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The Tale of the White Elephant
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The Tale of the White Elephant
…e it cast over a precipice and killed. So he summoned the mahout and asked whether he called that a trained elephant. “Indeed he is well trained, sire,” said the mahout. “No, he is very badly trained.” “Sire…
In ancient Rājagaha under King Magadha, a stunning white elephant captured hearts during a royal procession, inciting jealousy in the king. Determined to rid himself of the source of praise, the king
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…isten while your mind is still. 308 You should train your mind to be still even though you were not trained to do so since childhood. Instead, you were trained to not be still, to always think and search for…
Journey to Joy emphasizes the necessity of training your mind to be still in a world that often compels constant thought and distraction. It acknowledges the challenges posed by a lifetime of conditio
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
… characteristics that differ from other living beings in this world. They are: 1) The mind can be trained to have a higher quality. 2) The mind can be rid of evil. 3) The mind can accrue purity. Acc…
…otential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of evil, and accrue purity. Good and evil deeds shape our minds, and throu…
The Importance of Meditation in Education
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The Importance of Meditation in Education
…y will share more in common, but for right now, they have one. The teachers, of course, have to be trained in meditation because meditation helps them be better teachers! The teachers must strive to always …
… creating a peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere. It emphasizes the need for teachers to be trained in meditation to better relate to their students, fostering a joyful learning environment where chi…
Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
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Understanding Karma and Human Behavior
…s, orderliness and punctuality or we will be disorganized, socially inept and disrespectful. A well-trained and self-disciplined person will meet with positivity from our elders, or if badly trained will rec…
This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec
The Elephants Performance Before the King
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The Elephants Performance Before the King
…d had the elephant halted at the brink of a precipice. "Now," said he to the man, "if he is so well trained as you say, make him stand on three legs." And the mahout on the elephant's back just touched the …
In a remarkable display of skill, a king tests a trained elephant by commanding it to perform various tricks on a mountain's edge. The mahout expertly guide…
Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
…his is such that he would have the opportunities to learn the Dhamma, to practice meditation, to be trained in discipline and to be a pure and refined individual. This is truly a wonderful tradition. Women a…
This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-control, endurance, an
Building a Strong Marriage: Essential Factors for Success
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Building a Strong Marriage: Essential Factors for Success
…he word and disruption on a regular basis. They will not live a peaceful life. But if they had both trained themselves well before their marriage, no matter the degree of disagreement, they should be able to…
This text discusses the importance of emotional regulation in marriage and the need for couples to prepare before their union. It outlines four essential factors for a successful marriage, including s
The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage and Family Life
…t virtue and are capable of being reliable advisors to children and future generations because they trained themselves and created a foundation for their families based on the four factors mentioned previous…
In marriage, the guidance of elders is vital for sustaining a long-term relationship. They provide necessary advice on spouse selection and morality, ensuring a foundation for a peaceful family life.
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
…will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth through meditation practice. When the mind is still…
This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
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Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
…dness of those persons, the next thing to do is to observe and imitate them. "If we have never been trained to bow since we are young, we will grow up with large egos. Some snobbish people can't even recogni…
การสอนให้เด็กมีสมาธิและความเคารพต่อผู้อื่นตั้งแต่ยังเล็กเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการพัฒนาบุคลิกภาพและคุณธรรมในสังคม โดยการใช้แบบอย่างที่ดี เช่น การพูดสุภาพ การเคารพผู้ใหญ่ และการฝึกสมาธิ จะช่วยให้เด็กมีทัศนคติท
Developing the Best in Oneself
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Developing the Best in Oneself
…as characteristics that differ from other living beings in this world. They are: 1) The mind can be trained to have a higher quality. 2) The mind can be rid of evil. 3) The mind can accrue purity. According …
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงวิธีการพัฒนาคุณภาพที่ดีที่สุดในตัวเองตามหลักพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นที่การฝึกฝนจิตใจให้มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น การกำจัดความชั่วร้าย และการสะสมความบริสุทธิ์ ในขณะที่เราได้กระทำทั้งดีและไม่ดีในชีวิต ค
Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
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Cultivating Mindfulness and Moral Foundations in Families
…il it becomes clear, pure, and radiant, enabling one to be firm in righteousness. Our ancestors had trained themselves to be mindful before they got married; they continued to practice this as part of their …
This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…respectful, affectionate, and good role models for their families. Having learned how our ancestors trained themselves to develop the very best for themselves, we can be assured that they were never neglecte…
การศึกษาธรรมะทุกวันช่วยให้บรรพบุรุษของเราได้รับการเตือนเสมอถึงการทำความดี การสะสมบุญส่งผลต่อความสุขในชีวิตและยับยั้งไม่ให้เกิดความทุกข์ การสอนบุตรหลานในทางธรรมทำให้เกิดความเคารพและรักในครอบครัว การทำส
Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
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Practicing Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a pe…
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
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Truth for the Family: Teaching Respect and Responsibility
…e doing it, and even the parents are too embarrassed because they are not used to it. If we are not trained to be respectful from a young age, we will grow up to be self-centered, and then we will not even b…
In this section, the text emphasizes the necessity of teaching children respect and humility for personal growth and societal harmony. It argues that while some may advocate for freedom in thought, it
Introduction to Love and Family through Dhammakaya Meditation
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Introduction to Love and Family through Dhammakaya Meditation
…makaya method was to empty the mind, clear out mental clutter and let the mind become still. A mind trained to "multi-task" (a 69 69
The author shares their introduction to Dhammakaya meditation after realizing the challenges of daily life and mental clutter. This journey began five years ago at the Meditation Center of Chicago, fo
Meditation for Success in Career and Life
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Meditation for Success in Career and Life
Knowledge and Career Meditation will lead us to success in both the material world and the spiritual world. In the material world, whenever we are about to perform a deed, we should stop and think fir
…ce for optimal performance, our minds, too, need regular meditation to function effectively. A well-trained mind makes learning easier, allowing us to absorb knowledge like a clean vessel. Furthermore, medit…
Exploring Meditation Techniques
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Exploring Meditation Techniques
…I gave up. Two years later in 1998, I met another teacher and learned a new method to meditate. She trained me first to focus on my heart in order to find the 'entrance' for a deeper level, then to rest at a…
The narrative shares a personal journey of exploring different meditation methods and the struggle to adapt to them. Despite initial difficulties, the individual discovers a unique method that centers
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… I had to start learning to help myself because there was just me and my two young children left. I trained and forced my body to do many things, but I was still experiencing terrible pain. The flesh wounds …
This passage describes the profound challenges faced after a severe physical loss, including reliance on a wheelchair and the struggle to care for young children. Despite the pain and difficulties of