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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
The extracted text from the image is: ----------- Chapter 4 Those who meditate with consistency will have good emotions, and can easily see and understand the truth that everyone has good and bad in
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Right Concentration and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Right Concentration and the Noble Eightfold Path
Right Concentration — Leads to Understanding and Knowledge Retention Consciousness that is still and concentration are so closely related that they can be considered to be one and the same. Students w
Concentration and stillness of consciousness are vital for academic success and personal growth. Practicing meditation enhances students' understanding and respect for learning. The Noble Eightfold Pa
The Privilege of Teaching
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The Privilege of Teaching
**To teach is a privilege** **To teach well is admirable** **To teach well is rewarding** **To learn from a good teacher is a blessing** **Bless others with your good teaching skills and your
การสอนเป็นสิทธิพิเศษที่ยิ่งใหญ่ การสอนที่ดีนั้นควรค่ามาก ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่จะให้ความรู้แก่ผู้อื่น แต่ยังเป็นการให้ชีวิตที่ต่อเนื่องกับผู้สอนเอง การเรียนรู้จากครูผู้ดีเป็นการเสริมสร้างขนบธรรมเนียมและความร
The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
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The Harmonious Teachings of Buddhism for a Peaceful World
Most Ven. Zhi-ji Ahdharman Buddha The Patriarch of Bhagawan Gu Fan Mi Chiness Han Transmission Thatrayana Buddhism "The World Buddhist Sangha Youth is like the sun rising at the early dawn in the eas
The World Buddhist Sangha Youth symbolizes a rising force within Buddhism, promoting harmony and unity across various traditions such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana. The teachings conveyed emp
Formation of Good Habits
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Formation of Good Habits
Formation of Habits * The work which is done in each of the five rooms * Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms * The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms
This text discusses the various aspects of habit formation, emphasizing the importance of attitude towards life's necessities, manners in living and working together, and one's approach to livelihood.
The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
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The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
139. THE SPEED OF THE CAPTAIN IS THE SPEED OF THE CREW Whatever you do, do it seriously without any laxity. A leader who does things nonchalantly will have subordinates who are also nonchalant. If a l
This text emphasizes that a leader's attitude directly influences their subordinates. A serious and diligent leader inspires the same qualities in their team. It encourages a fight against laziness, s
Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
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Perseverance, Fortitude, and Devotion
PERSEVERANCE, FORTITUDE, AND DEVOTION 136. Endure 137. Improve 138. Having a strong will 139. The speed of the captain is the speed of the crew 140. Born to fight 141. Fight t
This text emphasizes the importance of perseverance, fortitude, and devotion as essential traits for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. It discusses key principles such as humility, cleanl
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
The Dhammakaya Tradition Founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi (background picture), the Dhammakaya Knowledge was passed on to Khun Yai Chan Khonnokyoong (center
The Dhammakaya Tradition, founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi, emphasizes the importance of knowledge in Buddhism. This tradition was further propagated by Khun
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
3. SAVE YOURSELF FIRST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back
This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
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Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
6. TEACH YOURSELF We must learn how to teach ourselves. I never had to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, but I observed and I learned
This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo
DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
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DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
DHAKMA IS YOUR REFUGE I see all the way through. I see clearly that, out of everything in this world and beyond-physical, natural, and spiritual- no one can help me but me. Who else can relieve my suf
In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
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Surrounding Yourself with Capable Personnel and Continuous Merit-Making
131. HAVING CAPABLE PERSONNEL May I be surrounded with good and capable personnel. Even if they are few, may they all be ones who are wise, virtuous and capable, able to complete tasks with excellence
The text emphasizes the necessity of being surrounded by capable and virtuous personnel, recognizing that even a few wise individuals can enhance one's success. Additionally, it discusses the concept
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, and that is meditative attainment. Hold on to it. Even if you see only a brief flash
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can dra
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo
The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
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The Importance of Good Deeds in Temple Life
76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y
In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh
This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre