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Meditation Techniques: Expectation Free and Ease is the Way
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Meditation Techniques: Expectation Free and Ease is the Way
… is of no use. Simply bring your mind to a standstill and remain joyfully with the moment. Don't go thinking "with my mind as still as this, I ought to be getting some new experiences". Accept it if there is …
In the practice of meditation, it is essential to let go of expectations or worries regarding your progress. The emphasis should be on achieving a neutral mind and simply enjoying the moment, without
Life to the Power of Two
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Life to the Power of Two
…o, we are always able to see a bright Dhammakaya within. It must remain clear all the time, whether thinking, speaking, working, talking, writing or whatever the task. This is called 'putting two and two toge…
ในโลกวัตถุ เราต้องเร่งความเร็วให้ร่างกายไปถึงจุดหมายเร็วขึ้น แต่ในโลกจิตวิญญาณ เราต้องหยุดจิตใจเพื่อไปถึงจุดหมายอย่างแท้จริง การให้จิตใจหยุดนิ่งขณะร่างกายเคลื่อนที่สามารถทำได้โดยการเห็นธรรมกายในทุกกิจ
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
…ect, you need to know the method. Slowly imagine the object, with ease. Relax. Keep it as simple as thinking of a football, a tennis ball, a ping pong ball, or anything that is familiar. Do not force your min…
This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali
Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
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Endurance Against Defilements and the Roads to Ruin
… 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…
The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Roads to Ruin
Practicing the Four Universal Forms of Benevolence
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Practicing 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. …
The Buddha highlighted benevolence as key to mutual happiness. The Four Universal Forms include: 1. Giving (Dāna) – sharing wealth and support fosters a positive atmosphere. 2. Pleasant Speech (Piyavā
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
…RST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back. I only returned once to a…
This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…ate your defilement. Otherwise, you will be creating baap which is bad energy. Baap is generated by thinking bad thoughts through greed, anger, and jealousy. It is, in fact, dirty energy and undermines your f…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
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The Essential Role of Teachers in Education
…quired knowledge and education. Spiritual teachers — This refers to educators who are recognized as thinking and doing only good things, enlightening the pupil to the merits of understanding oneself and life.…
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students by blending academic knowledge with moral guidance. A clear understanding of their responsibilities can empower teachers to produce not only intelligen
Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
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Why is Soliciting Prostitute a Sin
… believe it is not sexual misconduct when it is consensual. One of men's most common flawed ways of thinking is: "what is wrong with soliciting a prostitute?" Buddhism's teachings clearly indicate that the…
This chapter discusses the rising incidence of AIDS and how many young men wrongly believe that soliciting prostitutes is not morally wrong if it is consensual. It highlights Buddhism's perspective on
Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
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Reflections on Family and Kammic Retribution
…e attributes of an animal, we will not be able to perform meritorious deeds, and possess the higher thinking of a human being.
In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral respons
Young People and the Lord Buddha
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Young People and the Lord Buddha
Chapter 28 Young People and the Lord Buddha In recent years, a new generation of young people has started to wonder why Buddhists highly regard the Lord Buddha to be the greatest sanctuary, although
…they respect. This encourages a thoughtful approach to spirituality among youth, promoting critical thinking in their beliefs.
Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
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Understanding the Law of Kamma and Workplace Promotion Criteria
…e people begin to doubt the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This can really mislead anybody into thinking that good deeds do not bring about good outcomes. They may go as far as to abandon any good behavio…
In life, the outcomes of good deeds and bad actions often seem misaligned, leading some to question the effectiveness of the Law of Kamma. This universal law states that immoral actions will ultimatel
สารบัญหนังสือเกี่ยวกับกำลังใจและมุมมองชีวิต
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สารบัญหนังสือเกี่ยวกับกำลังใจและมุมมองชีวิต
…ังใจ กล้าสู้อุปสรรค ๓๗ กำลังใจชนะอุปสรรค ๓๗ ผู้ชนะที่แท้จริง ๒๓ ยิ่งมีมิต ยิ่งใกล้สว่าง ๒๗ Positive Thinking ๓๓ เพียรรักษาจิตเท่านั้น ๓๗ แข่งบุญแข่งขันบารมี ๘๑ วิธีชนะคนพาล ๔๗ ผู้ชนะโลก ๓๓ ผู้ยืนใกล้ดวงตา ๕๓ …
หนังสือเล่มนี้นำเสนอคำสอนและวิธีการสร้างกำลังใจในการเผชิญอุปสรรค โดยแบ่งเป็นสองภาคหลัก ภาคแรกมุ่งเน้นที่การสร้างกำลังใจและการคิดบวกเพื่อเอาชนะความท้าทาย ขณะที่ภาคสองพาเราไปมองโลกและชีวิตอย่างมีสติและเ
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
…ocently, Chand said that she did not think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 eternities. Many T…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…eos perfectly because the mind is refined as an element – not like the body. The third layer is the thinking layer, and the fourth layer is the knowing part of the mind in which we synthesize all of the infor…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…ed another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking this, of course, makes me even more nervous. Having already met him, I know that he can read my min…
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
…tch: to observe) คิดจิารณา (ชื่อ si 思 to think; to consider) ความคิด (ชื่อเสียง sixiang 思想 thought; thinking) ส่วนอิทธิม่ในต้นพุทธวจนะใน 8 ก็ใช้เทคนิคการสอนสมาธิในพระพุทธศาสนา เช่นเทคนิคแบบอานาปานสติก ซึ่งแนะ…
บทความนี้เสนอการศึกษาวิจัยเกี่ยวกับคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณและการแปลภาษาจีนที่มีอิทธิพลต่อการปฏิบัติธรรม โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งเรื่องราวของอานาปานสติและเทคนิคการสอนสมาธิที่ถูกประยุกต์ใช้อย่างแพร่หลายในยุคนั้น เช่น
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Th…
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
… There is much more to the secrets of life than can be found in books or lectures, or through one’s thinking abilities. Meditative attainment allows us to tap into the “inner knowledge” that reveals our true …
Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f
How to Meditate: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Meditate: A Step-by-Step Guide
…sion on your forehead or across your shoulders. 3. Close your eyes gently but not completely. Stop thinking about any worldly things. Feel as if you were sitting alone; around you is nothing and no one. Crea…
Meditation is an essential practice for achieving inner peace and relaxation. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to meditating effectively. Begin by adopting the half-lotus position, where yo