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Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
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Endurance Towards Stimulants of Defilements in Children
4) Endurance towards the stimulants of defilements (kilsa). Children will not become slaves to alcohol and drugs, sexual attraction, money, praise and other problems. These stimulants cause major soci
The text discusses the importance of teaching children endurance against temptations such as alcohol, drugs, and the lure of money to prevent societal problems like corruption. It emp…
The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
… endure physical hardships, weariness, pain, and mistreatment. On top of this, I was able to resist temptations. A monk once said that whoever is able to endure these hardships would be strong, charismatic, and…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
Chapter 35 Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who o…
Chapter 35 discusses the rarity and importance of a son ordaining as a monk during Buddhist Lent. It highlights that such a decision reflects the virtue of the family and the son's commitment rather t
The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
…ith deteriorating health in family members, the urgency of ordination became paramount. Despite the temptation of a lucrative job, a senior monk's insight ignited a realization about the importance of spiritual…
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey Luang Pu - Grandfather Monk. In this book, I use the designation for the re-discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNa
…e Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of temptation and distraction in meditation, explaining how mindfulness can help practitioners recognize and coun…
Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
…style and accommodation used throughout the course has provided a welcome alternative to the luxury temptations of modern society. The number of such retreatants totals 100,000 annually.
Those looking for a weekend getaway can participate in three-day meditation retreats at the Dhammakaya Foundation's village. Participants adhere to basic living conditions, staying under mosquito nets
The Virtues of a Good Teacher
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
…ling, sexual misconduct, telling lies and allowing bias into their daily lives, surrendering to the temptations that straddle the ‘Roads to Ruin’, and also
A good teacher plays a pivotal role in guiding students to use knowledge positively. Essential qualities include understanding the ingredients to effective teaching, instilling good habits, and creati
The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
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The Dangers of Self-Destructive Behaviors
self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. These actions may not necessarily be considere
…omes. It warns against associating with bad company and emphasizes the importance of avoiding these temptations to prevent a decline into a destructive lifestyle. The 'Roads to Ruin' metaphorically illustrates …
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
…, relying on themselves for their basic needs and necessities. They will understand the dangers and temptations along the ‘Road to Ruin’ and be armed with the tools to identify, avoid and repel them. When prac…
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
…m to taste the forbidden drink. The youth's curiosity and desire for indulgence highlight themes of temptation and peer pressure. As he succumbs to their influence, the story explores the consequences and moral…
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
…ightenment. Ultimately, the teachings reveal the conflict between spiritual aspirations and worldly temptations, highlighting the struggle for purity in intent. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
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Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
The Story of Prince Abhaya The Story of Monk Sammunithera The Story of Monk Anulamitra The Story of Venerable Gela The Story of Thirty Gela The Story of Cinnamana Vyasa The Story of Ananda The Story o
…ound narratives of Prince Abhaya, Monk Sammunithera, and the key teachings of the Buddha related to temptation and enlightenment. Each story offers insights into the pathway of wisdom and moral conduct, demonst…
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
…red include greed, deception, and the consequences of desire. The moral warns against succumbing to temptation and the mystical elements of belief in Yakkhas and treasures.
ความสำคัญของการมีสติในช่วงหลังการทำสมาธิ
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ความสำคัญของการมีสติในช่วงหลังการทำสมาธิ
…รรมกาย ให้มั่นประคองใจให้ได้ตลอดเวลา Post - meditation sessions are very important. There are many temptations to pull your mind away from being refined. If you love to study Vijdja Dhammakaya, sustain your mi…
การทำสมาธิเป็นการฝึกจิตใจที่สำคัญมาก โดยเฉพาะในช่วงหลังการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งมีความสำคัญในการช่วยให้เรารักษาสติและความตั้งใจในการศึกษาวิชาชาญธรรมกาย ความละเอียดในจิตใจอาจถูกดึงดูดด้วยสิ่งต่างๆ รอบตัว แต่การท
The Noble Middle Way in Buddhism
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The Noble Middle Way in Buddhism
… for monks subscribing to Buddhism to practise or associate with. Self-mortification is a dangerous temptation which looks as if it should be a fruitful practice, but instead puts one in dreadful danger. 3. The…
The text discusses self-mortification as a non-Buddhist and dangerous practice, as taught by the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of the Noble Middle Way, or the Eightfold Path, as the means to un
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
…ut under the influence of craving for sense-pleasure which lurks in the mind, they cannot avoid the temptation of these behaviours and lose their fear and shame of the contingent retribution. Those who have hab…
…lead to unfortunate rebirths in hell realms. The Buddha emphasizes the importance of avoiding these temptations to escape suffering. Those who practice generosity, uphold Precepts, and follow the Tenfold Path c…
The Nature of Craving and Liberation
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The Nature of Craving and Liberation
…ing compared to a spider Those who are still attached to sense-pleasure are vulner- able to the temptations of desire and anger and ignorance and are wont to be swept away by the currents of craving. Th…
บทความพูดถึงความหมายของความต้องการและผลกระทบต่อเสรีภาพและการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ หากต้องการปลดปล่อยตนเองจากความต้องการ ต้องฝึกฝนคุณธรรมและวิปัสสีเพื่อให้บรรลุความรู้ของอรหันต์ ซึ่งจะช่วยตัดขาดจากความต้อ
Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
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Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
… to sensual pleasures. If we want to extinguish the craving arising because of attachment to visual temptations, then we have to extinguish them at the eye. In the same way, if you want to overcome the attachme…
Our sense organs play a crucial role in our attachment to sensual pleasures. To overcome this attachment, we must target both the senses and their corresponding objects. Each sense - sight, sound, sme
Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
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Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
…aving from the mind by transcendental extinction [samuccedapāhana] (i.e. raising the mind above the temptation of craving rather than just sensual restraint). Such extinction of craving is a task already exempl…
This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme
The Journey to Nirvana: Understanding Pathama Magga Sphere
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The Journey to Nirvana: Understanding Pathama Magga Sphere
the temptation of looking for rewards in corruption or power. Your memory and wits will be sharpened and your thin…
This text discusses the Pathama Magga Sphere, emphasizing the importance of continual mental cultivation towards higher levels of happiness and success. It explains how to 'let go' of this sphere, lea