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the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho

In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re

middle of the clear crystal ball at the centre of your body. The mantra is “Samma Arahang”, which means make the mind pure and detached from all forms of suffering. Or you can use the words “clear and

This meditation guide focuses on visualizing a clear crystal ball at the center of your body, using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to purify the mind. As you meditate, maintain a still mind and observe th

dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than once, but when he finally found true happiness, he chose to

After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by the Dhamma for true happiness, urging ordination to escape worldly po

Part Five: Truth for the Family Even though we may dislike difficulties and seek only happiness, there is no way to avoid suffering because life is a mixture of suffering and happiness. Instead, we sh

ในชีวิต เราไม่สามารถหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ที่มาพร้อมกับความสุข โดยเฉพาะเมื่อพูดถึงครอบครัว หลายคนมักมีความคาดหวังว่าการมีคู่และบุตรจะนำมาซึ่งความสุข แต่กลับพบกับความรับผิดชอบที่หนักหน่วง เช่น การดูแลและบ

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Self-realization: Habitually reflect on the fact that it is natural for us to die. We have not yet gone beyond dying. We do not know when we are going to die. We mus

In this segment, we explore the natural inevitability of death and how it shapes our perspectives on life. Daily reflection on our mortality encourages us to cultivate boonya and engage in good deeds,

Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 29 Creating Inner Quality From birth to death, we want to be the best that we can be, not only for our children and parents, but also to help them become the be

In 'Creating Inner Quality', the importance of striving for personal excellence for the benefit of family is emphasized. The text highlights the unique characteristics of humans that set us apart from

67, Power through merit 116, One drop at a time fills up a jar 116, With merit you will succeed in everything 119, Born to pursue prosperity 117, Fruit of merit 117, Only those with a pure heart will

This text emphasizes the transformative power of merit in life. It discusses how cultivating merit leads to success, prosperity, and happiness. The focus is on performing good deeds, maintaining a pur

Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e

This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti

What can you do to rid yourself of these three defilements? This last duty exists to remind a monk to practice wholeheartedly the first nine monastic duties in order to gain respect from laymen. *Th

To rid yourself of the three defilements, focus on wholeheartedly practicing the nine monastic duties, which ultimately leads to respect from laymen. Living a life aligned with the true purpose of ord

Although we have long dreamed of world peace and of people living together in happiness, we still question whether this dream can ever be a reality. Consider that just 250 years ago, most people would

In a world where technological advancements were once unimaginable, the dream of world peace remains a question. Just 250 years ago, concepts like metal ships and space travel seemed impossible. Yet,

When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut

Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne

Journey to Joy world as it truly is. Every living being will appear as its true self and we will realise that our lives and others' lives are equal and worthy. If we find ourselves more fortunate than

In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes the importance of recognizing the equality and worth of all lives. Embracing universal love compels us to assist those less fortunate. Understanding the Body o

Love and Family cultivates a sense of caring and compassion for one's living companions on the planet. Loving- kindness meditation helped shake me out of my penchant for putting my own needs above tho

This text reflects on the practice of loving-kindness meditation as a means to cultivate compassion for family and others. It emphasizes the importance of a clear mind, free from distractions, which D

Love and Family has substantial potential for improving the quality of life for all living creatures by increasing the capacity of human beings to feel more relaxed, mentally alert, and at peace with

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับความรักและครอบครัวมีศักยภาพมากในการพัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตของสิ่งมีชีวิต โดยการเพิ่มความสามารถของมนุษย์ในการรู้สึกผ่อนคลาย ตื่นตัวทางสติปัญญา และอยู่ในสงบ หากคนรู้สึกสงบกับตัวเอง พวกเขาจะรู้ส

Formation of Habits . The work which is done in each of the five rooms . Attitude toward the consumption of the four necessities in these rooms . The way to consume the four necessities in these rooms

This text discusses the formation of habits in various aspects of life, focusing on the work done in different areas and attitudes towards basic necessities. It emphasizes the importance of good habit

Listening with a Dharma Attitude to build wealth, both materially and spiritually. In these rooms, we put all of our good habits that we have developed in the other rooms into practice. By being mind

การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ

Chapter 36 The Value of Life Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffer

Chapter 36 discusses the importance of recognizing the value of life and living each moment with full awareness. Despite life's brevity, people often indulge in fleeting pleasures that lead to sufferi

If you have an internal experience that differs from what you normally experience, do not become agitated or happy. Keep your mind unperturbed, just observe dispassionately. Do not be pleased or displ

In this insight, the practice of meditation is highlighted where one is encouraged to maintain a dispassionate observation of internal experiences. This leads to a refined mind centered at the body’s

Journey to Joy 262 huge mansion. Reaching the moon inside, I felt inner delight. A while later, I saw the moon floating in front of me, and just observed it. After just a moment, it automatically move

In this excerpt from 'Journey to Joy', the author shares a profound experience of meditation that leads to inner delight and realization of true happiness. Contrary to the belief that the mind is the

Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da

Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and