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Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentm

The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc

HOW TO MEDITATE 237 How To Meditate The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 60 years ago by Phra Mongkhalpemnu, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popular

The Dhammakaya meditation method, initiated by Phra Mongkhalpemnu in Thailand 60 years ago, is popular worldwide for its simplicity and effectiveness. This method focuses on the 'body of enlightenment

Merliangs with a Dhamma Master Meeting #14 06 March 2010 — Ashram Bandita I have just been called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency”

In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper

Dao An 道安 (314-385 AD) states An Shigao's translation works which are concerned with meditation include Anban shouyi jing 安般守意經, Da Daodi jing 大道地經 "Yogācārabhumi Sūtra", Da shi er men jing 大十二門經, Xia

Dao An (314-385 AD) highlighted the works of An Shigao, particularly those focused on meditation, including texts like the Anban shouyi jing and Chanxing faxiang jing. Many of these translations have

meditation. Lokakṣema translated Foshou banzhou sanmei jing 佛說般若三昧經 Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra or “The Samadhi of Being in the presence of all the Buddhas”, which is the Visualization of Buddha or Bud

This text discusses the translation of Buddhist sutras like the Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra and their influence on Daoist visualization techniques. It highlights how practices such as Buddhānusmṛti and

23. ' Well then, Prince, I will give you a simile ; for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what has been said. Once upon a time, Prince, a great caravan of a tho

In this narrative, a prince is presented with a simile involving a great caravan of a thousand carts journeying from the East to the West. The caravan consumes resources as it travels. Two leaders dec

'Then they came to another village street. There they saw a heap of flax ; and to another where they saw linen thread ; and to another where they saw linen cloth. And at each place the one cro

A story unfolds as two cronies traverse various villages, encountering different materials such as flax, cotton, and metals. One crony makes progressive choices, ending up with gold, while the other c

It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br

In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition

Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar

This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med

67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you

This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur

And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the

The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu

68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that

In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee

The picture contains the following text: --- The Virtue of Abstaining 8. Bhojana Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness

The Bhojana Sutta emphasizes the importance of virtuous living and the impact it has on one's life. By giving life, strength, beauty, and happiness to others, an individual cultivates their own happin

and her team could have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in

This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht. With unwavering faith in the power of merit, Kh

on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou

On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an

86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkoltepmuni, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popu

การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่

16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o

Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and

Meetings with a Plummeta Doctor that schedule almost every day. Now this routine usually starts with us simply getting up in the morning. Whatever time that may be, we all get up and start our day.

The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,

Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th

In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that