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life of luxury, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn ab

This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not

In this prison there is punishment. It is not normal punishment like whipping or torture, which comes to an end; the punishment in this prison goes on forever and ever. Ageing, sickness, death and bir

This content discusses the perpetual punishment of existence, highlighting how suffering is inherent in our lives through age, sickness, and basic needs. It emphasizes the necessity for mindful teachi

Formation of Habits * The work which is done in each of the five rooms * Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms * The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms

This text discusses the various aspects of habit formation, emphasizing the importance of attitude towards life's necessities, manners in living and working together, and one's approach to livelihood.

Formation of Habits . The work which is done in each of the five rooms . Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms . The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms

This text discusses the formation of habits in various aspects of life, focusing on the work done in different areas and attitudes towards basic necessities. It emphasizes the importance of good habit

When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.

Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap

7. LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF I look at myself. I look through myself. I understand "me" clearly. I look into my physical self to find my human nature until I thoroughly understand it. Then I look deeper in

This text encourages individuals to look within themselves for true understanding rather than focusing on others. It highlights the journey of self-discovery through examining both physical and spirit

When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as s

This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and

hope that you will find someone else to help you with the many things in life. There are some who get married because they expect that their spouse will treat them favorably in different ways; and at

In a marriage, expectations can lead to disappointment if not grounded in self-dependence. Many marry for beauty or behavior, but these qualities fade. True relationships rely on self-sufficiency and

BUDDHISM ‘The religion in the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on

Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith and superstitions, making it

Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you

This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph

82 Glossary 1.The Perfections [paramita] are virtues such as generosity, self- discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience, perseverance, sincerity, resolution, loving-kindness and equanimity. Pursuit

The text outlines key Buddhist concepts, primarily focusing on the Perfections (paramita) like generosity and wisdom, and the importance of a clear life purpose for meditators. It emphasizes the lifes

Journey to Joy 280 and only hands and shoulders at first. Observing him gently and with a still mind, I felt more familiar with him. It was getting slowly clearer that the person inside me was not a s

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares an introspective experience where a deep connection with one's inner self is discovered through meditation. The narrative highlights the transformation experienc

Wisdom sphere provided warmth, safety and peace. If I kept my mind focused on each crystal ball, I could feel the happiness increasing in my body. It was as if an invisible “happiness cloak” had been

In this enlightening text, the author shares a personal meditation experience involving crystal balls that symbolize warmth and joy. As the author meditates, they describe feeling an 'invisible happin

Journey to Joy 126 I am Margitta Dietermann and I am 48 years old. I was born in Germany and I left my country with my own young family when I was 26 years old. For more than 22 years now, I'm living

Margitta Dietermann, a 48-year-old psychotherapist originally from Germany, shares her journey of self-discovery after moving to Switzerland with her family. Struggling with self-doubt and the belief

Journey to Joy 26 the Buddhist scriptures, return to life again. This is an inheritance for the world which the Great Master bestowed to all people. Its knowledge gives us confidence in our meditation

In 'Journey to Joy,' the teachings of the Dhammakaya are unveiled as a source of true happiness and wisdom. The great Master gifts this knowledge to the world, guiding individuals towards self-awarene

Part Five: Truth for the Family stockpile of behavioral (social, emotional and spiritual) problems, creating a generation of people who are only interested in themselves. Ignorance is the force behind

In this section, we discuss how behavioral problems contribute to a self-centered generation and the role ignorance plays in social issues. Parents often blame external factors for their children's st

was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr

This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u

A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharavas-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility - Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in term

บุคคลที่มีธรรมสำหรับอุบาสกอุบาสิกาต้องแสดงถึงนิสัยประจำสี่ประการ ได้แก่ นิสัยความรับผิดชอบ, การฝึกฝนและพัฒนาตนเอง, ความอดทน, และการเสียสละและการให้ นิสัยเหล่านี้ช่วยทำให้กลายเป็นผู้นำครอบครัวที่ดี การ

clash with each other, or for them not to clash with their in- laws. No matter what, there is always a chance that this can happen. The major concern is that, if the couple didn't learn how to regulat

This text discusses the importance of emotional regulation in marriage and the need for couples to prepare before their union. It outlines four essential factors for a successful marriage, including s

continuously. Repeat the mantra in your mind gently, allowing the mantra to slowly echo from the middle of the bright sun within your abdomen. Repeat the mantra 'Samma Arahang' repeatedly, which means

This text provides a meditation practice centered around the mantra 'Samma Arahang', focusing on purifying the mind to achieve self-love and universal kindness. The practice involves visualizing a bri