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64. MEDITATION HELPS Addressing an engineer: If you run into a mental block in regards to your work, find a tranquil place to sit down and meditate. Put your mind along with thoughts about your work a

…ize on opportunities for positive actions and the accumulation of merits in life, as shared through personal experiences.

85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in merit and in Dhamma. No greed, anger, or nonsense are allowed to defile me. In the

… others' suffering while acknowledging that each individual's karma is their own. The author shares personal experiences of meditation during illness, highlighting its clarity and brightness. The commitment to making mer…

150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help

…ement, anchored in a fighting spirit and unwavering commitment to good deeds. The author draws from personal experiences, highlighting the significance of patience and the belief that truth will reveal itself in due cour…

personal interest. It is the kind of love that the Lord Buddha had after his enlightenment. Although he had accompanied Princess Bimba for many lifetimes to pursue Perfections, he could finally make a

The text reflects on the profound love exemplified by the Lord Buddha following his enlightenment. He released personal affections to pursue spiritual ordination and achieved enlightenment, marking th

own personal desires, and the husband and wife do not combine their incomes from the beginning, that means that one is preparing go one's separate way from the start because neither person is thinking

Marriage requires mutual dependence and sacrifice between partners. Couples should consider their ability to support each other emotionally and financially, especially during illness or hardship. Self

THE IMPORTANCE OF DHAMMAKAYA 11. The Core of Buddhism Dhammakaya... is the core of Buddhism, it being vital we study it to the point we can attain it for ourselves. It was there at the beginning of Bu

Dhammakaya is central to Buddhism, emphasizing its essential role from the beginning. Despite neglect, its truth persists, allowing for personal verification through practice. Understanding Dhammakaya

involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does

This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus

Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham” which generally means separating yourself from the bad and

This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high

7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping habits 10. Abstaini

Ordination in Buddhism is a significant ritual that marks the commitment of individuals to follow the teachings of the Buddha. The ten precepts outlined offer a moral framework for novices, highlighti

Analysis of the Root Causes of Life’s Problems The Root Causes of Life’s Problems Economic Problems Conflicts Defilements Buddhism The Individual The Mind Habits Root Causes of Life’s Problems

This text discusses the analysis of life’s problems through a Buddhist lens, identifying economic issues, conflicts, and personal defilements as root causes. It asserts that these problems originate f

Our Daily Conduct Morning to Evening Bed room Bath room Kitchen room Dressing room Work room Each Person Evening to morning Work room Bed room Bath room Each Person Kitchen room Dressing room Each pe

This content examines how individuals conduct themselves in different rooms throughout the day, highlighting the significance of each space—bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dressing room, and work room—in

Basic Meditation Practice If you have an experience that differs from just seeing the shining sun, do not get excited or emotional. Treat it as though it is normal. Observe the image without emotions.

Practical guidance on meditation encourages practitioners to observe their experiences without emotional reactions. By treating unusual experiences as normal and refining the mind, individuals can div

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

minds only when they practice meditation until their minds reach a profound level of peacefulness and becomes so bright that they are able to see their minds through the brightness. Most people in thi

The text discusses the significance of meditation in achieving a peaceful mind, which allows individuals to see their true nature. It emphasizes the role of monks in teaching meditation and Dhamma to

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS I The Eight Worldly Conditions The eight things associated with worldly life are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, praise and blame. All of these a

The eight worldly conditions are gain and loss, honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, and praise and blame. These are inevitable for all individuals regardless of their willingness to accept the

Part Two: Raising Children will develop a habit of sluggishness and indolence. In this case, we will be raising baby pigs! • When we feed our children on a schedule, they will develop a habit of punct

Part Two discusses the importance of teaching children punctuality, respect, and wisdom through consistent habits. It highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and inner wisdom, emphasizing tha

Part Five: Truth for the Family in our life is to live with purpose or meaning. The more we perform deeds that are purposeful and good, the more our life can be considered meaningful. To get the very

Part Five emphasizes that a meaningful life involves purposeful actions. It suggests avoiding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impac

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Chapter 33 The Ten Homework Assignments for Meditation Practitioners 1 2 3 4 5 To improve our meditation experience, we must always observe how well we meditate

In this chapter, we delve into ten essential homework assignments designed for meditation practitioners. To enhance our meditation experiences, it is crucial to observe daily meditation practices and

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips session. On other days, you may feel tense and have poor meditation experience because of stress from work. We should observe how daily activities affect medita

In this section, we explore how daily activities impact meditation experiences and provide ten practical assignments for practitioners. By reconnecting with the body's center, cultivating gratitude, a

money, own effort by passing through danger, wasting and sometimes losing our wealth, physical organs or even our lives. An external journey creates tedium, temporary joy and limited experiences. As t

This text discusses the contrasting experiences of external and internal journeys. While external journeys may lead to boredom and loss, the internal journey through meditation offers relaxation and g