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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
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
The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
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The Importance of Love and Discipline in Relationships
…ndependent and free. They start spending late nights with their friends and experimenting with sex, thinking that it is trendy, cool, stylish and acceptable. But what they fail to realize is that their behavi…
การมีความรักก่อนความปรารถนาเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการสร้างครอบครัวที่มีคุณค่า พ่อและแม่มีบทบาทสำคัญในการสอนลูกให้มีระเบียบวินัยและเคารพกฎแห่งกรรม เพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงพฤติกรรมที่นำไปสู่ผลเสียในชีวิต พฤติกรรมที่ขาดร
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
…ontaminating oneself with unwholesome and deluded thoughts, speech and actions, because one is only thinking of oneself. It shows we have no love for other people. In contrast, if we love ourselves, we would …
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
Rebirth & Incarnation in Buddhism
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Rebirth & Incarnation in Buddhism
…piritual differences"? Monica : Spiritual, well...I don't know if that's the proper word. But I was thinking about whether they have different responsibilities, or if one sex is more important than the other,…
In Buddhism, the gender of a child is not considered important for the spiritual progress of parents. Conversations highlight that responsibilities are not tied to the sex of the child, emphasizing th
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
…ar or a big house, and have a lot of material things around us. I think that you have good inspired thinking, so I wonder what gives a Buddhists life value. Luang Phaw: What matters most to Buddhists is Dhamm…
In this discussion, the speaker reflects on the differences between monastic and secular lifestyles, emphasizing the pursuit of Dhamma as the true source of happiness, in contrast to material possessi
Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
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Endurance Against Defilements: Building a Stable Family
… defilements in the mind will control them until they become slaves at performing bad deeds without thinking about the suffering of others. Associating with fools is similar to adding the dangerous infections…
This text discusses the impact of defilements on individuals and families, emphasizing how these negative influences lead to bad habits and a breakdown of unity within families. It identifies the 'Roa
The Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
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The Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
…tation will enable them to fully achieve this goal. Those who have practiced meditation until their thinking is clear will know how to behave. They will not allow outside influences to affect their behavior. …
This text discusses the Buddha's concept of mutual benevolence as the foundation for happiness in relationships. It outlines the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence: Giving, Pleasant Speech, Mutual Be
The Origins of Children's Habits
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The Origins of Children's Habits
…his case, the parents have a sage to raise. Good and bad habits come from the child's repetition of thinking, speaking, and acting. In particular, it is how they The Warm Hearted Family 104 Raising Children t…
Children's habits stem from the repetitive actions, thoughts, and speech they engage in, heavily influenced by their parents. If children are exposed to unwholesome behaviors, they may develop bad hab