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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b
The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e
Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
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Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of
Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m
Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min
In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of
Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the
Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Your Merit Sphere: A Guide to Mindfulness
Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly
Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together.
This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ
Understanding Body and Mind
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Understanding Body and Mind
CHAPTER 1 BODY AND MIND UNDERSTAND ONESELF To know and understand oneself as a human being is essential in the process of recognizing inbuilt weaknesses to be overcome and potential strengths that ca
Chapter 1 delves into the importance of understanding oneself, highlighting the distinction between human mental capacities and other creatures. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness in recognizin
รางวัลสันติภาพระดับจักรวาล
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รางวัลสันติภาพระดับจักรวาล
The Universal Peace Award สาส์นจากผู้ก่อตั้งและเลขาธิการใหญ่ องค์กรยุวพุทธสงฆ์โลก นับเป็นโอกาสอันดียิ่งที่ทางองค์กรยุวพุทธสงฆ์โลกแห่งประเทศศรีลังกา ได้จัดให้มี การประชุมสามัญครั้งที่ ๓ ขององค์กรยุวพุท
องค์กรยุวพุทธสงฆ์โลกได้จัดการประชุมสามัญครั้งที่ ๓ ในเดือนธันวาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๙ และมีพิธีมอบรางวัลพุทธชยันตีซึ่งได้รับเกียรติจากประธานาธิบดีศรีลังกา รางวัลสันติภาพระดับจักรวาล The Universal Peace Award ได
The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
to during harsh times, and also in the final moments of his or her lives. Even after death, we can still rely on it. It is our constant refuge until we reach the ultimate goal. If we love ourselves, w
This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for our joy and sadness. It discusses how meditation can puri
The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
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The Universal Love of the Lord Buddha
personal interest. It is the kind of love that the Lord Buddha had after his enlightenment. Although he had accompanied Princess Bimba for many lifetimes to pursue Perfections, he could finally make a
The text reflects on the profound love exemplified by the Lord Buddha following his enlightenment. He released personal affections to pursue spiritual ordination and achieved enlightenment, marking th
Journey to Joy: Transcending All Differences
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Journey to Joy: Transcending All Differences
Journey to Joy Transcending All Differences 12 editation is a universal act that everyone in this world can do. All can practise it regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity. All one needs is
Meditation transcends all differences, allowing everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity, to participate. It's an act as universal as breathing. The practice can complement any beli
Universal Peace Award by WBSY
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Universal Peace Award by WBSY
Universal Peace Award World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) is a world class Buddhist organisation. The organisation has many members who are Buddhists from every Buddhist sect; Theravada, Mahayana and
World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) is a premier Buddhist organization comprised of members from various traditions including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. They acknowledge the significant dedica
Promoting World Peace Through Inner Peace
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Promoting World Peace Through Inner Peace
ages around the world attend the class ‘Dream in Dream’, the biggest class room in the world. His promotional teachings arouse everyone to be aware of one’s own action against the law of kamma, the un
This text highlights the impact of the 'Dream in Dream' class led by Most Venerable Phrarajbhavanavisudh, encouraging individuals to reflect on their actions in relation to the law of kamma. The medit
Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
Suzanne Jeffrey Step-By-Step introductions for the meditation technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind. 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the hal
This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, starts the process by an action happening to us
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
80 MEDICATION SEVENTH BASE OF THE MIND The Seventh Base, located at the center of the body, two finger-breadths above the navel, is the natural home of the mind and also the gateway to spiritual att
The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
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Purification of the Mind: A Path to Enlightenment
3. Purify the mind: Keep one's mind bright and clear all the time, while inhaling and exhaling. If a person inhales and does not exhale, that person's life will come to an end. Death bears no sign of
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and bright mind through inhalation and exhalation. It explains how a person's mental state can determine their spiritual fate in the afterlif