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The Journey to Inner Happiness through Meditation
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The Journey to Inner Happiness through Meditation
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
Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
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Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
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
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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
Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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Understanding Self-Dependence in Marriage
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
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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
Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
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Child Development through Activities at YUWA CAMP
Doing activities together, each child’s character will be observed. A child may like to work on his or her own while another enjoys team work. Therefore, the children will learn how to cope with peopl
At YUWA CAMP, children engage in activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth. They learn to cope with different personalities while practicing Buddhist principles like perse
Understanding the Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Path
Forth, the truth of the path to cessation of suffering or "Magga" in Pali. อธิษัขข้อที่ 4 คือ ทางแห่งการพ้นทุกข์ หรือมรรค There is a path to the end of suffering and a gradual path of self-improvement
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงมรรคหรือทางแห่งการพ้นทุกข์ในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งคืออริยมรรค 8 ที่นำไปสู่การสิ้นสุดของทุกข์และการพัฒนาตนเองอย่างค่อยเป็นค่อยไป มันอยู่ระหว่างความพอใจมากเกินไปและการอดทนเกินไป ในการเปรียบเที
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
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
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Buddhism
Characteristics (tilakkhana), consisting of impermanence (aniccata), suffering (dukkhata), and non-self (anattata). This truth stands behind all living beings in this world. The truths of the Law of K
This text explores the Three Characteristics of Buddhism—impermanence, suffering, and non-self. It discusses how misconceptions among children regarding Buddhist teachings and monks can hinder their u
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci
The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 270 In my personal life I have had the exceptional opportunity of many relationships - including that has given me a broad three marriages insight into the interaction between people an
In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on their personal life, including three marriages and parenting three adult children. The emphasis is on the importance of living in the present moment, encour
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
This Life Next Life In anger thereat will I keep to it. In guile will I keep to it. In self-respect will I keep to it!! 27. 'Well then, Prince, I will give you a smile, for it is by way of a smile t
This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
The following subject matter is very important for all families; whoever wants to get married, whoever wants to have children, whoever wants to have a husband or a wife must study these pages to gain
This text emphasizes the significance of understanding Dhamma for Laypersons to maintain family stability. It highlights four common family problems: suspicion, foolishness, tiredness, and selfishness
The Cycle of Life and Kamma
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The Cycle of Life and Kamma
lifetime without being able to do anything to promote their life's quality. This is quite difficult to understand so just be aware that animal is another form of punishment a human can be born into ba
This text examines the profound relationship between Kamma and human existence, illustrating how individuals might find themselves in cycles of rebirth based on their actions. It delves into how our b
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
Suzanne Jeffrey tions, although in the beginning of our life, when we are developing our habits, our six directions give us total input - in other words, we are in-taking all the information that wil
This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights
Building a Happy Family Life
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Building a Happy Family Life
Part One: Family Life 2. Does this person have the knowledge, the ability, and the good character to support our family so that it is happy and can they help us raise our children to be respectful, mo
This text discusses the vital qualities necessary for a successful marriage and family life, emphasizing that individuals should marry for the right reasons, focusing on character, self-control, and s
Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
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Appendixes of Theravada Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Theravada: "the Doctrine of the Elders"; considered as "Orthodox" Buddhism Tripitaka: The Pali Canon; Source of Buddhist Scriptures dating back to the time of the Buddha Tilakkh
This section provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to Theravada Buddhism. It includes insights into the Tripitaka, the Pali Canon which is the primary source of Buddhist scripture