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The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
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The Noble Eightfold Path for Successful Trainers
CHAPTER 4 BEGINNING TO BE A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH A definitive master plan for development of all human beings regardless of race, age, sexuality, religion or creed, the Noble E
This chapter outlines the Noble Eightfold Path as an essential framework for trainers committed to personal and professional development. Each of the eight principles—right view, thought, speech, acti
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, starts the process by an action happening to us
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
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The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
' Well now, Prince, I will give you a simile, for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what is spoken. Once upon a time, Prince, a fire - worshipping Jatila was dw
This story tells of a fire-worshipping Jatila living in a forest who rescues an abandoned baby. He raises the boy and teaches him the importance of responsibility by instructing him to tend the fire w
The Power of Meditation in Problem-Solving
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The Power of Meditation in Problem-Solving
Knowledge and Career 95 95 I could not think of those at first. But after meditation, I cleared my mind and thought of what I had never thought of in the past. The answers came across my mind unexpect
Meditation helps clear the mind and leads to unexpected insights and solutions to complex problems. By applying meditation, one can tackle challenges more effectively, yielding better results than tra
Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
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Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta - The Worthiness of Gifts
2. Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one’s own hand, giving something which is to be d
The Asapurisaḍāṇa Sutta explains the nature of giving in Buddhism, distinguishing between unworthy and worthy gifts. Unworthy gifts include those given disrespectfully, without thought, not given from
Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
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Inspiration Behind a Touching Ceremony
Many of the pressmen could not keep to themselves the question of who was behind the organization of such a touching ceremony. Learning that its inspiration came from the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavana
In a recent ceremony that moved many attendees, pressmen were curious about the mastermind behind this event. The revelation that it was inspired by the Most Venerated Phrarajbhavanavisudh, president
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
It is out of this reality of conflicting and changing political agendas that a political agreement would have to be forged to transform Iraq once again from a failed state into a functioning one. It w
This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
second significantly affects the mind. You can take any subject that you teach, whether it is math, or geography, or biology, if a student has wrong understanding, it does not cause that student (or y
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 Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
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The Vitality of Absorbing Gifts
The Vitality of Absorbing 9. Dana Sutta 3. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'This was given in the past, done in the past, by my father & grandfather. It would not be right for me to let
The text delves into the Dana Sutta, emphasizing the importance of giving as a custom passed down through generations. It highlights two perspectives on gift-giving: one derived from family tradition
Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Exploring the Unknown Factor and the Eightfold Noble Path
Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n
The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno
Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
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Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
1 Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Isipatana with reference to Great-wealth, Maha-dhana, the treasurer’s son. Great-wealth, it
เนื้อเรื่องเกี่ยวกับ Great-wealth ลูกชายของเสนาบดีที่เกิดในครอบครัวที่มั่งคั่ง เขาและลูกสาวจากครอบครัวที่มีทรัพย์สมบัติมากมายได้รับการสอนให้ทำกิจกรรมที่สนุกสนานเท่านั้น เมื่อพ่อแม่ของพวกเขาเสียชีวิต ท
The Power of Meditation in Professional Life
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The Power of Meditation in Professional Life
Knowledge and Career did not respond. I smiled, stayed calm, and did not say anything. I kept my mind calm as Luang Phaw Dhammajayo taught. Then, my creditors told me that I was a polite and patient d
In this text, the author shares the transformative effect of meditation on their work life. Despite facing challenges and pressure from creditors, the practice of keeping a calm mind helped boost prod
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet
The author recounts a challenging period between 1998 and 1999, marked by financial turmoil and emotional distress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having f
Journey to Joy: Embracing Mental Stillness
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Journey to Joy: Embracing Mental Stillness
Journey to Joy 70 70 good description of my mind) needs time to slow down so that it will not wander from thought to thought, memory to memory and worry to worry. I struggled with this mental wanderin
This content discusses the author's struggle with a wandering mind and the journey toward achieving mental stillness through meditation. Initially faced with physical discomforts and distractions, the
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
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The Voice of Acquiring: Insights on Giving
The Voice of Acquiring 9. Dana Sutta 9. Dana Sutta: Giving Sariputta60, 1. "Having given this gift seeking his own profit - with a mind attached [to the reward], seeking to store up for himself, [with
In this text, Sariputta discusses the nature of giving, contrasting two motivations behind altruistic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Gr
Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
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Dana Sutta: The Nature of Giving
The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Vamaka, Vamadeva, Vessamitta, Yamataggi, An
The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
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Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
Suzanne Jeffrey "Kamma, then, applies to body, speech, and thought: action with intention. And the actions that we perform throughout our lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people arou
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