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The Importance of Home in Education
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The Importance of Home in Education
… It is a place where the young learn how the body naturally manages its physical waste products and impurities, thus leading to the understanding of the meaning of impurities and decay. This understanding may l…
…s a place for nurturing awareness and prayer, while the bathroom teaches hygiene and the concept of impurities, linking it to mental clarity. The dressing area warns against vanity and promotes appropriate pres…
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
…problems create stress in our lives and unrest in our minds. They become our mental contaminants or impurities. No wonder, an adult's mind is always restless. Mental impurities cloud our mind like dirt clouds w…
…ent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Meditation helps to stabilize and purify the mind, allowing i…
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…s and why we must always be cautious. Just as the body has diseases, the mind can have diseases, or impurities, as well. In the mind, these impurities are called ‘defile-ments’. If you see this word in your own…
…t taking responsibility for our mental state is crucial. Through meditation, we can identify mental impurities, or 'defilements', which include negative emotions such as anger and jealousy. The idea of the indi…
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…we start to get old? When we are born. Every moment is one step closer to the grave. Because of our impurities, we are a built-in time bomb for our existence. Each of us has impurities, so we have to keep on tr…
…The purity of our food and the intentions behind our actions play a significant role in our health. Impurities not only refer to nutrition but also include ethical considerations related to our food sources. Gr…
Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
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Understanding Mental Purities and Wholesome Actions
impurities; defilements; mental impurities monk’s living quarters virtue; virtuous; wholesome; good whol…
This text delves into the Buddhist understanding of mental impurities and their impact on virtue and wholesome actions. It discusses the importance of defilements and ho…
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
… of a person’s body it is in a state of void. It is free of all thoughts and sheltered from “mental impurities”. However, the mind has a tendency to wander constantly. It jumps quickly from one thought to anoth…
…f maintaining mental purity through practices like meditation. Furthermore, it warns against mental impurities that hinder mental clarity, suggesting that a well-maintained mind can lead to deeper insights and …
The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
…ment. When the mind is settled at the Seventh Base, it is in a safe sanctuary sheltered from mental impurities and outside influences which contaminate its purity. This is where the mind becomes most peaceful a…
…he navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achieving Nirvana, the path where all Buddhas find enlightenment. Regul…
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
…jumps quickly from one thought to another. A mind that is restless is like stirred water sullied by impurities, losing its clear-seeing quality. Meditation is a process that calms and stabilizes the mind so tha…
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
… all the way through to Nibbana [the perfect state of bliss], and there it rests. Released from all impurities, my mind is able to see whatever I wish to see. However, I am drawn back to the physical world by …
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can dra
Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
…past, present and future Buddhas. Cetiya: Pali word for pagoda Defilements (Pali, kilesa): mental impurities consisting of greed, anger, and delusion; hindrances or contaminants that cause beings to perform u…
…uch as Bhikkhu, the enlightened Buddha, and their significance are explored. Defilements, or mental impurities, are described as hindrances to achieving enlightenment. Understanding these concepts is vital for …
88 Meditation Benefits
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88 Meditation Benefits
…ted. Our success will become easier to attain. Abandonment of defilements – Defilements are mental impurities caused by greed, anger and delusion. They are the causes of all evil and man’s biggest flaw. Greed …
…on, individuals can find clarity, wisdom, and self-improvement. Those who meditate can combat these impurities, leading to moral behavior and a deeper understanding of right and wrong, ultimately paving the way…
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
…e, nor can we remember things that happened to us a long time ago. Our minds are clouded by mental impurities like dirt clouds water. Meditation can help purify the mind, perfect our faculties, and bring us tr…
…m a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unlocks transcendental knowledge. By meditating, we can cultivat…
The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
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The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
…jumps quickly from one thought to another. A mind that is restless is like stirred water sullied by impurities, losing its clear-seeing quality. Mental impurities cloud our mind like dirt clouds water. It is ha…
มนุษย์ประกอบด้วยร่างกายและจิตใจ จิตเป็นพลังงานที่ควบคุมและส่งสัญญาณไปยังสมอง ช่วยให้เราคิด พูด และกระทำได้ดีหรือไม่ดี จิตและสมองเป็นสองสิ่งที่แตกต่างกัน สมองมีรูปแบบทางกายภาพ ขณะที่จิตใจมีรูปแบบที่ไม่
The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
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The Significance of Donating Buddha Images
…t, the obstacles become more difficult, requiring the devotion of his entire being to eradicate his impurities and increase his divinity. Since this is extremely difficult, the Lord Buddha once gave the followi…
…e text highlights the rarity of such devout individuals and the challenges they face in eradicating impurities. Ultimately, the act of following the teachings of the Buddha and practicing Dhamma can lead to enl…
The Importance of Community Meditation in Buddhism
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The Importance of Community Meditation in Buddhism
… for everyone to get together to meditate and generate strong positive mental energy to cleanse the impurities away from this world. The tradition of communal meritorious activity has been practiced since the L…
…ome together on Sundays to meditate, generating strong positive mental energy and cleansing worldly impurities. Since the time of the Buddha, communal meritorious activities have fostered motivation and admirat…
The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
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The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
…tion, we have to accept all happenings as the way of the world. Common people are subject to mental impurities in various degrees, and while some are able to liberate themselves from defilement many people live…
In 'The World of Defiled Minds', the text discusses the prevalence of mental impurities among common people. It acknowledges that while some individuals manage to free themselves from the…
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together.
…nts is likened to clearing a river filled with fish, drawing a parallel to the mind's attraction to impurities. Each Buddhist's responsibility is to seek and understand Dhamma inherently, as it reflects pure na…
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
…ttain Nibbana like He did. Thus, the Buddha image a person contributes helps to rid people of their impurities, lust and desire, as well as motivating them to improve the world in which we live. A contributor o…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงคุณค่าของการมีส่วนร่วมในการสร้างรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้า และผลกระทบต่อบุญบารมีและการตรัสรู้ ผู้ที่มีส่วนร่วมในรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้าไม่เพียงแต่สร้างความดีในชีวิตนี้เท่านั้น แต่ยังได้รับอานิสงส
The World's Common Problems: Stronger Defilement, Weaker Wisdom
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The World's Common Problems: Stronger Defilement, Weaker Wisdom
21 21 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IV Stronger Defilement... Weaker Wisdom This world is a gathering place of imperfect people. Both men and women have a dark side to their minds. The springing up of m
This text reflects on the imperfections inherent in humanity, discussing how mental impurities can weaken wisdom and increase cravings. It emphasizes the importance of meditation in achieving in…
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
… karma). In its natural state a mind is pure and perfect. But the mind is often sullied with mental impurities known as defilements (kilesa). Defilements are the products of greed, anger and delusion. They are …
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co