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Understanding Vinaya: The Code of Conduct in Buddhism
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Understanding Vinaya: The Code of Conduct in Buddhism
'Vinaya' means 'code of conduct', 'discipline' and 'regulations'on the behaviour of individuals. As a collection, it is the name of the first portion of the Buddhist Canon [Vinaya-piṭaka] which deals
Vinaya refers to the code of conduct governing the behavior of individuals within the Buddhist community, particularly monks and nuns. It encompasses the Vinaya-piṭaka, the first portion of the Buddhi
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
The Reality of the New Middle East The first step toward the formulation of a new policy is to understand the realities of the new Middle East as it is now. The three clusters of countries — Iran–Ira
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not jus
The Importance of Responsibility in Life
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The Importance of Responsibility in Life
1.1) Responsibility in duty and work. This means, no matter what the work is, the amount of work, its ease or difficulty, whether or not the situation is favorable, whether or not the budget is limite
This text discusses the significance of responsibility in various aspects of life including work, speech, friendships, and adherence to moral standards. It emphasizes that true responsibility requires
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe
Meditation Practices and Personal Growth
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Meditation Practices and Personal Growth
Love and Family could greatly reduce my back pain by sitting with my back against a hard surface and lodging a small pillow against my lower back. Once I had addressed my physical discomfort, my medit
In this exploration of meditation and personal growth, the author shares experiences of overcoming back pain through proper sitting techniques and how meditation sessions evolved. Participation in the
Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
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Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
Journey to Joy 80 00 A Vessel of Knowledge hile we are all born with a mind Whil and a body, and we live in a similar environment, haven't we all wondered why there are so many differences in abilitie
This text discusses the reasons behind varying abilities among individuals, emphasizing the significance of meditation. It suggests that meditation enhances the mind’s efficiency and connects it with
Knowledge and Career Development Through Mindfulness
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Knowledge and Career Development Through Mindfulness
Knowledge and Career of mind will evolve and purify our thoughts so that we think thoroughly, speak pleasantly and act effectively. We should always visualise a meditation object, such as a crystal sp
This text discusses the importance of evolving our minds through mindfulness practices such as visualizing a meditation object, like a crystal sphere, to enhance our thoughts and actions. It emphasize
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy performed. It seems so simple, but it is incredibly helpful. It is the key to the method which offers a perfect solution. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo used to tell me that perfect wisdom has n
In 'Journey to Joy', the author reflects on the importance of meditation in managing anxiety and emotional stress. They recount experiences where meditation helped clarify thoughts and alleviate worri
Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio
In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e
Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
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Buddhist Unity and Harmony: Insights from Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero
Digest from speech of Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero Abbot, Mahananda Sangharaj Vihara Vice President of the Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh Founder of Dhamapriya Buddhist Welfare Mission, Kolka
In a profound address, Most Ven. Dhammapriya Mahathero emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, portraying them as part of one family, deriving from shared karmic categories. He urges the prop
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
The extracted text from the image is: ----------- Chapter 4 Those who meditate with consistency will have good emotions, and can easily see and understand the truth that everyone has good and bad in
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Transformative Experience Through Meditation
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Transformative Experience Through Meditation
Wisdom A few years before I went to Germany, I had what I call my first life-changing experience through meditation and it blew me away! I was meditating almost daily at this time and on three separat
The narrator recounts their first life-changing experience with meditation, where they reached profound states that prompted them to halt their sessions early. With time, they embraced the unknown dep
Journey to Joy Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy Through Meditation
Journey to Joy 120 Today, I am 100 percent confident that meditation is the important key to the success in my career and family life. On any day that I feel stressed, I will meditate. Even though I m
In this insightful account, the author shares the transformative power of meditation in their life. By dedicating time to meditate, they found a key to managing stress effectively, leading to improved
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
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
Transforming Knowledge into Career Success
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Transforming Knowledge into Career Success
Knowledge and Career I urgently was longing for knowledge and wisdom to guide myself and other people in a decent way, but I didn't believe in my own abilities. Since I learned how to meditate, I chan
The text discusses the transformative power of knowledge and meditation in personal growth and career success. The author reflects on their journey from self-doubt to recognizing their potential and d
The Path to a Balanced Mind
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The Path to a Balanced Mind
Suzanne Jeffery can lead us to a perfectly balanced mind. In any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Dis
This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom. It suggests that all cultures must embrace these values to ensure peace and wisdom. Th
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
Endurance and Self-Improvement
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Endurance and Self-Improvement
136. ENDURE Have fortitude and tolerance. Do not create any more bad karma for yourself, or you will keep running into hardships. 137. IMPROVE We have sacrificed many things in order to pursue Perfec
This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to examine their flaws and make nec
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 160 Ms. Ann Barton (Australia) "I gained a new life by practising meditation. Meditation is a refuge for me. I often see the bright golden Buddha image within me; it is a warm-hearted f
In 'Journey to Joy', Ms. Ann Barton shares how meditation has profoundly changed her life. After experiencing the loss of a loved one, she found solace and a sense of refuge in meditation. By visualiz
Journey to Joy through Meditation
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Journey to Joy through Meditation
Journey to Joy By meditating in the group and by training with the Teaching Monks, I always get inspired to exercise meditation regularly at home, each day at least 30 minutes in the morning and 30 mi
In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal experiences of meditation and the importance of regular practice. Inspired by teachings from monastic practices, the daily schedule includes morning and