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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And when we open our eyes, we look outside. We never look inside. So when we look outside, we o
…patience in relationships as we accept the imperfections in ourselves and others. It references the events of Magha Puja Day, illustrating the communal aspect of learning from one another and spreading wis…
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen
…n aims to alleviate tension, fostering a peaceful mindset for effective learning and teaching. This event, filled with rich conversations and shared experiences, emphasizes the vital role of teachers as gu…
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits …
This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
… the immoral things in life because they possess no wisdom. They cause society to decay, which will eventually cause the country to collapse. If all of the trends continue, they will continue to flourish. …
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
…tal, the Burmese invaded and conquered the city in 1767. The entire Siamese army fled to the south. Eventually, a great hero, King Taaksin, unified the Siamese and in 1775 overthrew the Burmese. But Taaksi…
In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical refe
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…the stomach will do. If that is not working, then go to wherever feels right, but remember that the eventual goal is in the center. Do not be disheartened. Persevere, because today's daydream is tomorrow's…
… Beginners are encouraged to persevere through distractions, leading to a deeper state of peace and eventually revealing their true selves, the 'Dhammakaya', where ultimate happiness resides. Continuous pr…
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…our body truly relax, and it helps you begin to find your inner center, or comfort zone, which will eventually rest right around the base of your deepest inhalation. This center point is the home of the mi…
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
…center. If you visualize a bright, clear ball, then allow yourself to feel that ball right at your seventh base. If it goes away, or you have become distracted, do not chase after the visualization. Just s…
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
…o make you feel great. It’s like one long exhale … just release all of that good stuff and you will eventually see it coming right back to you. One of the most difficult things to stop doing is expecting …
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
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
…. If either virtue or meditation is absent, then the quality of the mind will deteriorate until the eventual result will be the search for fulfilment in unwholesome ways -- the origin of the social problem…
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
…t will be able to consider the world objectively instead of being caught up in the blur of shifting events in the world. Thus, clarity of understanding and the wisdom to deal with social problems are the t…
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
กิจกรรมฝึกสอนวิปัสสนาและธรรมะ
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กิจกรรมฝึกสอนวิปัสสนาและธรรมะ
…000 to 150,000. To present the number of participants joining Sunday activities and major religious events have total approximately one million per year.
ฝ่ายการสอนวิปัสสนาจัดกิจกรรมทุกวันอาทิตย์ที่ห้องสัปปายะธรรมะคายะ มีผู้เข้าร่วมประมาณ 10,000 คน และตกแต่งธรรมเทศนาในบ่ายวันอาทิตย์เพื่อให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับชีวิตประจำวัน วันอาทิตย์แรกของเดือนมีประชาชนใกล
International Buddhist Conference: Buddhism into the Year 2000
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International Buddhist Conference: Buddhism into the Year 2000
7-10 February 1989, the Dhammakaya Foundation hosted the International Buddhist Conference "Buddhism into the Year 2000" at Sukhothai Dhammadhiraj Open University with a thirty national and internatio
…ist Conference titled 'Buddhism into the Year 2000' at Sukhothai Dhammadhiraj Open University. This event featured speeches from thirty national and international speakers and attracted around eight hundre…
Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
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…heir extensive outreach includes aiding those in need across several sectors and during significant events.
Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
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Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
Magha Puja Day 1999 - More than 100,000 monks and faithful Buddhist From all over the world participated in the Candle lighting festival to pay homage to the Triple Gem. FOR WORLD PEACE Festival of
…uddhists worldwide to celebrate the Candle Lighting Festival, paying homage to the Triple Gem. This event underscores the significance of peaceful teachings that have persisted for over 2,500 years. Schedu…
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
Kathina Day Kathina Day marks the end of Buddhist lent. It is the only festival in the Buddhist calendar when monks can be offered new triple robes. It is thus the most popular time for supporters to
…nly day in the Buddhist calendar when monks can receive new triple robes from their supporters. The event is particularly popular, drawing many visitors to the temple. Celebrated annually on the first Sund…
The Basic Meditation Practice
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The Basic Meditation Practice
…day life allowing us to focus on the task at hand - but the depth of meditation is superficial. The events around us in the world soon rob us of our attention and our concentration is gone. The mind that w…
Meditation is a practice we often engage in unknowingly, helping us concentrate on tasks. However, distractions compromise our focus. By deepening meditation, we can still the wandering mind, which is
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
…right, clear and pure, and in the end, you will achieve your goal. 8. Keep repeating the mantra and eventually the sound of the words will die away. At that point a new bright, clear, crystal ball will ari…
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
…at lead one to believe that one has true happiness. This type of happiness is impermanent, and will eventually bring suffering into your life. For example,
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
…rm of true happiness, one that is free from suffering, and the point from which the individual will eventually discover Nibbana. Without the teaching of the Lord Buddha, the search for Nirāmisa-sukha; hap…
The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to