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The Art of Mindfulness
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The Art of Mindfulness
ิRETREAT ผลลัพธ์ คือ หลังจบโครงการ บางคนถึงกับร้องไห้ ซาบซึ้ง แล้วบอกว่า... เขาไม่เคยมีความสุขสงบ แบบนี้มาก่อน "นฤดล สนฺติ ปริ สุข" ซึ่งแปลว่า "สุขอันยิ่งกว่าใจหยุดนิ่งไม่มี"
…elp individuals manage stress, improve focus, and attain a sense of peace. Readers will learn about meditation practices, the significance of being present, and various exercises to incorporate mindfulness into…
Buddhism in Plain English: A Practical Approach
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Buddhism in Plain English: A Practical Approach
above — delusion, renunciation and the Buddha’s previous meditation experience — before embarking on the remainder of this book. Finally, it should be mentioned that t…
This book aims to make Buddhist scriptures accessible to beginners by presenting them in plain English while maintaining accuracy. It provides Pali terminology alongside translations and encourages re
Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta for Pursuers of Perfection
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Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta for Pursuers of Perfection
Appendix A: Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta for Pursuers of Perfection .. 183 Introduction 183 ● What is the Dhammacakka? 183 ● The Importance of the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta 189 ● Reason for Teaching
…tenment. Each section dissects the implications and outcomes of the sermon, providing insights into meditation and spiritual attainment. Appendices include translations and reference materials to enhance unders…
The Journey of Enlightenment: The Buddha's Reflections
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The Journey of Enlightenment: The Buddha's Reflections
…o consider the Dhamma which he had learned, for a period of another seven days before finishing his meditation. The Buddha then moved to continue his consideration of the Dhamma under the Ajapālanigrodha Tree f…
After achieving Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent 28 days in contemplation to absorb the bliss and understand the Dhamma. With encouragement from Brahmā Sahampati, he decided to sha
The Enlightenment of Koṇḍañña
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The Enlightenment of Koṇḍañña
… five’ had already been ordained for a long time, and were already endowed with self-discipline and meditation. However, they still lacked the wisdom to see the path out of suffering. After the Buddha had clari…
This text discusses the pivotal moment when Koṇḍañña achieved enlightenment after listening to the Buddha’s teachings, recognizing the nature of arising and cessation within himself. The earth-sprites
The Suffering of Birth and Aging in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Suffering of Birth and Aging in Buddhist Philosophy
…real process of aging is invisible to the naked eye. Only with the eye of insight developed through meditation can aging be seen. Metaphors for Suffering as a result of Aging 1. A Forest Fire: Aging is like an …
ในพุทธศาสนา, ความทุกข์จากการเกิดเป็นเรื่องสำคัญ โดยเฉพาะการเกิดเป็นสัตว์และวิญญาณหิวโหย ที่จะต้องเผชิญกับการทนทุกข์จากการไม่สามารถบริโภคได้ ในขณะที่ทุกข์จากการแก่แสดงออกถึงการเสื่อมสภาพของร่างกาย เช่น
Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
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Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
registration is implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. Again, each of the six senses has its own channel of sense-volition therefore there are a further six areas in which the prac
…ete awareness and mindful engagement with these cravings is emphasized, offering pathways to deeper meditation practice and self-realization in overcoming the challenges posed by sensory attachments. For more o…
The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
… some have not yet attained Nirvana — they have seen and known Nirvana via their Dhamma eye i.e. by meditational insight. Even though it is more than 2,500 years since the Lord Buddha entered Parinirvāṇa — a lo…
…not all have attained it yet. Their experiences reveal insights into the essence of Nirvana through meditation and unwavering faith in these principles.
The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…inong, Supanburi were limiting him. He continued his studies in Bangkok — academic studies and also meditational studies, the latter for which he trained with the utmost strictness. The Dhammakāya Tradition is …
…a mundane working life to becoming a monk at age twenty-two. His commitment to Buddhist studies and meditation culminated in the discovery of the Dhammakaya Tradition, which he taught as a method for attaining …
The Path to Nirvana: Understanding the Dhammakāya
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The Path to Nirvana: Understanding the Dhammakāya
with which his mind had been engrained for countless lifetimes polluting his thoughts, speech and actions — which had led to retribution and leading to his continuing rebirth in the cycle of existence
…ial for achieving spiritual goals. The presence of the ‘Pathama Magga’ sphere signifies progress in meditation, providing practitioners with clarity and joy in their spiritual journey. The ultimate goal is the …
Understanding Nirvana: The Realm Beyond Existence
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Understanding Nirvana: The Realm Beyond Existence
…Those who have attained the path of Buddhist sainthood are able to see past Buddhas sitting deep in meditation [nirodha samāpati] in āyatanā nibbāna, more numerous than all the grains of sand in the four oceans…
This text delves into the concepts of Āyatanā Nibbāna and Anupādisesa Nibbāna, explaining that Nirvana exists beyond the physical realm and is not bound by worldly elements. It describes Nirvana as a
Understanding the Dhammakāya and Its Mind
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Understanding the Dhammakāya and Its Mind
…akāya. It is this practice which we can correctly refer to as ‘insight’ or ‘vipassanā’. Cultivating meditation and insight further, the meditator will attain increasingly subtle forms of the Dhammakāya until re…
The Dhammakāya embodies a body that resembles human perception while its mind can expand significantly, allowing the meditator to observe the eight inner bodies. This process unveils the Three Signs o
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
…ived during the time of the Buddha. As a fisherman, he caught and killed fish every day. One day in meditation, the Buddha saw Ariya's potential to attain the fruit of stream-entry [sota,pattihala] and went, wi…
This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. The narrative emphasizes that true abstent
Bahiya and Konḍañña: Paths to Enlightenment
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Bahiya and Konḍañña: Paths to Enlightenment
…e, for the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, it is necessary to give a few words of explanation about the meditational backgrounds of the 'group of five'. If you look into the history of Konḍañña, you find that he ha…
…ting how Bahiya attained arahatship with minimal guidance, raising questions about the necessity of meditation for enlightenment. It explores Konḍañña's extraordinary background, from his studies in various aca…
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, anger 135, 136, 137 199; relationship to sorrow and lam- animal kingdom, suffering of birth en
… concept of Dhammakaya as a path to spiritual attainment is explored, detailing its significance in meditation practices. Various metaphors related to the aggregates of clinging highlight the importance of unde…
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
…ightenment 24-5, 177, 205-6; past history 178, 180-1, 188-9; swift enlightenment result of previous meditation 179 lamentation: as suffering 46, 58, 70, 199; caused by sensual indulgence 32; relationship to sor…
This text delves into central Buddhist themes such as the nature of suffering, the importance of right intention, and the concept of liberation. Key metaphors like the jewel of knowledge and the lion
Understanding Meditation and the Middle Way in Buddhism
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Understanding Meditation and the Middle Way in Buddhism
…lism, makes for selfishness 81 meat burnt to the pan - {metaphor for craving for sense pleasure 81} meditation (see also concentration) 38, 84, 103-8, 109, 116: on calm 109; on insight 109; deep 114; erroneousl…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการทำสมาธิและแนวทางสายกลางที่เป็นส่วนสำคัญในคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยอธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการตั้งมั่นเป็นสติในปัจจุบัน และการทำความเข้าใจรูปแบบของความรู้สึกและปรากฏการณ์ในจิตใจ การทำสมาธิ
Exploring Concepts of Wholesomeness and Worldliness in Buddhism
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Exploring Concepts of Wholesomeness and Worldliness in Buddhism
…upation with 142 View, Right (see Right View) View, varieties of False 150-1 visual object of meditation 152 volition, sense 98-9 vow, Buddha’s before enlightenment 140 wars, caused by sensual indul…
This text delves into fundamental Buddhist concepts including the nature of wholesomeness, the implications of worldly wealth, and the consequences of unwholesome behavior. The idea of the Universal M
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Akiṇiṭṭhā (P. Realm of Supreme anurakkhāṇa-paddhāṇa (maintre Brahmas: see form Brahmā akusalahamma (see unwhole- anusayā (see subtle defilements) someness) apilapanasati (see monitoring as- alābha (se
…ne) are discussed, offering insight into Buddhist philosophy and practice. Notable terms related to meditation practices like arūpa jhāna (formless absorption) and the Noble Eightfold Path are also included. Th…
Understanding Pathama Magga and Associated Concepts
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Understanding Pathama Magga and Associated Concepts
Pathama Magga (a level of *phötthabba tanhä* (tactile craving: meditational attainment, synonymous with "Initial Path", *phötthabba vicāra* (tactile discursive thought: see …
… *pāṭiccasamuppāda* or Dependent Origination. The exploration of these terms provides insights into meditation, the understanding of defilements, and the nature of suffering and rebirth. Key figures, such as Rā…