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The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
to during harsh times, and also in the final moments of his or her lives. Even after death, we can still rely on it. It is our constant refuge until we reach the ultimate goal. If we love ourselves, w
This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for our joy and sadness. It discusses how meditation can puri
Journey to Joy: Discovering the Benefits of Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Discovering the Benefits of Meditation
Journey to Joy 188 Almost immediately, I started to see benefits in my life in ways that I least expected. The first thing that surprised me was that although I was using meditation tapes that lasted
In 'Journey to Joy', I share my unexpected benefits from meditation, including an altered sense of time and improved decision-making. Through meditative practices, I found clarity and made significant
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
Preface Not a month goes by these days without another important article being published on some newly uncovered Buddhist text, and among the discoveries are ancient materials about Buddhist meditati
This preface discusses the ongoing discoveries in Buddhist meditation texts and the efforts of Venerable Phrakrupaladnayokwarawat (Sudhammo Bhikkhu) in promoting scholarly exploration. It emphasizes t
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
instance, are of non-Japanese origin). But DIRI is crucial for fostering many and varied 'indigenous scholarly voices' - of those who can speak more and more confidently within contemporary academic f
This text highlights the significance of DIRI in promoting indigenous scholarly voices in Buddhist studies. It discusses how the journal can facilitate knowledge sharing, consultation among experts, a
Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
Daoist meditation in the Eastern Han period When An Shigao arrived in China around 148 CE, very few if any Buddhist meditation texts had been translated into Chinese.60 However the Chinese people were
In the Eastern Han period around 148 CE, Daoist meditation practices already existed, with references found in ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching. Practitioners sought immortality through various tec
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
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Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar
This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med
Memorial Gathering with Prayerful Expressions
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Memorial Gathering with Prayerful Expressions
The image contains multiple people seated in a gathering, likely a memorial or religious event. There are halos or glass holders with water in front of each person. Some individuals are seen with thei
The image depicts a gathering of multiple people, likely attending a memorial or religious event. Each individual has a glass holder filled with water in front of them, and many are seen with their ey
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
…r meditation workshop to train gifted meditators. Many of his students reached the highest level of meditative attainment known as attaining the Dhammakaya. He was also the first Thai preceptor to ordain a westerner as a …
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he organized workshops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level.
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
… bring us transcendental knowledge that has been concealed from us. When we reach a higher point of meditative attainment and our faculties are perfected, we will have clarity that brings forth a higher form of insight an…
Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
…t; having misgiving or hesitation. Examples: questioning whether you or others can really achieve a meditative attainment, whether inner Triple Gem really exists, whether mental objects are real, etc. Apathy and inertia …
The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the size of the tip o
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could …
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
Triumph Through Merit
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Triumph Through Merit
…hamma. I may appear to be defeated on the outside, but on the inside I have advanced deeply into my meditative attainment. I will eventually be victorious due to my own merit power. May 5, 1980
In this contemplative piece, the author shares insights on the contrast between outward appearances and inner convictions. Despite seeming defeated externally, the author asserts that true victory com
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
…linger. Then when I meditate, my mind is completely free from these thoughts, concentrating only on meditative attainment. That is why I am able to find happiness. October 28, 1982
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
คำสอนและหลักธรรมในปัญญา
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คำสอนและหลักธรรมในปัญญา
…mple, Khun Yay was a student of Phra Monkothepmuni who had achieved the highest level of Dhammakaya meditative attainment. Her intuitive insight was so profound and accurate that the Great Abbot commended her: "Number one…
บทความนี้นำเสนอความสำคัญของการมีจิตใจที่ไม่เอนเอียงและการเข้าใจธรรมชาติของความโลภ โกรธ และหลง โดยความรู้เกี่ยวกับความเป็นกลางและการมองเห็นอย่างถูกต้องเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ นอกจากนี้ยังพูดถึงการสอนของ Khun
Understanding Meditation Bases and States of Insight
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Understanding Meditation Bases and States of Insight
ฒ ฒาน (jiha) absorption; bliss state; a state of serene contemplation attained by meditation; meditative attainment; state of trance ฒานวิสัย meditation power (jhāna) ฒานปฏิกิริยา cremation ฒาน insight; real knowled…
บทความนี้สำรวจฐานต่างๆในการทำสมาธิและความสำคัญของมันในการบรรลุสถานะของความรู้แจ้งและความสุข ฒานหมายถึงสถานะของการนำพาจิตใจไปสู่ความสงบและการตรึกตรองที่ลึกซึ้ง ฺการทำสมาธิสามารถแบ่งออกได้เป็นหลายฐาน เช
ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
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ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
…-- participating and behaving properly in all circumstances and also with impartiality. attainment, meditative attainments Origin of suffering (is caused by craving): - Craving for sense-pleasure, wanting to have; - Cravi…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของสมาธิในการพัฒนาจิตใจ โดยการสร้างบารมีและทำความดี นอกจากนี้ยังอธิบายเกี่ยวกับการประกอบศาสนกิจ เช่น สวดมนต์ และการสร้างวัดให้เป็นสถานที่สักการะ เพื่อส่งเสริมความดีและสร้างค
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
Monastic vs Secular Life: Finding True Happiness
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Finding True Happiness
Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica happiness and the highest satisfaction in life for us. Prince Siddharta, as an example, rejected his excess royal wealth because he foresaw that they provided limited
This text discusses the journey towards true happiness and satisfaction in life, contrasting monastic life represented by Prince Siddharta, who renounced royal wealth for enlightenment, with secular l