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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
… might be able to do it in our mind, but then our physical body can’t take it! We need to always be thinking in terms of healthy body and healthy mind. of course another problem is that sometimes society won…
In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation, the author addresses
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 …
The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
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The Reality of Life: Understanding Our Defilements
… that we have many defilements that cause us to be ignorant and possess the wrong knowledge. We are thinking, speaking, acting, behaving incorrectly unless we have parents or guardians who teach us moral beha…
In 'The Reality of Life,' Suzanne Jeffrey delves into how our early upbringing shapes our understanding and actions. The text emphasizes how our birth is a vulnerable point characterized by defilement
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…ot really much good in it, except that it houses our mind. It is, in fact, a walking graveyard. And thinking in this way reduces our ego. In the dining room, which includes all living spaces like the living r…
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le
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
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 Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
… floating around waiting to grab your attention when you are not in your center. You're going along thinking everything is just nifty, when, WHAM! You see an advertisement or billboard that seizes your attent…
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
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Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
…ere are no signs of tension on your forehead or across your shoulders. 3. Close your eyes and stop thinking about the things of the world. Feel as if you are sitting alone - around you is nothing and no-one.…
This guide provides detailed step-by-step instructions for a meditation technique, focusing on the half-lotus sitting posture for comfort and alignment. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation thro
The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
…I most likely would not have stood there giving alms, but would instead have eaten the food myself. Thinking about it now, brings me chills. I felt that the alms I ate that day was almost like taking away fro…
This narrative explores the author's deep insights gained from witnessing three acts of almsgiving, particularly focusing on a young girl from a poor background. The contrasting offerings of food high
The Importance of Temple Cleanliness for Financial Support
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The Importance of Temple Cleanliness for Financial Support
…k for help in that manner. If this is how the original sponsor of the temple comments, and you are thinking to build additional temple buildings, you will forever be asking for money in vain. If the gates to…
การรักษาความสะอาดในวัดไม่เพียงแต่สร้างภาพลักษณ์ที่ดี แต่ยังช่วยดึงดูดผู้บริจาค หากผู้คนพบว่าวัดสะอาดและสวยงาม พวกเขาจะมีแนวโน้มที่จะบริจาคมากขึ้นและกลับมาอีกเรื่อยๆ สุขภาพจิตที่ดีผ่านการทำความสะอาดสาม
Unlocking Meditation Potential
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Unlocking Meditation Potential
…ere are no signs of tension on your forehead or across your shoulders. 3. Close your eyes and stop thinking about the things of the world. Feel as if you are sitting alone – around you is nothing and no-one.…
Through deep meditation, we can tap into our untapped abilities and maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness, enriching our lives in ways other techniques can’t. This guide introduces the effec
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
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
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
Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
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Embracing Aging and Preparing for Life's Challenges
…e already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you are not supposed to do, you may misstep into an unh…
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