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Born to Restore Harmony
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Born to Restore Harmony
Born to Restore Harmony P hrharjabhavanavisudh (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) was born Chaiboon Suthipol on Saturday, the 22nd of April 1944, the first night of the waxing moon in the 6th month of the Lunar
Phrharjabhavanavisudh, originally named Chaiboon Suthipol, was born on April 22, 1944, at 6 p.m., during the waxing moon. Growing up in a modest home by the Chao Phraya River in Singburi, Thailand, hi
The Importance of Human Development in Buddhism
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The Importance of Human Development in Buddhism
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo realises that human beings are the most valuable natural resource and one of the most important factors for guiding society in the future. He focuses on developing human beings b
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo highlights that human beings are the most valuable natural resource for guiding society. By utilizing Buddhist knowledge, he focuses on developing the mind to uplift individuals
Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
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Expanding the Crystal Ball of the Mind
Let this crystal ball expand beyond your body in every direction: right, left, front, back, above, below. Let it spread out in every direction. Let it be a mind that wishes all beings free of sufferin
This text encourages the metaphorical expansion of the 'crystal ball' of one's mind to encompass all beings in a wish for their freedom from suffering and attainment of happiness. It emphasizes the si
The Birth of a Meritorious Person
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The Birth of a Meritorious Person
Chapter 5 The Birth of a Meritorious Person Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their hom
This chapter discusses the elation families experience with the arrival of a new child. It poses deep questions about human existence, our beginnings, and the diverse fates of individuals. It emphasiz
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
"Even though we may dislike difficulties and welcome happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering in our lives because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we should prepare for the
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
1. The Tathāgata and Brahmā,48 the creator god 2. The Tathāgata's mouth (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth. 3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality. I
This passage delves into the nuanced relationships between the Tathāgata and Brahmā, highlighting the semantic layers present in verbal teachings. It contrasts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, ind
Tusita Realm: Birth and Sensual Pleasures of Celestial Beings
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Tusita Realm: Birth and Sensual Pleasures of Celestial Beings
98 อุตตริยา Tusita Realm The Birth and Consumption of Sensual Pleasures of Celestial Beings in the Tusita Realm Rebirth in the Tusita Realm occurs via the Oppapatika mode or Spontaneous Rising. The ne
ในอุตตริยา ผู้ปล่อยตัวใหม่จะได้รับการต้อนรับจากเจ้าหน้าที่และเพื่อนบ้านของเขาตามระดับของบุญที่สะสม และจะมีการประชุมเพื่อฟังธรรมในวันสำคัญ รวมถึงกิจกรรมแห่งสวรรค์อื่น ๆ Celestial beings ในอุตตริยาเป็นผ
Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
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Achieving Inner Peace Through Simple Reflection
Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only
This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the future leaders so that they will understand this, too
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
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Making Resolutions for Virtuous Living
128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.
การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง
Meditative Practices for Inner Peace
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Meditative Practices for Inner Peace
To keep thoughts from entering the mind, recite the words 'summa arahung, summa arahung,' which means the virtuous path toward freedom from all evils of the mind. Recite the words as if you're humming
In this meditation practice, recite 'summa arahung' to foster a peaceful mind, allowing thoughts to pass unchallenged. Observe sensations without judgment and embrace feelings of tranquility. End sess
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 316 feeling when we are awake and asleep. If we have dreams, they will be sweet and auspicious. We will be rid of anger and we will be positive thinkers. Most importantly, it will great
In 'Journey to Joy', we learn that meditation not only enhances our emotional wellbeing but also enables us to share loving kindness with others. By focusing on a central point in our body, we can cul
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 220 in a basic lifestyle, we can help reduce our desire level. At that point, we would realise that we can well with these basic needs and the survive very happiness of 'no desire' is t
การเดินทางสู่ความสุขเริ่มต้นจากการลดความปรารถนาและให้ความสำคัญกับความต้องการพื้นฐานของเรา การตั้งคำถามเกี่ยวกับความหมายของการมีชีวิตในโลกนี้ช่วยให้เราเข้าใจสิ่งที่สำคัญและนำไปสู่ความสุขที่แท้จริง การใ
The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views
This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
Suzanne Jeffrey "The second type is called Kanta Mara and that is about the human body. Our present biology says that man is body, but in higher biology, man is composed of the human body and the min
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
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Buddhist Cosmology and the Cycle of Rebirth
Buddhist Cosmology Buddhists accept the view of the Universe that time is not linear but circular. Consequently, the Universe is not created out of nothing at a particular point, nor will it be compl
Buddhist cosmology views the universe as cyclical, with no creation or destruction at a single point in time. Beings are born into this cycle due to preceding causes (karma), leading to a process term
Meditation for Self-Love and Universal Kindness
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Meditation for Self-Love and Universal Kindness
continuously. Repeat the mantra in your mind gently, allowing the mantra to slowly echo from the middle of the bright sun within your abdomen. Repeat the mantra 'Samma Arahang' repeatedly, which means
This text provides a meditation practice centered around the mantra 'Samma Arahang', focusing on purifying the mind to achieve self-love and universal kindness. The practice involves visualizing a bri
Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
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Accepting Change in Marriage and Happiness
Accepting Change Many people realize that once they are married, marriage is not what they imagined it to be. Their expectations may have been influenced by idealistic love stories from movies and tel
The text discusses the reality of marriage and love, contrasting idealistic expectations with the truth of change and impermanence. It highlights that true happiness must come from within rather than