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Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
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Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
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
Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
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Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
death chronicle position awake with awareness awake in the sea of merit fire contemplation; fire as meditation device shrine; altar; group of tables containing images of Buddha triple robe; the three
This text delves into crucial Buddhist principles including the Tipitaka, which is a comprehensive scripture forming the foundation of Buddhist teachings. It encompasses three baskets: Vinaya Pitaka,
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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
Giver of Human Form
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Giver of Human Form
Giver of Human Form In order for a human being to be born, it requires the interaction between the father and mother. An astral body enters the father and stimulates a desire for contact and intimacy
การเกิดของมนุษย์เริ่มต้นจากความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างพ่อและแม่ โดยมีร่างอัสตัลเข้าไปในตัวพ่อ กระตุ้นความปรารถนาในการติดต่อกับแม่ หลังจากที่เกิดมา ความรักระหว่างแม่และลูกก็เกิดขึ้น พ่อแม่มอบของขวัญที่ยอดเยี่ย
The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
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The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
personal interest. It is the kind of love that the Lord Buddha had after his enlightenment. Although he had accompanied Princess Bimba for many lifetimes to pursue Perfections, he could finally make a
The text reflects on the profound love exemplified by the Lord Buddha following his enlightenment. He released personal affections to pursue spiritual ordination and achieved enlightenment, marking th
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
ERVICE S Sometimes, after offering food to monks, I did not pour ceremonial water immediately but had some drinks first. Apart from being an alcoholic, I was also a lottery addict. Every fortnight, I
This narrative describes the author's tumultuous past marked by alcoholism, anger, and violence towards loved ones. Their life transforms after attending the Panawat Meditation Park in 2003, where the
Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dha
This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including Arahant, an enlightened being who has attained Nibbana, Bodhisatta, a future Buddha, and Dhamma, referring both to ultimate truth
The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
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The World's Common Problems: The World of Defiled Minds
THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS II The World of Defiled Minds Irrespective of the prevailing situation, we have to accept all happenings as the way of the world. Common people are subject to mental impuri
In 'The World of Defiled Minds', the text discusses the prevalence of mental impurities among common people. It acknowledges that while some individuals manage to free themselves from these defilement
The Journey to Attainment
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The Journey to Attainment
Before attainment, life is like running against the wind with a burning torch in our hand. The flame blowing towards us brings us heat and pain. When we reach a pond and dip the torch into the water,
Before reaching the state of Dhammakaya, life resembles a struggle against the elements with a burning torch, symbolizing suffering and challenges. Upon attainment, represented by dipping the torch in
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
Buddhist View on Sex Prince Siddharta is an example of a person who deserted all blessing in his life in order to seek the happiness of the mind. Buddhist monks follow His path in search of true happi
In Buddhism, the pursuit of true happiness often involves renouncing worldly pleasures, including sexual relationships. Prince Siddharta, known as the Buddha, exemplified this path by abandoning his r
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
Peace my life. And the adage of that young physician that "Whatever works is good", took on a ... special meaning; indeed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribut
This text reflects on the profound changes in one's life due to daily meditation practice, particularly the ability to let go of the past and embrace the present. The author shares the burden of guilt
Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
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Elements of Buddhist Lifestyle
ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag
The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive
The Importance of Studying Lord Buddha's Teachings
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The Importance of Studying Lord Buddha's Teachings
During the course of their education, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo would like students to see the value of their studies of the Lord Buddha’s teachings, and wants them to be proud and love their studies. Mor
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo emphasizes that students should value their studies of the Lord Buddha's teachings and take pride in it. He encourages them to study diligently and understand the truth of Buddhi
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentm
The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
VI. Reference 3: Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples Besides the term’s relation to the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples.
In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl
ความฉลาดในการรู้จักประโยชน์อย่างมีเหตุผลสู่การหลุดพ้นสูงสุด
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ความฉลาดในการรู้จักประโยชน์อย่างมีเหตุผลสู่การหลุดพ้นสูงสุด
พรเจ้าอุตตตริวิมาขัจิรมาณำณำพาวารกนา ดวยน: the wisdom of recognizing expedient toward the ultimate liberation is the two sublime ears of the Lord. โลภิคยาลุกฺตรํณํImagine the figure of recognition the
บทความนี้พูดถึงความฉลาดในการรู้จักประโยชน์ไปสู่การหลุดพ้นสูงสุด โดยเปรียบเทียบองค์ประกอบต่างๆ ของความฉลาดในพระพุทธศาสนากับคุณลักษณะของพระเจ้าที่มีการเปรียบเทียบกับริมฝีปาก ดั้งฟัน และลิ้น ซึ่งแสดงถึงค
The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta the virtues loved by noble ones.24 It is owing to the Blessed One that Mahā paja pārī Gotāmī is free from doubt about suffering, about the origin of
The Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta highlights the significance of abstaining from harmful actions such as killing and immoral conduct. It illustrates how one's journey towards refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, an
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) focuses on the Five Aspects of Natural Law, including Biological, Chemical, Psychic, Karmic Laws, and the Law of Cause and Effect. This knowledge reveals
Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
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Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
132 GUIDED MEDITATION If you do it right from the beginning to the end, your journey will be smooth and easy. All you have to do next is to keep doing it repeatedly. Do it regularly, repeatedly, cons
การทำสมาธิที่ถูกต้องตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบจะทำให้การเดินทางของคุณราบรื่นและง่ายดาย คุณต้องทำสิ่งนี้อย่างต่อเนื่องและหมั่นฝึกฝนเพื่อความสำเร็จ แม้ว่าจะมีความท้าทาย ให้เข้าใจว่าคุณยังเป็นคนธรรมดาและต้องเอาใจใส่