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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
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
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…espectful, 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…
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
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The Importance of Teaching Respect and Meditation to Children
…ness 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…
Parents strive for their children to become good individuals, but hoping they will learn on their own isn't sufficient. Teaching respect through actions like bowing and politeness, alongside meditatio
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 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
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
…e 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 explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements effectively. Couples prepared with self-reliance, the ability to ch
Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism
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Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism
The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism began in 1999-2007, with a total of 71 classes completing the Programme. There have been 8.090 monks from 5.833 temples, from across the countr
…Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism, initiated from 1999 to 2007, has successfully trained 8,090 monks from 5,833 temples across Thailand, promoting the teachings of the Buddha. This program…
Journey of Growth: Chaiyaboon's Educational Transition
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Journey of Growth: Chaiyaboon's Educational Transition
…e was on his own most of the time, he learned how to economize and save. Therefore, this experience trained him to be vigorous, confident and responsible in this he differed from other boys who grew up in we…
In 1950, Chaiyaboon was relocated to Petchaburi, leading to his transition between multiple schools. Living with the generous teacher Samarn Sang-Aroon, he honed his skills in independence and respons
The Power of Meditation: Finding Peace in a Frenzied Mind
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The Power of Meditation: Finding Peace in a Frenzied Mind
…s, each vying for my attention! I realized, then, for the first time in my life, how frenzied my “untrained mind" was after a lifetime of being taught to think, analyze, and reason, from my earliest childhoo…
In this reflective passage, the author shares their experience of realizing the chaos of an untrained mind and the need for meditation to achieve tranquility. The Dhammakaya method emphasizes the impor…
Journey to Joy: The Dhammakaya Meditation Experience
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Journey to Joy: The Dhammakaya Meditation Experience
…d Temple, is to instruct in and promote the practice of meditation around the world. Expert, highly trained and experienced Buddhist monks teach meditation there continually, with regularly scheduled program…
The Dhammakaya Foundation and Temple focus on promoting meditation worldwide. Experienced monks guide programs and retreats, especially for Westerners, fostering a journey of personal discovery. Atten
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
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…
A Journey of Love and Resilience
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A Journey of Love and Resilience
…s always the one who ended up heartbroken Fortunately, I did not let myself down for too long. I restrained myself and gathered my strength to persevere. When I felt really sad, I would tell myself each time…
Ms. Pornprachern Boonsungnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a s
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Family and Faith
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Family and Faith
…rs, similar to a fish swimming in a tank compared to a fish swimming in the ocean. While one is constrained in a specific area, the other enjoys the boundless space of the sea. In other words, we may also co…
In this discussion, the monk shares insights on how family life can be restrictive, comparing it to fish in a tank versus fish in the ocean. Marriage is seen as a binding constraint that can obstruct
Fathers That Children Hate
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Fathers That Children Hate
Chapter 26 Fathers That Children Hate Sometimes when a father is addicted to the roads to ruin, [Apayamukha] and unable to be the leader of the household, the responsibilities fall upon the mother. If
…rages reflection on the feelings of children towards their fathers and suggests ways to mend these strained bonds. For families facing similar challenges, open communication and seeking professional help may…
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights from Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights from Buddhism
…rs, similar to a fish swimming in a tank compared to a fish swimming in the ocean. While one is constrained in a specific area, the other enjoys the boundless space of the sea. In other words, we may also co…
In this discussion, monks explore the contrasting paths of monastic and secular life. Family life, likened to a fish in a tank, is seen as restrictive, potentially obstructing the journey towards Arah
WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration
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WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration
…'s guidelines in spreading the Dhamma: - By Not insulting - Neither harming - In Patimokkha well-restrained - Knowing moderation in our food - To keep to seclusion in our sleeping-sitting place - Striving in…
The WBSY Sangha Unity Declaration was made by young monastic delegates from over thirty countries during the fourth conference. Taking place at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi on December 14, 2007, the declarat
The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
but set aside its criticism when this was in its interest. It was never in agreement with the United States and sought other allies, but never became so antagonistic as to provoke a strong American re
…lustrates how Syria's actions, including its refusal to curb the transit of fighters to Iraq, have strained relations further, leading to legislative actions such as the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sov…
The Power of the Human Mind in Conflict and Peace
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The Power of the Human Mind in Conflict and Peace
The human mind has great power but if a person's mind is still constrained by greed, anger, and delusion, human beings will fight with, compete with, and exploit one another.…
The text discusses the significant role of the human mind in shaping conflicts and peace. It emphasizes that when the mind is influenced by greed, anger, and delusion, it leads to strife among humans,