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Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 118 before. In a short while, I saw a small bright star, like a small spot that was visible in a sky without clouds. After that, I felt like I was falling into a tube. I tried to keep m
This passage describes a profound meditation experience where the author encounters a bright star and a comforting crystal ball. The transformative feelings of happiness and oneness with the universe
The Role of Meditation in Personal Development and Teaching
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The Role of Meditation in Personal Development and Teaching
Knowledge and Career Necessarily, I myself have to be a good role model as a teacher - otherwise no one will follow my suggestions. How could I manage that without meditation? Meditation makes me calm
Meditation plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. It helps in becoming a better role model as a teacher by bringing calmness and compassion that positively affects students and clie
Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Meditation and Healing
Journey to Joy 138 on my breathing to get deeper. With my inner eye, I 'travelled' through my body in order to relax all tensions. I observed my breathing continuously while trying to let go of all th
In this reflective journey, the author shares her experiences with meditation as a crucial tool for coping with a major life breakdown following her divorce in 2002. Through the practice of deep breat
Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Journey to Joy 142 the navel level - in my very centre. I use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' (which means 'purify the mind') repeating silently three times at each key point, until resting my mind at the
In this segment, the author discusses the practice of using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to center the mind and achieve inner peace. By reciting the mantra and focusing on the 'seventh base', one can ef
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
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy world at the same time. In this way, I feel happier 146 than if I were meditating alone. After finishing meditation, I was so delighted. I felt pure and perfect happiness. I retained th
In 'Journey to Joy', the author reflects on the remarkable happiness derived from meditating with others. This collective experience fosters a deeper connection to the inner self, resulting in lasting
Hope and Willpower Through Meditation
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Hope and Willpower Through Meditation
Hope and Willpower Ms. Pat Goski (U.S.A.) ""Sometimes while I meditate, I can feel a tremendous flow of loving-kindness within me. When spreading this loving- kindness and good wishes limitlessly to e
In this reflective piece, Ms. Pat Goski shares her experiences with meditation, highlighting how it enables her to harness a profound sense of loving-kindness. As she spreads this warmth limitlessly,
Hope and Willpower
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Hope and Willpower
Hope and Willpower there were no boundaries of being, but a feeling of 'expansiveness', and of being connected with all living things in the world. I felt comfort, love and serenity a condition that w
The text describes a meditative experience where the author feels a profound sense of expansiveness and connection to all living things. As meditation deepens, the author experiences clarity and brigh
Journey to Joy through Meditation
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Journey to Joy through Meditation
Journey to Joy 158 I currently meditate almost every day, and each meditation lasts around 40 minutes. I sit on a chair or my bed. Sometimes while I meditate, I can feel a tremendous flow of loving-ki
This text shares a personal journey of daily meditation lasting around 40 minutes. The author experiences a flow of loving-kindness, spreading warm-heartedness to everyone. Meditation is a source of h
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 174 seek Dhamma for myself. I believe nobody else can help us, therefore we must help ourselves." Before coming to Wat Phra Dhammakaya, I had already practised meditation. My husband wo
In this text, the author recounts her journey of seeking Dhamma and practicing meditation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Prior meditation experiences included guided sessions by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, where
Hope and Willpower
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Hope and Willpower
Hope and Willpower My meditation experience continued to improve. It was very crisp, clear and bright. When I met with the accident, I lost both my legs and my husband. At that moment, I felt like I h
The passage recounts the author's journey through grief after losing both her legs and her husband in an accident. Meditation becomes her daily refuge, performed on a wheelchair or bed. Despite challe
Journey to Joy: The Benefits of Meditation
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Journey to Joy: The Benefits of Meditation
Journey to Joy Pure Inner Wisdom any people have informed me Man that after they have practised meditation, their daily behaviours and abilities to resolve problems improve significantly. Those who ha
Many individuals report significant improvements in their daily behavior and problem-solving abilities after practicing meditation. Even brief meditation experiences lead to increased calmness, patien
Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
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Exploring Existence Through Loss and Meditation
Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected
This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f
Wisdom and Meditation
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Wisdom and Meditation
Wisdom I have pledged 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Since meditating the Dhammakaya way through visualising a crystal ball, I have had two exceptional meditations.
In this reflective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey after pledging 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Guided by a friend, Hui, the author explo
Journey to Joy: Transformative Meditation Experiences
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Journey to Joy: Transformative Meditation Experiences
Journey to Joy 198 experience years ago. There were many spirits or beings present all around me and my form became clear as crystal. The crystal at the centre of my form became radiant white and glow
This text recounts a profound meditation experience where the author felt a connection with spiritual beings and transformed their life. They describe becoming one with a radiant crystal form and the
The Journey of Wisdom and Meditation
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The Journey of Wisdom and Meditation
Wisdom now I deal with those problems and keep stress to a minimum level. I have true good friends, a beautiful wife and a wonderful son. My life has become complete and I am contented. Before I met t
This passage highlights the profound impact of meditation on the author's life. It reflects on personal growth, the importance of relationships, and the belief in life beyond death. The author credits
The Transformative Power of Education and Community
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The Transformative Power of Education and Community
Wisdom I have been an educator since 1968, and have taught, supervised, and administered programs from elementary to Ph.D. levels. I am currently an Assistant Principal at the same school where I once
This text reflects on a long educational career since 1968 and the transformative experiences encountered in a multi-school campus environment. The author, an Assistant Principal, emphasizes the love
Wisdom in Meditation
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Wisdom in Meditation
Wisdom 5) Take this light with you everywhere. We can replicate the meditative bliss we achieved at the DIMC in every waking moment, and in our every location in a "moving, waking meditation". 6) Tran
This text highlights the significance of carrying meditative principles into daily life, emphasizing that true transformation starts within ourselves. It underscores the importance of unity in spiritu
Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
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Journey to Joy: A Path of Meditation
Journey to Joy 210 After being guided throughout this process, I sent my loving kindness throughout the world through my inner light, a light of goodness and love that is radiated into the brightness
This text details a personal journey through guided meditation, emphasizing the sending of loving kindness into the world, resulting in a profound sense of peace and spiritual connection. The author e
The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
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The Power of Non-Thinking in Meditation
Wisdom This brightness didn't hurt my eyes. I compared the crystal ball to a yolk because I couldn't think of anything else that was similar to what I saw. I continued focusing at it peacefully, when
In this passage, the author describes a transcendent experience during meditation where crystal balls symbolize peace and awareness. The journey highlights the contrast between active thought and a st