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Understanding Boonya and the Heart
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Understanding Boonya and the Heart
Part Five: Truth for the Family looks like or where it resides, but we do know that this is from where feelings come. On the other hand, the physical heart is an organ. Nowadays, doctors are able to s
This text discusses the difference between the physical and ethereal hearts, referencing the ancient teaching…
Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
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Truth and Self-Discipline for Families
Part Five: Truth for the Family 4. By nature, humans will not lie. People should always speak the truth. They should always be honest and sincere to one another. Imagine if we find out that the people
This text emphasizes the natural inclination of humans towards honesty and the importance of addressing any d…
Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
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Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
Part Five: Truth for the Family able to absorb guidance readily. The ethics instilled in them will flourish and they will be better able to deal more clearly with uncertainties. There are, of course,
In this section, the text emphasizes the necessity of teaching children respect and humility for personal growth and societal…
Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
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Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Moral Discipline (silamaya) - Observing moral behavior by restraining our speech and actions to do only good; not causing turmoil for others. 3. Meditation Practice
…as the significance of listening to (dhammassavanamaya) and teaching Dhamma (dhammadesanamaya). The text categorizes ten actions into three groups: Generosity, Moral Discipline, and Meditation practice. I…
Creating Inner Quality for Families
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Creating Inner Quality for Families
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 29 Creating Inner Quality From birth to death, we want to be the best that we can be, not only for our children and parents, but also to help them become the be
…y', the importance of striving for personal excellence for the benefit of family is emphasized. The text highlights the unique characteristics of humans that set us apart from other beings. It asserts tha…
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips You may visualize an apple, an orange or a grapefruit in the center of your body. You can visualize any neutral object as it becomes clearer and evolves on its
…his practice aids in releasing negative emotions and achieving a deeper sense of peace and joy. The text emphasizes that meditation should feel comfortable and uncomplicated, providing a break from the pr…
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho
… lives, respecting others' belongings, controlling desires, and fostering honest communication. The text also covers the Four Requisites essential for survival: clothing, food, shelter, and medicine. It h…
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Right Roles; refers to the principle of aiding people in order to develop a unified society Sangha: an assemblage; a community of people who have completely dedicated their live
…ral discipline, highlights the need for restraint in physical and mental actions. Additionally, the text discusses the consequences of actions leading to rebirth as either heaven or hell beings, based on …
Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
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Exploring Tolerance and Benevolence in Daily Life
…ss; doing good (Atthacariyā) 4. Impartial treatment done without pride; open- mindedness; in the context of the family, it refers to everyone knowing what roles they must play as Family Day By Day 192 Bib…
…to the virtues of tolerance and benevolence, such as patience (Khanti) and renunciation (Cāga). The text highlights four detrimental paths leading to ruin, including indulgence in pleasures and unhealthy …
The Six Roads to Ruin and Directions Worthy of Respect
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The Six Roads to Ruin and Directions Worthy of Respect
Part Seven: Appendixes Groups of Six: Six Roads to Ruin (Apāyamukha): 1. Drinking intoxicating liquors 2. Wandering abroad at night; nightlife 3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars, e
Part Seven of the text outlines critical moral lessons including the six roads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behavi…
Meditation Centers in Asia
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Meditation Centers in Asia
Part Seven: Appendixes ASIA BRUNEI Co-ordination Office Contact: Ruangrassame Chareonying Tel: +(673) 8-867-029 E-mail: [email protected] Thailand Co-ordinator contact: Ms. Rawiwon Mechang Tel: +(66
…ion centers located in various Asian countries such as Brunei, China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. The text includes names, phone numbers, and email addresses for coordinators and meditation centers, enablin…
Dhammakaya Meditation Societies Worldwide - Contact Information
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Dhammakaya Meditation Societies Worldwide - Contact Information
Ottawa Co-ordination Office 354 Breckenridge Cres.Ottawa, Ontario K2W1J4, Canada Contact: Pattrawan Sukantha Tel: +1(613) 254-9809 +1(613) 261-4341 E-mail: [email protected] Montreal Co-ordination
This text provides contact information for Dhammakaya Meditation Societies located in Canada and Australia. I…
Meditation Centres in New Zealand and Solomon Islands
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Meditation Centres in New Zealand and Solomon Islands
NEW ZEALAND Orewa Orewa Meditation Centre 43 Albatross Road, Red Beach, HBC, Auckland, New Zealand, 1461 Tel: +(64) 9-427-4263 Fax: +(64) 9-427-4264 Mobile: +(64) 21-153-8592 E-mail: orewameditation@y
This text provides details on meditation centres in New Zealand, specifically the Orewa Meditation Centre and…
Where Does Peace Begin?
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Where Does Peace Begin?
Where Does Peace Begin? temperament. The root of peace and calm comes from within the mind, and it is this fact that ultimately causes one to have a good or bad temperament. Knowing this, how do we th
This text emphasizes that true peace and calm originate from within the mind. By understanding and achieving …
Peace and War Begins in the Mind
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Peace and War Begins in the Mind
Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind negative ones, then we are directing ourselves towards the good virtues, and therefore will be more inclined to make better, balanced judgments in our lives. In our
The text discusses the profound influence our thought processes have on our daily decisions and actions. It …
What Do Humans Really Want?
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What Do Humans Really Want?
What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i
The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulg…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace When we travel, we often encounter various obstacles. Sometimes the flight we want is fully booked. Sometimes we have excess baggage and insufficient funds. Sometimes bad wea
The text draws a parallel between life and travel, emphasizing that obstacles—be they financial, physical, o…
The Easiest Path to Happiness
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The Easiest Path to Happiness
The Easiest Path to Happiness If you look at your house you will see that it comprises of a roof, pillars and walls. If you look at the pillars and walls, you may think that they are just staying stil
The text compares the structure of a house to the workings of our minds, illustrating how stability in thoug…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace our spirit, but many do not realise that ongoing meditation training will also bring true happiness and peace. This is because, through meditation, true happiness and peace a
The text emphasizes the importance of ongoing meditation training in achieving true happiness and peace. It …
Great Master and Follower of Peace
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Great Master and Follower of Peace
Great Master and Follower of Peace strength to battle all the obstacles they are fac- ing. Another important benefit of regular medita- tion is in helping one to find true happiness. Peace through med
This text emphasizes the transformative power of meditation, highlighting its role in achieving internal peac…