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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…sing the five senses. (9) The mind is very difficult to still – like monkey mind – and our thoughts work incessantly to keep us from meditating. (10) The mind is difficult to maintain in goodness – or in …
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
…hemicals, or are they the best foods for our bodies? This same thinking goes for education, living, working, friends, and on and on. “The third aspect is Technique. How are those things prepared for us? …
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
…or any length of time is a bit troublesome to many of the men. Additionally, every man is needed to work the rice fields, so ordaining puts a strain on the family’s resources. We also talk about a medi…
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
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
… people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency” call that I received while I was working in my condo, and when I picked up the phone, someone said, “Get over to the Ashram right now.” S…
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
…rents), teachers at school, and teachers at the temple/church/synagogue. These teachers all need to work in harmony in order to raise a moral society. It is their duty and responsibility. If they do not, …
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
…he past. In order to change our kamma, we must do three things: (1) give up bad habits, (2) do good works, and (3) meditate. Q: What is the meaning of suffering? And impermanence? A: Impermanence is …
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…to create good vibes in the universe, we need to create boon. If you lose the feeling of doing good works, or your students lose the feeling that they are not being encouraged to do their best, then it is…
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
Mappings with a Dharma Master
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Mappings with a Dharma Master
Mappings with a Dharma Master we first start with our own individual self and then work outward in all directions. “The six directions start with the smallest unit, ourselves. We are in …
The text discusses the importance of individual self-awareness and ethical behavior in shaping relationships and society. It emphasizes that one must start with self-improvement through meditation and
The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
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The Formation of Habits and Teaching Morality
… “Teaching morality is usually not successful. You cannot teach with just words because they do not work. Generosity, charity, and compassion need to be taught through words in conjunction with activities…
…Good deeds yield positive results, making it vital to instill these principles within academic frameworks.
Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
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Understanding the Six Directions in Education and Moral Development
…t the center, the six directions show us the smallest and most complete social unit. This is the network for the individual’s moral development. If we manage to have people in each direction working harmo…
…e of harmonizing relationships in personal and national development. Education is portrayed as a network centralizing the individual within various social units, including parents, teachers, friends, spou…
The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…to flourish. But we cannot just reflect about them from the outside, we must think of ourselves and work on our own development. "We need true friends. These are people who are (1) Loving: When you are h…
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
… We need to have the parents, the teachers, and the temple (moral leaders or religious leaders) all working together. If the father ordains, for example, he understands what moral behavior really is. If t…
…arned from parents, extending to various aspects of a child's environment. The text outlines a framework based on the 'five rooms' model for moral development, encouraging self-reflection among teachers t…
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
…within themselves to solve problems. We want the problems solved for us… we certainly don’t want to work for solutions.
In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical refe
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin…
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
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The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
…alues. The real hope of tomorrow is threefold: the spiritual leaders, the parents, and the teachers working together in harmony for the benefit of each individual. Then we will see change. Then we will s…
This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…the location in the center of the body, anywhere in the area of the stomach will do. If that is not working, then go to wherever feels right, but remember that the eventual goal is in the center. Do not b…
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…ou don’t think, you believe that this is a troublesome sign – or that, somehow, your mind will stop working or (even worse) be taken over by something. It’s kind of like the old adage: idle hands are a de…
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
…ugh letting go and doing nothing. Somehow, by experimentation mostly, you will gradually learn what works best for you, because, after all, meditation is really an individual pursuit. It may take some tim…
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
…y 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 are, when you have a moment, just lower your lid…
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
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
…happen again and again, and so you try time and again to repeat that experience. That is not how it works. You should not focus on the result, just the technique. There is no need to rush into your medita…
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding