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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
for who we are: Not in the mirror, but inside of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal deca…
The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
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The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. These actions may not necessarily be considere
…nt a decline into a destructive lifestyle. The 'Roads to Ruin' metaphorically illustrates how these paths can lead one to idolize money and material wealth at the cost of personal integrity and well-being.…
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the
…teachers can ensure their students are equipped to make positive contributions to society, avoiding paths leading to suffering and conflict.
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
…ter only good things, maintain celibacy in every lifetime until we reach Nibana*, and never cross paths with bad people- people who lack morality and truthfulness. In the end, what is left of this…
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
…ile negative actions lead to suffering. Khun Yai also advises individuals to embrace their own life paths, as illustrated through the story of a disappointed mother regarding her adult son. She encourages …
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
…ome unified or one-pointed. Although the meditator may start out with as many as forty different paths of practice, once the Hindrances are overcome, all methods converge into a single path [ekalyānamag…
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
…btle non-returner Dhammakaya body coarse arahant Dhammakaya body subtle arahant Dhammakaya body paths and fruits of Nirvana The process of purification corresponds with that described in the Dhammacak…
This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th
…eir disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to the Buddha, who shares stanzas that highlight the paths to good and bad destinies based on one's beliefs. The story illustrates the transformational power …
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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…fers a unique perspective on the consequences of actions, the importance of virtuous living and the paths to enlightenment. Through these stories, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives in re…
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan
… elder, wishing to share in the truth he witnessed. This story shows how intentions shape spiritual paths, illustrating the connection between worldly actions and spiritual attainment. Such stories guide m…
The Favourite Jataka
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The Favourite Jataka
The boy asked where his father was, and when they said, “We do not know,” by tracing his father’s steps, and starting from the next-door neighbour’s house he went by the same road by which his father
… found in these stories. The narrative highlights the familial bond and the importance of following paths in life, both literally and metaphorically. More insights at dmc.tv.
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five
…ates in the enlightenment of the speaker and the collective progress of many others towards various paths of enlightenment, showcasing the importance of adhering to the Buddha's teachings to attain blessed…
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
And hereupon the Bodhisatta flew off with such of the birds as followed his advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master
…gs and the consequences of one's choices are central themes, urging readers to reflect on their own paths of obedience and loyalty. For more on these teachings, visit dmc.tv.