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Understanding Body and Mind
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Understanding Body and Mind
CHAPTER 1 BODY AND MIND UNDERSTAND ONESELF To know and understand oneself as a human being is essential in the process of recognizing inbuilt weaknesses to be overcome and potential strengths that ca
Chapter 1 delves into the importance of understanding oneself, highlighting the distinction between human mental capacities and other creatures. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness in recognizin
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
36 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son When questioned, the boy answered that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear aft
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
The Importance of the Five Precepts
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The Importance of the Five Precepts
4. We shall not lie, utter profanity, speak nonsense, or use divisive words. 5. We shall not consume intoxicants such as addictive drugs and alcohol. These Precepts are needed to keep peace on earth.
The Five Precepts, known before the birth of Buddha, are vital for maintaining peace on earth. They quantify human behavior: observing all means being fully human while deviating leads to increasing a
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
บทบาทของพระราม, พระฮานุบาล และอาจารย์
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บทบาทของพระราม, พระฮานุบาล และอาจารย์
อัปเดตคำแปลตามคำขอของคุณ เราสามารถจัดทำโดยการแปลข้อความจากภาษาไทยเป็นภาษาอังกฤษได้ค่ะ นี่คือการแปล: --- **Who is Rama?** Rama is a hero in the great epic. He is brave, kind, and just. His story ha
พระรามเป็นวีรบุรุษในมหากาพย์ มีความกล้าหาญ เมตตา และยุติธรรม เรื่องราวของพระรามได้ถูกถ่ายทอดมาหลายรุ่น สะท้อนถึงคุณธรรมและความแข็งแกร่งในการต่อสู้กับความชั่วร้าย ในขณะที่พระฮานุบาลเป็นเทพเจ้าแห่งลิงที
Experiences at YUWA CAMP
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Experiences at YUWA CAMP
Message from house members Yuwakalyanamitra club members I can meditate for longer hours at yuwa CAMP than at my house. Anyone who is the only child can also get friends, brothers and sisters here. Mo
At YUWA CAMP, members of the Yuwakalyanamitra club share their enriching experiences of meditation, friendship, and learning. They've found a supportive atmosphere conducive to meditation, enjoying th
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
It is out of this reality of conflicting and changing political agendas that a political agreement would have to be forged to transform Iraq once again from a failed state into a functioning one. It w
This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge
The Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
but when the Teacher enters the city, the audience, instead of looking at me, looks at the Teacher. My exhibition has failed completely! The Teacher, perceiving the thought that was passing through hi
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however, is whether this resentm
The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
Dealing With the New Middle East The Bush administration's attempt to shape a new Middle East has been a major factor in the emergence of the new and extremely problematic realities we have discussed
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best thing Washington can do is main
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
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Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
The second one is the "Golden Palace" which is located below the heart and spleen, and the last field is the "Mud Pill Court" or the Palace of Ni-wan which is located about three inches within the hea
The text discusses the Golden Palace and the Mud Pill Court in relation to Daoist meditation. It highlights the visualization techniques associated with the cinnabar field, emphasizing its significanc
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th
This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would have meant death for the unborn child. However, he did not die. Second, when he e
Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt
The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta
44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.
In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals
อำนาจของกรรมกับความได้ของชาติ
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อำนาจของกรรมกับความได้ของชาติ
ธรรมสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า ที่ 9 : อำนาจของกรรมกับความได้ของชาติ เทวดามาเกิดเป็นมนุษย์ มีตัวอย่างสำคัญยิ่ง ที่ พึงกล่าวถึงเป็นที่ยอมรับทั่วไป โดยเฉพาะในหมู่พุทธศาสนิกชนหลาย นั่นคือสมเด็จพระบรมศาสดา
เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับการเกิดใหม่ของเทวดาในฐานะมนุษย์และความสำคัญของกรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งกล่าวถึงสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้าที่ประสูติจากสวรรค์ชั้นดุสิต และบทบาทของเทวดาในการช่วยเหลือมนุษย์ โดยเฉพาะเทพิดา
Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
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Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
This Life Next Life Payasi Sutta (Rebirth and Karma) Thus have I heard. 1. The venerable Kumara Kassapa¹ was once walking on tour in Kosala together with a great company of bhikkhus, to the number o
The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the challenges faced by Payasi, a chieftain in this city, as he grapples with misconceptions