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Journey to Joy 28 is two finger-widths above the navel level. This is the true resting place of the mind and the starting point of the journey along the Middle Way. In this spot, the mind is at a comp

In this text, we delve into the significance of the mind's resting point located above the navel, which serves as a sanctuary free from thoughts, worries, and fears. This tranquil state fosters purity

CHAPTER 2 IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND MAKING CHOICES DEFINITION OF BEHAVIOUR Our behaviour is the result of our thoughts and actions; it is the way we respond to external situations and conditi

บทที่ 2 เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของมนุษยพฤติกรรมและการเลือก เปิดเผยว่าพฤติกรรมของเราเป็นผลลัพธ์จากความคิดและการกระทำซึ่งส่งผลต่อการตอบสนองต่อสถานการณ์ภายนอก การศึกษาและปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคมมีส่วนในการพัฒนาควา

Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou

Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D

to refrain from involvement with bad company by keeping the company of true friends and fulfilling other's duty towards each other. TRUE EDUCATION Education is, in fact, to explore ourselves and find

การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม

4. Feel that your body is empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near to the seventh base of the mind – at the center of the body. Whate

This text provides practical guidance on meditation techniques aimed at achieving a state of inner calm and heightened awareness. It suggests visualizing a crystal ball at the center of the body and u

eyelashes to lightly touch your cheeks, as though you are falling asleep. (Please do not force your eyelids closed or squeeze them shut because that causes tension in this area, as well as other areas

In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo

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

Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will

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

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

Training your mind to be at the centre of the body At the moment you close your eyes, temporarily forget the various matters that occupy your mind. Make yourself feel as though your mind is empty of

This guide teaches techniques for centering the mind by focusing on deep breathing and visualization. Close your eyes, clear your mind, and feel the comfort at the center of your body. Imagine a brigh

Youths who participate in the Dhamma quiz all feel the positive changes in them. Therefore they prepare to study and want to participate in the quiz continuously. Some of them talk about their impress

Youths participating in the Dhamma quiz report numerous positive changes in their lives. No matter their Quiz scores, they express gratitude for the knowledge gained, such as the importance of not ass

Chaiboon’s Utmost Dedication to Attaining Knowledge of the World and the Start of Attaining Knowledge of Buddhism. Young Chaiboon was eager when it came to acquiring knowledge, and was happy spending

Chaiboon, a young boy, dedicated his free time to acquiring knowledge through books, especially on Dhamma. Unlike his peers, he found joy in reading, deepening his understanding of life's suffering an

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

This text offers a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by reciting calming words and observing sensations in the body. It encourages letting thoughts pass without engagement and highlig

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 256 When my teaching monk finished his preparatory instructions, we sat in total silence. And as I sat, eyes closed, and still, although we were in a quiet and comfortable room, far fro

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares their transformative experience with meditation, highlighting the struggle to quiet chaotic thoughts in a noisy environment. The narrative unfolds as they embrac

50 50 Journey to Joy Mr. Richard Braun (Germany) ❝"Meditation to attain the Dhammakaya has restrained me from having bad thoughts. When I have bad thoughts, I can clear them out very quickly before I

In this heartfelt account, Mr. Richard Braun from Germany shares how meditation to achieve the Dhammakaya has significantly transformed his life. He emphasizes how this practice helps him swiftly elim

A Chapter 2 Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind simple trip to the supermarket can provide an illustration of how the human mind is constantly at war within itself. Delicious junk food calls out to us

This chapter delves into the internal struggle of the human mind, illustrating the conflict between desires and conscience, particularly when it comes to food choices. The narrative highlights how our

Part Five: Truth for the Family 3. We can achieve a higher state of purity. If we seriously concentrate on attracting goodness to us, we will become happier individuals who will be powerful magnets to

In this section, we focus on achieving a higher state of purity by concentrating on attracting goodness. By eliminating negative behaviors such as greed, we can end selfishness and embrace generosity.

On the contrary, those who had once been selfish, angry, or jealous, and then reversed their conduct by improving themselves, will possess positive thoughts, speech, and actions. When good deeds are a

This text discusses the importance of transforming negative traits like greed and anger into positive ones through conscious self-improvement. It highlights how generations before us practiced daily a

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