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Meditation for Inner Peace
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Meditation for Inner Peace
…ing the mind, recite the words 'summa arahung, summa arahung,' which means the virtuous path toward freedom from all evils of the mind. Recite the words as if you're humming a song while quietly observing wh…
This text offers a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by reciting calming words and observing sensations in the body. It encourages letting thoughts pass without engagement and highlig
The Impact of DMC on Diverse Communities
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The Impact of DMC on Diverse Communities
…ery group of people including students, police, doctors, nurses, patients and even prisoners, whose freedom has been taken away, yet discovering internal peace. It is found that prisoners who have listened t…
…ients, and even prisoners. The teachings emphasize individual and world peace, reaching those whose freedoms are restricted, like prisoners. Notably, individuals in prisons who have engaged with Dhamma talks…
Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
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Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
Let this crystal ball expand beyond your body in every direction: right, left, front, back, above, below. Let it spread out in every direction. Let it be a mind that wishes all beings free of sufferin
…aphorical expansion of the 'crystal ball' of one's mind to encompass all beings in a wish for their freedom from suffering and attainment of happiness. It emphasizes the significance of meditation in achievi…
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
…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…
This content guides you through mindfulness and relaxation techniques that involve deep breathing and visualizing a crystal ball to clear your mind and alleviate tension. It starts with releasing worr
Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
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Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
that wishes all beings free of suffering and able to attain greater happiness. Wish that all beings will discover the greatest thing: to attain the utmost happiness that arises from meditation and tha
…asizes the profound benefits of meditation, encouraging practitioners to wish for the happiness and freedom from suffering of all beings. It advocates for a boundless mindset filled with love and good intent…
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
…nto public view; by contrast, President Bush has repeatedly backed such an outcome. Second, Bush’s “freedom agenda” for regional democratic transformation was actually launched for Palestine, not for Iraq. I…
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
…has so far been denied, a legitimate political role. The adoption and subsequent abandonment of the freedom agenda brought into the open the extent to which the political situation in most Arab countries mak…
The text discusses the complexities faced in promoting democracy in Arab nations, highlighting the influence of incumbent regimes resistant to political reform. It notes that, despite potential allies
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
…n into a transhuman life impossible to define or describe’. Mircea Eliade, *Yoga: Immortality and Freedom*, N.Y: Panthean Books, 1958, p. 165. **44** I. B. Horner, “Early Buddhist Dhamma,” Artibus Asiae …
Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
…e energy that enables one to have pleasant appearance, physical strength, good health, good wealth, freedom from illness, long life, good personal quality, intelligence and abilities. Merit is the force beh…
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…ering, the origin of suffering, the cause of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path to freedom from suffering. Kamma (Skt, Karma): action or deed of body, speech and mind. Every willed action b…
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…____________________________________________ 10 Samma-Araham or Samma Arahang: Taking the path to freedom from the suffering of life; the Middle Way.
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping habits 10. Abstaini
…ad to temptation or personal gain. Lord Buddha emphasized the need for cleansing oneself to achieve freedom from worldly suffering. Breaking these precepts can lead to the loss of novicehood, thus underscori…
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
When later in life he met Khun Yai Ajahn he learned of the three levels of life’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowled
…at humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate the path to freedom from suffering. Through this wisdom, Luang Por guides many, showing how one's actions can influence…
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
…rdens. Dhamma offers the path to understanding and cleansing the mind, achieving true knowledge and freedom from suffering. Further resources and insights can be found at dmc.tv.
Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
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Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
7. LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF I look at myself. I look through myself. I understand "me" clearly. I look into my physical self to find my human nature until I thoroughly understand it. Then I look deeper in
…others and the world more clearly. Through meditation, personal insight can be achieved, leading to freedom from suffering and the obstacles represented by 'Mara.' This approach emphasizes that personal grow…
การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
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การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
…ร้างบุญกุศล building virtue การสั่งสมบุญ merit-making activities; accumulating merits การหมดกิเลส freedom from defilements การเห็นของละเอียดย seeing a transcendental mental image กายปัญญา เป็นผู้รู้จักกา…
บทความนี้จะพูดถึงความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์ที่ประกอบด้วยกายละเอียดและกายหยาบ รวมถึงแนวทางในการทำลายกิเลสและการสร้างบุญกุศล การทำกรรมเกิดจาก 3 ทาง ได้แก่ ทางกาย ทางวาจา และทางใจ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการแนะน
Concepts of Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Concepts of Enlightenment in Buddhism
…m attachment to desire or craving; that suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases; and that freedom from suffering is possible through the practice of the Noble Eightfold Path. อรูป non-form; forml…
บทเรียนสำคัญเกี่ยวกับแนวคิดในพระพุทธศาสนา ได้แก่ อายามูชุ (ภาวะสูญเสีย), อรหันต์ (บุคคลผู้มีคุณธรรม), อริยสัจ ๔ (ความจริงอันสูงสุด ๔ ประการ) ซึ่งเป็นรากฐานในการตีความศาสนา พระพุทธเจ้าทรงค้นพบความจริงเ
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
…m attachment to desire or craving; that suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases; and that freedom from suffering is possible through the practice of the Noble Eightfold Path. Noble Eightfold Path …
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
…erenity and nobility of bearing from this ascetic suggested that he had come to terms with life and freedom from the influence of the world. At the age of 29 the Prince renounced worldly life and left the p…
This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t
The Stories of Enlightened Monks
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The Stories of Enlightened Monks
The story of Dharmma (๙) A few reach the other shore & Those who follow the Dhamma are liberated. Libertation thoughts & Mind are beyond worldlyness. 1. The story of Monk Jaya (๙) The story of Monk M
…y concerns. The narrative underscores the importance of following the Dhamma as a path to spiritual freedom, presenting these monks as role models for those seeking to reach the ultimate truth. Their stories…