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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee
The Elephants Performance Before the King
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The Elephants Performance Before the King
…king, and the obedient elephant raised his fore-legs till he stood on his hind-legs alone. "Now on one leg," said the king, and the elephant stood on one leg. Seeing that the elephant did not fall over the…
… The mahout expertly guides the elephant to stand on three legs, two fore-legs, hind-legs, and even one leg. The king is amazed by the elephant's prowess as it performs seamlessly without falling over the pr…
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficulty, whether or not the situation is favorable, whether or not the budget is limite
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. It emphasizes that true responsibility requires
Understanding Responsibility in Life and Relationships
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Understanding Responsibility in Life and Relationships
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficulty, whether or not the situation is favorable, whether or not the budget is limite
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงความรับผิดชอบในการทำงาน การพูด การสร้างมิตรภาพ และมาตรฐานทางจริยธรรม โดยเน้นว่าความจริงใจเป็นสิ่งสำคัญที่ทำให้คนมีความรับผิดชอบต่อผู้อื่นและตัวเอง ยกตัวอย่างเช่น การพูดควรตรงกับการกระท
How To Meditate
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How To Meditate
How To Meditate Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb. You can sit with or without a cushion on the floo
Meditation involves sitting comfortably, either on the floor or with a cushion. Sit upright, placing your right leg over your left, resting your right hand on your left. Close your eyes gently and rel
Guidelines for Effective Meditation
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Guidelines for Effective Meditation
Sit cross-legged, with your right leg over your left leg, your right hand over your left hand, palms facing up. Place both hands gently on your lap. Let the tip of your right index finger touch the ti
Meditation is a practice that requires both relaxation and mindfulness. To begin, sit cross-legged with your right leg over your left, hands resting gently on your lap. Lightly touch the tips of your
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even 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 tra
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
Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
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Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the fourth kind of personal offe
The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan
The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Dynamics
4) Sacrifice or カgа is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice of material objects 2) Sacrifice of comfort 3) Sacrifice of negative
This text discusses the significance of sacrifice in family relationships, emphasizing that true generosity involves putting family needs above personal desires. It outlines three types of sacrifice:
Death and Rebirth: Exploring the Afterlife
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Death and Rebirth: Exploring the Afterlife
Death & Rebirth their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The person will see a black spot or a gloomy picture before being drawn into a black
The text discusses how the state of mind at the time of death influences the journey after life. A mind burdened by unwholesomeness may lead to suffering or rebirth in various realms, including hell,
The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Life
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Family Life
4) Sacrifice or caga is the means to correct the problem of selfishness. Charity means sacrifice. There are 3 types: 1) Sacrifice of material objects 2) Sacrifice of comfort 3) Sacrifice of negative e
This text discusses the significance of sacrifice within family structures, emphasizing that true charity involves giving up material comforts and negative emotions for the greater good of the family.
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin
Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r
Understanding Reproductive Kamma
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Understanding Reproductive Kamma
Kamma causes reproductive act, a final phase of life before departing this present world or a final idea or mind that is attached to is called reproductive kamma. If one has an idea on merits when on
Reproductive kamma represents the final thoughts and mental conditions one experiences before departing this world. A positive focus on merits and virtues leads to a better state of mind and body, whi
Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
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Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
The Vitar of Abmagiving 36 6. Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta "Give it to the Sangha, Gotami. When you give it to the Sangha, both I and the Sangha will be honoured." 3. Then the venerable Ānanda said to
In this excerpt from the Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta, the importance of giving to the Sangha is emphasized. Gotami's act of offering cloths is noted as significant, with the respect shown towards her relat
Guided Meditation Practice
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Guided Meditation Practice
Start by sitting in a cross-legged position, placing your right leg over the left leg. Then place both hands on your lap, with the right hand over the left hand and the right index finger touching the
Start by sitting cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your lap and close your eyes, taking deep breaths to fill your body with fresh energy while releasing worries. Relax every
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c
This text provides a guide for beginners to meditation, emphasizing the importance of posture, deep breathing, and relaxation. The practice begins with sitting comfortably, either cross-legged or on a
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c
Basic meditation practice involves sitting comfortably, adjusting your posture for circulation, and focusing on your breath. Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths, feeling joy with each i
Meditation Journey and Its Impact on Career
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Meditation Journey and Its Impact on Career
Knowledge and Career time, I noticed that I didn't see any light, but I had the feeling of sitting in a sphere of light and perfect harmony. After a year, the pain in my knees ultimately caused me to
This narrative details a transformative experience with meditation, where the individual overcame knee pain and discomfort to practice for extended periods, achieving a state of harmony and clarity. G
Journey to Joy: Creating Peace in the World
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Journey to Joy: Creating Peace in the World
Journey to Joy 242 require many resources. Creating peace is much cheaper than waging wars. Wars waste a lot of money and lives, but peace does not require resources or weapons. We just have to focus
Creating peace is more economical than waging wars, which waste lives and resources. True peace arises from within and requires a concerted global effort. Individuals must focus on their inner peace t
How To Meditate
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How To Meditate
How To Meditate Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb. You can sit with or without a cushion on the floo
Meditation is a practice that allows one to find tranquility and peace within by sitting comfortably, relaxing the body, and clearing the mind of thoughts. Begin by finding a comfortable position, suc