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Part Seven: Appendixes a member of the family and doing it with integrity (Samānattatā) Four Valuable Tools Which Enable us to Reach our Goals (Iddhipāda): 1. Satisfaction and joy in the thing concern

In this section, we discuss four valuable tools for reaching goals, known as Iddhipāda. These include Chanda (satisfaction), Viriya (diligent effort), Citta (wholehearted attention), and Vimamsā (rese

The Easiest Path to Happiness If you look at your house you will see that it comprises of a roof, pillars and walls. If you look at the pillars and walls, you may think that they are just staying stil

The text compares the structure of a house to the workings of our minds, illustrating how stability in thought can support us through life's pressures. Just as walls and pillars hold up a roof, a stil

Journey to Joy 126 I am Margitta Dietermann and I am 48 years old. I was born in Germany and I left my country with my own young family when I was 26 years old. For more than 22 years now, I'm living

Margitta Dietermann, a 48-year-old psychotherapist originally from Germany, shares her journey of self-discovery after moving to Switzerland with her family. Struggling with self-doubt and the belief

Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'

This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali

Journey to Joy 130 I aim to provide the right climate so that people can make their own choices to change their life actively for the better. According to experience, a personal choice for a new conce

This text discusses the importance of creating an environment for individuals to make their own choices to improve their lives. It highlights how personal choices are effective in breaking bad habits

choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compr

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

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica with property in a timely manner so as to be invested in the future. The parents also suggest how to earn, spend and save money. : In my travels I have seen different birt

In Buddhism, the gender of a child is not considered important for the spiritual progress of parents. Conversations highlight that responsibilities are not tied to the sex of the child, emphasizing th

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dha

In this discussion, the speaker reflects on the differences between monastic and secular lifestyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessi

3. SAVE YOURSELF FIRST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back

This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc

or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr

The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and

in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo

In life, the outcomes of good deeds and bad actions often seem misaligned, leading some to question the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This universal law states that immoral actions will ultimatel

60 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 47.Life... to the Power of Two In the material world we have to speed up for our body to reach our destination more quickly. But in the spiritual world within, our destinatio

ในโลกวัตถุ เราต้องเร่งความเร็วให้ร่างกายไปถึงจุดหมายเร็วขึ้น แต่ในโลกจิตวิญญาณ เราต้องหยุดจิตใจเพื่อไปถึงจุดหมายอย่างแท้จริง การให้จิตใจหยุดนิ่งขณะร่างกายเคลื่อนที่สามารถทำได้โดยการเห็นธรรมกายในทุกกิจ

If we want to feel good, we just think of a wholesome subject such as the Lord Buddha or the Great Master Phramong- kolthepmuni, the discoverer of Dham- makaya Meditation, as our role models. Or think

To cultivate a positive mindset, consider visualizing pure subjects such as the Lord Buddha or Phramongkolthepmuni, who introduced Dhammakaya Meditation. By thinking about the purity represented by a

At Chapter 23 Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin At this time, the number of people with AIDS is increasing. One reason for this increase is that most young men believe soliciting a prostitute is not

In Chapter 23, the text discusses the increasing number of AIDS cases attributed to young men's beliefs about soliciting prostitutes being morally acceptable. It highlights Buddhism's view that the ac

"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn't care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time

In addressing grievances about parental neglect, Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding kammic retribution. The boy expresses concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior, juxtapo

in the past. So when we perform good deeds, sometimes we are suddenly hit with the bad outcome. By the same token, sometimes we see somebody doing something bad, but they are hit with windfall. It loo

This text discusses the Law of Kamma, illustrating how good deeds may not yield immediate positive outcomes and how bad actions can seem rewarded, causing doubt in moral principles. It emphasizes that

Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when drunk. One day, he became so drunk that he fell asleep under the house while the fami

Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w

Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th

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

Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although

In this chapter, a new generation of young people questions the reverence of the Lord Buddha as a mentor. A senior monk provides insight, emphasizing that true Buddhists are logical and seek to unders

squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis

The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Roads to Ruin