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Meditation Practices and Activities at Centres
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Meditation Practices and Activities at Centres
Each centre has regular meditation practise and activities including offering sustenance to Buddha on every first Sunday of the month, dedicating merit to the decreased, releasing fish and other creat
…and releasing creatures. Special ceremonies are complemented by courses for foreigners, focusing on overcoming temptations like alcohol and tobacco. The Dhammadayada ordination programme is available for both T…
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 na…
A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
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A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
Chapter 7 A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought World peace through inner happiness is less costly than any war, and its result is more effective and enduring. Fighting a war requires an immense budge
…eace through inner happiness is more valuable and lasting than war. It underscores the necessity of overcoming mental defilements through meditation and energy concentration, which enables individuals to achiev…
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with na…
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t
…h addiction. The author encourages readers to find suitable methods for assisting family members in overcoming similar challenges while emphasizing the need for wisdom and patience in dealing with adults.
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened.
…n must embody wholesomeness and respectability to influence their parents positively, especially in overcoming challenges like addiction.
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
…'s career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on enduring physical and mental hardships, as overcoming challenges leads to strength and success. The third virtue encourages eliminating negativity and st…
Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
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Survival of Buddhism and the Dhammakaya Temple
hoped that future generations would study Buddhism to gain a correct understanding of the realities of life. Thus, if our ancestors were still alive, we can imagine how they would feel about our carel
… of the Dhammakaya Temple, one can conclude that adherence to core Buddhist values is essential for overcoming challenges.
Teaching Humility and Modesty Through Meditation
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Teaching Humility and Modesty Through Meditation
teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol
…oblem resolution, encompassing seven ways to address issues, reflecting the wisdom of the Buddha in overcoming challenges. Followers of these teachings can find direction and peace through meditation, fostering…
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
refer to something which 'transforms' the person into noble states, so that itself is comparable to the creator. At the same time, it must refer also to the shared or same kind of qualities or essence
…s. Drawing from the Pāli canon, it asserts that true transformation comes from realizing truths and overcoming specific fetters. The text references the Patisambhidāmagga describing four transcendent paths that…
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec
…s rather than outcomes of spiritual endeavor. It also connects dhammakāya with the Buddha's work in overcoming defilements and emphasizes the importance of understanding Buddhist aggregations correctly. For in-…
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
The Dhammakaya Tradition The Dhammakaya Tradition is a Buddhist meditation method taught by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century. Dhammakaya meditation encompasses both the samatha (tranquili
…mongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the Five Hindrances to achieve a focused mental state. Meditators initially explore diverse paths b…
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and tou
…stlessness and agitation involve troubling thoughts that prevent mental calmness. Understanding and overcoming these hindrances is essential for effective meditation practice.
Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
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Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
…in Geneva, where he highlighted the importance of spirituality in addressing social development and overcoming poverty. A prolific author, Luang Por Dattajevo has written more than sixty Dhamma books published…
Luang Por Dattajevo, born in 1941 in Kanchanaburi, is a notable Thai Buddhist monk and educator. After receiving a post-graduate degree in Australia, he helped establish Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 1970 an
Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other international people who have come to see Luang Por. I, once again, am for
…derstanding one's personal baggage derived from various sociological affiliations and stresses that overcoming unhappiness is possible through the right approach and practice of the Eightfold Path. This session…
Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
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Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
Suzanne Jeffrey they drank because of cultural values; but in order for them to stop their drinking and smoking, we needed to provide an opportunity for them to follow the five precepts – or more! “
The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating w…
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critica…
Ethical and Moral Development in Education
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Ethical and Moral Development in Education
Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te
…ng ethics is essential to nurturing well-rounded children. True knowledge and awareness are keys to overcoming life’s challenges. The text critiques the current educational system for lacking focus on moral edu…
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 Nibbana. …
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par
…rs to promote good habits in students. Additionally, it cites the teachings of the Buddha regarding overcoming ignorance in order to foster good behavior and correct bad habits, which require recognition and de…