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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
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The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Meditation
…rl. I love cleanliness and orderliness. I know where everything should or should not be. I taught myself everything. I know when to do what. I know how to manage my time and how to handle my tasks. When I…
…d upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-teaching abilities. Emphasizing the importance of meditation, she encourages others to develop self
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…
…thin themselves for true understanding rather than focusing on others. It highlights the journey of self-discovery through examining both physical and spiritual aspects of oneself. The teachings stress th…
Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
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Understanding Buddhism: Key Concepts and Texts
…ng consisting of impermanence (aniccata), state of suffering or dissatisfaction (dukkhata), and not-self, non-self, or soullessness (anattata)
…ree Jewels of Buddhism and the Three Characteristics of existence: impermanence, suffering, and non-self. Key meditative practices like fire contemplation and the significance of shrines in Buddhism are a…
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
… not to believe or disbelieve until something is proven to be true or false. Buddhism encourages self-reliance and self-liberation through good deeds. Although Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest re…
… superstitions, making it a modern and applicable way of life. It encourages a neutral perspective, self-reliance, and good deeds. Unlike many religions, Buddhists have not engaged in war for religious re…
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, whic…
…t dawn, he perceived the universe anew, transcending worldly attachments and understanding his true self as something vast and unconditioned, which he identified as Nirvana. Following his enlightenment at…
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
…hysical health less sickness, longer life (e.g. better relaxation, Lower blood pressure) • Improves self-control inner peace, more harmonious lifestyle Concentration-related: leading to: • Sharpens conce…
…oved overall health. By practicing meditation, individuals can achieve higher levels of insight and self-realization, leading to a harmonious lifestyle and increased mental power. For more resources on me…
Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
…ble insights on how to deal with family issues. This Dhamma consists of four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance and generosity. These are the four virtues that should be observed and practiced…
…hamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, and generosity as essential for happiness. The tradition of ordaining men as mo…
Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
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Living a Virtuous Life: Honoring Parents
…man form, for bringing us up and for giving us an education among other things. We should try to be self-sufficient and not count on our parents for support, even if they are wealthy. Their wealth belongs…
…ights the debt owed to parents for life and education, and stresses that children should strive for self-sufficiency without expecting anything in return. Wealth from parents should not be seen as entitle…
The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
…e for love from others, but become the source of powerful unconditional love which is complete in itself. This is 'universal love' that can be extended to all others. It is a positive energy in our minds …
This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for ou…
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
…ght. One sleepless night, I decided to try meditating. I just sat and let time go by, waiting for myself to feel sleepy. I did not expect anything and my husband was already asleep. Soon, I grew sleepy bu…
…n, revealing how it leads her to inner peace, emotional stability, and a better understanding of herself. Initially sleepless and contemplative, she discovers a glowing crystal sphere within her, symboliz…
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
…lacks even one element of the Dhamma for Laypersons - the four elements being truthfulness (Sacca), self-control (Dama), endurance (Khanti), and sacrifice (Caga) will certainly experience one or more of f…
…family stability. It highlights four common family problems: suspicion, foolishness, tiredness, and selfishness, which arise from individual imperfections. The text advises recognizing and addressing thes…
The Heart of a Stable Family
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The Heart of a Stable Family
… talk about it then. That could turn out to be like a volcanic eruption. Problem #4: The problem of selfishness. The problem of selfishness can be referred to as being self-centered. Human nature is such …
บทความนี้สำรวจปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นในครอบครัว เช่น ความเหนื่อยล้าระหว่างสมาชิกและความเห็นแก่ตัว ซึ่งทำให้ครอบครัวมีโอกาสแตกแยกสูงขึ้น มันเน้นถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารอย่างเปิดเผยระหว่างสมาชิกในครอบครัวเพื่
Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: Building a Stable Family
…sed of four parts, it is considered to be the heart of a stable family: 1. Truthfulness or sacca 2. Self-control or dama 3. Endurance or khanti 4. Sacrifice or caga In general, if our hearts are still bea…
… as taught by the Lord Buddha through 'Dhamma for Laypersons', which includes truthfulness (sacca), self-control (dama), endurance (khanti), and sacrifice (caga). It highlights the importance of these vir…
The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
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The Foundation of Marriage: Sacrifice and Care
… one gets married, the foundation of one's life lies in sacrifice for each other. If ever we become selfish towards each other, it will be followed by divorce or murder. Sacrifice in marriage is sacrifice…
…create a stable home. The concept of Dhamma for Laypersons outlines four key factors: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, and sacrifice. These elements are essential for maintaining a healthy family en…
The Role of Parents in Guiding Children
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The Role of Parents in Guiding Children
…not developed bad behavior, then they should be taught about right and wrong and how to demonstrate self-discipline. 2. Address the problem immediately. If children have already begun self destructive beh…
ในบทนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กและการแก้ไขพฤติกรรมที่ไม่ดีทันที เพื่อให้เด็กเติบโตขึ้นอย่างมีความรับผิดชอบและประสบความสำเร็จในชีวิต รวมถึง 5 ข้อที่ผู้ปกครองควรทำเพื่อการเตรียมตัวเด็กให้พร้อมสำหรับ
The Stages of Good Deeds
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The Stages of Good Deeds
…s: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not, the first thing we get is self-satisfaction. "The second stage of good deeds: When we keep doing good deeds, the second thing we g…
The text outlines the four stages of good deeds: self-satisfaction, development of character, recognition of hard work, and societal esteem. It emphasize…
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
…ather, sir. The senior monk Is there anybody you love more than your parents? The children : Yes, myself, sir. The senior monk Yes, that's correct, everybody loves oneself the most. What about fowl? Do th…
…all not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the instinct for self-preservation in animals is discussed to illustrate why taking life i…
Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
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Confronting Life's Inherent Sufferings
…suffering, humans blind themselves even further with other trivial things. A person will trouble himself more to fulfill his desires, for example, to have a spouse and children, expecting that these will …
…worries. Even with relationships, separation from loved ones in death brings grief. By preparing oneself mentally and embracing teachings of the Buddha, one can learn to accept and cope with life's hardsh…
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 Kamm…
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 t…
Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
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Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
…oduction team would like to dedicate our merit of producing this book as an offering to the Supreme Self-Enlightened One and to our beloved spiritual teachers: The Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh C…
…inment of the Dhammakaya. The production team dedicates their efforts as an offering to the Supreme Self-Enlightened One and esteemed spiritual teachers.