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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
…Cetiya is built like the mind: There are four circles. From the inside out, they are knowing … then thinking … then memory … then perception. From the outside in … just like the way people learn … perception,…
In this engaging discussion, Luang Por provides insights on the differences between Buddha and Jesus, emphasizing Buddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the
Understanding the Five Types of Mara
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Understanding the Five Types of Mara
…sorry for ourselves. The 'Why does this have to happen to me?' 'Why can't I get this done?' kind of thinking starts. Then we attach to this thinking and become angry, or sad, so that this Mara is allowed to i…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
… to my religious beliefs through years of church training, biblical reading, and meditation. Always thinking of myself as a Jewish-Christian, because, after all, Christ was a Jew, I found myself here at the W…
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
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Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
…ing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching; the second layer is memorization; the third layer is thinking or awareness; and the fourth layer is knowing or mindfulness. So it looks something like this…" Lu…
…'s structure, described as a spherical form with four overlapping layers: perception, memorization, thinking, and knowing. This layered model illustrates how sensations lead to memory and thoughts, culminatin…
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
…re constantly in a state of decay, and we have to constantly repair the elements. "It is shallow thinking if we just 'repair' our body without thinking of the elements we are repairing the body with – in o…
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…isdom really comes from memorizing and is rather superficial. (2) From contemplation, analysis, and thinking. (3) From meditation, from a standstill mind and from inner brightness. Throughout our lives, we us…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
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The Future of Buddhism and Education in Thailand
…"And that is, Dhamma means good habits that are accumulated through the practice of patience, right thinking, respect – and all of these habits are ethical. We need to keep the precepts in order to develop mo…
…to purify the mind, while the third focuses on developing ethical habits through patience and right thinking. He stresses that the responsibility for change lies within individuals and not just with political…
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
…eful mind, and having the wrong view - or having the wrong theory or philosophy of life. These are: thinking that there is no such thing as good or bad kamma, thinking that there is no reason to be born, beli…
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
…ifferent habits lead to different lives. If we seek knowledge and virtue, these are good habits. In thinking, speaking and acting positively and admirably we will receive excellent results. We will have great…
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
… idle minds are a devil’s workshop. So you think, and think, and think. There is nothing wrong with thinking, of course, but you usually think about the wrong things, or things that are not really beneficial.…
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
Suzanne Jeffrey repeated to help you get rid of the monkey mind or that incessant thinking of your brain. At the Wat, they use “Samma Araham” which generally means separating yourself from t…
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
ความสุขสำหรับเด็กๆ: การสอนทางพระพุทธศาสนา
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ความสุขสำหรับเด็กๆ: การสอนทางพระพุทธศาสนา
…g this, the king was very pleased, and said, "Where else could she have been reborn? She was always thinking of doing good deeds, always thinking what to offer to the Buddha on the next day. Venerable! Now t…
ในเนื้อหานี้พระราชาได้ถามพระพุทธเจ้าเกี่ยวกับการเกิดใหม่ของพระราชินีมัลลิกา ซึ่งพระพุทธเจ้าตอบว่า พระราชินีมัลลิกาได้เกิดในสวรรค์ทัสติตา พระราชามีความสุขมากกับคำตอบนี้และไตร่ตรองถึงดีและความหมายของการ
The Buddha's Teachings on Right Livelihood and Moral Conduct
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The Buddha's Teachings on Right Livelihood and Moral Conduct
… mind on wholesome thoughts like that of meritorious actions like generosity, keeping the Precepts, thinking of the Triple Gem, thinking of those to whom you have a debt of gratitude like your parents or teac…
This text discusses the Buddha's teachings on Right Livelihood, emphasizing the avoidance of 'low arts' such as fortune telling and the prohibition of harmful trades for monks and laypeople. In partic
The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
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The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
…h comprise three unwholesome deeds, four unwholesome ways of speaking and three unwholesome ways of thinking: Unwholesome actions comprise: - killing living beings [pāṇātipāta]
…ors, as outlined in the Ten Paths of Unwholesomeness, which includes detrimental deeds, speech, and thinking patterns. The relentless nature of cravings is akin to a river's current, sweeping everything away,…
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
… frivolous talk [samphappalāpa] Unwholesome thought comprises: - covetousness [abhijjhā] - vengeful thinking [byāpāda] - false view [micchādiṭṭhi] Most people know that these ten behaviours of the Path of Un…
…ng, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These behaviors arise from craving for sense-pleasure and can lead to unfortunate…
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
… rabbit cried out in fear, he thought to himself of the folly of killing one being to save another. Thinking thus, he released the rabbit — this is an example of thinking that is Right Action on the level of …
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the Five Precepts, and transcendent abstention. Illustr
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
ter asking all the monks’ names, the Buddha would ask his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya” replied the man. In fact, the Buddah didn’t need to be told the…
In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns that harming others disqualifies him from being 'noble', resulting in his attainment
The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
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The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
…r done before — that is, to cut the grass at the point where the monks habitually robed themselves. Thinking thus, he cut the grass. Some time later, the same brahmin observed the monks robing themselves at t…
Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves before entering the town for alms, the hems of their robes would always become wet from the dew on
Understanding Machine Learning
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Understanding Machine Learning
…ve and negative thoughts. To choose a nutritious food item over junk food is an example of positive thinking. To indulge our cravings despite recognizing that our bodies do not need it, is an example of negat…
Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that allows systems to learn from data patterns and make decisions. It encompasses various algorithms and techniques that can analyze and interp
Peace Revolution 2010
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Peace Revolution 2010
…gle ETERANS Car vessters welcome here WAR NO MORE How can I use inner peace to confront destructive thinking? The World is Changing and The Revolution is Now! More Silent Party Promotional Video โครงการ Peace…
โครงการ Peace Revolution 2010 เป็นโครงการสำหรับเยาวชนทั่วโลกจากทุกชาติ ทุกศาสนา ที่มาร่วมบันทึกความดีออนไลน์ผ่านบทฝึก 42 วัน เพื่อสร้างนิสัยในการพัฒนาตนเองตามแนวทางของพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า โดยสามารถเข้า