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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…ithout any defilements or misconceptions. **LIFE** We are all prisoners of our own sufferings and mortality. When human beings are born, they are born into a prison where they are imprisoned for life. These …
…enment is accessible to all who meditate. Life is portrayed as a prison due to the inevitability of mortality, yet expanding one's mind through virtues allows for greater compassion and understanding of existe…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
…ough the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality shortly after. This text illustrates how ignorance leads to false security in life and highlights t…
Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
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Self-Realization and the Acceptance of Death
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Self-realization: Habitually reflect on the fact that it is natural for us to die. We have not yet gone beyond dying. We do not know when we are going to die. We mus
… natural inevitability of death and how it shapes our perspectives on life. Daily reflection on our mortality encourages us to cultivate boonya and engage in good deeds, promoting inner happiness and a purifie…
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
Suzanne Jeffrey to eat because of energy and repair and growth. We cannot, of course, argue with that. However, when we meditate, we have a greater insight because our mind is clearer and our view be
…s may lead to deeper happiness and the ability to help others. Every moment brings us closer to our mortality, motivating our pursuit of a meaningful existence through mindfulness and deeper realizations. Expl…
Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
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Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
The text extracted from the image is as follows: --- 1. เรื่อง The Story Of A Pig Spirit 2. เรื่อง The Story of Monk Pothillatha 3. เรื่อง The Story of Old Monk 4. เรื่อง The Story of Mahadhan
… tale offers insights into leading a mindful life and understanding spiritual wisdom in the face of mortality. For more insightful material, visit dmc.tv.
The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
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The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
"Reverend sir, you yourself know that I was going to the weaver’s workshop with my shuttle-basket in hand. So when you asked me, ‘Where are you going?’ I knew very well that your meaning was, ‘When
… questions a woman about her understanding of rebirth and death. She expresses her awareness of her mortality but acknowledges her ignorance regarding the specifics of her future rebirth. The conversation emph…
The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
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The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
48 ಇನ್ತು ನಂಳು 6 The Story of The Weaver's Daughter This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Aggalava Shrine with reference to a certain weaver's daughter. For one day,
…are through meditation remain steadfast and fearless. This story serves as a reminder to reflect on mortality, allowing one to live a life with greater clarity and intention. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
the day we lie on our deathbed, facing the reality of our mortal impermanence, with all our fears returning to confront us once more. Knowledge or wisdom that reveals the truth has and will always pr
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit…
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life there are two types of suffering: suffering that
…lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevitability of ageing, mortality, and the transient nature of ownership. The text also highlights the ongoing preservation of Buddhi…
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
Senior Citizens Never fear from the concerns of the more senior citizens in society is courage in the face if coming of death. Many old people are uncomfortable with the approach of death and for some
…stract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather than confront their mortality. On the other hand, the monastic community faces unique challenges, including limited access to edu…
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
10. 'Even though Master Kassapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it i
…l realm. The prince draws upon personal experiences with friends who lived virtuous lives yet faced mortality. He seeks evidence of rebirth in a divine realm, raising questions about morality and the consequen…
Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Th
…o cultivate merit, purify oneself from defilements, and work towards Nibbana. A daily reflection on mortality inspires conscious living, urging individuals to avoid unnecessary attachments and focus on righteo…
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
How to Meditate? Luang Por Monica : : Yes, you are correct. One can rely on oneself to be happy. In other words, one will fall in love with oneself. : Without being selfish? Luang Por Right, falling i
…on. Through meditation, one can access boundless internal happiness, which also enables one to face mortality with calmness and understanding. It's a practice that requires minimal effort, yet the rewards are …
Death and Rebirth Insights
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Death and Rebirth Insights
Death & Rebirth Luang Por The normal goodbye with dead people is just to put them in the hospital, then into the refrigerator and then put them into the earth; into the tomb. I don't know why that hap
…gret or comfort. This exploration prompts a deeper understanding of the emotional journey linked to mortality and the significance of traditional goodbyes. It's a call to acknowledge and personalize the experi…
Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
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Death & Rebirth in Cultural Contexts
Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por Monica 56 being, ranging from an earth sprite, a tree sprite, an air sprite, a lower celestial being, or a higher celestial being. Do you think people with a Christian
…uggesting that it is essential to address these fears openly to foster a healthier discourse around mortality. The avoidance of death and farewells in Norway is critiqued, advocating for a more accepting appro…
The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
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The Cycle of Existence and Human Purpose
32 32 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS X Don't be Reckless 3 June 2007 When contemplating the reality of all animate and inanimate beings like humans, animals, trees, mountains, buildings or the earth itse
…even inanimate objects. Historical figures, including past Buddhas with supreme insight, also faced mortality. Recognizing this cycle urges us to relinquish transient pleasures and dedicate our lives to fulfil…
The Nature of Separation
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The Nature of Separation
Separation from the things we love is normal. This applies not only to our belongings, property and home, but also our own bodies. No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to keep them with us fore
…temporary custodians of what we hold dear. As we grapple with these realities, we must confront our mortality and the transient nature of existence. In witnessing the loss of others or facing our own eventual …
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
…nd being reborn into a transhuman life impossible to define or describe’. Mircea Eliade, *Yoga: Immortality and Freedom*, N.Y: Panthean Books, 1958, p. 165. **44** I. B. Horner, “Early Buddhist Dhamma,” Ar…
Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph
Understanding the Dantian and Its Location
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Understanding the Dantian and Its Location
…ism 53 Jeaneane D. Fowler, An introduction to the philosophy and religion of Taoism: pathways to immortality (Sussex Academic Press, 2005), 173-174. 109
The dantian is primarily recognized as located about two to three inches below the navel, differing from PhraMongkolthepmuni's teachings which suggest it lies two finger breadths above. While the loca
Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
…familiar with the meditation practiced by small groups of Daoist hermits who attempted to achieve immortality through breathing exercises, sexual techniques and the use of medical elixirs.61 Traces of the earl…
…ready existed, with references found in ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching. Practitioners sought immortality through various techniques such as breathing exercises and inner alchemy, known as neidan. These me…