Greeting everyone. I’m Monk Sun. Let me start by asking:Who here has meditated every day in the past month? Half of the month? A week? That’s great to see. Meditation is something we have to keep practicing. Why?Because the world around us — our jobs, our responsibilities, our families — all pull our minds outward. …
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90 Days of Inner Peace – Year 3🗓️ 13 July – 10 October 2025 Discover the Power of Inner Stillness In a fast-moving world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and disconnected.But what if just 15 minutes a day could help you find balance, clarity, and inner strength? We warmly invite you to join The …
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In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook what truly matters. But in Buddhism, mindfulness is not just about sitting quietly with your breath—it’s about living with awareness in every aspect of life. To live wisely is to live without carelessness. Here are 7 important areas where the Buddha’s teachings urge us not …
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When it was time for meditation, I closed my eyes and let my mind rest.Sometimes I visualized a bright crystal sphere. Sometimes I did not. It depended on how I felt that day.Soon, thoughts would come in. At first, I tried to ignore them. I would go back to the crystal image.But without realizing it, …
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IntroductionWhen it comes to meditation, adults often overcomplicate things. We analyze, expect, and try too hard. But if we look closely, we’ll see that children already know how to meditate—naturally and effortlessly. How Do Children Meditate?When you ask a child to close their eyes, they simply close them.When you tell them to look at the …
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We’ve often been told to think before we speak or act.But have we ever been taught to think before we think? This doesn’t mean suppressing thoughts, but observing them mindfully—watching them arise and pass away without clinging.When a thought appears, pause. Ask:Is this thought kind? Is it necessary? Is it true? If it isn’t, let …
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Introduction: A Day to Reflect on Our Path For most people, Visakha Bucha Day is recognized as the day to commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nibbāna. While this is true, its deeper meaning lies in introspection. It’s a day for us to pause and ask: What path am I walking in life? …
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For over a century, practitioners have followed the meditation techniques taught by Luang Pu Sodh, a revered Thai meditation master. His unwavering commitment to inner stillness led him to a profound realization—the mind must come to rest at a single focal point within the body to attain true clarity and insight. This discovery became the …
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What Does It Mean to Truly Love Yourself? Everyone in this world loves themselves. The Buddha taught that no one loves another more than they love themselves. But what does true self-love look like? It is not about indulging in pleasure or seeking comfort at any cost—it is about doing good, being kind, and practicing …
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Life is uncertain. No one is exempt from old age, illness, and death. The Buddha repeatedly reminded us to reflect on this truth so that we live wisely and not waste time on things that don’t truly matter. The Buddha’s Five Reflections In one of his teachings, the Buddha encouraged us to reflect on five …
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