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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,

impurities; defilements; mental impurities monk’s living quarters virtue; virtuous; wholesome; good wholesome action; beneficial act; virtuous deed; good deed tenfold wholesome course of actio

This text delves into the Buddhist understanding of mental impurities and their impact on virtue and wholesome actions. It discusses the importance of defilements and how monks aim to foster virtuous

- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the source of all actions, good or bad. Good thoughts produce good a

Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is the source of all actions, and its state greatly influences one's life and deeds. G

Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la

This text outlines 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 co

Part Two: Raising Children wisdom and moral training from their parents (Group #4). Even though they may not be wealthy, these children have the ability to develop into successful, wealthy and moral a

In developing children into successful and moral adults, it is essential for parents to consider the qualities they want their children to possess. The text highlights three supreme characteristics: p

Let this crystal ball expand beyond your body in every direction: right, left, front, back, above, below. Let it spread out in every direction. Let it be a mind that wishes all beings free of sufferin

This text encourages the metaphorical expansion of the 'crystal ball' of one's mind to encompass all beings in a wish for their freedom from suffering and attainment of happiness. It emphasizes the si

middle of the clear crystal ball at the centre of your body. The mantra is “Samma Arahang”, which means make the mind pure and detached from all forms of suffering. Or you can use the words “clear and

This meditation guide focuses on visualizing a clear crystal ball at the center of your body, using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to purify the mind. As you meditate, maintain a still mind and observe th

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu

Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac

Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves

The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra

150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help

This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe

- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain

The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's world, balancing financial stability with the de

Ten Reflections for the Monk 1. We monks should often reflect that as monks, we are no longer householders. We should adopt the manners and conduct expected of a monk. 2. We monks should often reflec

This text presents ten critical reflections for monks to enhance their spiritual discipline. It emphasizes the importance of embracing monastic life, relying on community support, and continually impr

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,

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

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips could imagine a shining sun, of any size that you like, bright like the midday sun but clean and soothing as the moonlight on a full moon night. You can choose

This section provides an easy meditation technique to cultivate inner peace. It focuses on visualizing a calming object such as a sun, moon, or candle flame in the center of your body. The method enco

Journey to Joy 70 70 good description of my mind) needs time to slow down so that it will not wander from thought to thought, memory to memory and worry to worry. I struggled with this mental wanderin

This content discusses the author's struggle with a wandering mind and the journey toward achieving mental stillness through meditation. Initially faced with physical discomforts and distractions, the

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

Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and tou

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

The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t