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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
…is in front of us and behind us and all around us! And what happens is that the very thing that you need to work on is the very thing that you do not see – yourself! So, we need to meditate and keep our m…
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 inward and engaging in g
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
…en he came across excrement, his true nature came to fore, and he ate it. A fox is still a fox. We need to look into the true nature of a person to know who he really is. June 1, 1981 36. BE A TEAM PLA…
This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…. The right thought also has common and profound meaning and so on, around the wheel, but we always need to think in terms of the ten right views. Teachers need to use the eightfold path to profoundly aff…
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
…y and our mind? We might be able to do it in our mind, but then our physical body can’t take it! We need to always be thinking in terms of healthy body and healthy mind. of course another problem is that…
In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation, the author addresses
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
…e us some time – like learning our multiplication tables. Other things, we learn quickly because we need to remember a telephone number or a person’s name or face because it will be important information …
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
…t even though there are centers around the world, if the Wat really wants to gauge its’ success, we need to know how many local people participate in these centers. In looking through this lens, the Wat h…
In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He…
The Path to a Balanced Mind
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The Path to a Balanced Mind
… any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Discipline because that is how we arrive at wisdom, and a wise cultu…
This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom. It suggests that all cultures must embrace these values to ensure peace and wisdom. Th
Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
…our awareness maintain the vision of a bright crystal ball, gently and comfortably. This is all you need to do from this point onward, with a still mind, softly, gently, constantly, continuously-you don't…
…eutral mindset is essential for deepening the meditation process. As one becomes more centered, the need to recite the mantra diminishes, and a state of pure stillness emerges. Practitioners are reminded …
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
…plish something, you have to pursue it with all your strength. You will be under pressure; you will need to think, analyze, criticize, and follow certain procedures. In meditation, there is no need for th…
Part Six of the book focuses on meditation techniques that promote inner happiness through simple visualization. Readers are encouraged to visualize neutral objects, relax their minds, and embrace a n
Family Problems and Solutions
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Family Problems and Solutions
…y 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clothing, and save money for the security and…
This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha
Raising Morally Responsible Children
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Raising Morally Responsible Children
…he home that promote morality in children. Since we are not with the teachers at school all day, we need to be able to assess them and know what they are teaching. We do not necessarily need to send them …
This section emphasizes the importance of reading quality literature with children, identifying good teachers, and guiding them towards positive friendships. By engaging in these activities, parents c
Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
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Family Life: Balancing Happiness and Sacrifice
…our own individual happiness. Part of this sacrifice, and one of the most important factors that we need to be aware of, is how to budget finances for our family: what the family needs versus what our fam…
บทความนี้ตรวจสอบว่าความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัวต้องการการใส่ใจต่อความสุขของสมาชิกทุกคน รวมถึงการบริหารจัดการการเงินอย่างมีสติ การเลือกว่าความต้องการใดเป็นสิ่งจำเป็นต่อชีวิตและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างประหยัด ซึ่งช่ว
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
…stream-enterer, at 90% we will become a non-returner, and at 100%, we will become an Arahant. So we need to keep on practicing in order to reach enlightenment. Ignorance, as I have said, is the source …
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…r about it. We must have a clear delineation between good and bad. And so, as with any decision, we need to look at intention and we need to look at the end result. What result will that action bring? If …
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many…
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Be a Good Role Model for Children
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Be a Good Role Model for Children
… realize how influential they are to their children. Before we can begin to be good role models, we need to take stock of our good qualities. The Lord Buddha gave us the Five Precepts as an instrument to …
บทความนี้เน้นให้พ่อแม่เห็นความสำคัญของการเป็นตัวอย่างที่ดีให้กับลูก โดยการรักษาคุณธรรมและปฏิบัติตามศีลห้า เพราะเด็กมีพฤติกรรมที่เรียนรู้จากผู้ปกครอง หากพ่อแม่ไม่สามารถรักษาคุณธรรมในชีวิตประจำวันได้ ลู
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
…al problems into the house. 3. Give to those who give to us. If we are capable of helping those who need it, we should. Then, if they are capable, we may rely on their help if we are in need. 4. Do not gi…
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
การครองตนในโลกปัจจุบัน
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การครองตนในโลกปัจจุบัน
การครองตน แล้วจะทำอย่างไรให้คนในโลกแยกออกได้ว่าความต้อง การแบบ need น่ะแค่ไหน แบบ want แค่ไหน ? พระอาจารย์เจ้าทั้งหลายท่านจึงบอกว่า ถ้าอยากรู้ก็ลองเข้าไป อยู่ในกลดดู แ…
บทความนี้เสนอวิธีแยกแยะความต้องการระหว่างสิ่งที่จำเป็น (need) และสิ่งที่อยากได้ (want) ผ่านประสบการณ์การอยู่ในกลด ซึ่งช่วยให้รู้ว่าความต้องการจริง ๆ นั้นมีไม่มา…
การครองตนและการอยู่กลด
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การครองตนและการอยู่กลด
…ายที่เกิดขึ้น และทำให้โลกเดือดร้อนอยู่ทุกวันนี้ เป็นเพราะ อะไร พูดโดยสรุปคือเราแยกไม่ออกว่า อะไรคือ need อะไรคือ want (need = จำเป็นต้องมี, want = ต้องการ, อยากได้) เพราะฉะนั้นพออยากได้อะไรขึ้นมา ก็คิดว่า…
ในบทความนี้พูดถึงการอยู่กลดซึ่งเป็นวิธีการที่พระพุทธเจ้าทรงนำเสนอ เพื่อตระหนักถึงความแตกต่างระหว่างสิ่งจำเป็นและสิ่งที่อยากได้ สิ่งนี้ช่วยในการลดความทะเยอทะยานและทำให้ผู้คนสามารถใช้ชีวิตตามหลักธรรมได้
Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
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Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
…ved ones, we feel the pain from missing them and worrying about each other Marriage may fulfill the need for companionship, but it cannot fulfill our need for perfect happiness. Perfect happiness does not…
…l sources or relationships. Suffering is tied to attachment and desire, which complicates love. The need for companionship in marriage is acknowledged, yet it does not guarantee perfect happiness. The imp…