mental purification : ​ค้นหาหนังสือธรรมะ

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

* 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

The Dhammakaya Tradition The Dhammakaya Tradition is a Buddhist meditation method taught by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century. Dhammakaya meditation encompasses both the samatha (tranquili

The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the

Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it

Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,

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

1. mindfulness of the body [kāyunupassanāsatipaṭṭhāna]: Continuously seeing and knowing the body in the body — that is to see and know the subtle inner bodies that lie hidden within our physical body:

This text delves into the four foundations of mindfulness (satipaṭṭhāna) in Buddhism. It teaches practitioners to continuously observe the body, feelings, the mind, and mental phenomena. 'Mindfulness

manifestation, Path to the Cessation of Suffering as 54 master plan for subsequent teaching, Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta as 10, 186, 189-90 materialism, makes for selfishness 81 meat burnt to the pan -

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการทำสมาธิและแนวทางสายกลางที่เป็นส่วนสำคัญในคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยอธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการตั้งมั่นเป็นสติในปัจจุบัน และการทำความเข้าใจรูปแบบของความรู้สึกและปรากฏการณ์ในจิตใจ การทำสมาธิ

Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba

Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B

them and go further through the centre until attaining the Body of Enlightenment — the most subtle of the inner bodies. The inner bodies between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment

This text delves into the various inner bodies that exist between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies,

still. The best means for mental training is the so-called Bhāvanā or meditation. Following Dhammakāya medi- tation, we train ourselves to visualize a crystal ball at our centre of gravity. This is ou

still. The best means for mental training is the so-called Bhāvanā or meditation. Following Dhammakāya medi- tation, we train ourselves to visualize a crystal ball at our centre of gravity. This is ou

มกราคม ๒๕๓๑ Before coming to Thailand, Rebecca met a ก่อนเดินทางมาประเทศไทย คุณรีเบคคา ได้มีโอกาส monk from Wat Phra Dhammakaya who is studying รู้จักกับพระภิกษุรูปหนึ่งจากวัดพระธรรมกาย คือ พระเมตตา a

Mettanando Bhikkhu. She had an opportunity to meditate with him for about eight periods (a period of an hour per week). And she practised on her own each day. To Find a technique to make mind calm and

gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the kno

This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed

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

the emperor. Similarly, discretional mindfulness monitors all mental phenomena — if it is unwholesome, then to try to reduce it. If it is wholesome, to give it the chance to grow. 8. Right Concentrat

This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role and focusing role. It draws analogies to illustrate how concen

gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the knot

This text discusses how ancient wisdom transforms natural elements into metaphors for moral conduct and mind purification. It explains four magic forms of conduct inspired by nature, such as 'Eyes lik

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment. It is t

This text examines the qualities necessary for being a true Buddhist, highlighting the importance of belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding of Kamma, and

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment. It is

This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining

dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou

This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th

her friends met Ms. Tao who was conducting meditation classes in the evenings. Ms. Tao taught them the 'Dham- makaya' method whereby a crystal ball was used as their focal point or object of meditatio

her friends met Ms. Tao who was conducting meditation classes in the evenings. Ms. Tao taught them the 'Dham- makaya' method whereby a crystal ball was used as their focal point or object of meditatio

Start Meditation Today not force your mind to think of the object to a point that it makes you feel tense. Do not use too much effort. Or else, you will stare at it and that is the wrong method. Gentl

…om life’s sufferings and promote inner peace. You may use the mantra 'Samma Arahang', which aids in mental purification, or choose words that resonate with you during meditation. Remember, it is more important to stay c…