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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.
Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m
The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
…tal properties (cetasika), matter (rupa) and Nirvana. Transcendental merit: merit acquired through mental cultivation and the practice of meditation. Wai: gesture of respect to someone more senior or superior, expres…
… discipline, discourses, and ultimate truths. Transcendental merit is earned through meditation and mental cultivation, while the gesture of Wai expresses respect in Thai culture, and Wats are the temples where Buddhis…
The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
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The Importance of Mental Cultivation Through Meditation
- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. Th…
Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is t…
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
… make us feel better, less ill at ease with ourselves and less at odds with the world at large. 3. Mental cultivation (bhavana). The Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the sou…
…lines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in combating negative emotions like …
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
… in the hearts and minds of the people of the world, for them to embrace morality and to practice mental cultivation until they see the Truth, and to have Dhammakaya as their refuge.” With this pledge, Luang Por…
…g Buddhism and instilling goodness in people's hearts. He emphasized the importance of morality and mental cultivation as a path to truth. Throughout his 44 years as a monk, he tirelessly worked to elevate the standard…
Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
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Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
…ailand and overseas. - Instilling in the minds of people the importance of generosity, morality and mental cultivation. More people are now aware of the importance of virtue and merit than any time in modern history. -…
…f thousands to become monks, his influence is profound. The importance of generosity, morality, and mental cultivation has gained unprecedented recognition. The launch of DMC, a 24/7 Buddhist satellite TV channel, mark…
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
…of good deeds, the most significant of which include charitable giving, keeping moral precepts, and mental cultivation through the practice of meditation. Whenever you practice meditation, you generate merit.
…tracts positive experiences and purifying the mind. Through charitable actions, moral precepts, and mental cultivation via meditation, individuals create merit, enhancing their lives and those around them. This ancient…
The Importance of Merit in Life
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The Importance of Merit in Life
Merits are the fruits of good deeds. Good deeds performed through generosity, morality and mental cultivation all bring about merit. The fruits of good deeds converge to become a bright merit sphere affixed to…
Merits are the positive outcomes of good deeds, which include generosity, morality, and mental cultivation. These merits form a positive 'merit sphere' within an individual, aiding them during challenging t…
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
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
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing
โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
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โพธิสัตว์และการพัฒนาใจ
…ยากเป็น Craving for existence, wanting to be ภวนา (bhuana) cultivate; develop; mental development; mental cultivation; meditation ภวานามยปัญญา wisdom resulting from mental development; understanding through practice …
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับโพธิสัตว์ ซึ่งเป็นผู้ที่จะกลายเป็นพระพุทธเจ้า โดยมุ่งหวังเพื่อที่จะช่วยเหลือมนุษย์ โดยมีแนวทางในการพัฒนาใจและการปฏิบัติธรรมเพื่อบรรลุความรู้แจ้งและการทำสมาธิเพื่อแก้ไขความ
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
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Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
balancingly. 2) Citta Viveka or mental seclusion could be used for thought balance. It adjusts life to be contemplated in the right way, not being led by negative forces such as hindrances. Mental sec
The text discusses three types of Viveka: Citta Viveka for mental seclusion that aids in thought balance by avoiding negative influences, and Upadhi Viveka for extinguishing defilements which ultimate
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Fortifying Mental Health
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Fortifying Mental Health
When it comes to physical strength, we know that we must eat nutritious and wholesome foods and exercise to have a strong, healthy and functional body. However, most people do not know how to fortify
This book compiles insightful advice from The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu aimed at helping individuals reinforce their mental resilience. In a world where physical strength is often prioritized,
Confronting Obstacles and Building Mental Strength
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Confronting Obstacles and Building Mental Strength
48 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XVIII Mental Strength We were born to perform good deeds. Please maximize your time and effort for this purpose. The flight of life is short, and it is over too soon. Do not a
This section emphasizes the necessity of mental strength in life. It argues that while material wealth may not be critical, lack of mental resilience can prove to be perilous. Encouraging readers to m
Meditation Techniques for Calm and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Calm and Clarity
way, until you feel as if your whole body seems to be filled with tiny particles of goodness; 3. *Sit for meditation, relaxing body and mind:* Sit in the half-lotus position, upright with your back
This text provides a comprehensive guide for meditation, emphasizing relaxation of body and mind through the half-lotus position. It highlights the importance of visualizing a crystal ball at the cent
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh