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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
…Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime. You may not remember all the merits you have performed in your…
This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf
Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
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Understanding Merit and Its Impact on Life
MERITS Everybody wants to be rich, beautiful and smart. Nobody wants to be poor, ugly and dumb. But how come some people are born lucky and other are not? The answer is because of ‘merit’, or the lac
Merit is the product of good deeds and serves as a positive energy that can lead to being rich, beautiful, and smart. It encompasses virtue and goodness, influencing one's present and future based on
Conquer Mara with Goodness
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Conquer Mara with Goodness
127. CONQUER MARA WITH GOODNESS Throughout my life I have done nothing but good deeds. I will keep doing so to further the purity of my body, speech and mind. This goodness will help me overcome the i
The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,
The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
people cite examples of enlightenment such as that of Bahiya Dārucīriya who, in his final lifetime didn’t appear to mediate, but could become enlightened just by hearing a few words from the Buddha at
…s. Therefore, the assumed ease of enlightenment lacks acknowledgment of the cumulative efforts from past lifetimes. For those seeking comfort in the idea that meditation is unnecessary, the story of Bahiya serves a…
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th
… while we are born with a mix of karma and free will, our experiences and choices are influenced by past lifetimes and parental guidance. People often engage in harmful behaviors despite knowing the consequences, h…
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage from violence, hard burdens or infidelity, according to Buddhist explanation, it is the effect of their own misbehavior in the past life. The women probably used to be men in the
This text discusses the Buddhist view on marriage and the repercussions of past life actions. It suggests that individuals may face hardships in their current lives, such as violence and infidelity, d
ผลของกรรมดีในชีวิตปัจจุบัน
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ผลของกรรมดีในชีวิตปัจจุบัน
รักษาชีวิตผู้อื่นสดอีกสวยงามในอดีตชาติ ไม่เมียดเมียน ตำรวจ ทำลายชีวิตอื่น ก็จะรู้ได้จากปัจจุบันชาติ คือ ปัจจุบันชาติจจะเป็นผู้มีอายุยืน ไม่ถูกต่อน เบียดเบียนทำลายด้วยเหตุใดทั้งสิ้น ไม่ให้ต้องเป็นผู้ชี
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างอดีตชาติและปัจจุบัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่าผู้ที่มีความเมตตาและช่วยเหลือผู้อื่นในชีวิตก่อนหน้าจะมีชีวิตที่ดีในปัจจุบันและมีสุขภาพที่แข็งแรง ผู้ที่เคยรักษาศีลและปฏิบัติธรรม
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey ally does know me better than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
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TEN RIGHT VIEWS: A Path to Generosity and Understanding Kamma
TEN RIGHT VIEWS 1) Generosity Bears Fruit The first step of your training is learning to give up something of which you have more than you need and to give to someone whom you love or for whom you car
This text outlines the ten right views that promote a deeper understanding of generosity, respect, and the consequences of one's actions in light of Kamma. Starting with generosity, it emphasizes the
Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
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Transforming Through Meditation: A Journey to Kindness
ERVICE S Since then, my life has changed dramatically. I do not act violently or break The Precepts anymore. Now, I spend time with books and meditation. Every morning and evening, I greet other peopl
This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
… in the mind. Ever since we were born, defilements have been with us because they came with us from past lifetimes. This is called accumulated defilements. The more we have, the more we have defilements that contin…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
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The Pursuit of Purity and Freedom
112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can go anywhere you want. November 6, 1981 113. THE PURER YOU A
The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear vision of enlightenmen
Choosing the Right Disciples in Buddhism
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Choosing the Right Disciples in Buddhism
so many lifetimes in his past of pursuing Perfections, still had to waste six years in the discovery of the Dhamma, stak- ing his own life for the knowledge — how much harder would it be for others to
Through his past lifetimes and pursuit of Perfection, the Buddha dedicated six years to discover the Dhamma. Acknowledging the…
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
child to be born to her. When someone from a fortunate realm is ready to be reborn, he will choose the best and most generous mother. Once he enters the womb, he brings good fortune to his mother and
The text discusses the relationship between an unborn child and their mother's well-being, highlighting how the child's past good deeds influence the mother's experiences, such as morning sickness. It
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
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Building Merit through Support in Buddhism
Support one another in achieving merit! While you are still young, use that youthful energy to support the work of Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. The more determin
This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
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The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
the defilements from their minds and to attain liberation. The conclusion we can draw from seeing Koṇḍañña at- tain stream-entry after a relatively short teaching (and also from seeing the rebirth of
The text discusses how Koṇḍañña attained stream-entry through accumulated wholesome deeds from past lives, emphasizing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the
Perfection of Generosity
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Perfection of Generosity
80 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 63.Perfection of Generosity The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam often used to say that you can pursue any of the perfections you like should never miss out but you on the perfectio
The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam emphasized the importance of generosity, stating it should not be overlooked as it ensures future provisions. Progressing towards the Utmost Dhamma requires effort and is
The Journey of Siddhartha Gotama Towards Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha Gotama Towards Enlightenment
he, himself, didn’t engage in the battle against delusion, there would be no-one else to do it in his place. Thus with anxiety, *not only* for his own lot in life, *not only* for the lot of his family
This text delves into Siddhartha Gotama's profound realization that if he did not confront the battle against delusion, no one would. Motivated by anxiety for himself, his family, and all beings trapp