The monk suggested that the practice in Buddhism is a gradual cultivation of drawing the mind from external factors into oneself and training from tangible external stimuli. This is done to familiarize and integrate the mind inwardly. Training in various aspects facilitates the ease of practicing meditation and reduces obstacles that may arise during meditation. …
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Today, the monk guiding our session emphasized the significance of meditation. He highlighted its ability to cleanse and purify our minds, effectively dispelling negative moods. The aim is to cultivate a sense of calmness, reducing anxiety and promoting overall happiness. Following this, he shared a tale from the Buddhist era about a monk who, upon …
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Today, the monk emphasized the significance of consistency in meditation and highlighted how having good friends can enhance one’s commitment to regular practice. He mentioned that having supportive friends allows individuals to assist and encourage each other, fostering a shared commitment to meditation. This concept reminded me of a story. Once upon a time, there …
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Today, the teaching monks are sharing some insights on meditation. Consider it like a workout for your mind – similar to playing badminton or football with friends. Don’t stress or take it too seriously; it’s not your second job. Instead, treat it as a pleasant activity, like a game you enjoy with friends. Here’s the …
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Hello everyone, as we embark on a new year, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the pursuit of happiness. According to the wisdom of Lord Buddha, true happiness stems not from external beauty or pleasing sounds but from our own actions. It is the result of good deeds that, in turn, yield positive outcomes …
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Kindness stands as one of humanity’s greatest virtues. It’s the cornerstone of our societies; without it, relationships are destined to be filled with conflict and frustration. Picture a world where parents don’t nurture their children, friends don’t support one another, and bosses don’t treat their employees well. A life devoid of kindness would lack meaning. …
When we talk about self-improvement, the usual focus tends to be on enhancing our skills or expanding our knowledge through books or learning, which is undoubtedly valuable. However, merely amassing knowledge or skills might not necessarily be the most important aspect; rather, it’s about how effectively you put them to use. Picture your mind as …
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In order for someone to succeed in something, it is inevitable for you to have vivid goals. The clearer your goals are the easier you can reach it. Meditation is the same if you have a goal for calmness and peacefulness as your ultimate goal. You could set a small goal in your daily life …
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Today, the teaching monk shared his view about gifts since Christmas is nearing. He implied that the best gift one could give to oneself is meditation because once you meditate every day and learn how to calm your mind down, you will experience happiness from inner peace. The happiness that no one could take away …
Today, teaching monks remind everyone about the importance of consistency by comparing meditation to running a marathon. If you have never practiced running for 5 km or 10 km before, but suddenly you have to run for 40 km it gonna be very hard. However, if you practice daily you will slowly be able to …
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