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90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea
…. Merit is essential for wealth, health, and happiness, acting like a magnet that attracts positive experiences and purifying the mind. Through charitable actions, moral precepts, and mental cultivation via med…
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LUANG POR'S GUIDED MEDITATION Achieving Inner Experience Relaxed and Alert Seven Bases of the Mind 'Stop' Is the Key to Success Five Hindrances How to Make …
Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
…. Your mind will become still, free of all thoughts. This is the kind of feeling that you’ve never experienced before. The mind that is free of all thoughts is much more pleasing than one that is busy with tho…
…iness and purity. A still mind free of thoughts becomes increasingly rewarding, leading to profound experiences of peace. This understanding deepens the meaning of 'light body-light mind' and encourages the des…
Guidelines for Effective Meditation
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Guidelines for Effective Meditation
Sit cross-legged, with your right leg over your left leg, your right hand over your left hand, palms facing up. Place both hands gently on your lap. Let the tip of your right index finger touch the ti
…egardless of the method you choose. Mastering this balance is essential for a fulfilling meditation experience. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Guided Meditation Through Visualization
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Guided Meditation Through Visualization
… ²Sphere of Primary Path: the beginning path to liberation which emerged in the form of a sphere as experienced during meditation
…ng a significant step towards liberation. Discover how constant practice can refine your meditation experience, attracting positive changes in life.
The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
… for as long as ten or twenty years without you making any further progress or witnessing any inner experience. So you get tired of meditation and even have a misgiving about anyone who says he or she is able t…
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Art of Meditation Practice
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The Art of Meditation Practice
Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from
…improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in meditation will enhance your experience, making it more joyful and less tiresome. If you feel out of sync or overly strained, a simple refr…
Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.
…into a clear sphere at the Seventh Base of the mind. It highlights the power of the mind in shaping experiences and acknowledges both positive and negative influences from the past. Meditation practices like th…
Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly
…ion during daily activities aids in refining your mind. As the merit sphere becomes clearer, you'll experience a sense of physical lightness and spiritual presence. Treat this practice as a significant mission …
Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
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Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only
…ity to develop wisdom, kindness, and compassion towards all beings, leading to a more profound life experience. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
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การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
…gateway to enlightenment. The stiller the mind is at its natural home, the deeper the happiness one experiences. Dhammakaya meditation also has a moral impact on the mind. A person who meditates regularly will…
การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่
How to Meditate: A Guide to Proper Posture
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How to Meditate: A Guide to Proper Posture
146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig
…concentration. By understanding these anatomical points, practitioners can enhance their meditation experience. Visit dmc.tv for more resources on meditation.
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
…g crystal sphere is connected firmly to the mind, and is seated at the center of the body. You will experience a great happiness that you have never known before. With a perfectly still mind focused at the cent…
This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of
Creating a Positive Environment and Reflective Practices
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Creating a Positive Environment and Reflective Practices
…e virtues in yourself and others. Rejoice in others' merits. 8. Keep daily notes of your meditation experience in a diary. 9. Before going to sleep, reflect on the good deeds you have done throughout the day. 1…
…g virtues in oneself and others while celebrating their merits. Keeping a daily diary of meditation experiences aids in mindfulness, and reflecting on good deeds before sleep fosters self-assessment. It conclud…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim
…rit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment beyond ordinary experience. The Noble Eightfold Path is highlighted, detailing the path to end suffering through ethical and m…
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
…e-Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, was a bit intimidating for me, but that was simply because I had no experience with meeting, and talking to, a Buddhist monk who knows me better than I know myself. As a bit of …
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
…All of his lectures are, of course, based on traditional Dhamma teachings coupled with medita- tion experience, but I have tried to write them all in my own “Western” way because, although Luang Por speaks Engl…
Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name
The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion comm…
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
… to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I hand him my notes that I have written…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
Suzanne Jeffrey "The second type is called Kanta Mara and that is about the human body. Our present biology says that man is body, but in higher biology, man is composed of the human body and the min
… greater all-encompassing Mara. Each type signifies different influences on human consciousness and experience, emphasizing the importance of meditation to overcome these forces. The text discusses how pain and…