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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
…d to keep going! And this means keep going. Every day. Whenever you can: Standing up, sitting down, waiting in line, taking the commuter train into work, riding the bus, brushing your teeth. Wherever you…
Incorporate meditation into everyday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknow
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
… call people this, right? Kilesa - The super bad stuff that is really just garbage floating around waiting to grab your attention when you are not in your center. You're going along thinking everything …
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
…ceiving of rice in an alms bowl. Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must wait for food to be offered to them, if none is offered, then they must fast. Lord Buddha stated that …
Pindapata, derived from Pali, refers to the practice of monks receiving rice in their alms bowls. Monks are prohibited from cooking, relying instead on the offerings from others. This tradition unders
Quality of Life in Temples
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Quality of Life in Temples
…the layman may politely decline by saying that business right now is not good, asking the temple to wait. However, if the layman is a person of honest and frank disposition, then he may reply, “why are y…
บทความนี้สำรวจคุณภาพชีวิตในวัด โดยเน้นความสำคัญของความสะอาดและการอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคม หากวัดมีความสะอาดและมีการจัดการที่ดี พระสงฆ์สามารถสอนธรรมะและเสริมกำลังใจให้กับชุมชนได้ นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงประสบการ
The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
…e fought with his sister he would get spanked anyway. So he had to find a better way. He learned to wait until both he and his sister calmed down, and then tried to discuss the problem with her. he learn…
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
… kamma of the mind at birth. It is like an implanted microchip or computer virus that is constantly waiting to seize any opportunity to flourish, contaminate and overpower the pure elements of mind as th…
Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D
Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
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Chapter 4: Cultivating Good Emotions through Meditation
…ce. Helping others will create satisfaction and self-confidence in their ability to do good without waiting for direction, outside support or influence. Respect — This Habit will raise the Perception th…
Chapter 4 emphasizes the significance of regular meditation in helping individuals recognize the duality of good and bad within themselves and others. By understanding this balance, people can cultiva
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
… one studies. Fundamentally, Buddhism teaches the same thing. As a result, Buddhist monks have been waiting for the moment to reunify, just as it was in the time of the Lord Buddha, so as to discuss with…
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
…und Buddhism, now that we have found the most important and beneficial knowledge, what are we still waiting for? Why are we not reaping the benefits? Are we going to wait until we are too old? We don't …
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…or the beloved parent, death brings us all to the temple in the end (for our own funeral). So don’t wait until you are too old and too weak to go on your own. Life does not end with death. Those who are …
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
…Truth. Dhammakaya meditation is a profound meditation technique taught by Luang Por Wat Paknam. Kun Wai carried on the Dhammakaya meditation tradition and passed it on to her student Luang Por Dhammapany…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
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The Spirit of Leadership and Perseverance
…EVER BE DISCOURAGED Never be disheartened. Do what you have to do now to complete your tasks. Don’t wait until you are too old to do it. I am a diligent person. I do every little thing at the temple and …
This text emphasizes that a leader's attitude directly influences their subordinates. A serious and diligent leader inspires the same qualities in their team. It encourages a fight against laziness, s
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
…y heart. I realize that time goes by quickly; to free myself from the grip of Mara, I can no longer wait nor waste any more time. With whatever time I still have I will leave left, I need to perform as m…
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
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The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
32 social Studies 4 The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi. Once, a merchant f
…ains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the seasons. The Buddha observes this and smiles, prompting a conversation with Ananda about t…
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
…e would strike me and beat me. Therefore I will first replenish the shuttle and give it to him, and wait until afterwards to hear the Dhamma.’ So she sat down on a stool and replenished the shuttle.
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
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Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
54 കൊച്ചുമുഖം Kochumukham The people of Alavi waited upon the Teacher and provided him with food, and when the meal was over, took his bowl and stood…
In this narrative, the Teacher visits Alavi, where he is awaited and provided food. He is on a journey for a maiden who has yet to appear. He remains silent to e…
The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
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The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
…y spotted with blood, and saw that she was dead. Straightaway there arose within him intense grief. Wailing, 'There is none other that can extinguish my grief,' he went to the Teacher and told him what h…
This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father, engulfed in grief, seeks the comfort of the Teacher, who hel
Understanding Celestial Estates
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Understanding Celestial Estates
… owner is free to govern his her own castle as he/she pleases. The master/mistress of the estate is waited on by his/her retinue of attendants. Each attendant has a specific duty. If the estate owner pos…
Each celestial estate operates like a self-sufficient city, with its owner acting as a sovereign ruler. Owners are surrounded by attendants, the number of whom corresponds to their merit, ranging from
The Significance of the Tusita Realm
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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
…nor too short. It is just right. If it is too long, it will cause these wise individuals to have to wait too long to be reborn as a human being for the purpose of accumulating more merit.
The Tusita Realm stands out among celestial realms as the abode of verified Bodhisattas destined to achieve enlightenment as Buddhas in the future. It also houses celestial beings gathering merit to b
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
… have been disloyal to our faith, they have been ruined." Some intelligent neighbours advised the wailing parents to stop weeping and to send their sons to the Buddha. Some how they agreed and the boys…
This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to