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CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of

Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m

sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu

Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc

Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba

Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B

- Mental Cultivation (bhavana) through meditation. Mind is the most important composite of the entire human entity. The mind is the source of all actions, good or bad. Good thoughts produce good a

Mental cultivation (bhavana) through meditation is essential for achieving inner peace and a clear mind. The mind is the source of all actions, and its state greatly influences one's life and deeds. G

* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m

The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical

the Buddha’s enlightenment dealt entirely with meditation focussed outside the body. Then, as now, almost all success was attributed to ideas and strategies — but as a result of countless past lifetim

Siddhattha Gotama's enlightenment was rooted in meditation that transcended mere conceptualization. He recognized that achieving true liberation demanded a harmonious blend of theory and inner virtue.

7 The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering .................... 117 The Noble Eightfold Path 117 • Right View 118 • Right Intention 118 • Right Speech 118 • Right Action 118 • Right L

The Noble Eightfold Path is a fundamental Teaching of Buddhism aimed at overcoming suffering. It consists of eight essential practices: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right L

3. The Middle Way The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification. It is a path of practice that is conducive to ta

The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] serves as a balanced path in Buddhism, steering clear of both sensual pleasures and self-mortification. This approach is aimed at tempering the mind, achieving supre

sense of security, but in the end, he will surely take advantage of us and leave us decapitated in the jungle. It is for all of these reasons that the Lord Buddha taught that self-mortification is a n

The text discusses self-mortification as a non-Buddhist and dangerous practice, as taught by the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of the Noble Middle Way, or the Eightfold Path, as the means to un

tial a person might be, it doesn't merit any special consideration on suffering's part — all are equal in the face of suffering. Thus, realization of the reality of suffering for what it really is, to

This section discusses the Buddhist understanding of suffering, emphasizing that all beings are equal in their experience of suffering. It highlights the significance of realizing the Noble Truth of S

suffering completely, with no more attachment for the Three Spheres¹. Put another way, their practice entails extinguishing the three sorts of craving which keep them prisoner in the thirty-one realms

This text discusses the concept of craving as the root cause of rebirth in the Cycle of Existence, using a story from the Dhammapadathakā to illustrate the journey of a female piglet that was reborn m

yingly frequently, until our seeing wrong as right and harmful things as harmless will be our continuous perspective of the world. We lose our interest to train ourselves in meditation and in the abse

The text discusses how craving influences our perceptions and behaviors, comparing it to sticky resin that binds our minds to attachments and sense pleasures. It warns that indulging in cravings leads

to enslave the mind and how we can overcome them. This is a major difference from the naked (physical) eye to which the defilements are invisible. The limits of our human senses are to know the manife

The passage discusses the limitations of human senses in perceiving mental defilements such as greed, hatred, and delusion. It highlights the importance of the Dhamma Body in providing insight into th

manifestation, Path to the Cessation of Suffering as 54 master plan for subsequent teaching, Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta as 10, 186, 189-90 materialism, makes for selfishness 81 meat burnt to the pan -

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการทำสมาธิและแนวทางสายกลางที่เป็นส่วนสำคัญในคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า โดยอธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการตั้งมั่นเป็นสติในปัจจุบัน และการทำความเข้าใจรูปแบบของความรู้สึกและปรากฏการณ์ในจิตใจ การทำสมาธิ

Kondaṇña 142; abstention from killing 158-60; instilled by loving kindness 141; tool of Right Livelihood 144 Right View 20, 39-40, 115, 117, 118, 141, 197: transcendental 39-40; mundane, 39, 147-51; a

This text discusses various Buddhist concepts such as Kondaṇña's role in understanding Right View and the importance of loving kindness and self-discipline in achieving liberation. It highlights examp

2. Don't crave after seeing something: You should always maintain complete neutrality of mind. Don’t let your mind be distracted from the object of meditation and the mantra. Don’t worry yourself abou

This text discusses key meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of neutrality and visualization in practice. It advises against craving and worries during meditation, focusing instead on mai

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