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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
Wisdom and Inner Knowledge
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Wisdom and Inner Knowledge
Wisdom unlimited inner wisdom within ourselves. It far surpasses the results you would from simply get reading or studying. And this knowledge will uplift your mental quality to a high level, not just
The text highlights the concept of unlimited inner wisdom present in everyone. It emphasizes that this inner knowledge can elevate mental quality, assisting not only in resolving current issues but al
The Journey to Inner Happiness through Meditation
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The Journey to Inner Happiness through Meditation
Wisdom sphere provided warmth, safety and peace. If I kept my mind focused on each crystal ball, I could feel the happiness increasing in my body. It was as if an invisible “happiness cloak” had been
In this enlightening text, the author shares a personal meditation experience involving crystal balls that symbolize warmth and joy. As the author meditates, they describe feeling an 'invisible happin
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
Wisdom a refined body within me, purer and wiser than my physical self was. Seeing the Dhammakaya body makes me feel calm, peaceful and happy, like nothing else. It is happiness beyond what anyone or
This text describes the profound effects of meditation and visualization of the Dhammakaya body on the author's life. It highlights the transformation from an anxious, irritated individual to one who
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e
In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 244 E Reverend Richard Salvatore Esposito Ph. B, LOCM (U.S.A.) "Meditation slowly transforms sorrow into happiness and peace! And even as I write this, I have come to understand and exp
In 'Journey to Joy', Reverend Richard Salvatore Esposito discusses how meditation can lead to a profound transformation from sorrow to sustained happiness and peace of mind. He shares personal insight
Global Christian Ministry and Outreach
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Global Christian Ministry and Outreach
My Christian ministry has taken me on many distant journeys to such far-flung places as Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, Swaziland, Angola and throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Basin as wel
This text shares the experiences of a Christian minister whose work has taken him to various international locations including Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Focusing
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 248 It has been my good fortune to have led, thus far, a multi-faceted life, both professionally as a corporate executive, in the medical-technical field, teacher and in a ministerial c
The text reflects on a multifaceted life journey, embracing experiences as a corporate executive, teacher, and minister. It highlights the universal quest for inner peace and lasting happiness found a