Our Only Real Belongings

There are only two things that really belong to us.One is our mind and the other is the point inside us which is home to the mind.

The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level # 7

This form of mindfulness is mindfulness that is constantly monitoring the level of wholesomeness in the mind never letting wholesomeness slip away from the mind and its intentions

Silence Is Golden แม้รู้ทัน ก็นิ่งเสีย

แม้รู้ทัน ก็นิ่งเสีย ยายนี่นะ เหมือนมีญาณอยู่อย่างหนึ่ง ถึงยายจะไม่รู้หนังสือ แต่ยายรู้เรื่องคน แล้วก็ทันคน แต่ยายไม่อยากพูด ถ้าไม่ทันคน

The Noble Truth of Suffering :10. Exposure to hateful things

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of cloudedness of mind, grief and melancholy which result from cloudedness of mind

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- The Sixth Group of Blessings

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Preparation of Mind.

Carefulness In All Dhamma.

The nature of a mind is always thinking and wandering. Normally one’s mind is often unconscious and indulges in the five sensual pleasures namely: forms, odors, sounds and tangible objects that usually tempt one to do bad deeds with his/her body, speech and mind.

How to Meditate

Let’s give ourselves a try. Firstly we must know the real nature of the mind. It is bright, clear and in the sphere form like a tiny crystal ball. Normally, the mind

Whenever

Center your mind softly, gently, lightly, and happily; with a clear and thought-free mind. While you are doing your daily chores; like brushing your teeth, washing your face, or cleaning your house.

What is Merit?

Merit means ‘goodness’ or ‘happiness’ It is something which, if it arises in the mind, will cause the mind to become pure and free of cloudiness

Fruits of Merit

This benefit takes effects very quickly. Once we do good things, our mind becomes purer. We do not have to wait until the next life, but it occurs in our mind instantly.