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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
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The Lessons of Almsgiving and Selflessness
saw was the food offered. Based on the food offered to me, I thought that the person must have been from the middle class. The second person that offered food was probably from a wealthier background
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 Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
but when the Teacher enters the city, the audience, instead of looking at me, looks at the Teacher. My exhibition has failed completely! The Teacher, perceiving the thought that was passing through hi
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he
Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Nirvana and the Path to Enlightenment
Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;
Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 94 and far more in results. Previously, I often had eight meetings a day and because of the many morning meetings, I had two breakfasts on some days. Now, I work less and experience an
ในส่วนนี้ของหนังสือ เราสำรวจประโยชน์ของการทำสมาธิที่ช่วยเพิ่มความคิดสร้างสรรค์และประสิทธิภาพในการทำงาน ผู้เขียนอธิบายถึงประสบการณ์การทำสมาธิซึ่งช่วยให้เขามีเวลาทำงานน้อยลง แต่สามารถผลิตผลงานได้มากขึ้น
The Power of Honest Blessings
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The Power of Honest Blessings
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 h
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของความซื่อสัตย์ในการให้คำอวยพร โดยยกตัวอย่างเรื่องราวของพระอังคุลิมาลที่เคยเป็นฆาตกร แต่หลังจากที่ได้ฟังคำสอนจากพระพุทธเจ้า เขาได้เปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองและประสบการณ์ในการให้คำอวย
Solutions from Wisdom
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Solutions from Wisdom
8 III. SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM 60 Meditation Is the Source of Wisdom 62 Abate the Severe Consequences 64 The Mind as an Origin 66 The Power of Merit 68 Succeed by Thought 70 Courage and Wisdom 72 Merit
This section presents various solutions derived from wisdom, emphasizing meditation as a source of insight. It discusses the importance of merit in overcoming challenges and understanding the nature o
The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h
Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
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Achieving World Peace through Inner Calm
Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towa
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes that individual thought, speech, and action contribute to global tensions. To achieve world peace, individuals must first attain inner calm. By fostering peace within o
Journey to Joy: The Evolution of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Journey to Joy: The Evolution of Dhammakaya Meditation
Journey to Joy 32 32 knowledge of the Dhammakaya Meditation grew and the number of people coming to the temple expanded. Meditation first took place under trees, then later under tents. When the numbe
The journey of Dhammakaya Meditation saw a remarkable increase in practitioners at the temple, necessitating various expansions. Initially, meditation occurred under trees and tents, but as attendance
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
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
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 220 in a basic lifestyle, we can help reduce our desire level. At that point, we would realise that we can well with these basic needs and the survive very happiness of 'no desire' is t
การเดินทางสู่ความสุขเริ่มต้นจากการลดความปรารถนาและให้ความสำคัญกับความต้องการพื้นฐานของเรา การตั้งคำถามเกี่ยวกับความหมายของการมีชีวิตในโลกนี้ช่วยให้เราเข้าใจสิ่งที่สำคัญและนำไปสู่ความสุขที่แท้จริง การใ
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
Meditation Journey in Iran
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Meditation Journey in Iran
Peace My name is Farid. I am a 46 year-old Muslim businessman living in Tehran, Iran. I have a terrific wife and a lovely daughter. After reading a book about meditation, I became very interested in i
Farid, a 46-year-old Muslim businessman from Tehran, shares his journey into meditation after being introduced to DMC. He describes the transformative experience of meditating quietly at night while h
Controlling Your Mind for Inner Serenity
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Controlling Your Mind for Inner Serenity
You can find serenity if you know the way to control your mind K nowing the mind by trying to focus on only one thought at a time seems like an easy task. But when you attempt to do this, you find th
Controlling your mind is key to finding serenity. Focusing on one thought can be challenging but is achievable with practice. As we strive for desires, we often find ourselves in a continuous loop of
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
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
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
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: A Case Study of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, PRC) Joe Zhou Ya China, like many other countries in the world, is a c
This article delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist culture in China, specifically focusing on the Theravāda Buddhism of the Dai people in Sipsong Panna, Yunnan Province. Buddhism's introduction to