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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…n order to deconstruct Mara." I'm writing as fast as I can because I do not know any of this and I want to remember it all so that when I go home, I can look back and remind myself of his teaching. He c…
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
…I am, back in Bangkok. On the very first day, my host says: "You must go to see Luang Por. He will want to see you." "Right. No problem." I say, and so, here I am at the Ashram. I run in, just to say h…
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…rder to make a living. In fact, they think that someone will provide them with everything that they want. Why? Because they have been given everything their whole life – from the time they were born. "An…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
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Building Good Habits Through Daily Routines
…udience who eagerly participate in this, because, after all, we are just kids at heart and we don’t want to give a wrong answer. He smiles and waits. “Well, making your bed as soon as you rise up in the m…
The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…hiang Mai, called Wat Kiew Lom. If there is a Heaven on earth, this is it — at least this is what I want MY Heaven to look like. The meditation hall sits high on a mountain top in a sleekly pristine facil…
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
…icult to get it back on track again, so it is best to keep it from wandering, (8) the mind tends to want to think of the very thing that it is not supposed to be thinking of – like sensual pleasures, (9) …
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
… good energy to be used in the world. And the more good energy we create for the world, the more we want to meditate! And so, on and on and on… until we ‘water down’ our defilement!” And with that, we al…
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
…de voice or my inside voice? The external voice is one that is influenced by kilesa, because kilesa wants to draw us outside of ourselves. But our internal voice is one that is always compassionate, lovin…
Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
…or what it actually means to them to know what they know. We are in a world now that really doesn’t WANT us to think and, therefore, we are not taught to think. But that is another talk for us, isn’t it?”…
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 Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
…ll happen to us? We will grow up to be lazy because we have always had everything that we have ever wanted. We are spoiled. Perhaps our mother did not mean to do this, and is feeding us so much because sh…
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
…t when he sees us, he asks us to come in. When he sees the turtles, he just laughs and laughs. I want to describe his laugh for you because it is so infectious. It is deep, like a belly laugh, and real…
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
…. Luang Por begins by saying that even though there are centers around the world, if the Wat really wants to gauge its’ success, we need to know how many local people participate in these centers. In look…
In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He expresses concern over the limited participation of l
Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
…look at it closely. First, the body. Why do we eat? Why do we breathe? If we say ‘…because we don’t want to die too quickly’… that answer is too simple: it is not a wise answer. When I was in school about…
In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…on’s individual ability is important: We must not be content with what we have attained. Usually we want happiness, but if we see things deeply and profoundly, we will be able to help others and create mo…
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…. It is, of course, up to each individual whether or not it helps your spiritual development. But I want to leave you with this thought: In terms of emotions you have and especially in the way you use the…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
…n slanders another person, and they are imprisoned for it, when they come out of prison, they might want to take revenge. But does that stop them from doing the slandering? NO. People will still do evil t…
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
…So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure minds. Wherever Buddhism is, we want to be born there so it will be available for us to learn. Then we must study the Dhamma and practic…
This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our
Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
…, chances are they will be killed. So think of the mosquito and his or her family the next time you want to kill that mosquito. You should control yourself in order to strengthen yourself. "Remember, too…
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
…and that is how defilements deteriorate the mind. You can ask ‘why?’ but that is its nature. If you want to learn more – because language is a limitation – then you need to meditate. We know how germs at…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
…bbana within the human body. But you have to train yourself to see it. The monks who come to ordain want to attain this Dhamma. The mind is invisible to the human eyes, but you can see it with your inner…
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