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The Journey of a Carpenter: Finding Wisdom Through Work
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The Journey of a Carpenter: Finding Wisdom Through Work
Wisdom work. When I completed school, I took a job as a carpenter and joiner, and completed a full apprenticeship. I had never been out of work and had never found the need to advertise, as my work wa
…bishments became a source of stability and enlightenment, leading him back to meditation. A pivotal meeting in July 2005 with Phibul Chompolpaisal, secretary of the Dhammakaya International Society in the UK…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy About the Author 322 Luang Phaw Dhammajayo uang Phaw Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. His interest
… Buddhism from a young age. His Dhamma studies and meditation practice deepened significantly after meeting The Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong. As an advanced meditation practitioner and instructor, she great…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dying in Vain and More than You Can Chew
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dying in Vain and More than You Can Chew
…sing to the challenge' because this is how perfections are pursued. We have to go against the flow, meeting resistance and hardship, to have our resolve tested. Just as the bodhisatta had to part with wealth…
This text emphasizes the importance of using human life to attain the Dhamma, highlighting that not doing so is akin to dying in vain. It also discusses the concept of merit, suggesting that facing ch
Reflections on Life and Ordination
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Reflections on Life and Ordination
…n do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfortunately, my father…
This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to
Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
… Give a pledge and a vow Drink milk 21.00-21.30 Go to bed 21.30-22.00 Mentors’ meeting Note: Yuwakalayanamitra camp participants are required to assemble at 10 minutes before each activ…
The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn
Registration and Orientation at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Registration and Orientation at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
Registration On the 1st day, Yuwakalayanamitra register and get nametags from mentors. Everybody must wear name-tags throughout the camp as they help them to get to know one another. Those who fail to
… archway. Mentors greet participants with powder, perfume, and songs. The camp orientation involves meeting priest instructors and coordinators, reviewing camp routines, and understanding rules like maintain…
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…rm al-Sheikh in May 2007. In November, after much hesitation, Syria was invited to participate in a meeting held in Annapolis to relaunch the Middle East peace process. But none of these brief diplomatic int…
…ubled regional landscape. Moreover, although there were attempts at diplomatic engagement – such as meetings with Iraqi neighbors and renewed talks with Syria and Iran – these did not shift the overall aggre…
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
… perilous domestic and international environment. Bush publicly endorsed the Road Map to peace in a meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, but took no serious action to support it. The Israeli withd…
The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
…m in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to launch negotiations on a free-trade agreement to express dissatisfaction with the Egypti…
In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
…s confrontation with the Lebanese government in late 2006 after the summer war with Israel, several meetings took place between Iranian and Saudi representatives purportedly to calm the situation. In early 2…
…ng in diplomacy with Iran and seeking to mediate tensions within Palestinian factions. High-profile meetings between Iranian and Saudi officials have emerged, especially following conflicts involving groups …
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
…eir own ways of dealing with Iran. President Ahmadinejad in December 2007 was invited to attend the meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Doha. While the invitation was apparently less than full-hearted…
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,
Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Guided Meditation: The Seven Bases of the Mind
…e throat (above the Adam's apple). - The sixth base is at a point in the middle of the abdomen, the meeting point of an imaginary line between the navel through the back and the line between the two sides. -…
In this guided meditation, we revisit the teachings of the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam regarding the Seven Bases of the Mind. The first base is located at the rim of the nostril, the second at th
Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
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Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
…t the upper center of the throat. • The sixth base is at a point in the middle of your abdomen, the meeting point of an imaginary line between the navel through the back and the line between the two sides. •…
This text outlines the seven key resting points or bases of the mind within the body, essential for meditation and body awareness practices. These points include locations at the nostrils, inner corne
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…tart the questions, believe it or not, and so I hand him my notes that I have written from the last meeting (yeah ... I know ... I’m a little obsessive that way). Ok. So I don’t just HAND him my notes, I set…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
…ction. This helps to purify your own mind. Again, it is pure energy.” (I have in my notes from this meeting that say boonya is pure, uncontaminated, unpolluted, spotless energy that we put out there in the u…
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
Meeting #3 15 February 2009 - Ashram Little did I know when I left the Wat in September of 2008 that I wou…
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri
Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other internat…
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange
Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
The text from the image is: "Meetings with a Dharma Master need to make our resolution of having good parents in our next life. “Of co…
…ain insights into cause and effect, promoting personal change over attempting to change others. The meeting concludes with a heartfelt blessing, highlighting the wisdom shared during the session. For more in…
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 …
In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered 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. Thou
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
Meeting #16 17 March 2010 - Panawat I am here in Panawat (a beautiful retreat center north of Chiang Mai) …
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป