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42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the fourth kind of personal offe

The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan

The Verse of Abandoning 6. Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta "When one person, owing to another, has come to possess unwavering confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, and to possess the virtues

The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustrates how one person's faith and understanding can be influenced by another,

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.

In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,

Luang Por: "Humans are categorized into two groups: either believing that the Unknown Factor exists, or believing that it does not exist. There are, of course, atheists, who say that the possibility e

Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f

Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The

In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g

But it is impossible to turn back the clock to more propitious circumstances. The biggest tension—between integrating Hamas and denying the movement its proclaimed goal of destroying Israel—can only b

The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestinian government

policy in Iraq and of the Palestinian–Israeli peace process. The United States needs to recognize that terrorism is not the result of blind hatred of Western civilization, as the Bush administration i

This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme

represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t

This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co

nizations with local roots. They understand the importance and advantages of a decentralized system. They appear to have very little respect for the central government or even for Sunni politicians in

This text examines the intricate dynamics of Sunni political groups in Iraq amid changing power structures. Local organizations show a preference for decentralized systems, often in conflict with each

A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi

This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and

that wishes all beings free of suffering and able to attain greater happiness. Wish that all beings will discover the greatest thing: to attain the utmost happiness that arises from meditation and tha

This text emphasizes the profound benefits of meditation, encouraging practitioners to wish for the happiness and freedom from suffering of all beings. It advocates for a boundless mindset filled with

166 THE TRUE REFUGE VIIXVII Giving Courage to Others Before we can encourage other people, we should be able to encourage ourselves first. The only way to empower the mind is to cling to the source of

Before we can encourage other people, we should be able to encourage ourselves first. The only way to empower the mind is to cling to the source of the absolute power of the Triple Gem. If our minds c

ERVICE S Ever since then, I have been watching the DMC program consistently. If I miss the program for a single day, I feel uncomfortable. After three months, I decided not to return the satellite dis

This narrative details a personal journey of embracing meditation and merit-making practices, overcoming familial challenges, and fostering a deeper connection with spirituality. The author describes

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

The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e

Part One: Family Life day. Self-control can also be referred to as "loving to train our self". In order to do this, we need a great mentor, or teacher. The problem, of course, is how to find one. Not

Part One of this text discusses the significance of self-control and endurance in personal growth. It highlights the necessity of finding a wise mentor to guide us in our journey to self-improvement.

Journey to Joy 130 I aim to provide the right climate so that people can make their own choices to change their life actively for the better. According to experience, a personal choice for a new conce

This text discusses the importance of creating an environment for individuals to make their own choices to improve their lives. It highlights how personal choices are effective in breaking bad habits

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

The text discusses the misconceptions surrounding marriage, highlighting the need for couples to prioritize mutual support and understanding over personal desires. It stresses that marriage entails si