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REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and

This text discusses the complexities and challenges in the New Middle East, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agend

(3) Meditate to purify the mind (meditation is simply the act of calming and clarifying the mind and it is not necessarily related to any religion). It is easy to see that anyone, anywhere can comfort

Meditation helps clarify the mind and can be practiced by anyone. Good deeds, or boonya, accumulate positive energy that leads to happiness and stability. The intention behind actions matters signific

Suzanne Kettell When you are sabai and still, you are creating boon or good, pure energy. Therefore, when you come to the end of the time you have set for your meditation session, you have the opport

Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding

Suzanne Jeffrey never been a groupie to anyone so I am not exactly sure what I am supposed to do with that. After he congratulates Joy on her birthday and speaks with her about her university studie

This passage features a conversation about meditation and the concept of Boon as explained by Luang Por. He emphasizes that meditation involves quieting the mind to facilitate learning and understandi

"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)

In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits

Yes, he will. And have you ever lied to him? Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each time, and vice versa. No one likes dishonesty, so you should not lie to anyo

This text discusses the Fourth Precept, emphasizing that dishonesty diminishes love and trust. It relates this to the Fifth Precept, which forbids intoxicants, showing how ethical behavior leads to me

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,

22 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST few, limited in scope, carried out only when allowed by incumbent regimes, and dropped quickly when governments objected. After September 11, President Bush openly repudiated th

This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted

"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th

Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug

The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i

The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understandi

tember 2007 Israeli bombing of what Israelis claim was a suspicious facility in Syria. But the issue of Israel’s nuclear weapons is perennially off the table. The United States, along with most other

This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks

The children The senior monk The children The senior monk : Yes, he will. : And have you ever lied to him? Yes, I have. Remember this, if you lie to somebody, they will feel less love for you each tim

This passage discusses the significance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism, focusing on honesty and the consequences of lying. The text outlines how adherence to the first four precepts — not killing, s

A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi

This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and

Rice gave a more detailed explanation of the American approach to democratic reform in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to

In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some

While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial

This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall

Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Israel and all Arab countries. The only solution

The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian lead

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IX Death is Certain 28 September 2003 Blaming your business problems is never a good excuse since obstacles occur when our merit energy is weak. Moreover, without merit fro

In this text, we discuss the inevitability of obstacles in life, particularly in business. It emphasizes that blaming external factors for these problems is unwise, as such obstacles arise when our me

SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXV The Mind as an Origin Do not be overwhelmed with suffering. Keep your mind at peace in order to maintain equilibrium. The mind is the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom

This text emphasizes the need to maintain a peaceful mind in the face of suffering and life's difficulties. It highlights that the mind serves as the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom, and accu

Part One: Family Life they prove that the consequences from Kamma are real. This is why we must focus on doing good deeds. From the Law of Kamma, we learn that: 1. It is not the end of all things when

Part One details how Kamma affects family life, emphasizing that life continues beyond death. Good deeds lead to positive outcomes, whereas bad deeds result in misfortune. We must purify our minds dai