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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
…ur ignorance, suffering and fear. In simpler terms: “because we dislike pain and suffering, we need happiness. Because we need happiness we should be in search of something that can end all of our suffering an…
…iety. Ultimately, the pursuit of knowledge is framed as a way to conquer suffering and achieve true happiness. For many, happiness can only be achieved by eradicating the root of their fears and pains. Underst…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
…ation learned from the Dhammak- aya Temple, their violent past has been replaced by inner peace and happiness through meditation. He has taught meditation to his Solomon Islander colleagues, and when they reac…
…ures in the Solomon Islands and Africa. Through meditation, these communities are discovering inner happiness and ceasing destructive practices like murder and alcohol consumption. The establishment of meditat…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium True Happiness along the Middle Way very person in the world desires Ehappiness, hates suffering, and hopes to fin…
In a world where everyone seeks happiness and avoids suffering, many still don't understand the nature of true happiness. Over 2,500 years ag…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…d, cold or hot, or uncomfortable, and I felt I could sit in that position for hours. I felt so much happiness that I couldn't put it into words. This is happiness unlike any other, which I'm certain I won't be…
This text reflects on the profound experience of meditation leading to a deeper understanding of happiness and inner peace. The author shares how meditation has transformed their perspective, enabling them …
Meditation for World Peace
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Meditation for World Peace
…le models for others to follow until everyone in the world attains genuine peace. The attainment of happiness through meditation is our goal. Simply focus the mind inside the body at the centre. There is nothi…
The text discusses the importance of meditation as a means to achieve genuine peace and happiness. By focusing the mind internally at the center of the body, individuals can improve their understan…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…titution of the United States of America guarantees, “The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"... but guaranteeing the right to seek happiness does not necessarily produce it. Only inner peace,…
This text discusses the pursuit of genuine peace and happiness as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. It emphasizes that true happiness stems from inner peace ac…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 288 very quickly. Through this simple technique, one can attain inner happiness. You may think that it cannot possibly be this simple, but all you need to do is to meditate and re…
Journey to Joy explores a straightforward approach to finding inner happiness through meditation and relaxation. The text emphasizes that complexity leads to stress, while embra…
Meditation in Everyday Life
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Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life Happiness in every way Ꭺ s you meditate on a daily basis, you will notice the positive changes in your life, …
…kin, and elevates speech, making it more powerful and trustworthy. Your heart and body will radiate happiness even amidst chaos, allowing for a higher state of mind and true fulfillment. Adapting to surroundin…
The Path to Inner Stillness and Universal Love
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The Path to Inner Stillness and Universal Love
…e of your body. Your mind will enter the centre of your body, the point of purity, brightness, true happiness, and awareness. This awareness is profound internal wisdom, which grows deeper with continued medit…
…eriences. This leads to a refined mind centered at the body’s core, discovering the true essence of happiness and awareness. As deep meditation continues, one uncovers the inherent purity within all individual…
The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
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The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
…tablishing world peace seems as unattainable as catching shadows in one’s hand. The dream of global happiness seems to deteriorate with the news of each bomb explosion, each person senselessly killed, each hat…
…hose in power or governance but a responsibility shared by everyone. It defines peace as a sense of happiness and wellbeing that can exist everywhere, urging individuals to realize their role in fostering glob…
The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
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The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
inner happiness, true world peace will occur. When the defilements in the hearts of humankind are totally eliminate…
Achieving inner happiness and true world peace begins with the elimination of defilements within the human heart. Practicing …
Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
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Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
…giving a meal, the donor gives five things to the recipient Which five? He/she gives life, beauty, happiness, strength, & quick - wittedness. Having given life, he/she has a share in long life, either human …
… how the donor, by providing food, imparts five essential qualities to the recipient: life, beauty, happiness, strength, and quick-wittedness. Each of these gifts not only enriches the recipient's current exis…
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
… The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness attains happiness himself. Having given life, strength, beauty, happiness, & quick - wittedness, …
…tance 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 happiness and status. This teaching highlights the re…
The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
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The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
…y of practice, in due time the shortcut will present itself. So, train your mind to be still. Find happiness and joy every time you practice, or at least get to the point where you no longer feel tense, uncom…
Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happiness during practice, you can improve your inner experience. Like a child in kindergarten, approach medi…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-base…
…ms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment beyond ordinary experience. The Noble Eightfold Path is highlighted, detailing th…
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of educa…
…th and, subsequently, societal harmony. The Buddhist perspective sees the mind as the root cause of happiness and social issues, asserting that mental well-being must be prioritized to address larger societal …
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-base…
Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of pe…
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-…
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of th…
The Power of Mind in Creating Happiness
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The Power of Mind in Creating Happiness
…erunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness (sukha) follows him like a shadow that never leaves him. **Explanation:** All that man experiences…
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
…fe, a son, wealth, servants, power and prestige. However, these things never led him to the highest happiness. He walked. away from his family and all material comforts to assume the life of an ascetic. In the…
…s, advocating for a meditation practice to purify thoughts and actions, ultimately leading to inner happiness and refuge.