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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 person wants to experience such
การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื
Stilling the Mind Through Daily Meditation
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Stilling the Mind Through Daily Meditation
23 February 2008 We need to keep our mind still at the center of the body, in the same manner that we keep our body balanced on the surfboard. Our mind should be indifferent toward people, things and
In this text, we explore the importance of maintaining a still mind at the center of our body, much like balancing on a surfboard. It emphasizes the need for indifference towards external distractions
The Mind as an Origin
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The Mind as an Origin
SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXV The Mind as an Origin Do not be overwhelmed with suffering. Keep your mind at peace in order to maintain equilibrium. The mind is the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom
This text emphasizes the need to maintain a peaceful mind in the face of suffering and life's difficulties. It highlights that the mind serves as the source of life energy, willpower, wisdom, and accu
Truth for the Family: Cultivating Boonya
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Truth for the Family: Cultivating Boonya
Part Five: Truth for the Family boonya. Many people choose to observe the Eight Precepts one day (or even seven days) a week on a regular long-term basis. 3. Meditation. This is the best way to purify
Part Five focuses on the significance of boonya, achieved through daily practices like generosity, observing Eight Precepts, and meditation. Following a routine enhances mental purity, leading to joyf
Peace and War Begins in the Mind
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Peace and War Begins in the Mind
Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind negative ones, then we are directing ourselves towards the good virtues, and therefore will be more inclined to make better, balanced judgments in our lives. In our
The text discusses the profound influence our thought processes have on our daily decisions and actions. It emphasizes the tendency of negative thoughts to lead to adverse outcomes, suggesting a criti
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice imagining the shining sun. If you find that your mind wanders, you can bring your mind back by repeating the mantra “Samma Arahang” along with visualizing the sun. Repeat the
การทำสมาธิพื้นฐานเกี่ยวกับการจินตนาการถึงดวงอาทิตย์ที่ส่องแสง หากจิตใจของคุณพลัดพราก คุณสามารถนำจิตใจกลับโดยการทำซ้ำมนต์คำว่า “Samma Arahang” พร้อมกับการมองเห็นดวงอาทิตย์ การทำเช่นนี้จะช่วยให้คุณทำให้
Knowledge and Career Development Through Mindfulness
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Knowledge and Career Development Through Mindfulness
Knowledge and Career of mind will evolve and purify our thoughts so that we think thoroughly, speak pleasantly and act effectively. We should always visualise a meditation object, such as a crystal sp
This text discusses the importance of evolving our minds through mindfulness practices such as visualizing a meditation object, like a crystal sphere, to enhance our thoughts and actions. It emphasize
Journey to Joy: A Meditation Experience
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Journey to Joy: A Meditation Experience
Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of
In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy will progress and your mind should remain only in this state. Your role at this time is to be an observer. Just keep observing and just relax. Do not think of anything. Do all of this -
บทความนี้พูดถึงการเดินทางสู่ความสุขภายในซึ่งเกี่ยวข้องกับการสังเกตและการปรับจิตใจให้สงบ โดยเน้นความสำคัญของการหลีกเลี่ยงการวิเคราะห์เพื่อให้จิตใจสงบและสามารถเข้าถึงปัญญาในตัวเราได้ ในที่สุดคุณจะเข้าถึ
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy will be complete. You can work while your mind is still; and you can talk, look or listen while your mind is still. 308 You should train your mind to be still even though you were not t
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
Meditation in Everyday Life
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Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life daily activities, we should regularly position our minds centrally at the middle of the body, which is 2 finger-widths above our navel level. Accustom our minds to the medi
Meditation can seamlessly fit into daily life by centering our minds at the body's center, located 2 finger-widths above the navel. Throughout the day, engage with a meditation object like a crystal,
Journey to Joy: Cultivating Positive Virtues
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Journey to Joy: Cultivating Positive Virtues
Journey to Joy 314 - The second group aims at focusing our mind on positive things or virtues that refresh our mind (Assignments #2, 6, 7 and 9). Good virtues include loving kindness towards all being
This section emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive virtues such as loving kindness, cheerful demeanor, and positive speech. By nurturing these qualities, individuals can enhance their medi
The Ideal State of Mind and Eight Little Words
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The Ideal State of Mind and Eight Little Words
44 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 32. The Ideal State of Mind Any time we feel replete like we need nothing more from the world than a meditation mat to sit on, a sitting space no larger than a metre square,
ในเนื้อหานี้เรามีการสำรวจถึงสถานะจิตใจที่เหมาะสมซึ่งเต็มไปด้วยความสงบ และความสำคัญของคำพูดแปดคำที่นำไปสู่ความสำเร็จในการฝึกสมาธิ โดยกล่าวถึงการมีพื้นที่นั่งในขนาดที่เล็กเพื่อเป็นมุมทางจิตใจที่เหมาะสม
Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
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Dhamma for Laypersons and the Four Levels of Beauty
A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvās-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility – Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in t
A person who follows the Dhamma for Laypersons exhibits four habits: responsibility, self-training, endurance, and sacrifice. These traits ensure self-reliance and leadership within families. In marri
Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
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Mastering the Art of Handling Gossip and Compliments
When some people learn they are being gossiped about, they become so furious that they could kill the person who started the rumor. But if we know how to turn our ears into a wok handles, those words
Gossip can evoke strong emotions, but those who learn to disregard malicious words can achieve a peaceful mind. Compliments should be met with rationality rather than infatuation. The wisdom of our gr
Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
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Guided Meditation for Inner Stillness
GUIDED MEDITATION 99 After having reached this increased state of stillness, your mind will become even more still and consistent (unlike the stillness that comes and goes), so still that the stilln
This guided meditation invites you to reach a state of profound stillness where your mind becomes calm and consistent. This stillness is described as 'solid and gentle,' allowing for a spacious inner
Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
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Exploring the Bases of the Mind in Body Awareness
Before starting, it is necessary to acquaint yourself with the various resting points or bases of the mind inside the body. • The first base is at the rim of the nostril, on the right side for men an
This text outlines the seven key resting points or bases of the mind within the body, essential for meditation and body awareness practices. These points include locations at the nostrils, inner corne
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation for Beginners
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Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation for Beginners
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION (Referenced from Luang Por Dattajeevo's book, Man's Personal Transformation, printed 2005. Notes interjected for clarity.) Dhammakaya Meditation For Beginners: By deepening yo
Dhammakaya Meditation helps you unlock your mind's potential by achieving a standstill through deep meditation. By balancing mindfulness and happiness, you can find contentment and direction in life.