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Understanding Sensual Attachments in Practice
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Understanding Sensual Attachments in Practice
previous factors — senses, sense objects and sense-con- sciousness — is implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. Again, each of the six senses has its own channel of sense-contact th
This text explores the relationship between the six senses and their respective sense contacts, feelings, perceptions, and volition, emphasizing the need for practitioners to extinguish craving associ
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7 The Real War to be Fought "Iddhivisayo ajintayadayo" The nature of those with mental powers is beyond the speculation of conceptual thought. Those with mental powers are those whose mind is already
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ความเปลี่ยนแปลงและอนิจจัง
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ความเปลี่ยนแปลงและอนิจจัง
Most people expect to look eternally young otherwise they would not dye their hair, or try to get rid of the wrinkles on their faces by plastic surgery. Tom : I think they are within their rights to d
Most people expect to look eternally young otherwise they would not dye their hair, or try to get rid of the wrinkles on their faces by plastic surgery. Tom : I think they are within their rights to d
ปฏิจจสมุปบาท
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ปฏิจจสมุปบาท
Porn : Yes. This Dhamma discourse is known as "Dependent Origination". Even Lord Buddha had said that it was very complex. He often mentioned that in order to attain enlightenment one has to understan
Porn : Yes. This Dhamma discourse is known as "Dependent Origination". Even Lord Buddha had said that it was very complex. He often mentioned that in order to attain enlightenment one has to understan
ทุกข์จากการเปลี่ยนแปลง
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ทุกข์จากการเปลี่ยนแปลง
Sam : Now let's look at the second aspect of Dukkha produced by change. If you look at our bodies, they are impermanent and are subject to change. As we get older, some of us grow as fat as wrestlers
Sam : Now let's look at the second aspect of Dukkha produced by change. If you look at our bodies, they are impermanent and are subject to change. As we get older, some of us grow as fat as wrestlers
การสนทนาธรรมเกี่ยวกับทุกข์
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การสนทนาธรรมเกี่ยวกับทุกข์
ส นทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม Dukkha or Suffering as Created by Conditioned States ทุกข์เกิดจากปัจจัยปรุงแต่ง (continued) John : So what do you mean by 'visual consciousness? Sam : It's just a philosophic
ส นทนาธรรมยามว่าง ดวงธรรม Dukkha or Suffering as Created by Conditioned States ทุกข์เกิดจากปัจจัยปรุงแต่ง (continued) John : So what do you mean by 'visual consciousness? Sam : It's just a philosophic
ขันธ์และการรับรู้
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ขันธ์และการรับรู้
4) taste such as sweet, sour or bitter, 5) sensation of objects such as hot, cold and hard or soft. 6) qualities of objects such as beautiful, ugly. John : I see, it is like when we hear a siren, most
4) taste such as sweet, sour or bitter, 5) sensation of objects such as hot, cold and hard or soft. 6) qualities of objects such as beautiful, ugly. John : I see, it is like when we hear a siren, most
คุณธรรมสำหรับฆราวาส
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คุณธรรมสำหรับฆราวาส
2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi
2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi
The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
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The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
After one gets married, the foundation of one's life lies in sacrifice for each other. If ever we become selfish towards each other, it will be followed by divorce or murder. Sacrifice in marriage is
This text discusses the fundamental aspects of marriage, emphasizing that the foundation of a successful relationship lies in sacrifice for one another. It highlights how caring for each other, both p
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
The Importance of Merit in Success
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The Importance of Merit in Success
71 71 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXIX Merit Support Merit is the source of happiness and success for life. In the business world, the importance of decision making means that only a 'yes' or 'no' can ruin
Merit is fundamental to achieving happiness and success in life. In the business realm, decision-making carries significant weight, where a simple 'yes' or 'no' can greatly impact one's career. Many i
Building a Happy Family Life
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Building a Happy Family Life
Part One: Family Life 2. Does this person have the knowledge, the ability, and the good character to support our family so that it is happy and can they help us raise our children to be respectful, mo
This text discusses the vital qualities necessary for a successful marriage and family life, emphasizing that individuals should marry for the right reasons, focusing on character, self-control, and s
Overcoming Challenges in Business through Meditation
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Overcoming Challenges in Business through Meditation
Knowledge and Career my employees who had worked together with me for years become jobless. I made the decision to fight. I did not lay off any employees. However, under the pressure of so many debts,
In this narrative, the author shares their experience of facing significant challenges while managing a business. Despite financial struggles and mounting debts, the decision was made to support emplo
Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster and Memorial Services
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Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster and Memorial Services
Tsunami 11 What is a Tsunami? And How could it happen? 13 The aftermath of the Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster in Thailand 17 Spirit of grassroots support from the Kalyanamitna movement 21 The main proble
This text explores the tsunami disaster that affected Thailand, detailing the community's grassroots support through the Kalyanamitna movement. It covers memorial services held for the victims, highli
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
honest with every job they did throughout their lives, they could tell their stories proudly: “Ever since we were young, when we had to get a job, even if it was to empty or to clean the toilets, we
The text emphasizes the importance of working honestly, regardless of the job's status. It advocates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
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The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
to be cooperative on its own terms and for its own interests, but this does not mean that the United States is in a strong position to push Iran to comply with its requests, particularly at present. T
This text explores the multifaceted relationship between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the challenges faced by U.S. military policy amidst high oil prices and ongoing conflicts. It discusses
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
REALITIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 15 tion of the international consensus, obscures a deeper problem: realities on the ground have already destroyed much of the viability of the two-state solution. The
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
But the Bush administration showed little interest in the peace process. Instead, it pursued a set of policies that either downgraded Israeli–Palestinian peacemaking or subordinated it to demands for
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
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
Although Iran is a center around which Shi’i resentment could coalesce, two factors reduce the likelihood that the Tehran regime will encourage such a development. One is that Iran aspires to be the c
The complexities of Iran's relationship with Sunni states underscore the ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Iran seeks to be a leader in the region, supporting not only Shiite factions bu
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i