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Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
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Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort
…se or struggling to visualize, it's perfectly fine to choose other methods. Instead of visualizing, focus on relaxing your mind, especially at the Seventh Base. You can simply enjoy a peaceful state of min…
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
…ou feel out of sync or overly strained, a simple refresh like washing your face can help reset your focus. Remember, following instructions diligently is crucial for effective meditation. Visit dmc.tv for …
Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure
… brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the body. Whether through visualization of objects like a crystal sphere or Luang …
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
…llness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on their inner mind. By practicing techniques such as adjusting one's sitting position, relaxing th…
Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
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Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
…“the Buddha who has properly attained enlightenment”. This mantra is used during meditation to help focus the mind. 51. NO NEED TO BE CODDLED Don’t feel injured. We need to understand that Luang Por [Dha…
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te
…keys to overcoming life’s challenges. The text critiques the current educational system for lacking focus on moral education and the mind. Citing Buddhist principles, it outlines qualifications of educated…
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
…You will experience a great happiness that you have never known before. With a perfectly still mind focused at the center of the crystal sphere, it will give way to a succession of increasingly purer trans…
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 mi…
Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
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Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness
Sanskrit: another ancient language used in India; Buddhist scriptures in Sanskrit are translated from the Pali language; Sanskrit texts are used by the Mahayana school of Buddhism. Seventh Base of th
…scribed as the natural home of the mind, and emphasizes its location above the navel. A key area of focus is the Sphere of Primary Path, representing the initial journey toward liberation experienced in me…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Kanagawa 3-39-9 Kokubukita, Ebina-shi Kanagawa-Ken, 243-0406, Japan Tel: +81 46-205-6713 Fax: +81 46-205-6714 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dimcjp.org/kanagawa Wat Ph
…wth. In Malaysia, the Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Penang offers similar services. These centers focus on spreading Buddhism and promoting meditation practices. Contact them via their listed emails or p…
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
… As soon as it starts, we become greedy, or angry, or covetous, or jealous. This happens because we focus on material things that are in the external world. We walk down the street and look into a store wi…
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
… called Kanta Mara. If we feel pain, that is Mara, because pain obstructs our goodness. We start to focus on our pain and then start to feel sorry for ourselves. The 'Why does this have to happen to me?' '…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
…tter than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them, of course. There are times when I think …
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to re…
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
The Dhammakaya Tradition Founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi (background picture), the Dhammakaya Knowledge was passed on to Khun Yai Chan Khonnokyoong (center
…bbot, and Luang Por Dattajivo, the Vice-Abbot of the Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand. Their teachings focus on meditation and the understanding of Dhamma for personal development and enlightenment. The linea…
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro
…en characteristics of the mind, such as its speed, tendency to wander, and challenge of maintaining focus. Understanding these traits is crucial for anyone seeking to enhance their meditation practice and …
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…niverse in order for you to get your mind outside of your body. As soon as the mind is consistently focused on the internal, a person is creating good energy and that is the way to fight evil. Imagine if e…
… teachings: true believers, non-believers, and those unsure of what to believe. The Buddha chose to focus on the latter group, outlining eight reasons for teaching, such as creating shame in bad actions, d…
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…ily placing the mind in the center of the body, or the center of our very being. If we continuously focus our mind in the practice of meditation, it will lead us to attaining inner brightness which arises …
…) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent practice, leading to insight and inner peace. Right Concentration involves …
The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of course, will try to fix ever
…tion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The dialogue highlights the light-hearted…
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th
…utions against external distractions that inhibit self-awareness, urging readers to turn inward and focus on meditation to achieve a more peaceful state of mind. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
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
The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see …