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The Power of Habit
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The Power of Habit
โกหลีเบรด, อี๊ คุ้ม เต็มค่า
In 'The Power of Habit', author Charles Duhigg delves into the science of habits, explaining how they work and ho…
The Inaugural Teaching of the Buddha
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The Inaugural Teaching of the Buddha
…s of Mindfulness, The Four Strivings, The Four Foundations of Success, The Five Faculties, The Five Powers, The Seven Factors of Enlightenment and the Noble Eightfold Path (see footnote p.38). 2. The Links…
The Buddha decided to teach the Dhamma starting with the Group of Five at Isipatana Deer Park. His first sermon, the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta, serves as a crucial teaching, symbolized by a royal ch
The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
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The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
3. The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering [dukkhanirodha ariyasacca]; 4. The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering [dukkhanirodhåkāmıni ariyasacca]. Apart from allowing Prince S
…these concepts across three cycles, the Buddha attained enlightenment, affirming the transformative power of the Supreme Dhamma. The Eightfold Path is likened to a precious jewel, guiding practitioners tow…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
If it happens that his wealth is taken away in taxes, or stolen by robbers, or damaged by fire or floods, or frittered away by fraudulent enemies then that person will be sorrowful, suffering in body
… it can easily be lost or taken away. The narrative illustrates that conflicts arise not only among powerful figures like emperors and kings but also in familial relationships, showcasing how deeply embedd…
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path
…n its ability to extinguish all suffering for all those who practise it — in just the same way as a powerful charm or spell, by its recitation, can overcome the effects of a poisonous snake-bite. It is lik…
This text discusses the importance of the Noble Eightfold Path as a means to transcend worldly cravings and achieve Nirvana. It elaborates on how it is the strongest method for ending suffering, highl
Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
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Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
…hat all beings are subject to suffering, irrespective of whether they are possessed of supra-normal powers -- no matter how rich or influen-
The text discusses how the Aggregates of Clinging, similar to a large ox attracting insects, are perpetually subject to suffering in all realms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing this suffer
The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
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The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
…ike the branches of a tree which has craving its roots. Only when the roots too are removed, by the power of the wisdom of attainment of arahantship [arahattamaggāṇa][1] is there no further risk of the reg…
In this teaching, the Buddha emphasized that craving is the root cause of suffering. He illustrated that just as a tree will regrow from its stump if not completely uprooted, suffering will persist if
The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Dhammakaya Tradition and Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
… in innumerable homes and workplaces of those in the Thai and Chinese communities. The tales of the powers and sanctity of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam which he used to help his followers still abound. Luang Phaw…
The practice of the Middle Way leads to various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to individual potential. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, the prominent monk who discovered the Dhammakaya Tradition, is re
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Overcoming Mental Defilements
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Overcoming Mental Defilements
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
…defilements, enabling one to transcend suffering and attain liberation. The Dhamma Body serves as a powerful tool for understanding and overcoming mental obstacles, leading to true happiness and a permanen…
The Journey to Nirvana: Understanding Pathama Magga Sphere
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The Journey to Nirvana: Understanding Pathama Magga Sphere
the temptation of looking for rewards in corruption or power. Your memory and wits will be sharpened and your thinking will be fluent and creative allowing you …
This text discusses the Pathama Magga Sphere, emphasizing the importance of continual mental cultivation towards higher levels of happiness and success. It explains how to 'let go' of this sphere, lea
Understanding the Mind and Its Layers
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Understanding the Mind and Its Layers
are mindful that ‘the mind is distracted’. If the mind is con- centrated, you are mindful that ‘the mind is concentrated’. If the mind is liberated, you are mindful that ‘the mind is liberated’. If
…plex mental processes and their implications for spiritual practice, emphasizing the transformative power of mindfulness and self-awareness. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
The Components of the Eightfold Path
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The Components of the Eightfold Path
The Components of the Eightfold Path all arise together When the factors of the Eightfold Path arise, they do so to- gether — just as the elder monk Koṇḍañña, after listening to the Dhammacakkapavatta
…ght, speech, and action. Koṇḍañña's insights into craving and clinging exemplify the transformative power of the Eightfold Path in achieving enlightenment, ultimately leading to the cessation of suffering.…
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
ogre said to the other that they ought to eat the boy up, but the other ogre forbade him. The False View ogre ig- nored the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exc
…or the king, who discovers the boy and the platter and consults the Buddha. The Buddha explains the power of recalling his virtues and teaches six forms of recollection for protection.
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
…nced the world to live in the forest, he meditated upon a kasiṇa until being able to develop mental powers [abhiññā] together with the intention to remove himself both from vengefulness and aggression. At …
…g his intentions for four months. Upon retreating into the forest, he meditates and develops mental powers while striving to detach from vengefulness and aggression. This illustrates the concept of Right I…
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw down the knife. He thought to himself, that if he should die, at least he woul
…y of Ariya, a fisherman who feels shame upon encountering the Buddha, highlights the transformative power of awareness and morality. Both accounts demonstrate how the practice of Precepts leads to deeper u…
Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
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Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
…ddhipāda]”, “these five virtues are the Five Faculties [indriya]”, “these five virtues are the Five Powers [bala]”, “these seven virtues are the Seven Factors of Enlightenment”, “these eight virtues are th…
Monitoring mindfulness involves a constant awareness of the wholesomeness in the mind, akin to a treasurer who tracks the assets of an emperor. It encompasses the recognition of various virtues essent
The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
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The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
The Three Cycles of Examination comprise: 1. Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of each Noble Truth over which the Lord Buddha had unequaled personal knowledge and which he could teach to others wi
…proach, termed 'Dhammacakka,' serves as a transformative process, surpassing traditional notions of power, particularly when addressing the eradication of defilements. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
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Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta the whole of the Earth quaked and the waves of the ocean were whipped by strong winds and even Mount Sumeru bowed down its peak as if in humility to the teaching, with a sou
…Pāñcavaggiya Bhikkhus to embrace and practice the Buddha's teachings, showcasing the transformative power of Dhamma through the connection established at this moment of enlightenment. For more insights, vi…
The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
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The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
UPOSATHA DAYS (full-moon and new moon days). The Universal Monarch is endowed with seven forms of jewels by which he can rule the world: 1. A jewelled wheel; 2. A jewelled elephant; 3. A jewelled hors
…Jewelled Wheel stands out for its double function as an invincible weapon and a vehicle. Its unique power allows the monarch to address organized crime or any evils simply through mental resolution, leadin…
The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
… mountain until they could attain enlightenment or at least fly down in the air by their own mental powers. After three days of meditation, one of the group became an arahat—he promised to bring food back …
In examining the enlightenment of Bahiya Dārucīriya, it is essential to recognize his previous lifetimes where he dedicated himself to achieving enlightenment through intense meditation. Alongside fel