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Power Through Merit
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Power Through Merit
…ments, but greatness achieved through defilements will eventually collapse. “PDefilements (klesa): mental impurities consisting of greed, anger, and delusion; hindrances or poisons that cause beings to perform undesi…
In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or
Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
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Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
During the forty-four years under Luang Por’s leadership, the world has witnessed some of the most astounding accomplishments any one person can achieve in one lifetime. There are more than one hundre
During his 44 years of leadership, Luang Por has initiated over 100 projects that revolutionized Buddhism across the globe. With the establishment of eighty Dhammakaya centers in thirty countries and
Creating World Peace Through Abstinence
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Creating World Peace Through Abstinence
Creating World Peace by abstaining from drugs and bad temptations Drugs and the path to bad temptations (i.e. gambling) are the shortfall in creating world peace. They undermine both the physical and
The text emphasizes the detrimental impact of drugs and bad temptations like gambling on physical and mental health. These issues hinder individual fitness and ultimately disrupt peace and happiness i
Hope and Willpower: A Personal Journey of Loss
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Hope and Willpower: A Personal Journey of Loss
Hope and Willpower In 1988, I lost my beloved daughter, Yve, in an accident. She died at a public hospital in Sydney, Australia. She was disabled and would go to the hospital for short periodic treatm
In 1988, the author lost her daughter Yve in a tragic hospital accident. Yve, a 7-year-old with disabilities, became victim to a horrific event that left her family devastated. The author navigated th
How to Meditate Effectively
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How to Meditate Effectively
How to Meditate? Luang Por Monica : Are you picturing with ease or do you need special effort? : No, I have to concentrate but I have been trying to do that before. I cannot concentrate on two things
In this excerpt, Luang Por guides Monica on meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on mental imagery, specifically letting go of distractions and focusing solely on the pic
The Rising Interest in Buddhist Philosophy in the Occidental World
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The Rising Interest in Buddhist Philosophy in the Occidental World
While Buddhism was born and has prospered in the Oriental world, blessing people with the teachings that guide them towards happy lives and both mental and physical wellbeing, people from the Occident
Buddhism, with its roots in the Oriental world, has provided guidance for happy living and holistic wellbeing. Recently, individuals from the Occidental world show increasing curiosity toward Buddhist
Raising Children: Essential Habits for Success
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Raising Children: Essential Habits for Success
Part Two: Raising Children Getting up early in the morning is an important habit to be aware of and will serve our child well both in school and at work. Going to sleep earlier in the evening is impor
In raising children, instilling good habits such as waking up early and going to bed on time lays a foundation for success in school and work. Teaching cleanliness practices including hygiene is essen
Understanding Biochemical Reactions and Relaxation Techniques
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Understanding Biochemical Reactions and Relaxation Techniques
Biochemical Reaction During Practice Lightly Imagine an Object or Focus on Breathing Less Energy Consumption Lessened Metabolic Rate Less Oxygen Consumption Lessened Metabolic Rate Less Oxygen Consump
This text discusses the biochemical reactions occurring during practice and the benefits of lightly imagining an object or focusing on breathing. It emphasizes the reduction in energy consumption, met
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
**Historical Development to present** Phramongkolthepmuni devoted his time from 1916-1959 to teaching Dhammakaya meditation. He ran a meditation workshop from 1935-1959 which was reserved for gifted
Phramongkolthepmuni dedicated his life to Dhammakaya meditation from 1916-1959, emphasizing team meditation. Since then, his disciples at various temples including Wat Phra Dhammakaya have continued t
การสร้างเสริมศีลธรรมในเด็กปฐมวัย
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การสร้างเสริมศีลธรรมในเด็กปฐมวัย
การสร้างเสริมศีลธรรมในเด็กปฐมวัย A Proposed Sila-Dhamma Cultivation Model for Early Childhood 105 counseling in early childhood. The results summarize as follows. 1. Moral Criteria should start from
บทความนี้เสนอแบบจำลองการสร้างเสริมศีลธรรมในเด็กปฐมวัย โดยมีการสร้างความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับศีลธรรมจากอุดมคติ เช่น ศีลธรรมจากการควบคุมตนเองและการใช้จิตวิญญาณ นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นการพัฒนาทั้งสี่ด้านคือ ร่างกาย บ
Meditation for Clarity and Caution
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Meditation for Clarity and Caution
64. MEDITATION HELPS Addressing an engineer: If you run into a mental block in regards to your work, find a tranquil place to sit down and meditate. Put your mind along with thoughts about your work a
Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as
Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
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Meditation as a Path to Wisdom
SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIII Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom Problems can be solved by using wisdom gained from meditation, when we reach a state of mental stillness that is clear from all thoughts
Meditation allows us to reach a state of mental stillness, free from thoughts and worries. In this serene state, we can access the wisdom within, leading to wiser solutions to our problems. This pract
The Path to Inner Bliss
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The Path to Inner Bliss
Thus mental suffering, which is a universality of life, exists for those who experience disappointment and dissatisfaction. The Lord Buddha introduced a solution to this difficulty, allowing his follo
Mental suffering is a common experience tied to disappointment and dissatisfaction. The teachings of the Lord Buddha offer solutions that lead to enlightenment and joy. By attaining inner wisdom, indi
Confronting Obstacles
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Confronting Obstacles
II. CONFRONTING OBSTACLES The World of Problems 34 The Right Solution 36 Solvable and Insolvable 38 Knowledge for the Crisis 40 A Compass for Life 42 Handling Obstacles 44 Peace of Mind 46 Mental Stre
Discover the importance of confronting obstacles in life through various strategies. Learn about differentiating between solvable and insolvable problems, and the role of knowledge during crises. This
The Miraculous Recovery: Meditation and Cancer Treatment
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The Miraculous Recovery: Meditation and Cancer Treatment
Knowledge and Career results were unbelievable because all of the cancer cells miraculously disappeared. It was as though they had never existed. The two doctors who gave me the chemotherapy were more
The narrative describes an individual's astonishing recovery from cancer, where all cancer cells disappeared after chemotherapy. The doctors, astonished by the results, conducted thorough examinations
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Honorific Plaques Awarded to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Honorific Plaques Awarded to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
Honorific Plaque from Senate Offered on 23rd February 2005 This award offered to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo is from the generosity of the Dhammakaya Foundation donating relief materials to Tsunami victims
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo received honors for his charitable acts, including relief efforts for Tsunami victims through the Dhammakaya Foundation, promoting unity among Thais and foreigners. He was awarde
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea
Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac
In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper
Experience Inner Peace at The Middle Way Meditation Village
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Experience Inner Peace at The Middle Way Meditation Village
When was the last time you felt most peaceful and happiest? Experience Happiness from within in the midst of the picturesque mountains of Chiang Mai The Middle Way Meditation Village would like to wel
Experience the serenity of the picturesque mountains of Chiang Mai at The Middle Way Meditation Village. Join our seven-day meditation retreat conducted during the third and fourth weeks of every mont