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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio
…he sphere of Dhamma and to prove its existence through disciplined practice. Refocusing on physical needs and deeper understanding, he aims to cultivate wisdom among participants, moving beyond simplistic …
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…the mind is the knowing element, as I have just said. The mind resides in the human body and always needs that body in which to reside. Otherwise, without the mind, the body would be dead. The mind is crys…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
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The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
… us, looks at me, and smiles. "And you will write a book about this, because that is what the world needs. The best you can do is put it out there and hope that the world is willing to listen."
This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
…rticularly important group for world society -- a special component of society with its own special needs. In many places, the monastic community has only limited access to the opportunities for education.…
Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha
Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
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Building a Future of Social Harmony and Peace
…t for an alternative to stress and turmoil, the Dhammakaya Foundation tries its best to serve their needs by providing education in virtue and meditation. In order to make dreams a reality, on a scale that…
The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the si…
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
Alms Gathering (Pindapata) Pindapata is a Pali word literally meaning the receiving of rice in an alms bowl. Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must wait for food to be off
…r meditation and study, as emphasized by Lord Buddha. The practice not only supports their physical needs but also reinforces their spiritual commitment to the principles of Buddhism. Bhikkhu refers to ind…
Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
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Meditative Techniques for Inner Calm
…ience will unfold. 5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the si…
This text provides practical guidance on meditation techniques aimed at achieving a state of inner calm and heightened awareness. It suggests visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body and u
Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
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Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate
…ht choices. The challenges of teaching basic principles and the influence of how we treat our basic needs on our emotional and moral disposition are examined. The discourse also highlights the connection b…
Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
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Understanding the Eternal Punishment of Life and the Role of Educators
In this prison there is punishment. It is not normal punishment like whipping or torture, which comes to an end; the punishment in this prison goes on forever and ever. Ageing, sickness, death and bir
… of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teaching and the characteristics of ideal trainers who gui…
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…wed in order to live a righteous and moral life. Precepts form the most fundamental values of human needs, which are: respect for life; value for property; family values; and integrity. As a result of our …
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne
The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
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The Impact of Parenting on Child Development
…rily teach so much through words, but by example through our actions. But to train children, there needs to be a teacher/trainer. Let us look more closely at the example of a mother who feeds her baby. T…
This text examines the influence of parenting on children's development, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. By analyzing different approaches to feeding and teaching children, it reveal
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
…ditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman needs clear water to see his catch, a purified mind reveals ultimate knowledge. Born with ignorance, huma…
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.
…hlights the universal challenges of survival and the lessons from Buddha on differentiating between needs and wants, fostering a life of moderation. As social beings, humans are prone to conflict, starting…
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
… it will allow children to reach the first milestone in life, relying on themselves for their basic needs and necessities. They will understand the dangers and temptations along the ‘Road to Ruin’ and be a…
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
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Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
… Only spiritual attainment can help us 104. 56. To successfully pursue perfection, 105. 57. one needs to embrace meditation 106. 58. Like hing the ground with your fist 107. 59. The most important …
เรื่องราวของคุณใหญ่ที่มุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาตนเองผ่านการตริตรองและธรรมะ เน้นการรักตนเองและสร้างบุญเพื่อประโยชน์ทั้งต่อตนเองและผู้อื่น มีการกล่าวถึงความสำคัญของเวลาและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับอนาคต ข้อคิดเกี่ยวกับก
Meditative Power
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Meditative Power
…meditation and leave all earthly problems behind. Unfortunately, we all have to tend to our worldly needs. We have to “battle” with the mundane as well as the supramundane. Between these two worlds, I kno…
This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…ience will unfold. 5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, about …
This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of
The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
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The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
"Friend, I understand not a hidden story like this. Catch the thieves and bring them to me." Then the Bodhisatta said, "Hear then this, sire, and understand." And he told yet another tale. 2) "My lo
…ct on our own lives. This narrative underlines the complexities of existence, demonstrating how our needs can also lead to our downfall. For more wisdom from the Jataka tales, visit dmc.tv.
Western Buddhist Model
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Western Buddhist Model
Western Buddhist Model Uthit Siriwan Abstract Purpose of this article aims to analyze “current situation” of Buddhism in the West in three parts. Firstly, Propagation of Buddhism in the West will be
…uture developments within Western Buddhism and how it might evolve to address contemporary societal needs. The text serves as a comprehensive overview for practitioners and scholars alike interested in the…