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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
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
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
Suzanne Jeffrey medicine? There are five aspects to this. The first, as I just said, is quantity. How much do we have? If we have too much, then we are spoiled and careless with our things, and we be
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To
In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,
Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
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Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvās-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility – Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in t
A person who follows the Dhamma for Laypersons exhibits four habits: responsibility, self-training, endurance, and sacrifice. These traits ensure self-reliance and leadership within families. In marri
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
Building Good Habits in Children
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Building Good Habits in Children
Part Two: Raising Children Chapter 8 Building Good Habits It is a serious mistake if parents always take their children's side when they have misbehaved or done something wrong. The children will even
In Chapter 8, 'Building Good Habits,' the text emphasizes the importance of not always siding with children when they misbehave. Indulgent parenting can lead children to believe that bad behavior will
Raising Children: Cultivating Good Habits
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Raising Children: Cultivating Good Habits
Part Two: Raising Children cultivate these traits in my children? Answer: Through good habits. It's that simple! As we discussed earlier, habits are developed with repetitive thoughts, speech, and act
บทที่สองนี้พูดถึงการพัฒนาเด็ก โดยเน้นว่าชีวิตของเราเกี่ยวข้องกับนิสัยที่เราเลือกใช้ สิ่งที่เราสอนและที่เราทำบ่อยๆ จะส่งผลต่อพฤติกรรมของเด็กอย่างมาก ถ้าเราเคยสอนเขาในทางที่ไม่ดี เขาอาจเติบโตเป็นผู้ใหญ่
Family Life: Cultivating Stability and Sacrifice
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Family Life: Cultivating Stability and Sacrifice
Part One: Family Life control them until they become slaves to it. Because kilesa affects good habits, our family's health and stability depends on training ourselves to: 1. Control the bad habits wit
ในชีวิตครอบครัว การควบคุมพฤติกรรมที่ไม่ดีและการต้านทานแรงดึงดูดจากสิ่งที่ไม่ดี เช่น การดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ การเล่นพนัน และความเกียจคร้าน เป็นสิ่งสำคัญต่อการเสริมสร้างความเสถียรในความสัมพันธ์และสถานการณ์ทางก
Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
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Self-Training and Endurance in Family Life
Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you f
This text emphasizes the significance of self-training and self-control in leading a fulfilling life. By acknowledging the need to change negative habits, individuals can foster a healthier family env
Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
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Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
Suzanne Jeffrey Again, he draws on the paper and places it on the overhead. 1. In Samsara: Person’s Brain <- -> P/M/T/K 2. Initially with mind: Brain <- P/M/T/K ↓ Mind 3. Advanced (in Meditati
In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading
Teaching Children the Value of Money
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Teaching Children the Value of Money
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything l
…ir children the significance of financial responsibility. It covers topics such as encouraging wise spending habits, promoting self-created toys, and utilizing piggy banks for savings. Parents are advised to choose …
True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
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True Education: The Path to Enlightenment
TRAINING FOR LIVING AND TRAINING FOR LIFE The True Goal of Education True education is akin to an elementary level of achieving three different levels of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom from listenin
True education encompasses attaining wisdom through listening, analyzing, and ultimately through meditation. The journey to enlightenment involves purifying the mind from kilesa. Just as a fisherman n
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
In this insightful text, a Dharma Master emphasizes the vital role of teachers and parents in shaping children's morality and behaviors. The importance of creating supportive environments in homes and
The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
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The Cost of Vices and the Path to Redemption
"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
Raising Children: The Role of Parents
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Raising Children: The Role of Parents
Part Two: Raising Children realize just how influential we are to our children. Before we can begin to be good role models, we need to take a look at our own qualities. Do we lie, steal or treat other
Part Two emphasizes the significant influence parents have on their children's behavior and moral values. It highlights the necessity for parents to reflect on their own actions as children often mirr
The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
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The Importance of Sacrifice in Marriage
After 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 i
After marriage, a strong foundation is built on mutual sacrifice. Selfishness can lead to divorce or serious issues. Sacrifice involves caring for each other both physically and mentally, meaning wise
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
knowledge or science in a way that encourages absorption while correctly and clearly conveying the subject matter to the pupil. To be skilled in the art of teaching, teachers must not only deliver the
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
Meeting #18 9AM - 19 March 2010 Today, Luang Por is somber. His whole demeanor has changed from one of the joviality he displayed yesterday to one of crucial significance. I am not sure why, but I th
In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the ne
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey to find the time to really look inside of yourself: Be calm and look inside. You should sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm an
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering