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Journey to Joy: A Personal Exploration of Dhamma
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Journey to Joy: A Personal Exploration of Dhamma
Journey to Joy 60 60 the world, I had an opportunity to study Dhamma further. At the centre in Tokyo, there was a need to translate Dhamma into Japanese. A member of the staff at the Tokyo centre, who
In this narrative, the author recounts their journey in understanding Dhamma while in Tokyo. The story highlights the challenges of meditation, from physical discomfort to the slow-learning process. W
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet
The author recounts a challenging period between 1998 and 1999, marked by financial turmoil and emotional distress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having f
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy will be complete. You can work while your mind is still; and you can talk, look or listen while your mind is still. 308 You should train your mind to be still even though you were not t
Journey to Joy emphasizes the necessity of training your mind to be still in a world that often compels constant thought and distraction. It acknowledges the challenges posed by a lifetime of conditio
10 Pearls of Inner Wisdom
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10 Pearls of Inner Wisdom
10 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 1.Our Goal The most important thing, wherever you are, is not to neglect your meditation practice. Don't let your purpose in life² slip away. We made the decision to follow t
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular meditation practice as a path to achieving enlightenment. It encourages individuals not to let their purpose in life slip away and to medit
Pearls of Inner Wisdom - Transforming the Mind
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Pearls of Inner Wisdom - Transforming the Mind
30 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 18.If We are True The path and fruit of Nirvana is already within us. Method, example and guide are readily at hand. It is not for lack of these things that we have not achie
In this section of 'Pearls of Inner Wisdom', the author emphasizes that the path to Nirvana lies within us and is supported by methods and guidance readily available. Success in meditation is hindered
Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
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Understanding Buddhist Perfections and Purpose
82 Glossary 1.The Perfections [paramita] are virtues such as generosity, self- discipline, renunciation, wisdom, patience, perseverance, sincerity, resolution, loving-kindness and equanimity. Pursuit
The text outlines key Buddhist concepts, primarily focusing on the Perfections (paramita) like generosity and wisdom, and the importance of a clear life purpose for meditators. It emphasizes the lifes
Transforming the Paddy Field into a Sacred Land
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Transforming the Paddy Field into a Sacred Land
Transforming the Paddy Field into a Sacred Land In his new life as a monk, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo was very disciplined in the monastic codes of conduct and studied very hard in the Lord Buddha’s Teach
In this inspiring story, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo embraces monastic discipline and passionately shares Buddha's teachings. His sermons at Ban Dhammaprasit draw large crowds, leading to a need for relocat
The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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The Groundbreaking of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
On Magha Puja Day the 23rd February 1970 (2513 B.E.) was the ground breaking day in the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. The construction budget was only 3,200 baht along with 80 acres of land whi
On Magha Puja Day, February 23, 1970, the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya began with a budget of 3,200 baht and 80 acres donated by Khun Ying Prayad Phaetayapongsa-Visuddhadhibodi. The constructio
Helping a Father Quit Drinking
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Helping a Father Quit Drinking
There was a student who approached Luang Phaw, seeking advice in helping his father to quit drinking, because every time his father was drunk he became violent and would yell at the neighbors. This ma
In this narrative, a student seeks advice from Luang Phaw to help his father quit drinking due to violent behavior caused by alcohol. The father’s addiction brings shame and fear to the family, creati
Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
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Observing the Five Precepts: A Path to Goodness
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? Conclusion When I was a student, I started training myself to observe Let
The text discusses the importance of the Five Precepts in Buddhism and shares a personal journey of learning to observe them. The author recounts a practice from their student days of making daily res
The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
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The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such
The text explores how practicing austerity on Buddhist Holy Days helps individuals distinguish between needs and wants. By practicing under a long-handed umbrella and wearing white clothes, one cultiv
เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับการฝึกฝนและการปฏิบัติตน
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เรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับการฝึกฝนและการปฏิบัติตน
Here is the extracted text from the image: **Left side:** *The text is in Thai and appears to be about respect and discipline, possibly in a teacher or monk context, but is not fully transcribed her
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการฝึกฝนทักษะในชีวิตประจำวันที่สำคัญ เช่น การทำอาหารและการเตรียมตัวในสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน ประกอบไปด้วยการสนทนาเกี่ยวกับการรับมือกับปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นต่างๆ รวมถึงความสำคัญของการเรียนรู้และควา
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s
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
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
There are numerous stories of those who had enough faith to push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that can be learned, one common theme
This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance for liberation from suffering. It recounts the story of Buddha's own ordination
Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
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Dhamma Vinaya: Understanding the Wisdom of the Pali Canon
Dhamma Vinaya means, the wisdom and instruction contained in the Pali Canon of which there are two types. 1. One is the rules and code of conduct, Vinaya, which must be strictly refrained from, or el
Dhamma Vinaya encompasses the wisdom of the Pali Canon, highlighting two types: Vinaya, which entails strict rules of conduct for monks, and Dhamma, teaching beneficial practices that are not compulso
The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
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The Path to Nibbana: Overcoming Desires and Sufferings
of worldly desires and sufferings, by virtue of: • Precepts which will cleanse your body and speech • Meditation which will cleanse your mind • Wisdom which will cleanse you of your bad habits, and he
This text outlines the transformative journey of a follower of Buddha, emphasizing how following precepts, engaging in meditation, and cultivating wisdom can cleanse one's body, speech, and mind. It h
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
HURRY ON You are young. You are strong. Row your boat as hard as you can. Hurry and continue to row on. Don’t be bothered if others slow down. For us, we must make the best of our own life.
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
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Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
122. TEACHING WITH TRUTHFULNESS Nowadays, I see so many people setting themselves up to be meditation masters. This saddens me because I am not sure what they want them actually teach. When we teach a
ในยุคปัจจุบัน มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ตั้งตัวเป็นครูสอนการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งทำให้รู้สึกเศร้าใจ การหยุดความคิดที่วุ่นวายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการบรรลุรัฐพุทธรรม ข้าพเจ้าตั้งความตั้งใจให้สอนด้วยความจริงใจและปฏิบัติตามศีลธ
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PERSEVERANCE, FORTITUDE, & DEVOTION
Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
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Pursuing Virtue: The Silent Battle
150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help
This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe