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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
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…understand it in different ways. Because we have all been taught differently, and we have different habits that we have developed throughout our lives, we will be looking at the path from different perspec…
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
…erefore become greedy adults. With everything that we have to do, there is a lesson involved, and a habit can develop out of that. “The second is quality, or the quality of the things we have. We do not j…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
…ing, to teach the eightfold path and the meditation technique through helping people understand how habits are developed: and that, of course, is through the teachings of the Five Rooms and the Six Directi…
Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…ges, and the like. The second is your mood because that affects how you see reality. Third, if your habits are faulty then you will have problems. For example, if you are greedy or if you anger easily, you…
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
…from a very early age to meditative and stay centered. “When we practice, day by day, it becomes a habit. And so, in our training or practice, we begin by thinking mostly outside of ourselves. Then, gradu…
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ