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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…up to just about my shoulders, with a clear, bright smile and a calm graciousness. We are instantly friends and begin to talk about Buddhism, the book she is writing on learning Thai, and her student (my son…
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
…godly world, Even extinction’s excellence: All that is got by boon’s grace. A man has excellence in friends; devoting reason right, he wins True knowledge and deliverance: All that is got by boon’s grace. Di…
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 Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…depicting “parents” or “guardians”; to the right is another box depicting “teachers”, to the left, “friends, colleagues, and peers”, to the back, “spouse and family”, above, “spiritual leader”, and below, if…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
… not our mind-thoughts. For the advanced meditator, all speaking comes from the mind. And, that, my friends, is the beginning of wisdom! So, an ‘equation’ might look like this…"
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
…no laziness. The third is the responsibility we take regarding our own development of creating good friends. Of course, we have to take the responsibility of keeping the four precepts, which is the ‘capital’…
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป
The Power of Inside Meditation
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The Power of Inside Meditation
…r own behavior, we realize that this behavior is the source of our mindfulness. We say that we have friends
Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
…directions: our parents, our teachers, our (spiritual) leaders, our family, our colleagues, and our friends. Each person has their own six direc-
This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…ple are: our Mother/Father, our teachers throughout our lifetime, our own family when we are older, friends, our colleagues, and our spiritual leaders and/or mentors. We call these the six directions. In the…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
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The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
…ove) Parents or Guardians (Front) Teachers (Right Side) Spouses, Partners, and Children (Back) SELF Friends and Colleagues, (Left Side) Employees (Below) Illustration #11 126
This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
… speaking and acting positively and admirably we will receive excellent results. We will have great friends, our future will be bright, and we will be successful because we have trained ourselves with morali…
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
Developing Good Habits Through Education
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Developing Good Habits Through Education
…e goal. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles. Colleagues can be obstacles as well as some of our friends. “So, therefore, we need respect… discipline… patience. We should practice meditation for patience…
บทความนี้พูดถึงวิธีการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีผ่านการศึกษา โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการเคารพ วินัย และความอดทน ของนักเรียน ซึ่งได้รับการสนับสนุนจากคำสอนทางธรรม เช่น การเคารพสิ่งดี ๆ การปฏิบัติตามกฎระเบียบ เพื่อสร้าง
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
…nd for good moral development. If we follow this into the six directions, we will see that our true friends have the same model, and that this model is the road map to success. "But, first, when you want to…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
… people about the affect each person has on the six directions: leaders, parents, teachers, family, friends, and colleagues or employees. We need to help humanity develop good habits and use them to influenc…
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
…g six directions: your parents or guardians, your teachers, your spouse or partner and family; your friends or your schoolmates or the people you work with, your employees, and your "moral guide". What does …
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
…r lives. For others, the fear of death is not so serious as the fear that their close relatives and friends will neglect them in their later life. Some old people, instead of coming to terms with death and p…
Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha
The Writers and Thinkers for World Peace
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The Writers and Thinkers for World Peace
…by Vajaravorn Tasukon *Edited* by Ven. Nicholas Thanissaro, Jenny Michaels, Phibul Choompolisap and friends *International Coordinated* by Uthai Raviwongse *Cover and Book-shape Design* by Nadnada Niroad *Ph…
This book, published in 2004 by the Writers and Thinkers for World Peace, explores the role of education in moral development and peace-building. Edited and translated by notable figures, it emphasize
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…e of Dhamma. The individual must have a strong inner desire, love and support from family and close friends, plus the merit accrued over previous lifetimes. Lord Buddha told the story of his ordination to h…
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
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
… he was still strong and healthy, living a life free from poverty and surrounded by many family and friends who loved and respected him. Why then, has he chosen to be ordained? In ancient time, many men cho…
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
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Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
to refrain from involvement with bad company by keeping the company of true friends and fulfilling other's duty towards each other. TRUE EDUCATION Education is, in fact, to explore o…
การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…ults in life. Happiness will follow, and so will progress in work, and such a person will have good friends because good people like to associate with other people who do good things and have good results al…
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne