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CERVICE Testimony 5 Ms Pornprachern Boonsungnern, USA "When I love others, I give that person 100 percent, but in turn the hurt I get is equivalent to what I give. If I love myself, I give to myself 1

Ms. Pornprachern Boonsungnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a s

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has followed and been self-educated in Buddhism since his childhood

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, is a distinguished Buddhist monk and the founder of Dhammakaya Temple. After earning his Economics degree from Kasetsart Universit

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica happiness and the highest satisfaction in life for us. Prince Siddharta, as an example, rejected his excess royal wealth because he foresaw that they provided limited

This text discusses the journey towards true happiness and satisfaction in life, contrasting monastic life represented by Prince Siddharta, who renounced royal wealth for enlightenment, with secular l

Buddhist View on Sex Prince Siddharta is an example of a person who deserts all blessing in his life in order to seek the happiness of the mind. Buddhist monks follow His path in search of true happin

Prince Siddharta represents a figure who renounces worldly pleasures to pursue mental happiness. Buddhist monks emulate his journey, viewing celibacy as a key to liberation from suffering and a path t

About Luang Phaw Dhammajayo Luang Phaw Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has followed and been self-educated in

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, was ordained in 1969 and became the abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, which he developed into a major meditation center. He is the found

Basic Meditation Practice If you have an experience that differs from just seeing the shining sun, do not get excited or emotional. Treat it as though it is normal. Observe the image without emotions.

Practical guidance on meditation encourages practitioners to observe their experiences without emotional reactions. By treating unusual experiences as normal and refining the mind, individuals can div

gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the knot

This text discusses how ancient wisdom transforms natural elements into metaphors for moral conduct and mind purification. It explains four magic forms of conduct inspired by nature, such as 'Eyes lik

we must train our minds to be calm and be ever ready for life's uncertainties. If we are well-prepared for the unexpected, we will be able to control our mind to remain alert and be able to live with

เราต้องฝึกจิตใจให้สงบและเตรียมพร้อมสำหรับความไม่แน่นอนในชีวิต ถ้าเราเตรียมตัวดี ความไม่แน่นอนจะไม่ทำให้เครียด ผู้ที่เห็นความจริงของชีวิตและรักษาจิตใจให้นิ่งจะยกระดับคุณธรรมได้ดียิ่งขึ้น คำแนะนำจากปู่ย

This question has prompted me to study Buddhism seriously, which has given me an understanding of life: 1. Death is not the end. We still have to be reborn indefinitely, as long as we have not rid our

The text reflects on serious studies of Buddhism and how its teachings on rebirth, karma, and consequences of actions shape a more meaningful life. It emphasizes the importance of performing good deed

After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there

This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s

visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a

THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS III Improve Oneself First When the energy is used up, our gains will vanish. This is also true for honour, fame and happiness. So why waste our time trying to correct the o

This section discusses the significance of focusing on our own flaws rather than attempting to correct others. It emphasizes that when we improve ourselves, we pave the way for greater happiness and f

CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XVII Peace of Mind Life is not a bed of roses, but a canyon where we do not know what is going to happen. Whenever we have difficulties, we should not retreat or suffer remorse.

Life presents unexpected challenges and obstacles, but it is crucial to maintain your peace of mind. Instead of retreating when difficulties arise, focus on self-motivation and determination to move f

48 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XVIII Mental Strength We were born to perform good deeds. Please maximize your time and effort for this purpose. The flight of life is short, and it is over too soon. Do not a

This section emphasizes the necessity of mental strength in life. It argues that while material wealth may not be critical, lack of mental resilience can prove to be perilous. Encouraging readers to m

51 554 CONFRONTING OBSTACLES XIX Remind Yourself Our mind is already full of willpower so it depends on us how much we wish to draw out. The volume of willpower in our mind is immense, larger than the

Our mind possesses immense willpower, larger than the Himalayas and oceans combined. By constantly reminding ourselves of this boundless capacity, we can draw on it to confront challenges and change p

SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXVII Succeed by Thought The idea that a self-made person becomes successful by their own intelligence and perseverance is partially correct, but these factors alone are not what

บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดที่ว่าความสำเร็จของบุคคลไม่ได้มาจากเพียงแค่ความฉลาดและความพยายาม แต่ยังมีปัจจัยอื่นๆ ที่สำคัญเช่น การทำงานเป็นทีม แม้บุคคลจะมีความมุ่งมั่น แต่ก็ไม่สามารถบรรลุเป้าหมายได้เสมอไป และจ

Generally, courage and wisdom are already embedded within ourselves. There is no need to find it elsewhere but simply to draw it out for personal use by training our mind with positive thinking and se

THE TRUE REFUGE VIXVIII Never Retreat... Never Regress 27 January 2002 We should always try to improve our mind. Perseverance is very important. Never retreat, regress or give up even though you feel

This text emphasizes the importance of never retreating or regressing on our journey of self-improvement and meditation. It advocates for daily practice to build the habit of meditation, which allows

THE TRUE REFUGE VIIX The True Refuge 19 February 2004 People, animal companions and material things are not a true refuge. These things are not lasting in nature and are subject to change and, at best

This text emphasizes that true refuge lies not in people, animals, or material possessions, which are all temporary and changeable. Instead, the lasting refuge is found in the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dham