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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
…e a futile exercise. Whatever their causes, these are the realities U.S. policy must address in the future. IRAQ. The first reality of Iraq is that it is currently a failed state. The U.S. invasion unleash…
…ervention has had mixed success, and the realities on the ground must be taken into account for any future solutions to work.
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
…t of underlying realities of both Arab and American politics and policy making that will affect any future policy as well. American goals in the Middle East have focused historically on security, support fo…
…acy promotion and the U.S. focus on stability and security, leading to questions about the region's future. Major events include the U.S. approaching relations with leaders abandoning weapons programs and s…
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
… from bonds - That one I call a brahmana. - Dhp 397 LETTING GO Let the past be past. Relinquish the future. Accept the present, just as it is. Having so gone to the far shore of being, mind is freed from al…
…n 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 is, one can achieve liberation from the cycle of bi…
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
…if you constantly reflect on it, your merit will keep flowing. Ask yourself what you want for your future. Do you wish to become lost amidst the deceptions of pleasurable sight, sound, smell, taste and tou…
…t on life choices to avoid deceptive pleasures. When we neglect our merit, it weakens. Consider the future and the impact of your actions on your spiritual journey. Don't let frivolous pursuits lead to a wa…
Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
…anuscripts of the Sipsong Panna region is beyond the scope of this article, and is the subject of a future publication. 2 Dai people are part of the Tai ethnic group that can be found living in northern Tha…
…and local bodies are actively working to catalog and protect these important cultural artifacts for future generations. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…there is no systematic effort to catalogue these manuscripts. Geographical factors also affect the future of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna. Palm-leaf trees do not grow in many areas in the region,…
… Temple illustrates this decline, with an alarming drop in available scriptures over the years. The future of these manuscripts is threatened unless management practices and resource availability improve. F…
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
…ssociated with the ordination of males as Buddhist novices and monks. It seems likely that in the future, the preservation of Palm-Leaf scriptures will rely on those academics who master Pāli as well as …
…na due to these educational shifts and the brief ordination periods that limit script learning. The future preservation of these texts may depend on academic interest in Pāli and Dai Dhamma script, as tradi…
History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Key Figures
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History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Key Figures
…nnokyoong, founder of Wat Phra Dhammakaya (the Dhammakaya Temple). 1963 Chaiyaboon Suddhiphol, the future Luang Por Dhammajayo, Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, met Khun Yai and began studying meditation with…
The history of Wat Phra Dhammakaya traces its origins to influential figures such as Phramongkolthepmuni, the Great Master and discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation method. Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoo
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
…insight and knowledge including the ability to read other people's thoughts, to see the past or the future, or to recall our past lives. Cases of such supra-mundane abilities have been documented throughout…
…rstanding and refine our capabilities, potentially gaining insights into thoughts, past events, and future possibilities. Such abilities, while ancient and often regarded as extraordinary, validate the powe…
The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
"We are like flowers that need to be watered every day. We need good soil and good water in which to grow. Of course our Kamma plays a role in this, but we can overcome some of our bad kamma by changi
…ood deeds to overcome negative karma. The teachings stress the importance of making resolutions for future lives, aiming for better circumstances, like having good parents. The simple breathing technique de…
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
…ā, a man that is wise should let go attachment for the aggregates in the past, the present, and the future; even so should he win release from birth, decay, disease, and death." So saying, he pronounced the…
…n named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from the cycle of birth and deca…
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
…virtue. *Kamma* (Skt. Karma) is action or deed of body, speech and mind. Every wise action brings future consequences, including future rebirths; the consequences of past deeds largely determine one's gen…
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
…ople will become lazy and not practice the teachings. Therefore, it creates the necessity to have a future Buddha. History then, is cyclical. But we must take this information and train ourselves. The most …
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
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
…s and understand that we really do reap what we sow. But the children of today give us hope for the future. Of course, they have to sit down to meditate in order to understand it. "Poor economic investment…
…with the reality of unequal outcomes due to greed and prejudice. Children today hold the key to the future, but meditation is essential for true understanding of the Law of Kamma, which is the principle tha…
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world…
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication.…
Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
…nges by instilling mindfulness, patience and purpose in life. These precepts are guarantees for the future, whether the individual subsequently chooses the path of the lay world, or that of the ordained mon…
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained
The Importance of Ordination for Men
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The Importance of Ordination for Men
…nges by instilling mindfulness, patience and purpose in life. These precepts are guarantees for the future, whether the individual subsequently chooses the path of the lay world, or that of the ordained mon…
…luable lessons whether one pursues a lay or monastic path. The principles learned ensure a positive future, promoting personal and moral development. Ordination is not merely a ritual, but a foundation for …
Teaching Respect, Patience, and Discipline in Education
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Teaching Respect, Patience, and Discipline in Education
…lts. Some of the results will be apparent while others will be carried forward to our afterlife and future lives. The circumstances of our present life are results of the consequentiality of our thoughts an…
การสอนความเคารพ ความอดทน และวินัยในนักเรียนต้องอาศัยบรรยากาศที่สงบและเหมาะสม รวมถึงครูที่เข้าใจเด็กและสนับสนุนการเรียนรู้ แต่หากนักเรียนไม่ได้รับการเตรียมตัวในวัยเด็กก็จะเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการเรียนรู้ที่ดี
The Significance of the Tusita Realm
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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
…e dwelling of the confirmed Bodhisattas that will become enlightened as a Buddha one day far in the future. It is also the dwelling of celestial beings that have been accumulating merit for the purpose of o…
…ial realms as the abode of verified Bodhisattas destined to achieve enlightenment as Buddhas in the future. It also houses celestial beings gathering merit to become Buddha's disciples. Three main reasons d…
The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
…ial treasures" to make this mission possible. Khun Yai and Dhammayao Bhikkhu envisioned that their future temple would be built on a sizeable piece of land not too far from Bangkok, with a river or creek f…
Chaiyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he becam