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think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the par

Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot

The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all

The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) focuses on the Five Aspects of Natural Law, including Biological, Chemical, Psychic, Karmic Laws, and the Law of Cause and Effect. This knowledge reveals

WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea

Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing

88 MEDITATION BENEFITS Mindfulness and comprehension – Meditation can help us develop a keen sense of perception and awareness. We will become more alert and mindful of everything around. Our body an

Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

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

GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min

In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of

114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d

This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the

TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als

These Ten Daily Homeworks aim to enhance your meditation practice while improving your overall wellbeing. Start your day by reconnecting with your body's center. Reflect on life and express loving-kin

158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim

This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment

Pali: an ancient language used in India, now no longer an active language. The original Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali. Pali texts are used by the Theravada school of Buddhism. Parami: a Pa

Pali is an ancient language from India that is no longer actively spoken but holds significant historical importance as the original language of Buddhist scriptures. These scriptures serve as a core e

Wise (pundita): A wise is someone who has wisdom. Being wise is not the same as being educated. A wise can be a person who is highly educated or one with no formal education at all. He is righteous an

This text highlights the distinction between being wise and being educated, emphasizing that wisdom is innate and ethical rather than solely academic. A wise person embodies righteousness and possesse

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. The Unknown Factor . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. The Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. The Eightfold Noble Path . . . . . . 45 4. The Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

This section features a detailed list of illustrations found in the book, highlighting key themes such as the Unknown Factor, the Mind, the Eightfold Noble Path, and the Path to Enlightenment. Each il

Suzanne Jeffrey ally does know me better than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them

The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh

Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher for the people he loves… which for him, I found out, is everyone. And that is why he is so stern. He wants people to reach for, and experience, success in their lives,

This text shares a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who deeply cares for everyone, emphasizes the importance of reaching for success in meditation

Suzanne Jeffrey With this comment, the audience looks surprised and expectant. This comment is not something that they would have ever thought a Vice-Abbot of a Thai monastery would ever say. He smi

บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ

Listening with a Dharma Attitude to build wealth, both materially and spiritually. In these rooms, we put all of our good habits that we have developed in the other rooms into practice. By being mind

การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ

Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

Suzanne Jeffrey "The path begins with Right View, Samma-Ditthi. This is also called Right Understand- ing. On one level, this means that we understand that there is cause and effect: that do- ing goo

The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is