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Realities of the New Middle East
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Realities of the New Middle East
… succeeded in reestablishing the monopoly of power, which is the first building block of statehood. Large parts of the country, including the southern suburbs of Beirut, much of the south, and the Beqaa Va…
The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
…edin-e Khalq organization (MKO), a radical Iranian opposition group, presented satellite imagery of large-scale uranium conversion and enrichment facilities as well as heavy-water reactors. At that point T…
This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
…tic deficit denounced by the 2002 UN Development Program’s Arab Human Development Report remains as large as ever.6 Only three Arab regimes—those in Bahrain, Lebanon, and Yemen—showed any improvement on th…
… reality is that despite earlier hopes for greater democratization, the political landscape remains largely authoritarian with limited progress. Independent of U.S. influence, countries are increasingly mo…
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
…e limits to U.S. power in the region—something those in the region are quite aware of. As long as a large-scale troop commitment in Iraq continues, the option to use force as a means to promote change (rat…
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
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Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
…蕴) and Pharmacopoeia (Danghaya 药典). Research on these Buddhist manuscripts is still underway, but a large percentage of Dai Buddhist literature seems to be non-canonical. A recent publication, The Complete…
…es, including folk proverbs and medical texts based on Buddhist concepts. Research continues on the largely non-canonical Dai Buddhist literature, with recent publications listing over 100 Theravada Buddhi…
Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
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Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
…" meditation, for example the Anban shouyi jing; the Daodi jing (T607); Yin-chi ru jing (T603); the large and small of Shi’ermen jing (lost); the Renben yusheng jing (T14). These texts all contain classifi…
An Shigao, notable for his translations, played a key role in introducing meditation practices to Eastern Han China (25-220 CE). The prevalent form during this period was breathing meditation, particu
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There is no readable text in the image to perform OCR on. The image contains multiple photos of large gatherings of monks, temples, and ceremonies at a Buddhist site.
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The image contains two photos of a large gathering of people, including monks dressed in orange robes and laypeople, seated by the water dur…
The Simile of the Caravan
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The Simile of the Caravan
…n each. " ' So they divided that caravan into two equal portions. Then one of the leaders collected large quantities of straw, wood and water, and started [ his carts ]. On the second or third march the le…
In this narrative, a prince is presented with a simile involving a great caravan of a thousand carts journeying from the East to the West. The caravan consumes resources as it travels. Two leaders dec
The Perils of Ignoring Advice in the Jungle
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The Perils of Ignoring Advice in the Jungle
…d. ' When the second caravan leader knew that the other caravan had got well on its way, he took in large supplies of grass and wood and water and set out. And he too met a swarthy red - eyed man, and exch…
A caravan leader is advised to discard grass, wood, and water for a quicker journey. Following this advice leads to disaster, as they find no essential resources at their camps. The yakkha consumes th
หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
…รของท่านก็มีเหมือนเราเช่นนี้ ตารธรรมภายในมีญาณของธรรมกายมีดวงวิญญาณนั้นแหละกลับเป็นดวงญาณใหญ่โตโห่ร large โดขึ้นดวงใดดวงตาดำข้างในและหลม มีความรู้อยู่ในนี้แหละ เขาเรียกว่าดวงวิญญาณ พอไปเป็นธรรมกายเข้าแล้วก…
เนื้อหาตำรานี้เกี่ยวข้องกับการบรรลุธรรมภายในและธรรมกายในคำเทศนาของพระมงคลเทพมุนี ซึ่งพระพุทธเจ้าได้แสดงให้เห็นถึงความสำคัญของการเข้าถึงธรรมกายและวิญญาณ เพื่อการมองเห็นในระดับที่สูงขึ้นโดยเฉพาะผ่านตาธร
The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
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The Miracle Land Donation for the Ideal Temple
They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable sco…
The narrative unfolds the fortunate event where a team seeking land for an ideal temple near Bangkok encountered Lady Prayad on her birthday. Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy f
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…rading trip to Bangkok, he sold all the rice in his boat and headed home with the empty barge and a large sum of money. The main river routes that he traveled were extremely treacherous so he took a detour…
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
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The image appears to be of a large gathering of people seated in organized rows, possibly at a conference, assembly, or event. Sorry, …
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…he uncovers a Lucite case that was specifically, and obviously, designed for this teaching. It is a large clear case, a moveable display, which is built like a multi-dimensional cross with the center piece…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…be at a nearby retreat center called Panawat, which is as close to Heaven as Wat Kiew Lom, but much larger and designed for groups of 500 people or more to come and listen to Dhamma talks in the cool envir…
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…ical shape. It is generally about the size of an eyeball, but some people can expand their minds so large until it simply gets out into the universe. But you can prove it by yourself if you meditate! “The…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
… be. Luang Por is truly concerned about reaching out to the local people in each country. As in any large organization, there are now many monks who have come into the Wat after its’ founding forty years a…
In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He expresses concern over the limited participation of l
Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
Meetings with a Dhama Master Meeting #15 08 March 2010 - Saphaa Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are, all 8,000 of us
…hered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear distinct uniforms. Though English-speaking, they find them…
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
…e following is the first in a series of talks. They begin at 9AM: Luang Por walks briskly into the large meditation/seminar room. He bows to the Bud- dha, then to the photo of Luang Pu, and then, turning,…
Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa