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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
… We should perform good deeds with our bodies, minds and speech. Everything that passes through our senses can be both good and bad, therefore, we must be selective and decide what we choose to pass through…
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
Transformative Journey through Meditation
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Transformative Journey through Meditation
…r they bought their first drink. When I was drunk, I did not know what I was doing. Once, I lost my senses and promised to give a woman my room in a condominium. The next day, when I regained my conscience,…
Mrs. Taweeporn Tansanguan, a housewife from Thailand, shares her journey of transformation through meditation. Initially, her life was chaotic, characterized by excessive drinking and failed businesse
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
…e Angulimala saw Him, he thought about killing Him as well. Then the Lord Buddha tried to bring his senses back by reminding him of the evil deed in his mind. He gave him a particular sermon on the road sid…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Achieving Happiness Through Dhamma Practice
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Achieving Happiness Through Dhamma Practice
…ally recollect life's uncertainties, and to not absorb ourselves in sensual indulgence via the five senses. Through this path, we will eventually reach our destination: Nibbana. For everyone who reads this …
This text emphasizes the significance of practicing Dhamma to achieve happiness in life and after death. By cultivating generosity, maintaining self-discipline, and engaging in meditation, individuals
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 214 Mr. Chan Poi Koun (Singapore) ❝"Once I started meditating, my life began to change. I am more calm and not as serious as I was before. I feel I can release my anxiety, but most impo
…esting that what we perceive in meditation is experienced through the mind rather than the physical senses. Discover how meditation can facilitate personal growth and a more profound understanding of life a…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…e Angulimala saw Him, he thought about killing Him as well. Then the Lord Buddha tried to bring his senses back by reminding him of the evil deed in his mind. He gave him a particular sermon on the road sid…
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
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Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
…arallel of dhammacarĺa and brahmacarĺa. Although these two compounds are normally used in different senses, in the passage where they appear together, both are said to be the highest ways of living. It is…
The text discusses how 'brahmabhūta' refers to the state of having eradicated all defilements, allowing one to experience ultimate peace and happiness. It parallels 'dhammacarĺa' and 'brahmacarĺa' as
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…ection,’ which sometimes can be used interchangeably.82 However, these English words have different senses in their main definitions. The word ‘body’ is used mainly in the sense of ‘the entire structure of …
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm
Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
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Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
…hem : - " Well, masters, take him up on to the palace and amuse him with the pleasures of the five senses. " And they were to do so. Now what think you, O chieftain? Would this man, well bathed, well anoi…
In this text, Master Kassapa discusses the transient pleasures of life and contrasts them with the inherent nature of human existence. Through dialogue, he illustrates the repulsive aspects of humanit
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
…t impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. When you’re involved with any of these things your mind is a…
The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
…ernal environment, we begin to progress toward a happy life. We learn how to carefully use our five senses because we are now seen in public places. "Of course, if we have built good habits, we will have n…
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
… to react. At the same time, it perceives everything through the brain, nerves, and all of the five senses. “By practicing meditation, you can see the mind. The mind is a clear spherical shape. It is gener…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognitio…
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
… things that it is not supposed to think of – mostly about sensual pleasure, such as using the five senses. (9) The mind is very difficult to still – like monkey mind – and our thoughts work incessantly to …
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
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
…ence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open) → we come into contact with our external world → we feel drawn toward specific people, pl…
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…you will not be able to get correct information. And this is the very reason why we can’t trust our senses and why we must always be cautious. Just as the body has diseases, the mind can have diseases, or i…
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…mind ourselves every day to stay centered. Every day, we need to refuel. But every day, through our senses, our mind wants to jump out. We are so easily trapped if we are not centered. And then it."
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…t layer within layer within layer. The outer layer is called perception and it is based on the five senses: seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting, and touching. When the mind receives information, it is that i…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
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The Lotus Flower: A Symbol of Purity and Knowledge
…ur needs or the efforts we have to make to survive. We don’t even know we have to breathe until our senses are physically shocked and we cry as if our life depends on it, which it does. We don’t even know h…
The lotus flower has been a revered symbol across cultures for its representation of purity and illumination, emerging from the muddy depths of human suffering. The text emphasizes the ongoing human q
The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
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The Search for Knowledge and Freedom from Suffering
…being's first source of fundamental knowledge arises from memorization of things experienced by the senses. But this is not a complete basis of knowledge, as the powers of self-awareness and reasoned respon…
When we confront our mortality, knowledge reveals truth and offers a path to peace. Ignorance leads to fear, prompting the pursuit of wisdom to alleviate suffering. We seek answers to life's fundament