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The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
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The Creation of the Universe and the Battle Between Good and Evil
Suzanne Jeffrey Someone then asks, "Who created the Universe?" "The Universe was created by three elements coming together: Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality existing in harmony. A continuum of
…ell, sickness, and death, emphasizing the potential to counteract negativity through meditation and self-discovery. The dialogue takes place late at night after a long session of questions, indicating a d…
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…mma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves to be careful – not to …
The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra
The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of course, will try to fix ever
This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping th…
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally gave up her li
…quality, quantity, technique, timing, and environment. Furthermore, he elucidates the importance of self-reliance that begins from the moment we are cut from our mothers, framing the transition to indepen…
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
…ses his eyes narrowly and his eyes then look as if they are a passageway into his most hidden inner self. It is wonderful and amazing both at the same time. He asks LP Josh about his trip up north and …
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the
… essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitude to mothers, the importance of self-care, and the impact of quality, quantity, technique, and timing on upbringing. It suggests that ha…
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn
…nd teachers. He suggests that meditation can aid in revealing the reality of ourselves, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. A question from a young Italian man about the consumption of alcoho…
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…nue to drink. The damage caused to the nervous system should be enough for you to calculate for yourself if it is worth it. It is, of course, up to each individual whether or not it helps your spiritual d…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…rey It is not something to see with the eyes, so you must meditate and practice and see it for yourself. The mind is at the seventh base, and is approximately the size of an eye socket. It will expand an…
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the…
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th
…ing the consequences, highlighting the struggle between good and evil actions. Luang Por encourages self-help and awareness in navigating these challenges and emphasizes the importance of meditation as a …
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
…attajevo are around here keeping an eye on us all. (I know this intuitively.) Perhaps, I think to myself, it is because I am close to the Dham- makaya Cetiya and I know, and feel comfortable, with the tho…
…editation experience intertwines practice with profound teachings, underscoring the significance of self-care and spiritual preparation.
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And when we open our eyes, we look outside. We never look inside. So when we look outside, we o
…e passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see the good…
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
…ime of the Buddha, people had more than one body. Once you meditate, you will find this out for yourself. Q: Was the Buddha seeing His mind with celestial bodies? And then He could see defilements, or ki…
…infecting the mind across lifetimes. The text encourages readers to look within, meditate, and gain self-realization, echoing the wisdom of the Buddha.
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
…dividual. Goodness, righteousness, virtue: All of these things you must look and find inside of yourself. "As I said yesterday, there are three meanings or levels of Dhamma. The first is Pure Nature, or …
…ism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the need for self-examination through meditation to understand one's pure nature, known as Nibbana. The second meanin…
The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
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The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
…em responsibility without prejudice or bias. And this is the only way to change society: Change yourself. You are responsible for your own actions. And you, as teachers, are given responsibility for your …
This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li
Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
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Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
…t. If we manage to have people in each direction working harmoniously, it will be beneficial to the self, as well as the entire nation. Buddha taught us these sixteen years after his enlightenment. If eve…
In this meeting, the focus is on the six directions, emphasizing their interconnected nature and the importance of harmonizing relationships in personal and national development. Education is portraye
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey The Reality of Life: We get this picture from our parents. Our birth is the most critical time, and the weakest time, of our life. Because the four elements are impure, we realize tha
…ems stem from these internal conflicts. True solutions arise not from external pursuits but through self-reflection and meditation, leading to enlightenment and inner peace. This profound understanding st…
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
…irst, when you want to affect the development of good habits in your students, you must look at yourself. If you have good habits, then your students will develop good habits as well. But if you do not, t…
…t. The text outlines a framework based on the 'five rooms' model for moral development, encouraging self-reflection among teachers to promote good habits in students. Additionally, it cites the teachings …
Interconnectedness in Education: A Holistic Approach
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Interconnectedness in Education: A Holistic Approach
There is some blur at the top of the image that makes the beginning of the title unclear. However, the main body of the text has been transcribed as follows: **"There is a total interconnectedness of
…re in students for their health, environment, and knowledge, while promoting good communication and self-care practices in the educational process. Educational management is also mentioned, focusing on th…
Lessons from a Dharma Master
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Lessons from a Dharma Master
Thankings with a Dharma Master ourselves. This is also an important room for economy, as well, because we have to learn to cut back on our spending for clothing and accessories. The last room is the
… illustrating varying motivations and wisdom levels in nurturing growth. The teachings advocate for self-reflection in educators and emphasize that if students uphold ethical precepts, they can significan…