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Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
I have asked this question many times before, and the answer has always been the same. We are all looking for happiness. All of us here today seek a way to true happiness. When I ask whether anyone h
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
…iness within. Monica Luang Por 70 : Well, now I understand everything, I think. I understand why we search for happiness all the time, but cannot find it externally. You have to look inside. : Correct! Happiness from sho…
Luang Por explains that true happiness can only be found within oneself and is not dependent on external factors. Material happiness is fleeting and often leads to further dissatisfaction. Through med
What Do Humans Really Want?
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What Do Humans Really Want?
What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i
The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulgence in desires. It illustrates through the example of an art collector who, despite his wea
The Easiest Path to Happiness
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The Easiest Path to Happiness
…ll human beings love happiness and hate suffering. As mentioned in the previous chapter, many of us search for happiness, in a variety of ways. Some may say that one is happy when one is free from suffering, or when one …
Chapter 4 discusses the nature of true happiness and emphasizes that it is more than just temporary pleasures or escapes from suffering. Many seek happiness through various means, but true happiness i
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
10 Clear-minded Youths - 1 The Story of Many Youths Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Sukhakamani bhutani yo dandena vihimsati attano sukhamesano pecca so na labhate sukham. Sukhakamani bhu
In this discourse, the Buddha conveys the essence of true happiness through two contrasting verses. The first verse teaches that seeking happiness at the expense of others leads to suffering in future
The Path to Inner Happiness through Meditation
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The Path to Inner Happiness through Meditation
… of true happiness within. Monica : Well, now I understand everything, I think. I understand why we search for happiness all the time, but cannot find it externally. You have to look inside. Luang Phaw: Correct! Happines…
Luang Phaw discusses the significance of finding happiness within oneself rather than through external means. He emphasizes that true happiness comes from introspection and meditation, which requires
The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
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The Quest for Knowledge and Happiness
Preface Why, since the existence of mankind, have we unceasingly put all of our resources in order to search for newer knowledge and technology? Taking this question back to its roots, we will eventua
This preface discusses the fundamental reasons behind humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and technology. It highlights how ignorance leads to suffering and fear, emphasizing the need for knowl
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
…ge that will lead us to happiness, and therefore our search for knowledge is nothing other than the search for happiness. In this search human beings are one; we all desire happiness above all other things. KNOWLEDGE Wh…
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
the desire of young people who seek happiness in companionship; once they find their match they are happy, but then later on comes the suffering. Suffering in the form of concern, worry, jealousy, pri
The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to
Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
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Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
Accepting Change Many people realize that once they are married, marriage is not what they imagined it to be. Their expectations may have been influenced by idealistic love stories from movies and tel
The text discusses the reality of marriage and love, contrasting idealistic expectations with the truth of change and impermanence. It highlights that true happiness must come from within rather than
Journey to Joy: The Benefits of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Journey to Joy: The Benefits of Dhammakaya Meditation
Journey to Joy 222 All that I am speaking of are the results after I started to practise meditation. These are the benefits that I gained, since practising Dhammakaya meditation. For me, the practice
In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal insights gained from practicing Dhammakaya meditation, highlighting its dual benefits of happiness and wisdom. Meditation fosters a profound sense of ha
The Universality of Meditation
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The Universality of Meditation
The Universality of Meditation tradition. Simply close your eyes and do nothing. In other words, meditate. It is a practice that will bring our lives happiness and fulfillment, which we should take ut
Meditation is a universal practice that brings happiness and fulfillment. In Pali, 'natthi santiparam sukham' suggests that true happiness lies in peace of mind. This stillness can be achieved by anyo
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy able to practise even though their faiths from one another. may differ 222 22 The true happiness sought by all people can be found within each of us. It is not an external power or obje
True happiness is found within us and not in external objects or powers. Achieving happiness requires a completely still mind. When the mind is at peace, happiness naturally follows. This can be pract
The Quest for True Happiness
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The Quest for True Happiness
I believe that if we look at each individual person, we will see that we are all made of the same components: our physical body and our mind. We can favour our body by giving it beverages, food, and t
This text discusses the connection between individual well-being and happiness, emphasizing the necessity of balancing the physical body and the mind. It questions whether superficial pleasures lead t
Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
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Meditation for World Peace and Happiness
that wishes all beings free of suffering and able to attain greater happiness. Wish that all beings will discover the greatest thing: to attain the utmost happiness that arises from meditation and tha
This text emphasizes the profound benefits of meditation, encouraging practitioners to wish for the happiness and freedom from suffering of all beings. It advocates for a boundless mindset filled with
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
Sure, here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Tomorrow The World Will Change** *The Common Human Goal* While we must admire and applaud the dedication of those who pursue peace, the trut
The text explores the ongoing pursuit of peace and happiness among diverse humanity. It emphasizes that real world peace remains unattained due to a lack of understanding of its true definition and ro
Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
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Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the lives of layp
In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 304 happiness. This is similar to a cool spot in the middle of a hot oven. This is also a place where you feel as if you are sleeping in the midst of light. This is unlike the unconscio
In this excerpt, the concept of inner happiness is explored as a source of light that enhances daily experiences. The joy cultivated through meditation allows individuals to radiate positivity, making
Inner Serenity and External Peace
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Inner Serenity and External Peace
Inner serenity will spread to become external peace The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining. And in the end, your feelings become one with the light of t
The text explores the relationship between inner serenity and external peace, emphasizing that true happiness is attainable by anyone regardless of background. By understanding oneself and practicing