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Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
…bing of an unknown site in northern Syria in 2007 — remains an open question. **The Failure of the Freedom Agenda** Among the new or increasingly difficult issues that have emerged in the Middle East recen…
…y regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agenda since it faced criticism over its effectiveness. Key points include the failure of democracy…
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
…enly repudiated this policy. “Sixty years of Western nations excusing and accommodating the lack of freedom in the Middle East did nothing to make us safe—because in the long run, stability cannot be purchas…
…ast following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted sharply with the realities of electoral outcomes in the region. The U.S. fa…
The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
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The Moral Responsibility of Individuals in Society
…al development. We have to change that. Americans originally came from Europe looking for religious freedom. Everyone was responsible for the country's freedom of mind. They did, in fact, create freedom of m…
This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the vital role of teachers as lifelong guides in moral development, contrasting with other temporary
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
…calm and reasonable, respect each others needs and opinions, provide each other with some degree of freedom, and sacrifice themselves for the sake of family. In order to prolong the relationship, they should…
…erent times. They need to communicate with smiles, remain calm, respect each other's needs, provide freedom, and make sacrifices for the family. Creating space between each other is essential for a prolonged…
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
…calm and reasonable, respect each others needs and opinions, provide each other with some degree of freedom, and sacrifice themselves for the sake of the family. In order to prolong the relationship, they sh…
…partners should love simultaneously and express anger at different times, maintain respect, provide freedom, and be willing to sacrifice for the family. Creating space between each other is also vital for lo…
Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
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Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
…ood wishes is expanding in all directions from your body's center towards all beings. Wish everyone freedom from suffering and the attainment of extreme happiness. Feel the expansion of our bright sphere all…
…ere feelings of love reside. Visualize these feelings as a bright sphere expanding outward, wishing freedom from suffering and extreme happiness for all beings. Allow your mind's reach to grow, encompassing …
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…parents were my givers, and they gave me more than I could give back to them. I had a great deal of freedom in my life, especially when I became a teenager. I had friends; we drank alcohol and smoked cigaret…
…eenager, he indulged in common cultural habits like drinking and smoking with friends, enjoying the freedom that came with youth. Working life only intensified his pursuit of pleasure, as he spent his earnin…
Journey to Joy: Cultivating Happiness through Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Cultivating Happiness through Meditation
… is one with the natural environment. No matter how it is, I am happy every time I meditate. I feel freedom and enjoy the peace and tranquility that arise. The happiness from meditation cannot be compared to…
…er—highlighting that true joy cannot be purchased. The author emphasizes the unparalleled peace and freedom that meditation brings, contrasting it with material happiness, ultimately illustrating the importa…
Breathing Techniques for Mind and Body Relaxation
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Breathing Techniques for Mind and Body Relaxation
…ughts. Make it seem as though you are sitting alone in a clear and wide-open space, a place full of freedom and peace. Imagine that your body is free of internal organs, that it is clear and hollow. You migh…
…ree, enhancing overall well-being. Visualizing emptiness and peace fosters a more profound sense of freedom. To further relax, one should focus on the center of the body just above the navel, continually rel…
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
…rance and anger – we also eliminate their consequences. This is the way to create true and enduring freedom and world peace. 20 Chapter 2 The Common Human Goal
…llective effort can banish the darkness of greed, ignorance, and anger, paving the way for enduring freedom and world peace. Achieving common human goals is essential in this transformative journey towards a…
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
…r 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nuclear Proliferation 18 The Failure of the Freedom Agenda 21 Sectarian Conflict 25 Dealing With the New Middle East 30 Dealing With Iran and the Nucl…
…rtance of understanding sectarian conflicts and the failures of previous agendas aimed at promoting freedom. The document offers strategic insights into dealing with the new dynamics by addressing specific i…
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, …
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
… could be introduced from the top, such as an improvement in the human rights situation, more press freedom, and more freedom to operate for civil society organizations. At the same time, the United States s…
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
…mindful learning and teaching, teaching and learning and so on, each cycle a step along the path to freedom from suffering. To learn we need to have good teachers and trainers who are equipped and correctly …
…sdom required to inspire their students, creating a cycle of learning and growth necessary for true freedom from suffering in life, as well as achieving respect akin to that of doctors and spiritual mentors.…
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can go anywhere you want. November 6, 1981 113. THE PURER YOU ARE …
The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear v…
Resolutions for a Pure Life
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Resolutions for a Pure Life
…ee that people live in high rises and other congested places. It seems like a prison with so little freedom. It leads me to make this resolution: May I live in a place with fresh air; clean, open, and with g…
…ity in body, speech, and mind. It expresses a desire to live in environments that foster a sense of freedom and tranquillity, amidst modern congestion. The importance of keeping Nibbana in mind while making …
การวิเคราะห์และความเข้าใจในพุทธศาสนา
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การวิเคราะห์และความเข้าใจในพุทธศาสนา
… heavenly abode; heavenly mansion วิมุตี deliverance; emancipation; release; salvation; liberation; freedom วิมาณตุญาณทธสนะ (vimuti yannathasana) vision of deliverance วิมาณตุ้มวรรค path of liberation วิมาณต…
บทความนี้สำรวจคำสำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น วิวัช, วิสุทธิธรรม และบทบาทของงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติในวันวิสาขบูชา ซึ่งเป็นวันที่สำคัญที่สุดในพุทธศาสนาที่เฉลิมฉลองการเกิด ตรัสรู้ และดับขันธ์ของพระพุทธเจ้าในวันเพ็ญเ
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
… Teachings of the Buddha who lived in India more than 2,500 years ago. The essence of Buddhism is freedom from suffering. Buddhism is a practical, logical, scientific and broad-minded religion. It is not …
Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith …
Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
…people set their feelings free and abandoned material hopes and dreams then suffering would end. 4. Freedom from suffering is possible by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path. · *Noble Eightfold Path (the Pa…
…dukha), and nonself (anatta), emphasizing that attachment to impermanent things leads to suffering. Freedom from suffering is achievable by embracing these teachings and understanding the transient nature of…
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
The monks asked him, "Friend Uggasen, had you no fear as you descended from that pole sixty cubits in height ?" Uggasen replied, "Friends, I have no fear." The monks said to the Teacher, "Reverend sir
…to having severed all attachments. The monks question his claim, but the Teacher explains that true freedom from fear comes from letting go of past and future concerns. By accepting the present moment as it …