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Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…d kindness. It inspired me to quit smoking for good and also inspired me to try meditation. Both my wife and I began meditating in order to attain the Dhammakaya. Since I don't understand Thai, I received…
…ation and the Dhammakaya technique. Inspired by love and kindness seen in a VCD, the author and his wife begin meditating despite language barriers. Initially, the author experiences darkness but eventual…
Love and Family: The Journey of Meditation
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Love and Family: The Journey of Meditation
…ss that radiated from the centre of my body. It was so great that I could not keep it to myself. My wife was so astonished that a student like me could attain a better experience than her trainer. I think…
… inspired a deepened commitment to meditation, now practiced for 2 to 5 hours daily. The narrator's wife is amazed by this transformation, highlighting the joy and satisfaction gained through spiritual pr…
Meditation and Its Impact on Love and Family
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Meditation and Its Impact on Love and Family
…ted for me. I like the way that I don't have to do anything more to attain happiness. Presently, my wife and I do the chanting and meditate everyday after work. When I meditate, I listen to Luang Phaw Dha…
Through practicing the Dhammakaya meditation, the author shares how their relationship with their spouse has deepened, marked by daily chanting and mindful meditation. The technique aids in clearing n
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…eart. Two years later, I was still miserable but I continued to perform my duties as a mother and a wife. I felt like I was a pilot who had to fly a plane to bring the passengers safely to their destinati…
…e loss of her daughter. Despite her deep sorrow, she continues to fulfill her roles as a mother and wife. A pivotal moment occurs when she meets a smiling monk, who becomes a beacon of hope and spiritual …
The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
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The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
Peace My wife also meditates. With the great desire to meditate, she gets up at 3 a.m. I don't know why it has to…
This text shares a personal experience of meditation within a family. The author's wife rises at 3 a.m. for meditation, claiming improved clarity and mood. Their young daughter, inspired …
Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
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Dhamma for Laypersons: The Vital Heart of a Stable Family
… whoever wants to get married, whoever wants to have children, whoever wants to have a husband or a wife must study these pages to gain a deep understanding. This is because all problems that develop in a…
Understanding family dynamics is essential for those looking to marry or raise children. This text emphasizes the importance of Dhamma for Laypersons, outlining four critical elements: truthfulness, s
Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
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Understanding Marital Conflicts and Tolerance
…selves that we must include. There is no way to avoid conflict. Therefore, even when a husband and wife who live in the same house are good to each other, they will still have weaknesses. If we think tha…
This text discusses the inevitability of conflicts in marriages, highlighting the need for couples to acknowledge their weaknesses and the importance of enduring each other's shortcomings. It poses th
Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
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Keeping Love Alive (Cherishing Love)
…amily matters from a Buddhist perspective. **How to Cherish Love** Living together as husband and wife can be difficult or easy. If one poses a question asking how husband and wife can live together hap…
In Chapter 3 of 'Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness', the Venerable Teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho explores the importance of cherishing love in marriage. The chapter emphasizes the ne
The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
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The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
…ā pajā pati Gotaṃi was the younger sister of Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The present su…
Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early day…
The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
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The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
…d, our noble elder smiled; he must be some actor." Her husband replied, "He must be indeed, my dear wife," and passed on. This was their deed in a former birth. Remaining in this state of existence durin…
This tale narrates the story of a noble elder who, perceived an earnest wish being fulfilled, smiled, leading to his rebirth as an arahant. The narrative focuses on the implications of past deeds, whe
The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
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The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
…ed fixed in their respective postures. When the hunter and his sons failed to return, the hunter's wife followed them into the forest, with her seven daughters-in-law. Seeing her husband and all her sons…
…to shoot. However, both the hunter and his sons become immobilized by their own anger. The hunter's wife and daughters-in-law witness this event, highlighting the power of love and compassion. This story …
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
…ition in the early part of the morning. The bhikkhus then asked the Buddha, "Venerable Sir, is the wife of the hunter who is a sotapanna, also not guilty of taking life, if she has been getting things li…
…s how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the hunter and his sons. The …
Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
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Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
…vercoming 120 separation from loved ones and treasured things, suffering of 47, 58, 72, 199 sister, wife like a 155 sixteen tasks, of Phramonkolthepmuni 207 skin 59, 65 slave: wife like a 156; dealing in …
This text discusses the concepts of self-mortification and sensual indulgence. It elaborates on the causes and consequences of self-mortification, which often leads to lamentation and spiritual harm.
Buddhist Terminology and Concepts
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Buddhist Terminology and Concepts
… dukkhā (see the suffering of dying) Maṅga (P. name of the third lunar month) māta samābhariya (see wife like a mother) Mägā Puja Day (P. festival held on the full-moon day of the third lunar month) mettā…
This text delves into essential Buddhist terms and their meanings. It covers concepts such as Mara (the demon), Mettā (loving-kindness), and the significance of terms like 'maraṇa' (dying) and 'mutti'
Essential Tips for a Harmonious Marriage
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Essential Tips for a Harmonious Marriage
…re free; use them often. If we smile at each other, we will see a decrease in tension. A husband or wife, who knows how to smile at the other, how to stay calm and composed during an argument, how to comp…
This content provides practical tips for achieving a peaceful and loving home environment. It emphasizes the importance of completing chores before bed for better sleep, preserving respectful boundari
Giver of Human Form
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Giver of Human Form
… body enters the father and stimulates a desire for contact and intimacy (via intercourse) with his wife. Once the intercourse takes place, the astral body then moves from the father into the womb of the …
การเกิดของมนุษย์เริ่มต้นจากความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างพ่อและแม่ โดยมีร่างอัสตัลเข้าไปในตัวพ่อ กระตุ้นความปรารถนาในการติดต่อกับแม่ หลังจากที่เกิดมา ความรักระหว่างแม่และลูกก็เกิดขึ้น พ่อแม่มอบของขวัญที่ยอดเยี่ย
Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
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Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
…of a Dhammakaya family was the Anathapindika family. Everyone in Anathapindika's household from his wife, children and servants - all attended the temple, listened to the Dhamma, and lived a life of purit…
In pursuit of a happier family life, individuals are encouraged to resolve against alcohol, gambling, and adultery. By practicing meditation, families can reach the 'Dhammakaya' state, which symbolize
Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
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Understanding Parenting and Marital Life
… can control. For this reason, our child is never truly 'ours'. No one in the world, be it husband, wife or child belongs fully to another person. The only person we own is ourselves. Therefore, we should…
This text discusses the nature of parenting, emphasizing that while parents nurture children, they can't entirely control their development. It highlights the limitations of married life, likening it
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
…serve The Precepts. When the Lord Buddha was still Prince Siddhattha, he had everything a beautiful wife, a son, wealth, servants, power and prestige. However, these things never led him to the highest ha…
This text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It ref
The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
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The Power of Universal Love and Self-Care
…n Keep a happy and upbeat attitude. Along with the capacity that we have in us to love our husband, wife, children and friends, more deeply, we will gain happiness within ourselves, like a sun that shines…
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