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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…peaking in English. We greet one another cordially, and he answers the questions that I have on my mind. Of course, he knows what I have on my mind, but he is too polite to simply state the answers to th…
…nsights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque meditation hall at Wat Kiew Lom, emphasizing the beauty…
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slid…
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and…
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…Kamma after death, if not before. This discovery comes from seeing with the inner brightness of our mind. When evil people die, and we ask about where they are (in Heaven or Hell) we will not be able to p…
In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
is tomorrow's still mind, today's darkness is tomorrow's inner brightness, today's perseverance is tomorrow's fulfillment. …
…hts that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous effort to maintain a clear mind. By repeating a mantra, practitioners can reach a state where a bright crystal ball appears in the …
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in …
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' su…
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
178. ONLY MERIT IN MIND If you come to the temple for the sole purpose of gaining merit, then you are on the right path and…
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
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Meditation Techniques for Centering the Mind
4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain yo…
This meditation guide emphasizes the importance of centering your mind at the body's center at all times. Practitioners should continue to repeat the mantra 'Samma-Araham…
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
…The goal of Dhammakaya meditation at the samatha level is to overcome the Five Hindrances. When the mind becomes peaceful and stable as the result of successful practice for tranquility, the mind will ove…
…dness leads to a spontaneous bright sphere at the body's center. Techniques include focusing on the mind's seven bases and visualizing images to deepen practice. For further learning, instructive resource…
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
…he inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The things you look at – all outside – al…
In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing …
Light of Purity
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Light of Purity
…ed by it. Feel happy that there is brightness. It is natural for the inner light to appear when the mind is stilled and purified, the same way it is natural for the golden rays of sunlight to appear with …
The text discusses the natural emergence of inner light when the mind is tranquil and purified. It encourages readers to remain unaffected by the brightness, much like a…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… not an external power or object. The method for reaching this happiness is to completely still the mind. When the mind reaches a state of complete stillness, happiness will follow. swiftly. Nothing else …
…nd within us and not in external objects or powers. Achieving happiness requires a completely still mind. When the mind is at peace, happiness naturally follows. This can be practiced in every activity in…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…thout expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently closing our eyes, bringing the mind to the centre of our bodies. When the mi…
…ter, the focus is on cultivating universal love and self-love without expectations. By relaxing the mind through meditation, individuals can achieve inner peace and a sense of cleansing that allows them t…
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Our Only Real Belongings
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Our Only Real Belongings
…er Wisdom 2.Our Only Real Belongings There are only two things that really belong to us. One is our mind and the other is the point inside us which is home to the mind. Mind consists of the functions of p…
This text delves into the concept that our only true belongings are our mind and its inner home, referred to as the 'seventh base'. It explains the functions of the mind and em…
Meditation Techniques: Letting Go and Purity
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Meditation Techniques: Letting Go and Purity
… without end. (9 July 1998) 29.Purity Each time we adopt the half-lotus position - sitting upright, mindfulness firm, with our mind at a standstill at the centre of our body - it is then that our mind sta…
…hat enhance the practice. It emphasizes achieving mental purity through the half-lotus position and mindfulness. True purity is attained when the mind is at a standstill at the seventh base. To learn more…
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
…the mental object will gradually change in nature in accordance with the increasing subtlety of the mind according to the following sequence: - Preparatory image [parikamma nimitta]: the meditator perce…
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
The Right Way to Practice Meditation
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The Right Way to Practice Meditation
…e a Ph.D., that is, when you practice the right way. And the right way of practice is to 'stop' the mind continually without letting it be interrupted by anything. Even when images appear, don't let them …
…you become a Ph.D. in meditation, provided you practice the right way. This involves 'stopping' the mind continually, without interruptions. Even when images appear, they should not disturb your mental st…
A Comparative Study on Patterns of Mind Development in Thai Society
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A Comparative Study on Patterns of Mind Development in Thai Society
…ิชาการทางพระพุทธศาสนา ปีที่ 6 ฉบับที่ 1 (ฉบับรวมที่ 10) ปี 2563 A Comparative study on Patterns of Mind Development of Five Meditation Lineages in Thai Society Phramaha Wutthichai WUTTICHAYO Abstract T…
งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 3 ประการ ได้แก่ การศึกษาหลักการพัฒนาจิตตามพระไตรปิฎกเถรวาท การศึกษาการพัฒนาจิตในลัทธิสมาธิ 5 ลัทธิในสังคมไทย และการเปรียบเทียบรูปแบบการพัฒนาจิตในลัทธิสมาธิทั้ง 5 งานนี้ใช้เอก
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
…ith the three major principles in Buddhism: to avoid bad deeds, to do good deeds, and to purify the mind. If one can completely pursue them, passage to Nibbana is open to him." "Even if he has practiced …
…m desires. The three principles of Buddhism—avoiding bad deeds, doing good deeds, and purifying the mind—are essential for achieving Nibbana. The importance of collective austerity practices in Thailand s…
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…is a heavy responsibility, because every meal is bought with hard-earned money. A person, who works mindfully, never complains or has an attitude, and concentrates on working honestly will be proud that t…
…cates for a proud acceptance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind. Individuals who embody this ethic not only support their families but also become role models for …
The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
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The Final Moments: Caring for Patients' Mindfulness
…must face the consequences of their actions on Earth. The final destination depends on the state of mind at the last moment, which could be one that is clouded or clear. Monks refer to this as “the War of…
…ouraging positive thoughts by recalling the patient's merits and encouraging acts of generosity and mindfulness practices. By fostering a peaceful and virtuous mindset, the patient may transition to a for…