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6) When the Lord Buddha faced an expert on debate, He used His wisdom to solve this problem. Each of His words possessed truth, correctness, and reason. 7) In one case, Ven. Moggallana," as the Lord B

This text reflects on the wisdom exhibited by the Lord Buddha when facing challenges like debate and Wrong Views. Ven. Moggallana, representing the Buddha, utilized supernatural powers against Nandopā

Separation from the things we love is normal. This applies not only to our belongings, property and home, but also our own bodies. No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to keep them with us fore

Separation from cherished belongings, our bodies, and loved ones is a fundamental aspect of life. As we age, we experience physical losses such as teeth and hair, and ultimately, youth and beauty fade

ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VXIV Meditation for Mental Strength We must practice meditation in order to attain true happiness, which will arise only when we bring our minds back within ourselves. When our

Meditation is essential for achieving true happiness by calming the mind and fostering an inner sense of contentment. It promotes positive thoughts and actions, enabling us to overcome obstacles and r

10 May 2005 We should always keep in mind that meditation is essential for us like air for breathing and food for a healthy life. Meditation is food for our mind and will bring about good mental healt

learn how to improve and "win" the internal battle against our own kilesa. Although people generally recognize the fact that they acquire bad habits throughout their lives, they may not recognize that

This book explores the concept of kilesa, or our negative tendencies and habits, through a Buddhist lens. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our imperfections and understanding that the acc

Part One: Family Life if there are in-laws heavily involved in our relationship, we will have to endure conflicts from them as well. No matter how good a relationship is, we will inevitably encounter

Part One of this exploration highlights the complexities of family life, particularly the impact of in-laws on relationships and the necessity of resolving personal issues before marriage. The text em

Part Three: Problems Within the Family When it comes to children's education, most parents are supportive, but some have too high of an expectation. For the sake of your children, do not be one of tho

This section emphasizes the need for parents to recognize their children's unique talents that may not align with traditional academic success, advocating against imposing high expectations tied to pe

Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot

This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha

Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Ideally, he/she should be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life (be enlightened), and all his knowledge m

In this passage, we delve into the qualities of an ideal mentor and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The ideal mentor is someone who is not only intelligent and virtuous but also knowledgeable f

The Easiest Path to Happiness If you look at your house you will see that it comprises of a roof, pillars and walls. If you look at the pillars and walls, you may think that they are just staying stil

The text compares the structure of a house to the workings of our minds, illustrating how stability in thought can support us through life's pressures. Just as walls and pillars hold up a roof, a stil

Dr. Michael Nobel's Endorsement selflessness to simply accept violence as a natural human characteristic. One only has to think of the millions of people whose lives are devoted to teaching children l

Dr. Michael Nobel reflects on the selfless acts of many who teach life skills and fight against societal issues, emphasizing that true human nature is not defined by violence. He attributes his newfou

Journey to Joy after day, is against the principles of leading a correct life in this world. 82 62 We should find satisfaction with our profession. We should come home pleased, not exhausted or depres

In 'Journey to Joy,' the text emphasizes the importance of finding satisfaction in our professions and maintaining balance between career demands and mental development. Meditation is highlighted as a

Journey to Joy the majority of my customers are able to give up their resistance against their own parents, spouse or children. A lot of them meet the challenge of developing solutions even for the 'h

In 'Journey to Joy,' the author shares insights on helping individuals overcome familial and relational resistance. The focus is on providing engaging workshops to teach inner peace and social success

Journey to Joy 150 things is not the correct way to resolve one's problems. If we have to face misfortune over and over again, we would have to go through the same distress because our minds lack the

This passage emphasizes the importance of developing mental strength to face life's adversities. It explains how repeated misfortunes can lead to distress if we do not strengthen our minds. Meditation

Hope and Willpower I felt great sorrow when my husband, the main provider of the family, died from a bus accident in the beginning of 2001. I felt that I had lost everything and cried so much that I d

This heartfelt narrative details the overwhelming sorrow and despair experienced after the sudden death of a husband and the amputation of both legs due to an accident. The author struggles with feeli

Journey to Joy 192 their way back into my life. The following years became some of the hardest times of my life. I had taken on a great deal of work and had stopped guiding my decisions with my medita

This excerpt details a challenging period in the author's life filled with financial difficulties and personal struggles. The author describes how a heavy workload and neglecting meditation led to ban

To keep thoughts from entering the mind, recite the words 'summa arahung, summa arahung,' which means the virtuous path toward freedom from all evils of the mind. Recite the words as if you're humming

In this meditation practice, recite 'summa arahung' to foster a peaceful mind, allowing thoughts to pass unchallenged. Observe sensations without judgment and embrace feelings of tranquility. End sess

14 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 5.Dying in Vain To be born human, but not to use one's human body meditating to attain the Dhamma, is to be born only to die in vain. (27 February 2000) 6.More than You can C

This text emphasizes the importance of using human life to attain the Dhamma, highlighting that not doing so is akin to dying in vain. It also discusses the concept of merit, suggesting that facing ch

52 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 40.Doing what comes naturally Our meditation practice differs from day to day. Some days we feel like repeating the mantra to ourselves. Others not. Some days we feel more co

บทนำสู่การทำสมาธิที่เน้นความเป็นธรรมชาติ โดยแนะนำให้ฟังความรู้สึกภายในในแต่ละวัน เพื่อปฏิบัติในลักษณะที่ง่ายและไม่บังคับ การเข้าใจธรรมชาติของจิตใจทำให้การเข้าถึงธรรมกายเป็นเรื่องง่าย หากเราปฏิบัติตามห

MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 48. Around the Clock Meditation is so important to us that we need to maintain it all the time and cannot afford to go even a single day without it. In this res

Meditation holds a vital role in our lives, necessitating daily practice. The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam serves as an eternal inspiration for maintaining unwavering dedication in meditation. He exempli