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The Power of Pure Meditation for Global Peace
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The Power of Pure Meditation for Global Peace
Let your mind connect with all beings. Let them only have happiness. Let all countries in the world prosper and be full of good people who work for true happiness and peace for all persons. Let the po
This text emphasizes the importance of connecting with all beings and the role of meditation in spreading happiness and compassion. It advocates for a world where love prevails over exploitation and d
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
This text emphasizes 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
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law
Teaching Children the Value of Money
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Teaching Children the Value of Money
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything l
This text provides parents with strategies to teach their children the significance of financial responsibility. It covers topics such as encouraging wise spending habits, promoting self-created toys,
The Story of Venerable Tissa
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The Story of Venerable Tissa
6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who
While staying at Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha recounted the story of Venerable Tissa, a monk from a respectable family who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a fi
โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
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โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
โพธิญาน โพธิสัตว์ (Bodhisatta, Skt, Bodhisattva) Buddha-to-be; one who is destined to be a Buddha; enlightened being; one who has resolved to attain enlightenment for the helping of his fellow mankind
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับโพธิสัตว์ ซึ่งเป็นผู้ที่จะกลายเป็นพระพุทธเจ้า โดยมุ่งหวังเพื่อที่จะช่วยเหลือมนุษย์ โดยมีแนวทางในการพัฒนาใจและการปฏิบัติธรรมเพื่อบรรลุความรู้แจ้งและการทำสมาธิเพื่อแก้ไขความ
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
for who we are: Not in the mirror, but inside of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
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The Patience of Growing Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text uses the metaphor of growing banana plants to illustrate that good deeds require time and favorable conditions to yield positive outcomes. Just as banana plants take a year to bear fruit, go
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo
In life, the outcomes of good deeds and bad actions often seem misaligned, leading some to question the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This universal law states that immoral actions will ultimatel
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res
The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
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The Joy of Ordination and Gratitude to Parents
vacation. The poster shows a mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing d
The text discusses a poignant poster illustrating a mother and son, emphasizing the importance of ordaining while one's mother is alive, as a symbol of gratitude. The personal experience of the writer
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
Published Printed Matters Overview
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Published Printed Matters Overview
Other Printed Matters Hundred of Brochures, Posters, Magazines, Newsletter have been published regularly. There are periodicals written and published - * Kalyanamitra Magazine: a 130-page full-colour
This section details a range of printed materials that highlight community engagement and youth development. Notable publications include the Kalyanamitra Magazine, a monthly Thai-language magazine re
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
House Routine Time Routine 05.30 Wake up 06.00-06.30 Make morning prayer 06.30-07.15 Morning activity Give alms,
The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co
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, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl
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
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
36 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST restoring a balance of power that is not entirely dependent on a long-term, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the regi
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,