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The Journey Within: Discovering Peace Through Meditation
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The Journey Within: Discovering Peace Through Meditation
…evival. When we meditate correctly, our bodies and minds will be relaxed. The whole world becomes a pleasure for us. All of this starts from having stillness of the mind with our eyes closed, in a peaceful po…
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
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
58 59 Journey to Joy My name is Koichi Enomoto. I am Japanese. As the only son, I was well looked after. I had no siblings to share and learn the intricacies of giving and taking with, thus I didn't k
…th friends, enjoying the freedom that came with youth. Working life only intensified his pursuit of pleasure, as he spent his earnings on more fun. Despite the cultural backdrop, his family had no religious b…
The Search for True Happiness
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The Search for True Happiness
…and possessions cannot fill the emptiness in their hearts. In fact, such things produce short-lived pleasure and inevitably stress and exhaustion.
This text reflects on the misguided pursuit of happiness through external means such as wealth, fame, and experiences. It highlights that such pursuits often lead to temporary satisfaction, while deep
Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom: Claiming our Birthright
… to know, because: the more we know, the purer, the brighter, the more joyful we get, the more fun, pleasure, the stronger the morale we get. It is not like mundane knowledge where the more we know, the more …
This text emphasizes the importance of realizing our potential and accessing the Dhammakaya within each of us for true enlightenment. It highlights that human life is a precious opportunity to pursue
The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…mized their daily expenses by consuming simple food, only what was necessary for energy and not for pleasure. Nevertheless, their hearts were still fulfilled with encouragement that they would achieve the goa…
On Magha Puja Day, February 23, 1970, the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya began with a budget of 3,200 baht and 80 acres donated by Khun Ying Prayad Phaetayapongsa-Visuddhadhibodi. The constructio
Opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre
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Opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre
Views from the Followers: Last Sunday, January 21, 2007, I had the pleasure of being present at the historic occasion of the opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre. I feel t…
On January 21, 2007, the Dunedin Meditation Centre officially opened, marking a significant event for the local community and the South Island of New Zealand. The presence of Buddhist monks and devote
Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
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Understanding the True Essence of Marriage
… so that they can continue to live with strength in this world. Marriage is not just about sensual pleasure. This does not last. But because most people look for sexual satisfaction, the rate of divorce is h…
… a nurturing environment for future generations. True marital success focuses on more than fleeting pleasures, as lasting bonds are based on shared sacrifices and responsibilities.
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
… of the others. 4) Happiness is the comforts of life, both physically and mentally, joy, cheer, and pleasure. These are what most people like. If they do not have them they will search for them. When they at…
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
the function of each particular transcendent dhamma.116 The totality of transcendental qualities constituting each transcendental state, which is identified earlier with dhammakāya, denotes a degree o
…ve experiences of realization bring happiness, reinforcing the idea that dhammakāya is aligned with pleasure and fulfillment in the spiritual journey. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
… an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any images. Stay with the darkness in a relaxed manner…
Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
…ive mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. When you’re involved with any of these th…
…t can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will embodies negative feelings like anger and malice. Doubt leads to …
The Unknown Factor and the Balance of Creation
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The Unknown Factor and the Balance of Creation
… Discovered Already; "Doesn't Concem Me" Inside Body → Outside Body Luxur y Indulgence In Sensual Pleasure Self-Mortification Torture Others, Then When Cannot Find In Others, Torture Themselves The Middle …
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับปัจจัยที่ไม่รู้จักซึ่งเป็น Dhamma และบทบาทของมันในความเป็นอยู่, ความสมดุล, และการสร้างสรรค์ ผ่านการสนทนากับหลวงพ่อและการอธิบายแผนภาพเกี่ยวกับการเข้าถึงความรู้และการปรับสม
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
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The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
…dha did when He first started: first, through luxury or opulence in which people indulge in sensual pleasure, OR through self-mortification, in which a person inflicts bodily or mental pain upon themselves, p…
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
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…e. (8) The mind will think of the things that it is not supposed to think of – mostly about sensual pleasure, such as using the five senses. (9) The mind is very difficult to still – like monkey mind – and ou…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
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Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
…n Discovered Already: “Doesn't Concern Me” Inside Body -------------- Luxury Indulgence In Sensual Pleasure Self-Mortification Torture Others, Then. When Cannot Find In Others, Torture Themselves The Middl…
The text delves into the concept of seeking a Dharma adviser to help navigate the unknown factors of suffering, fear, and ignorance. It discusses that if there is suffering, there must be a solution,
Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
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Understanding the Four Basic Requisites for Monks
Since we live in the physical world, we tend to think of the four basic requisites only in physical terms, for example food. We often think only whether or not it is clean, tasty, nutritious or health
…to avoid greed. The act of eating should be a means to gain energy for studying the Dhamma, not for pleasure or aesthetics. This mindset also extends to their robes and living conditions, reminding monks that…
Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
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Understanding True Education and the Role of Kilesa
…economic responsibility is also essential. The so-called ‘Roads to Ruin’ is a delusional concept of pleasure and possession. The term translates directly from the Pali word, Abaymukha, which explains the six
การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม
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 conside…
…hlights various self-destructive behaviors such as excessive drinking, nightlife, and indulgence in pleasures that can lead to addiction and negative life outcomes. It warns against associating with bad compa…
Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
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Importance of Human Behaviour and Making Choices
… kilesa is the master of disguise, offering only suffering hidden beneath a false cloak of fleeting pleasure, fulfillment and satisfaction. Important causes of suffering from living together include selfishn…
บทที่ 2 เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของมนุษยพฤติกรรมและการเลือก เปิดเผยว่าพฤติกรรมของเราเป็นผลลัพธ์จากความคิดและการกระทำซึ่งส่งผลต่อการตอบสนองต่อสถานการณ์ภายนอก การศึกษาและปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคมมีส่วนในการพัฒนาควา
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
…at humans are born ignorant of self-awareness and knowledge of the world. Instinctively, we eat for pleasure and to relieve the suffering of hunger; and instinctively, we do not have an awareness of refueling…
True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n