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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…
Lessons from a Dharma Master
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Lessons from a Dharma Master
…So in Buddhism, we look at ourselves, and we look at our own six directions. We look at how we were trained, by our parents, our own teachers, and the temple that we attend. We always look at our own directi…
In this insightful text, a Dharma Master emphasizes the vital role of teachers and parents in shaping children's morality and behaviors. The importance of creating supportive environments in homes and
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
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
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…
Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
…and the modern vijja dhammakāya popular in Thai Buddhism today. Over the past decade, the DIRI has trained a team of researchers, and entered into agreements with various universities around the world, for …
This collection of articles marks the launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric pr
The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
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The Importance of Elders in Marriage Guidance
…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 previou…
เพื่อให้การแต่งงานประสบความสำเร็จ จำเป็นต้องมีผู้แนะนำที่รู้จริงซึ่งมักจะเป็นผู้สูงอายุที่มีคุณธรรม พวกเขาสามารถให้คำปรึกษาในเรื่องการเลือกคู่ การทำหน้าที่ของคู่สมรส และการทำงานในชุมชน นอกจากนี้ คู่สม
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…e home environment initially. There are the five ‘spaces’ or ‘rooms’ or ‘areas’ in which we are all trained. And it is the training that matters. Habits are the repetitive actions that we do every day, just …
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
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
…MEDITATION? Meditation is a means of mental development. It is through meditation that our mind is trained, refined and perfected. In its natural state--when the mind is completely still and void of all tho…
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Dharma and Buddhist Practices
…tation is a means of mental development and purification. It is through meditation that our mind is trained, refined, and perfected. In its natural state -- when the mind is completely still and void of all …
Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to
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
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
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
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
…ll 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 stil…
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
…ding of Buddhist scholarship in future years, and to see the increasing participation in it of well-trained minds under DIRI’s beneficent sponsorship. Under Ven Sudhammo’s attentive eye, and with editor Dr. …
This text highlights the significance of DIRI in promoting indigenous scholarly voices in Buddhist studies. It discusses how the journal can facilitate knowledge sharing, consultation among experts, a