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How to Meditate? Monica Luang Por Monica : I would like to use meditation to fill my body and soul with all these nice images, if it's possible in my life. Yes, that would be really nice. : Meditation

Meditation is a universal practice that transcends religious beliefs, providing a path to happiness and inner peace. Luang Por guides Monica, helping her to visualize and connect with her feelings dur

Journey to Joy The Origin of World Peace E veryone wishes to live in a world of a precious to all human beings. However, through our inability to accept our differences in race, religion, heritage, tr

Everyone wishes to live in a world of peace, yet our inability to accept differences in race, religion, and beliefs leads to conflict. This text highlights that conflicts can be resolved through medit

Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn child. However, he did not die. Second, when he e

Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt

THE LOTUS FLOWER Held in high regard and respect for millennia by many differing cultures and segments of seeking humanity, the lotus flower is a symbol of purity and illumination rising from the mudd

The lotus flower has been a revered symbol across cultures for its representation of purity and illumination, emerging from the muddy depths of human suffering. The text emphasizes the ongoing human q

28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g

After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*

The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Vamaka, Vamadeva, Vessamitta, Yamataggi, An

The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful

The Vitality of Absorbing 9. Dana Sutta 3. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'This was given in the past, done in the past, by my father & grandfather. It would not be right for me to let

The text delves into the Dana Sutta, emphasizing the importance of giving as a custom passed down through generations. It highlights two perspectives on gift-giving: one derived from family tradition

The Voice of Acquiring 9. Dana Sutta 9. Dana Sutta: Giving Sariputta60, 1. "Having given this gift seeking his own profit - with a mind attached [to the reward], seeking to store up for himself, [with

In this text, Sariputta discusses the nature of giving, contrasting two motivations behind altruistic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Gr

21 Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi was the younger sister of Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The

Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Thus, wherever we may be born, the coming together of hearts on this occasion, should help us all to reflect on the perils of continued rebirth in the c

เนื้อหานี้เน้นการสะท้อนถึงอันตรายของการเกิดซ้ำในวัฏฏะและการใช้ชีวิตอย่างระมัดระวัง ซึ่งเป็นโอกาสที่ดีที่สุดในการทำบุญกุศล ก่อนที่จะต้องเผชิญหน้ากับความตาย มันเน้นการเป็นคนดีและการกระทำดีในทุกวัน โดยเฉ

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

95. TAKE THE LONG TERM VIEW I am someone who takes the long term view (seeing beyond this life). Nothing can be taken with us after death except our merit and demerit. Accumulate as much merit as you

The text emphasizes the significance of adopting a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes paramount. It suggests that upon death, only merit and demerit accompany us, urging indi

Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen

In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last

Death & Rebirth Luang Por The normal goodbye with dead people is just to put them in the hospital, then into the refrigerator and then put them into the earth; into the tomb. I don't know why that hap

This text discusses the changing rituals surrounding death, comparing modern practices to those of the past. It highlights a universal experience during dying, where individuals reflect on their past

Death & Afterlife "Death is like a process of transformation from physical bodies to spiritual ones. The Lord also taught that death is a source of human sufferings" 38 East Meets West - An interview

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica Luang Por : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? : Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i

In Buddhism, birth is seen as a continuation of the cycle of life and death shaped by karma. It serves as a journey toward understanding life’s truths, ultimately leading to the cessation of birth. Ea

4 Contents Preface Background Interview 06 07 09 Rebirth & Incarnation 17 Monastic V.S. Secular Life 24 Buddhist Congregation 30 Buddhist View on Sex 33 Death & Afterlife 39 Daily Life of Buddhists Me

This content provides an overview of significant topics in Buddhism such as the concepts of rebirth and incarnation, the differences between monastic and secular life, and the Buddhist perspective on

ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES IVXVIII Unperturbed by our Surroundings This also keeps us ready for whatever occurrences may happen. Although death is inevitable and may arrive without warning, we will be un

This text discusses how achieving inner Dhamma through meditation allows individuals to face the inevitability of death without fear or worry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and un

28 28 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS VIII No Fear for Death There is no pain exceeding the pain from death. When one is dying, one might be attacked with severe pain. It could be very strong so that one

เนื้อหาครอบคลุมถึงความเจ็บปวดที่เกิดจากความตายซึ่งยากที่จะเปรียบเทียบกับความเจ็บปวดอื่น ๆ ในชีวิต ผู้คนสามารถเผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดที่รุนแรงจนต้องการออกจากร่างกายทันที การเผชิญหน้ากับความตายอย่างมีสติและ

สังขาร (sankhara) compounded things; component things; conditioned things; kamma formations; mental formations; mental predispositions; essential conditions; conductive factors; conception; notion; th

Text discusses various Buddhist terms and concepts including 'สังขาร' (sankhara) which refers to conditioned things and mental formations. It details the concept of 'สังสาร' (samsara) as the cycle of