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86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The

In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in g

Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha and Jesus?" Luang Por says, "Buddha teaches th

In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the

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

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

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

Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s

This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac

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.

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

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 explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements effectively. Couples prepared with self-reliance, the ability to ch

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

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

2. Self-improvement (Dama) "The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

In this chapter, the author discusses the essential virtues for self-improvement and personal growth. The second virtue emphasizes the importance of continuous self-enhancement, maintaining profession

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