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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come …
…the detrimental effects of negative thinking following mistakes and suggests maintaining a centered mindset to dispel negativity. It serves as a guide to cultivating resilience amidst challenges and reinf…
The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
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The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
…s a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the thought, 'This is an ornament for the mind, a support for the mind' -- on the break - up of the body, after death, he reappears in the company…
…nsights on the nature of giving and its consequences in the spiritual journey. It describes how the mindset behind acts of generosity can influence their outcomes—whether one becomes a returner to this wo…
The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
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The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
…ad our lives in happiness and to be of value in this world. These principles start with making the mind still at the centre of the body, until the mind attains its original pure state. Furthermore, he ha…
This text highlights Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's contributions to meditation and inner peace. He teaches principles that help individuals achieve enlightenment, leading to happiness and a positive impact
The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
…I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, day by day, was a palpable yet subtle change in my mind and heart, barely noticeable at first. Peace Meditation slowly transforms sorrow into happiness and…
…adual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and brings a unique peace of mind. Life becomes about living in the moment, free from guilt and past shackles. This transformative ex…
Journey to Joy Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy Through Meditation
…el stressed, I will meditate. Even though I may see only darkness, at the very least I know that my mind will be at ease and I am able to find solutions to problems. Usually, I will have a notebook next t…
…nalytical skills and a successful career as a General Manager. Their journey illustrates how a calm mind contributed to a positive workplace environment, fostering better relationships with subordinates. …
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…on with intention; action Khanti: endurance Kilesa (also spelled Gilesa): the impure element to our mind; i. e. passion, lust, anger, depravity, delusion; that which dirties the mind and makes it coarse, …
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses
Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
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Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
Part Seven: Appendixes to perform good deeds and this results in parami formation within the mind Roads to Ruin: any of the paths, professions, or actions that eventually lead to destruction; they …
This section discusses the significance of good deeds and how they cultivate parami within the mind. It outlines various detrimental paths that lead to personal destruction, including indulgence in l…
Where Does Peace Begin?
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Where Does Peace Begin?
Where Does Peace Begin? temperament. The root of peace and calm comes from within the mind, and it is this fact that ultimately causes one to have a good or bad temperament. Knowing this, ho…
This text emphasizes that true peace and calm originate from within the mind. By understanding and achieving a pure and contented mindset, individuals can find true happiness. …
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
…fools” and be free from karmic retributions; may I see crystal clear Dhamma and have an enlightened mind in every lifetime; may I possess unlimited wealth, enabling me to make abundant merit; may I have m…
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
…just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the training rules... “If one were to develop even for just a finger - snap the …
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…ead to despair. The future will be bright. All three will gradually advance the purification of the mind to a higher level. If our mind is clear and bright, we will feel joyful. In a happy mindset, we wil…
…ortance of observing precepts, meditating, and giving generously. By maintaining a clear and bright mind, individuals can foster joy and positive actions. The Lord Buddha's four criteria for giving highli…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because ou…
In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By …
Meditation and Inner Peace
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Meditation and Inner Peace
… asked the monk instructor, who taught me how to meditate, for advice. He kindly advised me that my mind was about to reach the state of perfect stillness. Some people will feel like they are being pulled…
In this reflective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey and the guidance received from a monk instructor. Experiencing fear during meditation, they learn to embrace the calming s
Exploring Universal Love and Family Bonds
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Exploring Universal Love and Family Bonds
…end on other people for comfort, there is always a chance of conflict or disappointment, but with a mind clarified through meditation, solitude becomes natural and you will never feel tension or anger. By…
ในเนื้อหานี้ อธิบายถึงความรักที่แท้จริงซึ่งเกิดจากการทำสมาธิและการมีจิตใจที่สงบ เพื่อให้เราพบความสุขภายในตัวเองและสามารถขยายความรักแบบสากลออกไปยังผู้คนรอบข้าง โดยไม่มีความต้องการหรือความกลัดกลุ้ม ทำให
Meditation for Love and Family
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Meditation for Love and Family
…ent of Dhammakaya meditation. 75 The more I have meditated, the more I have realized that the human mind is strong but very susceptible to influences that may weaken its powers of concentration and clarit…
…n as a means to cultivate compassion for family and others. It emphasizes the importance of a clear mind, free from distractions, which Dhammakaya meditation facilitates. The author shares personal transf…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…d come home pleased, not exhausted or depressed. The demands of a career and the development of the mind should be in balance. Meditation can help with this aspect. It helps improve our efficiency and att…
… highlighted as a crucial practice that enhances efficiency, stability, and overall capacity of the mind, akin to vitamins for the body. Failing to include meditation in daily life jeopardizes true happin…
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
… virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which will cleanse you of your bad habits, and help you to become a better person. 11. You…
…lowing precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It highlights the importance of perseverance in the face of life's obstacles and how these practic…
The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
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The Viktor of Absorbing: Insights from Velama Sutta
…ul than... if one were to feed a community of monks headed by the Buddha. "If one with a confident mind were to go to the Buddha, Dhamma, & Sangha for refuge, that would be more fruitful than... if one w…
The Velama Sutta emphasizes that the true fruits of spiritual practice are found in building a strong foundation in faith and ethical conduct. Constructing a dwelling for the community is commendable,
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
… journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to think, speak, and act badly. So we always need to put our mind into the Dhamma. Q: What is the …
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
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Understanding Dhammakaya: The Nature of Wisdom
Wisdom like our mind. The Dhammakaya has been there, naturally, since we were born. The Dhammakaya has nothing to do wit…
… all individuals, regardless of external influences. It emphasizes the importance of refining one's mind to perceive this inner reality. During a four-hour discussion, a monk elaborated on aspects of huma…