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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.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
Selfishness leads to suffering when each person thinks mainly about his or her own benefit rather than giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, g
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
Understanding Common Problems in Life
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Understanding Common Problems in Life
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS IX Death is Certain 28 September 2003 Blaming your business problems is never a good excuse since obstacles occur when our merit energy is weak. Moreover, without merit fro
In this text, we discuss the inevitability of obstacles in life, particularly in business. It emphasizes that blaming external factors for these problems is unwise, as such obstacles arise when our me
A Journey's Preparation: Truth for the Family
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A Journey's Preparation: Truth for the Family
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 28 A Journey's Preparation The man whom we call the Buddha was able to conquer all sufferings. He taught that we can cope with unexpected suffering by mindfully
In this chapter, the author discusses how the Buddha was able to overcome suffering and teaches us the importance of preparing ourselves for life's challenges, such as aging, sickness, and death. Key
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 170 I was a legless single mother of two young children at that point of time in my life. I had to take care of my children on top of the challenges I faced when taking care of myself.
In this inspiring narrative, a legless single mother recounts her journey of overcoming daily challenges to care for her two young children. For over six months, she managed to handle household chores
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And they are groaning at the thought that they are passed the meditation stage.] If we can er
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
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
group. He knows that a tight budget will lead to lower quality and over budgeting will lead to wastefulness. He must be honest; corruption for his own or his friends’ benefit must not occur. Organiza
To raise children to be intelligent and virtuous, parents need to impart knowledge and practice good values. Effective budget management is essential; children learn from parents’ examples to navigate
The Journey of Meditation and Merit Making
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The Journey of Meditation and Merit Making
ERVICE S Ever since then, I have been watching the DMC program consistently. If I miss the program for a single day, I feel uncomfortable. After three months, I decided not to return the satellite dis
This narrative details a personal journey of embracing meditation and merit-making practices, overcoming familial challenges, and fostering a deeper connection with spirituality. The author describes
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi
…ocuses on enduring physical and mental hardships, with a belief that strength and success come from overcoming challenges. The fourth virtue encourages the elimination of negative emotions and stinginess, advocating for a…
A True Buddhist
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A True Buddhist
Chapter 41 A True Buddhist When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came upon a valuable message. That is, "What is the
…iduals in this decline. Understanding these dynamics can help in nurturing true Buddhist values and overcoming challenges faced by the faith.
Solutions from Wisdom
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Solutions from Wisdom
8 III. SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM 60 Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom 62 Abate the Severe Consequences 64 The Mind as an Origin 66 The Power of Merit 68 Succeed by Thought 70 Courage and Wisdom 72 Merit
…from wisdom, emphasizing meditation as a source of insight. It discusses the importance of merit in overcoming challenges and understanding the nature of suffering. Concepts such as courage, thought, and retribution are p…
The Symbol of Victory and Inspiration
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The Symbol of Victory and Inspiration
144 ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VIXVI The Symbol of Victory Whenever you feel weak and discouraged, take a look at The Memorial Hall of The Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni or The Master Nun Chand Khonnok
Whenever you feel weak and discouraged, reflect on The Memorial Hall of The Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni and The Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong. Both represent unwavering strength, overcoming obsta
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace When we travel, we often encounter various obstacles. Sometimes the flight we want is fully booked. Sometimes we have excess baggage and insufficient funds. Sometimes bad wea
The text draws a parallel between life and travel, emphasizing that obstacles—be they financial, physical, or emotional—hinder our progress towards happiness. It suggests that overcoming these challen
Overcoming Challenges in Business through Meditation
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Overcoming Challenges in Business through Meditation
Knowledge and Career my employees who had worked together with me for years become jobless. I made the decision to fight. I did not lay off any employees. However, under the pressure of so many debts,
In this narrative, the author shares their experience of facing significant challenges while managing a business. Despite financial struggles and mounting debts, the decision was made to support emplo
Transforming Knowledge into Career Success
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Transforming Knowledge into Career Success
Knowledge and Career I urgently was longing for knowledge and wisdom to guide myself and other people in a decent way, but I didn't believe in my own abilities. Since I learned how to meditate, I chan
The text discusses the transformative power of knowledge and meditation in personal growth and career success. The author reflects on their journey from self-doubt to recognizing their potential and d
Hope and Willpower
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Hope and Willpower
Hope and Willpower My meditation experience continued to improve. It was very crisp, clear and bright. When I met with the accident, I lost both my legs and my husband. At that moment, I felt like I h
The passage recounts the author's journey through grief after losing both her legs and her husband in an accident. Meditation becomes her daily refuge, performed on a wheelchair or bed. Despite challe
The Practice of Meditation and Self-Love
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The Practice of Meditation and Self-Love
Wisdom adverse effect on my meditation. I have since overcomed this problem through greater awareness of the mind and the need to “empty the mind of all worries". 2) Forgive our shortcomings. We canno
Meditation is a powerful tool for mental clarity and self-acceptance. Overcoming challenges such as physical limitations requires a shift in mindset to love oneself. Regular and systematic pr…
Maintaining Meditation in Everyday Life
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Maintaining Meditation in Everyday Life
MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 45.No Excuse for Excuses! No matter if you're weary, ill, or snowed under with work, nothing should stand in the way of meditating as much as you can. Don't let
This section emphasizes the importance of maintaining meditation regularly, regardless of life's challenges. It encourages individuals not to use excuses such as fatigue or work obligations to skip th
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Dedication and Merit
76 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 60.Dedication Conquers All No matter what good deeds we do, there will always be obstacles - it's always an uphill struggle. But consider this, no matter how high the hill it
This passage emphasizes the importance of dedication in overcoming obstacles, encouraging individuals to continue striving towards their goals, regardless of the challenges faced. Even small good deed
The Strength of the Mind
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The Strength of the Mind
A world of obstacles An unchanging picture of calm, Can be surmounted by your strength Compassion, The battle is already won Strength When your mind is s
This text highlights the power of the mind in overcoming obstacles and challenges with strength and compassion. It emphasizes the unwavering support from nature and spiritual principles, symbolizing t