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To create world peace by allowing one's mind to reach inner happiness first, according to the practice called meditation, is what we ought to do. It is what each and every single person should be conc

Creating world peace starts with achieving inner happiness through meditation. Regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds, meditation serves as a universal practice to improve mental clarity and

Chapter 6 The Source of Happiness and Peace The differences among beliefs, cultures, customs, nationalities, religions or languages are only superficial external differences. Beneath these difference

Chapter 6 discusses how underlying the superficial differences in beliefs and cultures lies a universal pure nature shared by all humanity. This natural state can be accessed through meditation, leadi

are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment. It is

This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining

While a conclusion is proposed here to some extent, it may be useful to examine further implications from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further underst

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่

These verses describe the Paccekabuddhas as ones possessed of supreme purity, wisdom, wakefulness, composure, and having the ability for seeing and knowing. In other words, they are full of realizing

These verses highlight the qualities of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their supreme purity, wisdom, and self-enlightenment capacity. The term ‘mahatadhamma’ refers to the great dhammas that relate to th

หลักฐานธรรมในคัมภีร์พระธรรมนั้น 1 ฉบับประชาชน Harrison, Paul M. 1990. The Samādhi of direct encounter with the Buddhas of the present: an annotated English translation of the Tibetan version of the P

เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอการสำรวจหลักฐานธรรมในคัมภีร์พระธรรมโดยการอ้างอิงงานศึกษาที่สำคัญเกี่ยวกับ Dhamma-kāya และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างมันกับการบรรลุ enlightenment งานที่สำคัญเช่น เพื่อบันทึกการพัฒนาและการประยุก

Jantrasrisalai, Chanida. 2011. “Criteria for Identification of Elements of Dhammikāya Meditacionds., Early Buddhist Traces of Dhammikāya Meditation : Project Overview. Keenam P. John. 1982. Original p

This text presents an overview of significant scholarly works on early Buddhist practices and literature, focusing on the criteria for identifying elements of Dhammikāya meditation and examining the p

80 MEDICATION SEVENTH BASE OF THE MIND The Seventh Base, located at the center of the body, two finger-breadths above the navel, is the natural home of the mind and also the gateway to spiritual att

The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev

Make sure there are no signs of tension anywhere and that you're closing your eyes the right way. Create a feeling of ease, happiness and purity. Feel that you're entering upon a perfect state of calm

This text encourages a deep sense of calm by detaching from worldly concerns and realizing the temporary nature of existence. It highlights the importance of the Seventh Base of the Mind, an integral

How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel

In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc

Inner Dhamma We used to perceive that the inner Dhamma was something profound and difficult to attain, that one had to put in an immense amount of effort and had to do it in a remote place in order to

Inner Dhamma was once seen as a profound, difficult achievement requiring immense effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to

Light of Purity Don’t get excited when you see the bright light, or wonder where the light is coming from, or whether you have left the lights on. Be unaffected by it. Feel happy that there is bright

The text discusses the natural emergence of inner light when the mind is tranquil and purified. It encourages readers to remain unaffected by the brightness, much like appreciating the sunrise without

Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin

Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a

Thailand is a Buddhist Society. A large part of our culture stems from Buddhist heritage. Our forefathers handed down to us through the generations, a lasting legacy of humble thought and traditions d

Thailand is deeply rooted in Buddhist culture, with a legacy that promotes moral values. The process of ordination allows individuals to elevate their consciousness and become part of the Buddhist com

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

When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut

Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne

111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti

In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr

112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can go anywhere you want. November 6, 1981 113. THE PURER YOU A

The text discusses the appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear vision of enlightenmen

133. THOSE WHO FOLLOW ME I always make this resolution: May those who follow me be ones endowed with purity in body, speech and mind, not ones who seek recognition and fame; may they be ones who seek

This text emphasizes the significance of personal resolutions for those who follow a path of purity in body, speech, and mind. It expresses a desire to live in environments that foster a sense of free

147. FINAL LIFETIME I reflected on my situation and I perceived that, in one of my past lifetimes, I must have committed certain unwholesome acts that resulted in negative retributions for me. That w

In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed