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The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
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
…ture possibilities. Such abilities, while ancient and often regarded as extraordinary, validate the power of meditation in achieving a higher state of being and awareness. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.
…ansforming memories of merit into a clear sphere at the Seventh Base of the mind. It highlights the power of the mind in shaping experiences and acknowledges both positive and negative influences from the …
Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
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Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
…Stop’ is the key to success. It is the key to supreme satisfaction, to true happiness, purity, mind power, wisdom, kindness, love and compassion for all beings. Please continue to settle your mind. Keep y…
This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
…sa. Overall, the session reinforces the necessity of cultivating good habits and the transformative power of meditation in generating boon.
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
… possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, this would be the same as destroying or nullifying…
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t
…ang Por's ability to see beyond the surface and recognize goodness brings comfort, highlighting the power of meditation and spiritual practice. An exploration of past lives and karmic implications is also …
The Unknown Factor and the Balance of Creation
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The Unknown Factor and the Balance of Creation
…etween Luxury and Self-Mortification Using The Mind It Exits Unobtainable By One’s Self Only Superpower Can Give; Must Have Favor With That Power Obtainable By One’s Self Body Search in Mountain Top, Ca…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับปัจจัยที่ไม่รู้จักซึ่งเป็น Dhamma และบทบาทของมันในความเป็นอยู่, ความสมดุล, และการสร้างสรรค์ ผ่านการสนทนากับหลวงพ่อและการอธิบายแผนภาพเกี่ยวกับการเข้าถึงความรู้และการปรับสม
Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
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Reflections on Meditation and Teachings of Luang Por
Leaving Luang Por that day, we have no idea when we will ever return. And, so, we say "Good Bye" and thank him for all of his kindness. He says: "Please continue to meditate and I think you will be v
…r the author's future as a teacher of Dhamma in the West. The passage highlights the transformative power of meditation and the importance of sharing these teachings. The warmth and encouragement from Luan…
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
…e you meet – you will be helping the world become a more peaceful planet. And there is nothing more powerful than that." And with this, he sits back, and asks if there are any questions.
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
… not really independent, are we? This is really our 'poorest' time because we have no knowledge, no power, and no means to replenish our elements by ourselves. We are, in fact, required to be 'feed'. But r…
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
…ery easy way to instantly find your center, so easy!" And he smiles brilliantly at us, knowing how powerful this new "instant" centering instruction will be for us and for others that we teach: Knowing we…
This text emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation for personal growth and understanding Kamma. It highlights the need to change bad habits and perform good deeds to overcome negative karma. The t
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind
…nd spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our present and future. By being born into a pure environment and learning the Dhamma, on…
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
…kaya Cetiya and I know, and feel comfortable, with the thought that it is now, this week, within my power to achieve my patience-goal. We also had one super interesting Dhamma talk from Luang Por that I t…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
…be attainable or unattainable by humans, by one's self. Some people think that IT must be a special power given to us, because this would indicate that IT gave us the sun, the moon, and the stars. So we mu…
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
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Seeking Guidance from a Dharma Adviser
…Using The Mind Illustration #10 Outside Body ---------------- Unobtainable By Ones Self Only Superpower Can Give; Must Have Favor With That Power Obtainable By Ones Self Body Search In Mountain Top, Cav…
…ng the mind and meditation as pathways to attain peace and understanding. External factors and superpower are acknowledged, but the focus is on inward exploration through meditation in various settings suc…
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
…body, and so the giving rise to the meditation principal of employing the gentlest of effort or the power of the imagination to allow the mind to come to a standstill at the centre of the body. Such intern…
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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
…res and family expectations. Both stories highlight the themes of resilience and the transformative power of Buddha's teachings, challenging material desires and societal views. These accounts reflect the…
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
…rization of things experienced by the senses. But this is not a complete basis of knowledge, as the powers of self-awareness and reasoned responses have not yet been established. We have to admire those wh…
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…ze this we can see that defilements are the true enemy of humankind. We will want to be free of the power of defilements; we will want to have knowledge; we will want to know the Truth; and we will move to…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Understanding Body and Mind
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Understanding Body and Mind
…pon. Being human we are distinguished from other living creatures by a superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and a refined and dexterous upright physical form. We also have a conscience …
Chapter 1 delves into the importance of understanding oneself, highlighting the distinction between human mental capacities and other creatures. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness in recognizin