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eyelashes to lightly touch your cheeks, as though you are falling asleep. (Please do not force your eyelids closed or squeeze them shut because that causes tension in this area, as well as other areas

In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo

"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but

This narrative reveals the transformation of an individual after receiving a wake-up call about the excessive spending on vices like drinking and smoking. Guided by Khun Yav and a realization of prior

Journey to Joy 312 7. Make the effort to see the virtues in yourself and others. Congratulate others on their virtues and give them the opportunity to congratulate yours. 8. Keep daily notes of your m

This section discusses ten homework assignments designed to cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness. These assignments encourage individuals to recognize virtues in themselves and others, maintain a

Wisdom a refined body within me, purer and wiser than my physical self was. Seeing the Dhammakaya body makes me feel calm, peaceful and happy, like nothing else. It is happiness beyond what anyone or

This text describes the profound effects of meditation and visualization of the Dhammakaya body on the author's life. It highlights the transformation from an anxious, irritated individual to one who

Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that

The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can lead men astray through their allure and ultimately ruin them. This theme is

Part Three: Problems Within the Family flaw can be perceived as enormous in others, we tend not to recognize our own flaws, no matter how big they may be. When we close our eyes to meditate, we will s

เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงปัญหาภายในครอบครัว การพบเห็นข้อบกพร่องในตนเอง, ความสำคัญของการทำความเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องเหล่านี้ และการชมที่ช่วยให้ใจสงบ รวมถึงการจัดการกับคู่สมรสที่มีพฤติกรรมแย่ เช่น การดื่มสุราและการนอก

Part Three: Problems Within the Family are. Help them discern how they need to think about where they spend their money, and who they spend their money on. Any person who does not have a healthy attit

Part Three of this text delves into critical family issues, highlighting the importance of respectful relationships and the detrimental effects of gambling. It emphasizes the need for children to unde

Part Five: Truth for the Family looks like or where it resides, but we do know that this is from where feelings come. On the other hand, the physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors are able to s

This text discusses the difference between the physical and ethereal hearts, referencing the ancient teachings of the Tripitaka which indicate the existence of multiple universes. It presents boonya a

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

1) A husband strays because he lacks something from his wife Although this is a very difficult task, a wife needs to understand the shortcomings she may have which influenced her husband to cheat. Se

This text delves into the challenges faced by wives of cheating or alcoholic husbands. It suggests that wives should first reflect on their own shortcomings and not resort to vindictive behaviors when

อนุตตรวิมุกขธัฏฐิกมานํานา พวรกานทะ: the wisdom of recognizing expedient toward the possession of the state of deliverance (vimokkadhammā) which is Nibbana, the most profound of all the Dhammas, is the

เนื้อหานี้เน้นเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการรู้จักธรรมชาติของความเป็นจริงในด้านต่างๆ เพื่อการเข้าถึงนิพพาน ซึ่งถือเป็นความรู้ที่ลึกซึ้งและประเสริฐที่สุด พูดถึงลักษณะพื้นฐานในธรรม เช่น อนิจจังที่เป็นลักษณะสำ

Finding your mind is not a difficult task Comfortably lean up against the back of a chair and gently close your eyes. Yes, right. You are feeling all your thoughts passing through your mind one after

Finding your mind is a process of calming your thoughts and focusing on one at a time. By leaning back, closing your eyes, and acknowledging your waves of thoughts, you can begin to arrange mental pri

Journey to Joy 16 disappear. Thus, we should close our eyes to seek the universal happiness inside. When we see the universal truth, all differences will become insignificant. The conflicts in this wo

This text emphasizes the importance of seeking universal happiness by closing our eyes to external differences and focusing on our shared inner selves. By understanding universal truths, conflicts dim

Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 29 Creating Inner Quality From birth to death, we want to be the best that we can be, not only for our children and parents, but also to help them become the be

In 'Creating Inner Quality', the importance of striving for personal excellence for the benefit of family is emphasized. The text highlights the unique characteristics of humans that set us apart from

Part Five: Truth for the Family through mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what we are doing at the present moment, and being able to differentiate, or make a judgment, about what is right or

Part Five of this enlightening series emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation in family life. Mindfulness fosters awareness of our actions and helps us discern right from wrong, protec

This information was drawn from the Purāṇa’s text, indicating a total of 49 years (317 B.C. + 49 years = 268 B.C.). A review of the Purāṇa’s text shows that it is highly inconsistent and self-contrad

This paper reviews the inconsistencies in the Purāṇa’s text, focusing on King Aśoka's ascension to the throne. By examining three key factors - the reign of five Greek kings noted in Aśoka's Rock Edic

Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e

This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti

CHAPTER 2 Furthermore, a good education system is essential in assisting the parent to continue to build the knowledge of the individual along the right path to further strengthen the fabric of human

This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor

10. Behaviour Worthy of Respect A person worthy of homage and respect is a person who develops himself and succeeds in his desire to be ordained as a monk— in other words, he must successfully rid hi

A person demonstrating behaviour worthy of respect is one who pursues self-development and aspires to become a monk by eliminating mental defilements. The three main defilements are greed, hatred, and

GUIDED MEDITATION 95 ACHIEVING INNER EXPERIENCE (Now that we have paid respect to the Triple Gem, let us close our eyes and begin our meditation.) Sit cross-legged with your back upright. Put your

This meditation guide provides instructions on how to achieve a tranquil inner experience. It emphasizes the importance of posture, relaxation of muscles, and gentle closing of the eyes. Participants