life
The Guide to a Successful Family Life Family Day By Day Love... the force behind a family. Togetherness... the source of warmth. Happiness... will surround your family 24 hours a day. This book shares
This book, written by The Dhammakaya Foundation English Translation Team, explores the essential elements of a successful family life. It emphasizes love as the driving force behind family connections, tog…