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170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita

…tation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the author emphasizes the importance of taking refuge in merit to survive. The text also highlights the detrimental effects of negative …

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 g…

Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:

…la’ refers to blessings that foster success, while the notion of the field of merit underscores the importance of virtuous recipients within the Buddhist community. The Dhammakaya meditation, a profound techniq…

"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give

…od actions that can be accumulated for spiritual advancement. Ultimately, this text underscores the importance of wisdom and right action to influence one's merit sphere and spiritual journey. For more informat…

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This text highlights the importance of sustainable development in local communities, focusing on ethical collaborations and the preserv…

The event begins after Buddhist Lent and continues for one month. กรรม kamma; karma; action; deed; willed action; an intentional action that has future consequences, including future reboots; th

… perform leads to future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cetana), stressing the importance of our choices—both good and bad—as they program our future. It also discusses practices like medit…

สังขาร (sankhara) compounded things; component things; conditioned things; kamma formations; mental formations; mental predispositions; essential conditions; conductive factors; conception; notion; th

…ity, and the nature of truth. Additionally, the text highlights practices such as donations and the importance of accumulating merit within the Buddhist framework.

စัทธ Sambhā achievement of faith สัณฐานหรือรูปทรงของมโนติ shape of mental object สัตว์ทั้งหลายมีกรรมเป็นของตน all beings have kamma of their own สันสกฤต Sanskrit, another ancient language used in I

…possess their own karma, and the significance of virtues like righteousness. It also highlights the importance of right actions and views in accordance with Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the consequences of a…

6. This world and the next do exist. There will be afterlife and reirths; 7. There is such thing as being born instantly in fully grown form (opapatika). This is the method of birth of beings in the h

…ext explores key concepts in Buddhism, highlighting the existence of the afterlife and rebirth, the importance of purification for monastics, and the principles of Right Speech, Right Effort, Right Thought, Rig…

Popular Dhamma Topics INDEX 1. Buddhism 2. The Buddha’s Life 3. The Teachings of the Buddha - The Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering) - The Noble Eightfold Path (the Path to end suffe

…th, and essential practices including meditation and ethical living. Explore the five precepts, the importance of generosity, and various meditation methods, including Dhammakaya meditation. This comprehensive …

…m wrong, good from bad, and the wisdom for spiritual attainment. Generosity Buddhism places great importance on generosity because it is seen as a stepping stone to wealth. Generosity is the beginning point o…

Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to

was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr

…After his passing in 486 B.C., the Buddha’s last words served as a reminder of impermanence and the importance of mindfulness in one’s journey.

Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis): 1. Dana giving, charitable act, generosity 2. Sila morality, ethics, precepts 3. Nekkhamma renunciation; relinquishment of worldly possessions 4. Panna wisdom 5. Viriy

…), and other virtues for a moral life. It explores Sammadhitti or Right View, which encompasses the importance of practicing generosity, honoring worthy individuals, and recognizing the consequences of actions,…

Say No to Alcohol The negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption are difficult to control and overcome. Not only is your own welfare at risk, but also the welfare of those around you, especial

…deeds, ultimately easing the path towards Nirvana. Additionally, monastic discipline emphasizes the importance of following the Buddha's teachings, which include restraint in conduct and senses to avoid distrac…

Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You

The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good…

MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac

…ositive outcomes, such as charitable acts leading to wealth. The principle of merit underscores the importance of good actions for a better future and reinforces the concept of karma. More good deeds result in …

Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la

…f giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in combating negative emotions like jealousy and greed. Keeping the Five Precepts not…

* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m

…ppiness. It differentiates between the mind and brain, illustrating the mind's complexities and the importance of maintaining mental purity through practices like meditation. Furthermore, it warns against menta…

way, until you feel as if your whole body seems to be filled with tiny particles of goodness; 3. *Sit for meditation, relaxing body and mind:* Sit in the half-lotus position, upright with your back

…itation, emphasizing relaxation of body and mind through the half-lotus position. It highlights the importance of visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body while softly repeating the mantra 'Samma-Ar…

4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain your mind at the center of the body the whole of the time. No matter whether you

This meditation guide emphasizes the importance of centering your mind at the body's center at all times. Practitioners should continue to repeat t…