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Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
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Understanding the Beauty of Mind and the Role of Marriage Counselors
…g, food, shelter and medicine. 2) Daily activities 3) Job responsibilities. By observing a person's habit through these three aspects, we can evaluate whether a person is quite responsible or negligent. On…
This text discusses the concept of the 'Beauty of Mind,' emphasizing responsibility through the use of four requisites: clothing, food, shelter, and medicine, alongside daily activities and job respon
Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Eyes and Ears
…rsation topic is not worth listening to. We may end up being perceived as foolish, and can form the habit of finding fault and gossiping about others, which is very harmful to our accumulation of virtue. …
This text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mind. By training our eyes not to focus on negativity and avoiding gossip, we can foster a
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
…ur requisites, their assignments, and their daily activities. The child will, in turn, develop good habits (the three characteristics). Raising a child to be smart Parents who want their children to be s…
This text discusses the importance of teaching children the four requisites—respect, discipline, and endurance. It emphasizes the balance between worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom, highlighting how bot
Guiding Children's Television Viewing
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Guiding Children's Television Viewing
… in them not getting sufficient rest. This lack of proper rest can result in the development of bad habits like waking up late, deceitfulness and lying. Children who do not get enough sleep, or do not fini…
เด็กๆ ควรมีเวลาในการทำการบ้านและช่วยงานบ้าน หลีกเลี่ยงการดูทีวีดึก เพราะจะนำไปสู่การนอนหลับไม่เพียงพอ ซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดนิสัยไม่ดี เช่น การโกหกหรือไม่ไปโรงเรียน การเลือกสื่อที่มีคุณธรรมก็สำคัญเช่นเดียวก
Teaching Children Time Management for Better Academic Performance
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Teaching Children Time Management for Better Academic Performance
Parents must teach children when to use the internet or to watch television. The key is to not let them sleep late. If the children sleep late, they will not want to get up in the morning, causing par
…ts are urged to teach their children when to use the internet and watch television to foster better habits. A case study of an English professor demonstrates how setting a rule for screen time led her chil…
Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
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Understanding Adultery and Alcoholism in Marriage
…olution, and it will only fuel the flames of animosity. 2) A cheating husband may be adulterous by habit This type is very difficult to remedy, so a spouse can only endure and consider it the sad consequ…
This text delves into the challenges faced by wives of cheating or alcoholic husbands. It suggests that wives should first reflect on their own shortcomings and not resort to vindictive behaviors when
Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luan
…kplace conflict until his mother provided wisdom on prudence. A visit to the temple highlighted his habits of spending on cigarettes and alcohol, prompting reflection on the relationship between merit and …
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
…lines on how to live our lives and get the best out of them: 1. Avoid evil deeds: Cast of past bad habits and avoid starting new ones which can increase adverse consequences, to the extent that they will …
In contemplating death, there are varied perspectives. The false view neglects merit and life’s purpose, while the right view emphasizes the importance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goa
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
…iscipline (Sila) and meditation practice (Bhāvanā). *A person who understands the purpose of life, habitually contemplates the reality of death, and makes an effort to cultivate good deeds will have the r…
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif
Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
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Caring for a Dying Parent: A Buddhist Perspective
…s every day until the wound healed. "This reminds us that we should learn how to chant and chant habitually. So when we are hit by sickness, we can use chanting to cope with any discomfort. When the mi…
The passage highlights the significance of remaining close to a dying parent, suggesting actions like giving Dhamma talks, offering alms, and encouraging chanting to alleviate suffering. It emphasizes
Creating the Best in Oneself
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Creating the Best in Oneself
…emselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are accumulated, bad habits will turn into positive ones and they will be creating more of the very best in themselves. Both a…
This text discusses how individuals can transform negative traits such as selfishness and anger into positive ones through self-improvement. It highlights the importance of acts of generosity and expl
Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
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Preparing for a Blessed Life: Insights from a Senior Monk
…ld now in order to develop ourselves. Because when we become old, it is difficult to change our bad habits; so we must improve ourselves by ridding our minds of greed, anger, and ignorance. When the last c…
In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed
Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
…ere practices can help shape their minds to be immersed in merit or to possess carefulness as their habit. The answer is explained by the same respected senior monk from the previous chapters. He said to …
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
…e Dharmakāya as Seen by Hui-Yúan and Kumārajīva” (Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 1982); Ruben L. F. Habito, “The Notion of Dharmakāya: A Study in the Buddhist Absolute,” Journal of Dharma. 1986. 11: 348-37…
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad
Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
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Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
…inda, Lama Anagarika. The Psychological Attitude of Early Buddhist Philosophy. London: Rider, 1969. Habito, Ruben L. F. “The Notion of Dharmakāya: A Study in the Buddhist Absolute.” Journal of Dharma. 1986…
This bibliography encompasses significant scholarly works in Buddhist studies, offering insights into various aspects such as the early Buddhist philosophy, the concept of Dharmakāya, and teachings of
Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
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Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
…ather. With Thongsuk’s help, Chand finally located her deceased father who, due to his bad drinking habits, had fallen into one of the hell realms. Through her Dhammakaya Body, Chand was able to communicat…
The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her father's redemption from hell. Utilizing her Dhammakaya Bod
Types of Meditation
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Types of Meditation
…he mind outside the body - Most people practice with this method because they are accustomed to the habit of looking outward. The downside is that the images seen tend to be illusionary, not real. This is …
Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi
The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
… at the center of the body. You should acquaint yourself with the center of the body and develop a habit of keeping your mind there at all times.
The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…cause when we do not see a person with whom we are talking, we have to be careful to build the good habit of always communicating the truth. “The fifth, and final room, is the school or workplace. The rea…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
…ranch to another, (10) it is difficult to maintain in goodness, because it is easily distracted and habituated to negativity, (11) It is difficult to stop thinking thoughts, (12) it is self-illuminating bu…
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can