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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
"First, we must try to go to them indirectly. Do you see? We will only be here for seven days so we must be patient. We should always train ourselves to speak kindly and by doing this, we will gain bi
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey to find the time to really look inside of yourself: Be calm and look inside. You should sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm an
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering
Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
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Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
Suzanne Jeffrey they drank because of cultural values; but in order for them to stop their drinking and smoking, we needed to provide an opportunity for them to follow the five precepts – or more! “
The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
eyelashes to lightly touch your cheeks, as though you are falling asleep. (Please do not force your eyelids closed or squeeze them shut because that causes tension in this area, as well as other areas
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
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Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
Step by Step Instructions for the Meditation Technique 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back and
This guide provides detailed step-by-step instructions for a meditation technique, focusing on the half-lotus sitting posture for comfort and alignment. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation thro
Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
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Qualities of an Ideal Trainer
Knowledge Life Qualities of an Ideal Trainer Recipe for a Good Teacher Education, Teaching and Learning True Education Misconceptions of Education in the World An Ideal Education CHAPTER 1: BO
This text delves into the characteristics of an ideal trainer, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself, body and mind awareness, and the impact of human behavior on teaching and learning.
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
Conquer Mara with Goodness
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Conquer Mara with Goodness
127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i
The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead
Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
ing after such wealth, even though it is acquired by honest means, is still subject to suffering because it contains craving which is the origin of suffering. Even the craving for the Brahmā-world and
This text delves into the concept of craving in Buddhism, emphasizing that even honest wealth can lead to suffering due to inherent craving. It discusses how aspirations for the Brahmā-world can trap
Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
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Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
wise will use the indications of deterioration in their own body to wake themselves up to the fact that the body can offer the spirit no true refuge. **The Physical Body is a Storehouse of Unwholesome
The text discusses the physical body as a storehouse for unwholesomeness, suffering, and illnesses due to our desires. It contrasts this with the nine supreme transcendental attainments, which include
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
in other men, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the first place — having no gratitude to her husband, and even going as far as attempting to kill her h
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy, robber, and boss, and contrasting them with the positive traits of a wi
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not until the reign of H.M. King Rama VI (Maha-vajiravudh, 1910-1925) that the Prince Patriarch Vajiraṇāna replaced the oral examination system with standardized written examinations, during the time
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
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Achieving Quality Results through Proper Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor
Knowing the objective of a task is essential, but it is not sufficient for quality outcomes. This text emphasizes the need for full commitment to tasks, as half-hearted efforts lead to mediocre result
Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
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Parents: Worthy of Our Reverence
In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arahantas' in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents' feet are gateways to the heavenly rea
ตามคำสอนของพุทธศาสนา พ่อแม่ถือเป็นอรหันต์ในครอบครัวและเป็นครูคนแรกของเด็ก การเคารพและตอบแทนบุญคุณพ่อแม่เป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญในสังคมไทย พ่อแม่ควรได้รับการดูแลจากลูกในวัยชรา และการละเลยพ่อแม่ในปัจจุบันกลายเป
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
Knowing the objective of an undertaking is not enough to guarantee the quality of that effort. If a person stops short of a wholehearted attempt, the objective may be realized, but the quality is poor
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne
Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
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Understanding the Merit Sphere: The Source of Success and Happiness
Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha
The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j