Meditation Articles and Techniques

In conclusion it can be said that the real reform that is needed to transform society for the better is reform of our own and others’ human nature Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Reforming society : Conclusions      We have to translate the principles into behaviour of body, speech and mind.   In conclusion it can be said that the real reform that is needed to transform society for the better is reform of our own and others’ human nature. Reform of human nature means redefining our core values concerning the world and our understanding of life. In order to bring the knowledge contained in this book to a point where it can really start to help in society, the present author would like to offer the following guidelines as a way to put theory into practice:   1. In order to put the knowledge in this book into practice, we must realize that it is more ambitious than we alone can achieve. We have to share this knowledge with other..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

An appropriate area and location means a good environment that is not poisonous (non-toxic) to either physical and/or mental health Meditation Meditation for Peace   What is an appropriate Area and Location     by giving them a place to reside, work and build a future in which they can progress quickly   An appropriate area and location means a good environment that is not poisonous (non-toxic) to either physical and or mental health.   Somewhere that can positively support the occupant, by giving them a place to reside, work and build a future in which they can progress quickly and continue to develop their morality and integrity.     housing, school and educational establishments, places where we work   The appropriate location can cover a wide range of conditions, such as housing, school and educational establishments, places where we work, what kind of community in the village, town or city where we sta..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Within the Buddhist community, temples are recognized as a centre for moral training. Another way of viewing this is that temple is a place that teaches people to be ‘human’ Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The kalyanamitra Temple     To educate and train people in the community to have the Four Target Character Traits   Objectives of the kalyanamitra Temple  Within the Buddhist community, temples are recognized as a centre for moral training. Another way of viewing this is that temple is a place that teaches people to be ‘human’. For a person to judged ‘human’, it is not just their physical appearance but behaviour that must be ‘humane’ too. Many people see their life’s achievements as coming from moral principles they studied at temples. Having apolied what they learn to daily lives, they have been able to see things more clearly and thoroughly and have thus be able to attain good outcomes in their work. Recently, the role of clergy anf temples has been much ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

“A bodhi tree that grows up in a pot will have life, but its growth will be hindered by the space that is available for it to grow in the pot Meditation Meditation for Peace   Living in a Suitable Environment     A bodhi tree that grows up in a pot will have life   “A bodhi tree that grows up in a pot will have life, but its growth will be hindered by the space that is available for it to grow in the pot.   If that same tree is given good fertile soil, with adequate water and drainage, plus enough space to set down firm roots, the result will be a healthy, big tree with beautiful long branches.     its growth will be hindered by the space that is available for it to grow in the pot.   If we put people with the same knowledge, ability and wisdom, but in a different environment, their spiritual development will be different.   A talented person in a wilderness can barely get any use out of those talents. &nb..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A school that is a kalyanamitra School can be a school of any levels, whether it be primary, secondary Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Kalyanamitra School     The Kalyanamitra School A school that is a kalyanamitra School can be a school of any levels, whether it be primary, secondary, college, university or vocational school. It is any school that has, as one of  its objectives, to set educational standards in morality, ethics and spiritual core values by designing an appropriate curriculum or learning program to achieve its goal.   The new Thai Educational Act uses standards very similar to the values desirable in a kalyanamitra School, namely: to the values desirable in a kalyanamitra School, namely:   - Good discipline, responsibility, ability to follow regulations and the basic principles of one’s own religion; - Honesty (and, for vocational students, profession..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

To have continue right views in any situation. Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Benefits of Expressing Respect to Those Worthy of Respect     To have polite and gentle behaviors; to become a respectable person.   1. To have continue right views in any situation.   2. To have polite and gentle behaviors; to become a respectable person.   3. To have a clear mind, because of the constant positive thinking of doing the roght thing.   4. To gain intelligence because of the careful and calm behaviors, which dissolve one’s carelessness.     To express respect to these individuals is to praise the wise highly.   5. To be safe from negative thinking and behaviors, and always remind oneself, that there are those who are worthier of re spect than oneself.   6. To gain a confidence and to b..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend. A good friend must have all the Seven Characteristics described previously Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The kalyanamitra Home     The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend.   The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend. A good friend must have all the Seven Characteristics described previously. The word ‘home’ refers to a household or a family which consists of parents and children as well as relatives and employees if they live in the same residence. Therefore, the word ‘kalyanamitra Home’ means a household in which all of its members have the Seven Characteristics of a good Friend.   Positive core values don’t just appear in a person by accident. They need to be cultivated in a person. Thus, a more complete meaning of ‘Kalyanamitra Home’, is a household or family that cultivates positive core values, via the Four Target  Character Traits, the Sixteen Character..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The way Buddhists worship the Lord Buddha is by bowing. But those who bow can be placed on three categories Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Three Ways to bow     the Lord Buddha, who had supreme intelligence and discovered by himself ways to stop suffering.   The way Buddhists worship the Lord Buddha is by bowing. But those who bow can be placed on three categories.   1. The more they bow, they more they are tired. These individuals are those who bow to copy others without understanding the reason. They are behaving like monkeys. Bowing like this is a waste of time.   2. The more they bow, the more stupid they become. These individuals bow and pray for something inappropriate, such as asking to win the lottery or getting good grades without studying.   3. The more they bow, the more intelligent they become. These individuals hold on to the Lord Buddha’s Dhamma and follow..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Do not worship objects or persons who are not worth to be worshipped. It will lead us astray and make us believe in what is wrong Meditation Meditation for Peace   Those That Are Not Worthy of Respect      Do not worship anything that is useless and does not create wisdom, such as trees   Do not worship objects or persons who are not worth to be worshipped. It will lead us astray and make us believe in what is wrong.   1. Do not express respect, support, or praise the fools even if they are in a high position and a high social standing.   2. Do not worship anything related to fools, such as images, sculptures, or any objects that are used by fools, Also, do not follow their advice.     Do not worship objects or persons who are not worth to be worshipped.   3. Do not worship anything that is empty of virtue, such as the pictures of actors, singers, or athletes who do not have m..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

In this chapter we will not only meet the word’ Good Friend’ [kalyanamitra] in addition to the ‘True Friend’ Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Creating the virtuous society for which the world awaits The kind of Society the World Awaits     The kind of Society the World Awaits   In this chapter we will not only meet the word’ Good Friend’ [kalyanamitra] in addition to the ‘True Friend’ we have already met we will see how the Target character traits can be put into practice on the level of the home, school and temple, in order to bring about the wholesome core values in society.   The word ‘society’ means a group of people that live together in a certain area such as in a community, country, or even the world, It also means a group of people that have certain kinds of relationship based on some common rules, backgrounds, or interests.   The sort of society the world needs is a virtuous society th..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Before inventing the measures to protect the society from the great disaster and to correct it, one must fathom the true root of the disaster Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : Protection and Correction     a baby first opens its eyes to look at the world.   Before inventing the measures to protect the society from the great disaster and to correct it, one must fathom the true root of the disaster. From the above explanation, it must be clear by now that the social disaster is cumulative in its nature and has its root in neglected parental duties. If one doesn’t understand the cause, finding a solution will be hopeless.   Reformation of human nature needs to start from the time a baby first opens its eyes to look at the world. Parents, as the child’s first teachers, are the most influential persons in the reformation of human nature. Just as the pediatrician must gives babies many kinds of immunization to nourish the ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Physical Token of Respect This refers to a gift that is used as a way for us to express our respect to our parents Meditation Meditation for Peace   Two ways to Express Respect     a way for us to express our respect to our parents, teachers, etc.   1. Physical Token of Respect This refers to a gift that is used as a way for us to express our respect to our parents, teachers, etc. For example, the gift to our parents can be sharing our wages with them. Saying prayers to the Lord Buddha’s statues is also considered to be a physical token of respect.   2.Gesture of Respect This refers to consistently apply the teachings of those worthy of respect into our own lives. For example, the teaching includes trying to stop our own anger, rage, greed, and indulgence by practice giving, keeping precepts, and meditating regularly. This is the ultimate way to pay respect to them, because it is a way that purifies our mind..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Physical Respect Regardless of whether we are sitting, walking, or sleeping, we should pay respect when being in front of images or statues representing those worthy of respect Meditation Meditation for Peace   Ways to Show Respect to Worthy Pnes     Mental Respect We should always remember and remind ourselves of the teachings given to us by those worthy of respect.   1. Physical Respect Regardless of whether we are sitting, walking, or sleeping, we should pay respect when being in front of images or statues representing those worthy of respect. Buddhist consider it is not enough just to ‘have respect’ for such persons and objects, but one should ‘express respect’ by bowing putting one’s hands in a gesture of prayer in greeting or by other methods.   2. Verbal Respect We Should show respect by sincerely saying good things when being in front of and behind those worthy of respect. For example: This can be done through saying prayers to the Lord Buddha, to praise Him...... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If an employer and an employee are undisciplined and do not cherish harmony in the workplace according to the teachings of the Six Directions Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : 6. The Relationship between Spiritual Mentor & Devotee     When they grow up, they will love justice, and hate prejudice.   If clergy and monks are undisciplined and do not cherish their congregation according to the Six Directions, the harm that will come to the congregation can be concluded on three levels.   Loss of respect for one’s own human dignity If clergy lack self-discipline and don’t fulfil their  duties to wards their congregation as prescribed by the Six Directions, the first level of disaster which will happen to them is that the congregation will lose their sense of responsibility for their own human dignity this loss giving rise (at the minimum) to the following three undesirable symptoms:   - Creating..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Persons worthy of respect are those who perform good deeds as if their lives depend on it and their goodness should be remembered by us Meditation Meditation for Peace    Persons Worthy of Respect     The Lord Buddha is considered to be the wisest among all living beings.   Persons worthy of respect are those who perform good deeds as if their lives depend on it and their goodness should be remembered by us. We should model their behaviors and ways of thinking. Such individuals are those who keep their precepts firmed and have conscience and wisdom.   1. The Lord Buddha is considered to be the wisest among all living beings. He has wisdom, purity, and compassion. Such person should be worshipped by Buddhists.   2. Monks are individuals who teach themselves before teaching anybody else to ensure that what they preach is right. They are also those who can persuade others to behave well and do good things. Monks should..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If an employer and an employee are undisciplined and do not cherish harmony in the workplace according to the teachings of the Six Directions Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : 5. The Boss-Employee Relationship     The Boss-Employee Relationship   If an employer and an employee are undisciplined and do not cherish harmony in the workplace according to the teachings of the Six Directions, the harm that will come to the employees and society can be concluded on three levels.   Loss of respect for one’s own Human Dignity   If a boss or employer lacks the self –discipline according to the teaching of the Biddha, the first disaster coming to him is that his employees will have no sense of responsibility for their own human dignity, producing at least the following three character traits:   - Breeding seriously erroneous core values: Those who work as workers and labourers are mostly of limited education, ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

We are taught to respect others so that they treat us with respect in return. Used in this way, the word ‘respect’ is not different from the word ‘tolerance’ or ‘avoiding prejudice’ Meditation Meditation for Peace   Expressing Respect to Those Worthy of Respect     To express our respect for someone is a way for us to train our mine to become softer   What is Respect?   We are taught to respect others so that they treat us with respect in return. Used in this way, the word ‘respect’ is not different from the word ‘tolerance’ or ‘avoiding prejudice’ . When Buddhists talk about respect they mean ‘special respect’. The idea of expressing respect for someone you specially respect is not to get them to respect you in return, but rather to help you learn from them. You might have some people you especially respect. They might be celebrities or famous people you especially respect. They might be celebrities or famous personages or maybe they are relatives you look up to. You might rega..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If a person does not cherish his or her friends according to the duties described in the Six Directions, the harm that will come to them can be concluded on three levels Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : 4. The Relationship between Friends     The Relationship between Friends   If a person does not cherish his or her friends according to the duties described in the Six Directions, the harm that will come to them can be concluded on three levels.   Loss of Respect for one’s own Human Dignity   If friends lack self-discipline and don’t fulfil their duties to wards one another as prescribed by the Six Directions, the first level of disaster which will happen to them is that they will lose their sense of responsibility for their own human dignity-this loss giving rise (at the minimum) to the following three undesirable symptoms:   - Developing seriously erroneous core valves: Positive core values should have been taught to p..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A person who keeps the company of wise ones has:1. A clear, bright mind and is able to perform good deeds Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Benefits of Mixing with The Wise:       A clear, bright mind and is able to perform good deeds.   A person who keeps the company of wise ones has:   1. A clear, bright mind and is able to perform good deeds.   2. Gains knowledge and is clear and firm in their beliefs, is balanced, fair and steady.   3. Understands that which is right and good, is right and good.   4. Has no a concern or difficulties, as they cause none to others or themselves.   5. Others respect them and view them as worthy people.   6. They are happy, calm and free from all harm.   7. They are able to establish themselves and gain promotion with ease.   8. Will enter the heaven after death.   ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The external wise one is an individual who behaves well, follows strong moral and ethical principles and uses their wisdom in everyday life. Meditation Meditation for Peace   There are two types of a wise:     The external wise one is an individual who behaves well   1. The External Wise One:   The external wise one is an individual who behaves well, follows strong moral and ethical principles and uses their wisdom in everyday life.   2. The Internal Wise One   The internal wise one is us when we; think, speak or act in good ways. In associating with wise ones we can cultivate ourselves to become people like them, with a warm heart and positive thoughts.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles 7 Bases of mind  How many kinds of meditation are there? Learning Meditation Basic Meditation Method  Meditation is not difficult  ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

With or without divorce, the consequences of marital neglect are far-reaching. If a husband and wife do not cherish one another according to the advice of the Buddha Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : 3. The Husband-Wife Relationship     Loss of Respect for one’s own Human Dignity   With or without divorce, the consequences of marital neglect are far-reaching. If a husband and wife do not cherish one another according to the advice of the Buddha, the harm that will come to them can be concluded on three levels:   Loss of Respect for one’s own Human Dignity   If a husband and wife lack self-discipline and don’t fulfil the duties towards one another as prescribed in the Six Directions, the first level of disaster which will happen to  them is that they will lose their sense of responsibility for their own human dignity this loss giving rise (at the minimum) to the following three undesirable symptoms:   - Dishearten..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

To learn the maximum about good and bad from such good influences, we should look for opportunities to associate with them Meditation Meditation for Peace   Way to Mix with The Wise:     Try to reflect and understand the meaning of the Dhamma.   To learn the maximum about good and bad from such good influences, we should look for opportunities to associate with them, so that those good influences have the chance to brush off on us.   1. Spend time in the company of the wise.   2. Sit near each other.   3. Share respectful and honest friendship with one another.   4. Listen to the advice of the wise person who offers Dhamma.   5. Try to remember the advice and the Dhamma.   6. Try to reflect and understand the meaning of the Dhamma.   7. Aim to practice and emulate what the wise person offers you.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]] &nbs..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The ideal student is someone who never ties of learning new things either about worldly or spiritual matters. It is not enough just to be curious-to learn in depth Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster : 2.The Student Teacher Relationship       The ideal student is someone who never ties of learning new things either about worldly  The ideal student is someone who never ties of learning new things either about worldly or spiritual matters. It is not enough just to be curious-to learn in depth, a student needs to have a real respect for the knowledge they are earning. The reality of student life is that there are many things to interfere with the students’ enthusiasm to learn. The student’s disillusionment can be summarized into four different groups: loss of sense of responsibility towards their own sense of hnman dignity; loss of sense of responsibility towards the sense of human dignity of others, loss of sense of responsibility towards a fai..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A wise person will behave in the following ways: 1. They will support others to do the right thing and encourage them to reject negative habits e.g. smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing Meditation Meditation for Peace   The ways to Recognize a Wise person:     smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing.   A wise person will behave in the following ways:   1. They will support others to do the right thing and encourage them to reject negative habits e.g. smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing. They might keep you on the right side of the law.   2. They will encourage others to think positively, do good deeds and keep the precepts, meditate, pray before bedtime, take their studies seriously and be generous.   3. They wouldn’t abandon you if you are down on your luck, and just knowing such a friend will be there for you, in good and bad times is reassuring.   4. In Buddhism such a friend has a special name, a good friend or kalyanamitta, ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The catastrophe brought to society by parental neglect can be enlarged ad follows: Loss of Respect for One’s own Human Dignity Meditation  Meditation for Beginners Social Disaster : 1. The Parent-Child Relationship Erroneous Core Values: They would be possessive   The catastrophe brought to society by parental neglect can be enlarged ad follows:   Loss of Respect for One’s own Human Dignity   When parents lack self-discipline and don’t fulfil the minimal responsibilities to their children in keeping with the Six Directions, the first signs of harm will be that their children lack any sense of respect for their own human dignity this being expressed in four different ways by the child’s behaviour:   - Erroneous Core Values: They would be possessive and not share anything with anyone even with their brothers and sisters. They will be incapable of distinguishing between good and behaviours. They will have no sense of ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Is grateful to those who have helped them in the past. Meditation Meditation for Peace   A Person Who is wise:     Stays away from doing anything wrong or bad.     1. Is grateful to those who have helped them in the past.   2. Stays away from doing anything wrong or bad.   3. Encourages others to do good deeds and acts as a positive role model so they reject doing anything negative.   4. Al ways helps those who are less fortunate than themselves.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]       Meditation - Related Articles 7 Bases of mind  How many kinds of meditation are there? Learning Meditation Basic Meditation Method  Meditation is not difficult  ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Recall the Four Target Character Traits which will assist a person in absorbing the Positive Core Values necessary for reforming human nature and the quality of society, namely Meditation Meditation for Beginners   Social Disaster     conserving the natural environment   Recall the Four Target Character Traits which will assist a person in absorbing the Positive Core Values necessary for reforming human nature and the quality of society, namely:   - Having responsibility towards one’s own human dignity (by having the self-discipline to restrain oneself from the Four Defilements of Action);   - Having a sense of responsibility towards others’ human dignity (by having the self-discipline to restrain oneself from the Four Forms of Buas);     Having a sense of responsibility towards an ethical economy   - Having a sense of responsibility towards an ethical economy (by having the self-discipline to restrain oneself from the Six Roads to Ruin); &nbs..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A wise person knows what is right and wrong and conducts their life accordingly. Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Characteristics of a Wise Person:     A wise person has the following characteristics that distinguish him from the fool   1. A wise person knows what is right and wrong and conducts their life accordingly.   2. A wise person has the following characteristics that distinguish him from the fool:   3. The wise person always thinks, acts and speaks positively, and is also cheerful and kind.   4. The wise person will make it a habit to give to charity, to give to those less fortunate than them themselves. To help support those who act in a good way towards others too.   5. The wise person will not seek revenge from others misdeeds towards them, or want to cause hurt to anyone.   6. A wise person will manages situation..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The sixth and final important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between clergy and their congregations Meditation Meditation for Beginners   6. The Relationship between Spiritual Mentor &Devotee     Encourage them to establish themselves in virtue   The sixth and final important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between clergy and their congregations. The quality of this relationship is measured in terms of fulfillment of reciprocal responsibilities- duties collectively referred to as the ‘zenith’ [uparimadisa]. We have an intimate relationship with the social grouping to the zenith through their ability to exemplify, teach and discern virtue for us. This group consists of clergy namely monks in Buddhism, or priests, pastors or minister for other religions. We hold them in respect, because they maintain their status through their high level of virtue   A Co..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Who is a Wise Person? 1. A wise person is someone who knows the difference between good and bad Meditation Meditation for Peace   Mixing with the Wise      A wise person is someone who knows the difference between good and bad.   Who is a Wise Person?   1. A wise person is someone who knows the difference between good and bad.   2. A wise person is positive and cheerful with a kind and warm heart.   3. A wise person is someone who thinks, speaks and behaves in good and positive ways.   4. A wise person is someone who is; honest, trustworthy, clear and happy, causing no problems to themselves or others, either in this life time or in the afterlife.   5. A wise person is someone who uses their internal wisdom to live their life by, which is happy and positive.     A wise person is positive and cheerful with a kind and warm hear..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If you practice not mixing with fools you can expect to gain many benefits including the following: Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Benefits of NOT Mixing with a Fool:     To be happy within your self and with those around you.     1. If you practice not mixing with fools you can expect to gain many benefits including the following:   2. Not being negatively influenced to do misdeeds or wrong things.   3. Able to keep doing good things.   4. Will be able to do even more good deeds now and in the future.   5. Not to be influenced or negatively harmed by fools.   6. You see your life, the world positively and optimistically.   7. You will have a happy and bright future.   8. To be happy within your self and with those around you.   9. You can help encourage others not to be influenced by fools, as you will be ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The fifth important factor influencing social development is the quality of human relationships in the workplace-some thing we measure in terms of the fulfillment of reciprocal responsibilities between employer and employee-duties collectively referred to as the ‘nadir’ [hetthimadisa] Meditation Meditation for Beginners   5. The Boss-Employee Relationship     We have to be able to get along with our colleagues whether they are true friends or false.   The fifth important factor influencing social development is the quality of human relationships in the workplace-some thing we measure in terms of the fulfillment of reciprocal responsibilities between employer and employee-duties collectively referred to as the ‘nadir’ [hetthimadisa]. Apart from the ethicality of work, a second area of problems in the work we do may come from personal conflicts arising at work. Irrespective of the nature of the work, we need to cultivate good human relationships in the workplace otherwise we might risk blame and undermine our job satisfaction.   We have to be able to get along with our colleagues w..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Be continually aware of not behaving with negative actions or speech however minor, as there is always a risk that they can lead to bigger things if we are not careful Meditation Meditation for Peace   Ways in which we can help our self not to mix with fools:      Practice forgiveness of others and your self and continue doing good deeds.   1. Be continually aware of not behaving with negative actions or speech however minor, as there is always a risk that they can lead to bigger things if we are not careful.   2. Start from the moment you open your eyes every morning, place your thoughts on the positive and start the day with a cheerful smile.   3. Stop yourself constantly thinking a bout what happened yeaterday as it is past. Learn from mistakes and don’t repeat them.   4. Practice forgiveness of others and your self and continue doing good deeds.   5. Practice good deeds, keep the precepts and meditate regularly.   6. Avoid speak..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The fourth and most important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between friends Meditation Meditation for Beginners   4. The Relationship Between Friends     Helping and acting for their welfare: endowed with the characteristics of a True Friend   The fourth and most important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between friends. elopement is the relationship between friends. Many of the responsibilities of one friend to another can be extrapolated to give guidance for the relationship between a government and its citizens.   One friend’s responsibility to another   The Buddha laid down five examples of duties we ought to practice in order to express our responsibility towards our friends:   1.Generosity: anyone possessed of Right View [sammaditthi] is bound to moved to compassion when seeing others experiencing hardship or suf..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A third important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between husband and wife Meditation Meditation for Beginners   3. The Husband-Wife Relationship     She must be conscientious in her responsibilities.   A third important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship between husband and wife. The quality of a marital relationship is measured in terms of fulfillment of reciprocal duties between husband and wife responsibilities collectively referred to as the western quarter [pacchimadisa].   A Husband’s responsibilities to his wife   Buddha advised of five duties a husband should fulfil towards his wife and five duties a wife should fulfil towards her husband. A husband should show responsibility for his wife by:   1. Honouring his wife: This means a husband should publically acknowledge her as his wife. Once a man is married he shoul..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If we are determined enough, we can decide to ‘keep away’ from foolish people Meditation Meditation for Peace   There are two types of fool:   If we are determined enough, we can decide to ‘keep away’ from foolish people.   1. External fool   If we are determined enough, we can decide to ‘keep away’ from foolish people. This is particularly difficult when they are close family members or friends or when they are our fellow colleagues.   However, for the sake of our own future life, we have to find ways in which to manage this difficult situation as appropriately as we can.       This is our self when we think, act or speak negatively.   2. Internal fool   This is our self when we think, act or speak negatively. We need to be aware of our own thoughts, actions, speech and the impact they have on our self and others.   There is a l..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Viewed by the company you keep, as being untrustworthy, unreliable and like the company you mix with Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Consequences of Mixing with a Fool:      You can feel very frustrated as the fool will not listen to your good advice   1. Believe in what is false to be right. When in truth it is wrong.   2. Viewed by the company you keep, as being untrustworthy, unreliable and like the company you mix with. “Mud sticks”!   3. If by mixing with the foolish and copying their behaviour, then your own future is at stake and can be seriously jeopardized.   4. You can feel very frustrated as the fool will not listen to your good advice or even think of changing their behaviour.   5. You can face increased difficulties, problems and illnesses by mixing with the foolish.   6. Your future in this life can be damaged and for the next ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

It can mean spending time with them at school, at work, when studying, as friends, in chat rooms, by texts Meditation Meditation for Peace   What do we mean when we say  ‘Associating or Mixing with a Fool’?     We can trust, admire, praise, promote and even lend things to fools.   It can mean spending time with them at school, at work, when studying, as friends, in chat rooms, by texts, by emails, and by internet contact. It can mean sharing rime in your family, socially and in the community.   We can be sharing their company, have friendships, even marry a fool and can be in a family with fools too!   We can trust, admire, praise, promote and even lend things to fools.   We can do all these things if we do not recognize what a fool is and the consequence of continuing to mix with that person.   Meditation - Related Articles 7 Bases of mind  How many kind..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The second important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship teachers have with their students Meditation Meditation for Beginners   2. The Student-Teacher Relationship     A student’s responsibilities to his teacher   The second important factor influencing social development is the quality of the relationship teachers have with their students. One of the hardest tasks for a student is to find a teacher who will give the necessary encouragement to bring their studies to fruition. The Buddha taught in the Singalovada Sutta that successful studies are established on the base of reciprocal duties that a student practices towards his teacher and that a teacher practices towards their student. The quality of relationship between teacher and student is measured in terms of fulfillment of reciprocal responsibilities-collectively referred to as the southern quarter [dakkhinadisa].   A student’s re..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Passing on their heritage to them in due course: In non-Buddhist countries, where social values dictate that sons and daughters shouldn’t expect to look after their parents in their old age Meditation Meditation for Beginners   1.The Parent-Child Relationship # 6     Passing on their heritage to them in due course     5. Passing on their heritage to them in due course: In non-Buddhist countries, where social values dictate that sons and daughters shouldn’t expect to look after their parents in their old age, the expectation also arises that they shouldn’t come asking for money either. However, in Buddhist culture there are reciprocal duties between parent and child. That the child does not become independent of their parents when adult, (looking after their parents when those parents are old) also puts the onus on the parents to pass on their legacy to their children before they die. However, the child’s worthiness to receive the legacy, certainly depends on their ability to purge th..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques