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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Routine at Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
House Routine Time Routine 05.30 Wake up 06.00-06.30 Make morning prayer 06.30-07.15 Morning activity Give alms,
The Yuwakalayanamitra Camp involves a comprehensive daily schedule encouraging spiritual growth and camaraderie among participants. Beginning with a morning wake-up at 5:30 AM, activities include morn
Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
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Yuwakalayanamitra Daily Activities
Daily activity starts from 5.30 onwards. Yuwakalayanamitra wake up by songs, sweet voices or even body-shaking by mentors, then make bed (with mentors helping), brush teeth and drink water, and go to
The daily activity schedule for Yuwakalayanamitra begins at 5.30 AM with wake-up music or mentor interactions, including tasks like making beds and maintaining hygiene. Mentors oversee the well-being
Daily Schedule of Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
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Daily Schedule of Yuwakalayanamitra Camp
Breakfast At 07.15, breakfast is served. Mentors prepare breakfast for the priest instructors and Yuwakalayanamitra. Yuwakalayanamitra give breakfast to the instructors who lead worship of rice ritual
In the Yuwakalayanamitra camp, daily activities begin at 07.15 with breakfast prepared for priest instructors. At 08.00, participants gather to listen to Dhamma teachings and engage in guided meditati
Experiences at YUWA CAMP
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Experiences at YUWA CAMP
Message from house members Yuwakalyanamitra club members I can meditate for longer hours at yuwa CAMP than at my house. Anyone who is the only child can also get friends, brothers and sisters here. Mo
At YUWA CAMP, members of the Yuwakalyanamitra club share their enriching experiences of meditation, friendship, and learning. They've found a supportive atmosphere conducive to meditation, enjoying th
Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
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Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
Doing activities together, each child’s character will be observed. A child may like to work on his or her own while another enjoys team work. Therefore, the children will learn how to cope with peopl
At YUWA CAMP, children engage in activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth. They learn to cope with different personalities while practicing Buddhist principles like perse
Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful resolutions was to make them while focusing between their blessings. When they begin
Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, and that is meditative attainment. Hold on to it. Even if you see only a brief flash
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can dra
Dhammakaya Centers in Southeast Asia
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Dhammakaya Centers in Southeast Asia
印 座尼西亚 (Indonesia) Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Indonesia Jl. Pulau Dewa V Blok P6 No.21 Kota Modern Tangerang Prop. Banten 15117 Indonesia Tel. +62-2-1552-8908 Email: dimcindonesia@
This content provides an overview of the Dhammakaya International Meditation Centers located in various Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Brunei. Ea
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
The Reality of the New Middle East The first step toward the formulation of a new policy is to understand the realities of the new Middle East as it is now. The three clusters of countries — Iran–Ira
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not jus
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
Preface Not a month goes by these days without another important article being published on some newly uncovered Buddhist text, and among the discoveries are ancient materials about Buddhist meditati
This preface discusses the ongoing discoveries in Buddhist meditation texts and the efforts of Venerable Phrakrupaladnayokwarawat (Sudhammo Bhikkhu) in promoting scholarly exploration. It emphasizes t
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progress
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
This text discusses the significance of foundational stages in personal growth, emphasizing starting from foundation 7 down to 1 before moving onward. It highlights the connection between physical wel
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
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The Victory of Abandoning: Insights from the Dana Sutta
The Victory of Abandoning 9. Dana Sutta Those 6 things Then, having exhausted that action, that power, that status, that sovereignty, he is a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the
The Dana Sutta presents profound insights on the nature of giving and its consequences in the spiritual journey. It describes how the mindset behind acts of generosity can influence their outcomes—whe
Essentials of Sutta Teaching
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Essentials of Sutta Teaching
Contents Preface........................................................................................................2 1. Udaya Sutta : Breaking the Cycle..........................................
This book presents a collection of significant Suttas focusing on the themes of generosity, morality, and the principles of giving. Topics include the Udaya Sutta which discusses breaking the cycle of
The Significance of Giving to Spiritual Seekers
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The Significance of Giving to Spiritual Seekers
"By giving a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of stream - entry, the offering may be expected to repay incalculably, immeasurably. What, then, should be said a
This text examines the immense value of giving to those who are on the spiritual path, highlighting the exponential returns of such acts. From stream-enterers to Tathāgatas, offerings made to these en
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee