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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
lifetime without being able to do anything to promote their life's quality. This is quite difficult to understand so just be aware that animal is another form of punishment a human can be born into ba
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b
The Importance of Good Habits in Education
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The Importance of Good Habits in Education
CHAPTER 2 Furthermore, a good education system is essential in assisting the parent to continue to build the knowledge of the individual along the right path to further strengthen the fabric of human
This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Cultivating Good Habits in Education
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Cultivating Good Habits in Education
Teacher should remind themselves often that only good habits cultivate progress in academic and moral knowledge. Right Thought — About Human Survival, Livelihood and Interaction Right thought comes fr
ในบทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการปลูกฝังนิสัยดีในด้านการศึกษาและจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและนักเรียน ครูควรเตือนตัวเองเสมอว่านิสัยดีจะช่วยพัฒนาความรู้ทั้งด้านวิชาการและจริยธรรม การพูดและการกระทำที่ถูกต้องเริ
Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
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Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
Digest from speech of Ven. Chuon Bunsim Head Office of Pedadogy of the General Inspection for National Buddhist Education of the Kingdom of Cambodia The History of Buddhism and the Revival of Cambodi
Buddhism in Cambodia faced severe decline during the Pol Pot regime when monks were forced to abandon their vows and temples were destroyed. After the 1980s, efforts to restore Buddhism began, as the
Meditative Power
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Meditative Power
52. MEDITATIVE POWER When it comes to meditation, I have practiced thoroughly and became so proficient that I can comprehend everything, knowing what and where everything is. When it comes time to m
This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
89. USING MERIT CORRECTLY The act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great d
Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem
Lessons on Humanity and Balance
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Lessons on Humanity and Balance
186. DON’T LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE Never look down upon anyone, whether he is a beggar, poor, middle class, or a millionaire. When I lived in Nakam Charsi, whenever a beggar came to me for rice, I gave
This text emphasizes the importance of not looking down on anyone, regardless of their social status. It shares personal anecdotes of generosity towards beggars. It highlights the significance of bala
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou
This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th
การตั้งครรภ์แบบไม่อาศัยเพศในพระพุทธศาสนาและวิทยาศาสตร์
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การตั้งครรภ์แบบไม่อาศัยเพศในพระพุทธศาสนาและวิทยาศาสตร์
การตั้งครรภ์ภายใต้( ตั้งครรภ์แบบไม่อาศัยเพศ) ในพระพุทธศาสนาและวิทยาศาสตร์ 57 พบแพทย์ ข้อมูลสุขภาพที่ครบถ้วนและเชื่อถือได้. "กินน้ำอสุจิมีโอกาสท้องได้มั้ย ไม่ได้เพศสัมพันธ์นะคะ." สืบค้นเมื่อ 3 กันยาย
การตั้งครรภ์ภายใต้การอธิบายโดยไม่อาศัยเพศถือเป็นแนวคิดที่น่าสนใจทั้งในมุมมองทางพระพุทธศาสนาและวิทยาศาสตร์ ในมนุษย์ การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพาร์เธนогенีซิสได้แสดงให้เห็นถึงความเป็นไปได้ในการเกิดขึ้นโดยไม่ต้อง
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice If you have an experience that differs from just seeing the shining sun, do not get excited or emotional. Treat it as though it is normal. Observe the image without emotions.
This text guides readers through a basic meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of observing images and emotions without excitement. It encourages a gradual journey inward to discover deeper
Dr. Michael Nobel's Support for Meditation and Peace
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Dr. Michael Nobel's Support for Meditation and Peace
Dr. Michael Nobel's Endorsement selflessness to simply accept violence as a natural human characteristic. One only has to think of the millions of people whose lives are devoted to teaching children l
Dr. Michael Nobel reflects on the selfless acts of many who teach life skills and fight against societal issues, emphasizing that true human nature is not defined by violence. He attributes his newfou
Hope and Willpower: Understanding Our Resilience
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Hope and Willpower: Understanding Our Resilience
Hope and Willpower Source of Willpower Te are born as human beings and it Wis is natural that we have to confront both positive and negative changes throughout our lives. No matter what economic or so
We all face positive and negative changes throughout our lives. Regardless of our backgrounds, experiencing crises is a shared human condition. Suffering is ever-present, from minor frustrations to si
Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
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Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
Wisdom like our mind. The Dhammakaya has been there, naturally, since we were born. The Dhammakaya has nothing to do with religion, race, or personal belief. Just because I cannot see the Dhammakaya w
The text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, suggesting that it exists inherently within all individuals, regardless of external influences. It emphasizes the importance of refining one's mind to per
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
This chapter discusses the elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasiz
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
…uddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plane of the unconditioned. In other words, one can be saved only by dying …
Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac