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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
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…ul vitality. His parents did not want him to enter the monkhood and they despaired at his decision. Eventually, despite their dissuasion he went ahead and shaved his head, dressed himself in monks’ robes, …
The text discusses the difficulties faced by individuals when choosing ordination, which requires strong inner desire and familial support. It recounts the story of Lord Buddha's own decision to ordai
Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
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Understanding the Tradition of Almsgiving in Buddhism
…rted meditating with diligence. After I finished meditating, I studied even more. Even if I did not eventually go back and teach this girl what I learned, I can still pass on my knowledge to all of you. If…
บทความนี้สำรวจความหมายและที่มาของประเพณีการใส่บาตรในประเทศไทย โดยชี้ให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการให้ และทำไมไม่นักบวชควรจะเป็นฝ่ายแสดงความขอบคุณผ่านการไหว้ให้กับญาติโยม และความรู้ที่มอบให้จะมีค่ากว่าทรัพย
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…mma. They must live their own life as their own kamma dictates. At little birds must leave the nest eventually. Sister, you yourself are old. It is time you thought of yourself more and prepared for your o…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
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Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
her best to make the job less unappealing. The paper floated on top of the spittoon, so that people would not have to see the dirty tissues below. Dhammaprasit House was a large building housing many
…proach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhibits patience when dealing with younger students, recognizing that…
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
…s ability. You may be able to do this, however in the meantime, your ulcer may grow worse and could eventually kill you before you succeed in your meditation. This does not mean that you should become obse…
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
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Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
Direct benefits. 1. For people who no longer suffer from desire or lust, and have become an Arahant, they will receive the benefits as follows: a. All of your old suffering from the past will disappea
…ect and indirect benefits. Directly, individuals free from desire will see past suffering vanish, prevent future suffering, and embody good moral conduct, becoming models for others. Spiritually, they atta…
The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Ordination
…, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn about your true self.…
This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not
Meditation for Beginners
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Meditation for Beginners
…ryday 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 engage in daily, aiding our focus but often remains superficial. External distractions can quickly divert our attention, leading to a wandering mind, which is the root of v
Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
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Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
…hout organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near to the seventh base of the mind – at the center of the body. Whatever experience arises in the mind, simply obser…
This text provides practical guidance on meditation techniques aimed at achieving a state of inner calm and heightened awareness. It suggests visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body and u
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
…ight, 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…
This text discusses the journey of meditation and perseverance toward achieving inner brightness and fulfillment. It highlights that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous eff
Strive to Build Maximum Merit
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Strive to Build Maximum Merit
…ction causes bad consequences and good actions bear good consequences. Everyone who is born will eventually die. We all have to die, but no one knows when/ her time will come. Because of this, we must d…
การมีชีวิตเป็นมนุษย์นั้นเป็นการอัศจรรย์ที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องใช้ชีวิตให้มีคุณค่าและสร้างบุญให้มากที่สุด พระพุทธศาสนาย้ำว่าการกระทำดีจะส่งผลดี ซึ่งบุญคือสิ่งเดียวที่เราสามารถนำติดตัวไปหลังจากตาย ทุกคนต้อง
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…loose confinement but, make no mistake, we are trapped here. We can go to the moon, another planet, eventually perhaps another galaxy … but we still die. Although our prison cell may change we still remain…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
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The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. These actions may not necessarily be considere
…ainst associating with bad company and emphasizes the importance of avoiding these temptations to prevent a decline into a destructive lifestyle. The 'Roads to Ruin' metaphorically illustrates how these pa…
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
…wledging the goodness that exists in the environment, people, worthy behaviour, knowledge, objects, events and practices as truly embodied within the Dhamma. We reveal our respect with thoughts and physica…
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Our Lives
…practice for the pupil to look up to and respect. By creating good kamma from lifetime to lifetime, eventually the prison will be destroyed and the cycle of rebirth and suffering will transcend even the sp…
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
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
… This is referred to as the understanding of the reality of the next world. When we understand the seventh and eighth Right Views we realize that mothers and fathers have virtue because they are the givers…
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
…Temple / Nichiren-Sye Order "Buddhism is from internal. Buddhism is going to help, to protect, to prevent our world from the conflicts if we understand the Buddhism. Japan is very civilized country because…
The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza