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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
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…he gets up, adjusts his robes, and hurries out of the room. Many minutes roll by, while I sit there thinking, “Yikes. What have I done? I hope I haven’t offended this person, because that would definitely be …
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…. We prevent peace from happening because we desire, we fear, we are not pure. We have to stop this thinking and doing all of these negative things in order to deconstruct Mara." I'm writing as fast as I can…
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…man/woman • Pornographic or erotic materials • Weapons • Poisons or addictive drugs Thus, don't go thinking that whatever you give will bring you merit. The art of giving – for maximum merit To reap maximum…
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
… should not focus on the result, just the technique. There is no need to rush into your meditation, thinking of getting anywhere. Just forget about it. Really. It simply does not work like that. There are dif…
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…d, under the influence of defilements or kilesa, will be forced to: (1) think what it should not be thinking about, (2) switch from one thought to another very quickly before it finishes the previous thought,…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
…efore we eat? We should pray for our life, for the strength to do goodness, not simply pray without thinking, or for things that are simply material. We should pray for all of the goodness that we can do beca…
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
…can obtain? Are those foods full of chemicals, or are they the best foods for our bodies? This same thinking goes for education, living, working, friends, and on and on. “The third aspect is Technique. How a…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…this by yourself." "If your perception is correct, everything follows correctly into memorization, thinking, and knowing. If your perception is wrong, however, you end up with inaccurate knowledge. Why shoul…
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…so on…and to be born with the right family who holds with the right view. “And so, whatever we are thinking, we should not have negative thoughts, or thoughts of retribution. We must always be centered… midd…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
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The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
…“When we practice, day by day, it becomes a habit. And so, in our training or practice, we begin by thinking mostly outside of ourselves. Then, gradually, we are sometimes outside and sometimes inside. And th…
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ
หลักการและแนวทางในการบรรลุถึงนิพพาน
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หลักการและแนวทางในการบรรลุถึงนิพพาน
…thi) -- having a proper understanding of life and the world; 2. Right Intention (Samma Sankappa) -- thinking always along good lines; 3. Right Speech (Samma Vaca) -- talking only of proper things in a proper …
ในบทความนี้เราจะได้เรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับแนวทางการดำเนินชีวิตเพื่อบรรลุถึงนิพพานผ่านมรรคมืองค ๘ ซึ่งเป็นหลักสำคัญในพระพุทธศาสนา ประกอบด้วยการมีมุมมองที่ถูกต้อง การตั้งใจที่ดี การใช้คำพูดที่เหมาะสม การกระทำ
Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
…have meditation sessions that are extremely productive. So give it a try!) Close your eyes and stop thinking about the things of the world. Feel as if you are sitting alone – around you there is nothing and n…
This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt
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
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
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…d I not do this?’ Any time we cause an unwholesome act to happen, that is a ‘should not’: If we are thinking of doing some action and it will cause something unwholesome to happen, then we ‘should not’ do tha…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…hem to use the wrong view. For example, in teaching chemistry, we do not want students to come away thinking it is moral to make a bomb, a gun, or to have an abortion. We can do this because we are basing eve…
Understanding Right View is essential in teaching, applicable to all subjects including math and biology. This profound understanding affects afterlife beliefs, making education crucial in guiding stu
The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
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The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
…ready been taught to him indirectly. The grandparents and the parents would apologize for incorrect thinking. But these days, the blessings are not the same. There is just TV, not Dhamma. But we have to take …
This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits come from our early training. “Ho
…or supportive environments among educators and the organization of activities that promote positive thinking in students, thereby shaping their outlook and behaviors for the future. Good deeds yield positive …
A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
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A Place of Merit and Personal Resilience
170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita
… of taking refuge in merit to survive. The text also highlights the detrimental effects of negative thinking following mistakes and suggests maintaining a centered mindset to dispel negativity. It serves as a…