Affirmations on Generosity. The practice of Generosity is an important spiritual step. It leads to a 'letting go' and the mental state of joy, peace and contentment.
The document discusses Buddhist teachings on cultivating compassion and kindness. It advises focusing on the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or future. It also recommends showing humility, generosity and forgiveness in interactions with others in order to create harmony. Happiness increases through sharing it with others, while problems are best solved through love and understanding rather than force or conflict.
The document discusses maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on personal growth and development. It encourages digging deep within oneself to find creative solutions and new perspectives. It emphasizes choosing an upward journey by letting go of negative thoughts, focusing on compassion, and opening one's heart. It suggests having courage to do what is right and face challenges with solutions rather than criticism.
The document provides advice on living a healthy and happy life in 3 sentences or less:
Live positively and find solutions rather than dwelling on problems to avoid illness. Express your feelings rather than repressing emotions. Make decisions rather than remaining undecided to reduce stress and health issues.
The document discusses compassion as willingness to help, empathize with, or show mercy to those who suffer. It emphasizes understanding how others feel and caring enough to help them. Examples provided include imagining another's perspective, helping those in need through charities, defending those being teased, including outsiders, and performing kind acts without thinking of oneself.
The document discusses the challenges of growing up from a child's perspective. It describes how children feel safe under their parents' care when young but enjoy exploring independently as they grow older. As children get older still, they realize their decisions affect others and experience confusing emotions and feelings of loneliness. They seek companionship from peers also experiencing these changes. The conclusion reflects on how the author drew insight from reflecting on her own experiences growing up and realizing the importance of friends during this stage of life.
This document discusses the importance of showing love for others through small acts of kindness. It argues that choosing to help those in need, show concern for others, and give of what you have allows you to become a more loving person and leave a legacy of love. In contrast, focusing only on your own goals and ignoring people around you can make you self-centered and isolated. The document encourages reflecting on how you can personally show more love through acts like listening to others, thinking about their perspectives, and reaching out to add meaning to their lives.
The document discusses the importance of gratitude and being thankful. It argues that in modern society, we often take for granted conveniences like electricity, transportation, and support from others. We should make an effort to consciously express gratitude on a daily basis to acknowledge the good things in our lives that we did not work for or deserve. Practicing gratitude can help us gain perspective, improve well-being, and avoid becoming entitled. The document encourages choosing gratitude each day by reflecting on blessings and making adjustments to develop wisdom and appreciate life's tests and gifts.
This document discusses different aspects of kindness through four passages:
1) Kindness opens our capacity for thoughtfulness and enriches relationships.
2) Some are very forceful in their positive viewpoint and censor negative thoughts of others to avoid conflict.
3) Kindness can be highly selective, shown to those loved and admired but not to those disliked.
4) Some embrace kindness in small doses, being initially reserved and cautious before making judgments of others.
The document discusses Buddhist teachings on cultivating compassion and kindness. It advises focusing on the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or future. It also recommends showing humility, generosity and forgiveness in interactions with others in order to create harmony. Happiness increases through sharing it with others, while problems are best solved through love and understanding rather than force or conflict.
The document discusses maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on personal growth and development. It encourages digging deep within oneself to find creative solutions and new perspectives. It emphasizes choosing an upward journey by letting go of negative thoughts, focusing on compassion, and opening one's heart. It suggests having courage to do what is right and face challenges with solutions rather than criticism.
The document provides advice on living a healthy and happy life in 3 sentences or less:
Live positively and find solutions rather than dwelling on problems to avoid illness. Express your feelings rather than repressing emotions. Make decisions rather than remaining undecided to reduce stress and health issues.
The document discusses compassion as willingness to help, empathize with, or show mercy to those who suffer. It emphasizes understanding how others feel and caring enough to help them. Examples provided include imagining another's perspective, helping those in need through charities, defending those being teased, including outsiders, and performing kind acts without thinking of oneself.
The document discusses the challenges of growing up from a child's perspective. It describes how children feel safe under their parents' care when young but enjoy exploring independently as they grow older. As children get older still, they realize their decisions affect others and experience confusing emotions and feelings of loneliness. They seek companionship from peers also experiencing these changes. The conclusion reflects on how the author drew insight from reflecting on her own experiences growing up and realizing the importance of friends during this stage of life.
This document discusses the importance of showing love for others through small acts of kindness. It argues that choosing to help those in need, show concern for others, and give of what you have allows you to become a more loving person and leave a legacy of love. In contrast, focusing only on your own goals and ignoring people around you can make you self-centered and isolated. The document encourages reflecting on how you can personally show more love through acts like listening to others, thinking about their perspectives, and reaching out to add meaning to their lives.
The document discusses the importance of gratitude and being thankful. It argues that in modern society, we often take for granted conveniences like electricity, transportation, and support from others. We should make an effort to consciously express gratitude on a daily basis to acknowledge the good things in our lives that we did not work for or deserve. Practicing gratitude can help us gain perspective, improve well-being, and avoid becoming entitled. The document encourages choosing gratitude each day by reflecting on blessings and making adjustments to develop wisdom and appreciate life's tests and gifts.
This document discusses different aspects of kindness through four passages:
1) Kindness opens our capacity for thoughtfulness and enriches relationships.
2) Some are very forceful in their positive viewpoint and censor negative thoughts of others to avoid conflict.
3) Kindness can be highly selective, shown to those loved and admired but not to those disliked.
4) Some embrace kindness in small doses, being initially reserved and cautious before making judgments of others.
The poem discusses facing difficult decisions and changes in life. It encourages the reader to gather courage, move forward, and realize that exciting adventures, dreams coming true, new places, and caring friendships may lie ahead despite the challenges. The reader is advised to live day by day and keep moving forward toward a brighter tomorrow rather than dwelling on the past.
1) Friendship is meaningful and long-lasting, even when friends cannot physically be together memories help maintain the bond.
2) A true friend is supportive and caring, being there for another even when inconvenient or difficult for themselves.
3) Friends provide honest feedback to help each other improve while also offering comfort and laughter during challenging times without judgment.
This document discusses the concept of misery and how to overcome it. It states that being miserable means conforming to the pool of world misery. It advises the reader to abdicate from the "throne of misery", which is the ego, and to make choices with awareness and discernment instead of letting the ego rule through ignorance or selfishness. It warns that misery perpetuates itself and prevents spiritual growth. The document suggests learning meditation to disconnect from harsh memories and reset the brain in order to be reborn as a new, positive self.
This poem discusses life lessons about having the right attitude, generosity over judgment, courage over fear, faith over suffering, cherishing meaningful relationships, believing in oneself, and following one's dreams and desires. The acrostic poem uses the first letter of each line to spell out the message "Realize attitude, never indulge ego."
The document discusses the themes of solitude, loneliness, and finding strength within oneself. It provides quotes on how loneliness can be overcome through solitude and learning to value one's own company. Solitude allows one to gain self-awareness and compassion for others, while loneliness leads to using others as escapes from being alone. True companionship is being alone together, and one must learn to live alone even when with others.
The document discusses how people come into our lives for a reason and help us learn important lessons. It notes that while painful experiences seem unfair, they help us realize our strengths. It also emphasizes that every moment should be appreciated and used to learn from others through love, failure, and relationships. The key message is that we should live each day to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.
Jealousy is a normal human emotion that can stem from wanting what others have, but it often becomes problematic when it involves unhealthy attachment, internal drama, and painful emotional states. While a little jealousy can be a natural part of relationships, too much jealousy incorporates selfishness and stems from the deadly sins of envy, gluttony, pride, lust, and greed. To overcome jealousy, one must love and accept oneself, drop comparisons to others, and use common sense and compassion to heal emotional "owies" rather than dwell on them or blame others. True happiness comes from within, rather than focusing on wanting what others seem to possess.
The document discusses how worldly possessions and achievements will not matter in the end. It argues that what will truly have value is how one lived their life and the positive impact they had on others through their character, compassion, and good deeds. The document stresses that choosing to live a life that matters is not by circumstance but through making daily choices to build others up with acts of integrity, courage, and kindness. In the conclusion, it states that the real riches in life come from having a loving heart that overflows in giving to others, as love given from love will accumulate in others and lead to a blessed future even if outward things are insignificant.
A fishing fleet went out from a small Newfoundland harbor during a storm. Through the night, families waited anxiously on the beach for the men to return. One cottage caught fire in the village. When morning came, the entire fleet had found safe harbor, but one wife was distraught to find her home destroyed by the fire. However, her husband explained that it was the light from their burning cottage that guided the whole fleet safely into port.
The document contains two short stories. The first story is about a little girl who asks her mother why some of her hairs are white. The mother jokes that each white hair is from a time she made her cry. The girl then asks why her grandmother has all white hair. The second story is about a boy who sees his father cheating with the neighbor. When the mother confronts the father, the boy reveals he also saw his mother cheating with his Uncle Joe. Both stories show how innocent children can innocently reveal uncomfortable truths.
The document discusses finding peace through contemplating the Buddha's attainment of great peace by seeing the aggregates as empty. It states that those who are angry, impatient, despairing or elated are soon exhausted, while those whose minds are always still, like the Buddha, abide in peace and are a refuge for all beings. Therefore, the document recommends seeking peace and quiet, avoiding arguments, restoring harmony, speaking gently and truthfully, being conciliatory and yielding, and helping others find the peace they long for through one's own still heart free from defilements.
This document provides advice to think of those less fortunate before complaining about one's own situation. It suggests considering people who cannot speak, have no food, lack companionship, died young, desire but cannot have children, live on the streets, must walk great distances, are unemployed or disabled when tempted to complain about one's own hardships or circumstances. The overall message encourages gratitude for what one has by thinking of others worse off.
Every winner has scars because life is a series of experiences that make you stronger, even if you don't realize it at the time. While setbacks are hard, they help you progress. Your character develops when you stay active among people and difficulties rather than isolate yourself, as life is a classroom where you are tested and expected to make progress within a reasonable time frame.
The lecturer used the analogy of holding a glass of water to demonstrate how burdens feel heavier over time. While a glass of water weighs the same, holding it for a long period makes the arm ache and feel heavier. Similarly, problems that seem manageable at first become increasingly difficult to bear if we carry them with us constantly without rest. The lecturer's advice was to periodically put down our burdens, rest, and pick them up again later when refreshed, rather than continuously shouldering our problems, as that sustains us and allows us to continue making progress.
A farmer in Scotland named Fleming saved a boy from quicksand. Years later, when Fleming's son became a famous scientist named Alexander Fleming, the boy Fleming saved was dying of pneumonia. Fleming Jr. had just invented penicillin, which saved the boy's life. This story reflects that good deeds are repaid in unexpected ways. As you sow, so shall you reap.
The boy Solomon saw the palace goldsmith distraught because the king demanded he engrave a ring with a message to help the king remain balanced during times of happiness and hardship. Solomon advised writing "This too shall pass" to reflect how all things are impermanent and one should accept life's uncertainties. The goldsmith was relieved to find a solution to please the king.
The document contains 7 quotes from various authors on the topic of contentment. The quotes discuss how being content with one's current situation and accomplishments prevents fame and progress. They also note that what you need is often closest to you, and that learning to enjoy what you have rather than desire more leads to natural wealth and stability even during difficulties.
The poem discusses facing difficult decisions and changes in life. It encourages the reader to gather courage, move forward, and realize that exciting adventures, dreams coming true, new places, and caring friendships may lie ahead despite the challenges. The reader is advised to live day by day and keep moving forward toward a brighter tomorrow rather than dwelling on the past.
1) Friendship is meaningful and long-lasting, even when friends cannot physically be together memories help maintain the bond.
2) A true friend is supportive and caring, being there for another even when inconvenient or difficult for themselves.
3) Friends provide honest feedback to help each other improve while also offering comfort and laughter during challenging times without judgment.
This document discusses the concept of misery and how to overcome it. It states that being miserable means conforming to the pool of world misery. It advises the reader to abdicate from the "throne of misery", which is the ego, and to make choices with awareness and discernment instead of letting the ego rule through ignorance or selfishness. It warns that misery perpetuates itself and prevents spiritual growth. The document suggests learning meditation to disconnect from harsh memories and reset the brain in order to be reborn as a new, positive self.
This poem discusses life lessons about having the right attitude, generosity over judgment, courage over fear, faith over suffering, cherishing meaningful relationships, believing in oneself, and following one's dreams and desires. The acrostic poem uses the first letter of each line to spell out the message "Realize attitude, never indulge ego."
The document discusses the themes of solitude, loneliness, and finding strength within oneself. It provides quotes on how loneliness can be overcome through solitude and learning to value one's own company. Solitude allows one to gain self-awareness and compassion for others, while loneliness leads to using others as escapes from being alone. True companionship is being alone together, and one must learn to live alone even when with others.
The document discusses how people come into our lives for a reason and help us learn important lessons. It notes that while painful experiences seem unfair, they help us realize our strengths. It also emphasizes that every moment should be appreciated and used to learn from others through love, failure, and relationships. The key message is that we should live each day to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.
Jealousy is a normal human emotion that can stem from wanting what others have, but it often becomes problematic when it involves unhealthy attachment, internal drama, and painful emotional states. While a little jealousy can be a natural part of relationships, too much jealousy incorporates selfishness and stems from the deadly sins of envy, gluttony, pride, lust, and greed. To overcome jealousy, one must love and accept oneself, drop comparisons to others, and use common sense and compassion to heal emotional "owies" rather than dwell on them or blame others. True happiness comes from within, rather than focusing on wanting what others seem to possess.
The document discusses how worldly possessions and achievements will not matter in the end. It argues that what will truly have value is how one lived their life and the positive impact they had on others through their character, compassion, and good deeds. The document stresses that choosing to live a life that matters is not by circumstance but through making daily choices to build others up with acts of integrity, courage, and kindness. In the conclusion, it states that the real riches in life come from having a loving heart that overflows in giving to others, as love given from love will accumulate in others and lead to a blessed future even if outward things are insignificant.
A fishing fleet went out from a small Newfoundland harbor during a storm. Through the night, families waited anxiously on the beach for the men to return. One cottage caught fire in the village. When morning came, the entire fleet had found safe harbor, but one wife was distraught to find her home destroyed by the fire. However, her husband explained that it was the light from their burning cottage that guided the whole fleet safely into port.
The document contains two short stories. The first story is about a little girl who asks her mother why some of her hairs are white. The mother jokes that each white hair is from a time she made her cry. The girl then asks why her grandmother has all white hair. The second story is about a boy who sees his father cheating with the neighbor. When the mother confronts the father, the boy reveals he also saw his mother cheating with his Uncle Joe. Both stories show how innocent children can innocently reveal uncomfortable truths.
The document discusses finding peace through contemplating the Buddha's attainment of great peace by seeing the aggregates as empty. It states that those who are angry, impatient, despairing or elated are soon exhausted, while those whose minds are always still, like the Buddha, abide in peace and are a refuge for all beings. Therefore, the document recommends seeking peace and quiet, avoiding arguments, restoring harmony, speaking gently and truthfully, being conciliatory and yielding, and helping others find the peace they long for through one's own still heart free from defilements.
This document provides advice to think of those less fortunate before complaining about one's own situation. It suggests considering people who cannot speak, have no food, lack companionship, died young, desire but cannot have children, live on the streets, must walk great distances, are unemployed or disabled when tempted to complain about one's own hardships or circumstances. The overall message encourages gratitude for what one has by thinking of others worse off.
Every winner has scars because life is a series of experiences that make you stronger, even if you don't realize it at the time. While setbacks are hard, they help you progress. Your character develops when you stay active among people and difficulties rather than isolate yourself, as life is a classroom where you are tested and expected to make progress within a reasonable time frame.
The lecturer used the analogy of holding a glass of water to demonstrate how burdens feel heavier over time. While a glass of water weighs the same, holding it for a long period makes the arm ache and feel heavier. Similarly, problems that seem manageable at first become increasingly difficult to bear if we carry them with us constantly without rest. The lecturer's advice was to periodically put down our burdens, rest, and pick them up again later when refreshed, rather than continuously shouldering our problems, as that sustains us and allows us to continue making progress.
A farmer in Scotland named Fleming saved a boy from quicksand. Years later, when Fleming's son became a famous scientist named Alexander Fleming, the boy Fleming saved was dying of pneumonia. Fleming Jr. had just invented penicillin, which saved the boy's life. This story reflects that good deeds are repaid in unexpected ways. As you sow, so shall you reap.
The boy Solomon saw the palace goldsmith distraught because the king demanded he engrave a ring with a message to help the king remain balanced during times of happiness and hardship. Solomon advised writing "This too shall pass" to reflect how all things are impermanent and one should accept life's uncertainties. The goldsmith was relieved to find a solution to please the king.
The document contains 7 quotes from various authors on the topic of contentment. The quotes discuss how being content with one's current situation and accomplishments prevents fame and progress. They also note that what you need is often closest to you, and that learning to enjoy what you have rather than desire more leads to natural wealth and stability even during difficulties.
Emerson outlines the keys to success as laughing often, winning respect from intelligent people and affection from children, earning praise from honest critics while enduring betrayal, appreciating beauty, finding the best in others, giving of oneself, and leaving the world better through helping others in some way. Living with enthusiasm, exultation, and making life easier for at least one other person is considered true success by Emerson.
The document provides thoughts and words of inspiration to live by. It advises not to worry or be fearful, but to face problems one at a time without carrying grudges or borrowing others' problems. It suggests concentrating on the present, listening to different ideas, and counting blessings rather than frustration. Inspiring words exhort adding truth, recognizing nature and patience as physicians, focusing on self-improvement, and understanding oneself to understand the universe.
The counselor advises the woman to forgive her husband for cheating, but then tries to take advantage of her vulnerable state by propositioning her and giving his address to "get even". This shows that even trusted people may have ulterior motives and try to take advantage when you are weak.
The document provides affirmations for positive daily living, stating that the speaker is at peace with themselves and the universe, loves and accepts themselves as a unique and loving person who feels safe and protected. They acknowledge and are mindful of their feelings, are surrounded by loving people, and are loving and accepting of others to create lasting friendships while trusting their inner being to guide them as they aim to make a loving environment for all.
The document summarizes two stories:
1. A lawyer reads a rich man's will, which leaves everything to his loving wife and daughter who cared for him, except for a message for his cousin Arthur who argued with him - "You were wrong."
2. During a Senate session, an angry Senator shouts that half the Senate are cowards and corrupt, then reluctantly withdraws the statement by saying half are not cowards and corrupt. The reflection advises speaking with care when angry to avoid regret.
This document contains 8 jokes in a past tense format requiring the reader to identify the correct past tense verb based on clues in each joke. It also includes 2 short reflections at the end commenting on a lack of civic consciousness in people today and how animals can behave better than humans by not committing violent or terrorist acts.
The document discusses maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on personal growth and development. It encourages digging deep within oneself to find creative solutions and new perspectives. It emphasizes choosing an upward journey by letting go of negative thoughts, focusing on compassion, and opening one's heart. It suggests having courage to do what is right and face challenges with solutions rather than criticism.
The document discusses the importance of kindness and provides tips for being kind. It suggests to "BEE" kind by caring for others, being kind without expecting a reward, and being kind to yourself. Additional tips include learning kindness from others, promoting kindness for health benefits, making kindness a habit, being kind to everyone not just those in need, and minimizing judgment of others. The document also discusses the importance of random acts of kindness and provides examples such as opening doors, being a friend, giving compliments, and helping others. It emphasizes that random acts of kindness can change lives and bring happiness.
A Power Point Presentation of Aspirations and Affirmations to make as one walks the Spiritual Path to grow in Compassion and Wisdom.
You can view the Presentation on You Tube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKYHelZNfrY&feature=email
Aspirations & Resolutions For The Year Of The OxOH TEIK BIN
A Power Point Presentation to help us reflect and contemplate in our spiritual path to grow in wisdom and compassion. Most of the pics are from a forwarded email. The background music is 'The Chant of Metta' by Imee Ooi. Please download for the background chant and some animation effects.
The poem expresses that humans are not designed to be independent or self-sufficient, but are meant to rely fully on God. It lists many things people tend to rely on instead of God, such as their own wisdom, desires, possessions, and judgment. The reflection emphasizes that living outside of our intended design as beings dependent on God leads to negative consequences, while aligning our lives and hearts with our purpose of relying on God brings positive effects.
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxOH TEIK BIN
(A Free eBook comprising 3 Sets of Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.)
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin 🙏🤓🤔🥰
Free Trilingual eBook ~ Jataka Tales with Moral Lessons pdf.pdfOH TEIK BIN
A free trilingual eBook comprising 5 PowerPoint presentations of meaningful Buddhist stories that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English, Chinese & Malay.
(For other free eBooks, you can check out:
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www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents )
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Selfish Crocodile ~ A Children's Moral Story (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a Children’s Moral Story with good lessons of moral values. The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video Presentation with audio narration and explanation in English (Texts are in English and Chinese), please check it out at the YouTube URL Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUjTq4NgEDE
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Story of 'Chin Kiam Siap' ~ An AI Generated Story ~ English & Chinese.pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on an AI Generated moral story with some editing.
Life Lessons based on the story are penned for the presentation.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The audio narration with explanation is in Hokkien.
For the Video with audio narration and explanation in Hokkien (Texts are in English and Chinese), please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l8qD7skfi8
Life Lessons to Learn ~ A Free Full-Color eBook (English).pdfOH TEIK BIN
A Free Full-Color eBook of 66 Life Lessons using images and pics of inspiration/motivation, stories and humor. For developing love, compassion and wisdom.
For more free eBooks check out the following Links:
www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
Reflections and Aspirations for Wesak 2024 (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of the Reflections & Aspirations to be done during Wesak 2024 as a wise Dhamma practice for mind development. The texts are in English and Chinese
For the Videos, check out the following:
(English Narration)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_pHcH7HemQ
(Hokkien Narration)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlbxSCQ8iKo
Twelve Terrific Teachings (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a selection of the Buddha’s teachings as found in the Suttas of the Nikayas. For reflection and practice to grow in compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video with audio narration and explanation in Hokkien, please go to the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0o6vdeoRc
Emails, Facebook, WhatsApp and the Dhamma (English and Chinese).pdfOH TEIK BIN
A pdf file of a Dhamma article with very meaningful messages of Life Lessons for our reflection to grow in mind development in our quest for wisdom. Beneficial for all,
young and old.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
An Octopus in Trouble ~ A Children's Story with Life Lessons (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a meaningful Children’s story that teaches important Life Lessons /Virtues /Moral values.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video with audio narration and explanation in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ3ek4wC_5w
The King Great Goodness Part 2 ~ Mahasilava Jataka (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a Jataka Story (Part 2) that can impart good Dhamma teachings on virtue, moral values and strength of character.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video with audio narration in Hokkien, please go to the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=360UiWIRoYY
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.
10 Life Lessons to Live By (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation on important moral / Life lessons to learn and practice to live a more meaningful, happy and peaceful life.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video with audio narration and explanation in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv2OvmM6ZHw
The King 'Great Goodness' Part 1 Mahasilava Jataka (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a Jataka Story (Part 1) that can impart good Dhamma teachings on virtue, moral values and strength of character.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the Video with audio narration in Hokkien, please go to the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndBvmNq1jo
A Tsunami Tragedy ~ Wise Reflections for Troubled Times (Eng. & Chi.).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the 2004 Tsunami tragedy with
important Dhamma teachings for constant reflection.
A Presentation for mental development and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese. Images are drawn from the Google Image search.
The Wolf, The Buffalo and The Shepherd ~ A Kids' Story with Life Lessons (En...OH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a children’s story that teaches the importance of values like clear thinking, wisdom and compassion.
The texts are in English and Malay.
For the Video with audio narration and explanation in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRpUw8ssl0I
Free eBook ~ 6 Superb Stories That Teach Precious Dhamma.pdfOH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 6 PowerPoint presentations of meaningful Buddhist stories that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
Indications of Rebirth ~ My Reflections (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation on the empirical evidences that point to the Truth of Rebirth or Reincarnation. My reflections are given for each of the cases.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
For the video with audio narration and explanation in English please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGgVq3OT-g
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
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The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
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Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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Have I this day begrudged sharing the great abundance I
enjoy , engrossed in what is mine
without a thought for others?
Have I enjoyed the abundance, thinking ‘This is mine
alone’ ? Or have I delighted in giving
without meanness or greed ?
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I will give not just to those I like but to strangers
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