BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

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The supreme goal of meditation in Buddhism is to reach the state of non-ego–non-self, liberation, and enter Nirvana. Through meditation, the Buddha became a Perfectly Enlightened One. Meditation concentrates our minds, making them calm, mindful, and free of delusions. It especially helps destroy our egos and ignorance to attain liberation and enlightenment. This training material is based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Theravada Buddhism, in which the ultimate end is the state of non-self. Zen instructors must strictly follow the order of this material to help new practitioners.

  1. 46 MIN AGO

    WHAT HELPS YOU BREAK A BAD HABIT

    WHAT HELPS YOU BREAK A BAD HABIT Someone asked me once: "Why do I keep doing the thing I know is wrong?" I know that feeling. You promise yourself—this is the last time. Last cigarette. Last drink. And then three days later, you're back. Here's what I've noticed. Knowing something is wrong doesn't give you the power to stop it.I once knew someone who tried to quit smoking for years. Nothing worked.Then one day, he told me: "I stopped trying to fight it. I just started building something else." Every morning, he went to a small temple. Just to kneel. Hands together. Head to the ground. In front of the Buddha.At first, it felt like nothing. But he kept going.And slowly, something changed. Not the craving—the craving was still there. But something inside him got steadier. Like a weight at the bottom of a boat. The waves still come, but the boat doesn't tip as easily.He told me what he learned: When you bow to the Buddha with sincerity, you're creating something Buddhists call merit. Not confidence. Not will power. Something quieter.A foundation that builds over time. And that's what helps you walk away from patterns you couldn't break before.One morning, months later, he reached for a cigarette out of habit. His hand stopped halfway. Not because he forced it. Because the reservoir inside had become stronger than the pull.Knowing the mistake is the first step. But leaving it behind? That takes something you have to build first. THE STRENGTH TO CHANGE DOESN'T COME FROM WILLPOWER ALONE.IT COMES FROM BUILDING MERIT THROUGH REVERENCE. It happens quietly. In the simple act of kneeling— hands together, head down—again and again. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    2 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    THE MERIT TO KEEP GOING

    THE MERIT TO KEEP GOING This guy showed up at the temple. Wore the same grey jacket every time. Three visits... then gone. "Too busy."Another one—meditation retreat. She sat in the back corner, near the window. Two mornings, then her cushion stayed empty.But there's this woman. Six months now. Every Saturday, 6 AM, she's there before the doors open.I asked her once, "Is it working?" She laughed. "My mind's still a mess. ... I still wake up tired. ... Nothing's fixed.""Then why keep coming?" She looked at me like I'd missed something obvious. "I just... can."You know that feeling, don't you? When you start something that might actually help— and your mind stays chaotic, your body stays heavy, nothing shifts yet— and you have to choose: ... stop, or show up again.I used to think the ones who lasted were just more disciplined. But I've watched people white-knuckle through practice, forcing themselves to sit still, grinding through each session— they burn out in weeks.The ones who keep going? They're not stronger. They just have something already stacked up inside.From the small stuff that came before: Speaking carefully when they wanted to snap. Choosing work that doesn't corrode them. The hundred times they saw clearly and didn't look away.Those moments don't feel like much. But they build a foundation.And when it's time to sit still while everything screams, to show up when you see no results— that foundation holds.Not someday. Right now. In your chest.In whether you go back tomorrow when today gave you nothing.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    2 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    THE QUIET DANGER OF PRAISE

    THE QUIET DANGER OF PRAISE Praise is sweet. Most of us want it. It brings warmth, like sunlight on a cold morning. A kind word lands. We feel seen. We feel noticed. It is a gift that costs nothing. But sweetness can be tricky. Think of medicine. A simple painkiller. When you are hurting, the right amount brings relief. The body eases. The breath slows. But when the dose quietly grows, something changes. What once helped no longer heals. Encouragement can work the same way. In small moments, it connects us. A few honest words. A nod. A simple, “I see you.” It feels like a bridge between two people. But when praise never stops, the bridge feels different. Something lifts. Voices sound softer. Something separates. The ground feels farther away. From up there, it is harder to hear others. Harder to stay connected. What looks like standing tall can feel strangely lonely. You may notice this in small, quiet ways. A pause. A distance. A shift in tone. And maybe, without planning to, you begin to sense what helps and what does not. Like light on a plant. Enough to grow. Support that steadies. Not praise that lifts them too far. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    2 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Is "No Contact" really Self-Love? Or is it the Suicide of the Soul?

    Is "No Contact" really Self-Love? Or is it the Suicide of the Soul? Society tells us: "If it doesn't make you happy, leave it." But can you truly be whole if you sever your own roots?This episode challenges the modern narrative that encourages us to discard difficult relationships. We discuss why Family is NOT optional and why true strength is found in forgiveness, not in walking away.We tackle the hard truths:Why your parents' "control" might actually be clumsy love.The dangerous illusion of being "better off alone."Why the strong one should be the kind one.If this message makes you uncomfortable, good. Sometimes the truth should be uncomfortable.#DeepTalks #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingTips #FamilyHealing #StopParentalAlienation #Perspective #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #RaisingKindKids

    6 min

  5. 29/12/2025

    A Vaccine for the Soul

    A Vaccine for the SoulIn a world full of temptations and easy comforts, we try to protect our children. We give them everything, hoping they'll grow up good. But maybe the best way to build a strong soul isn't through comfort—it's through humble work and helping others.When we guide a child to pave a path with their own hands, carry water for an elderly neighbor, or sit with someone who's lonely, we're doing more than teaching kindness. We're giving them something priceless.Because when a child sees real work and witnesses struggle, something wakes up inside. Love and compassion stir. They start to realize what they have isn't guaranteed. They learn to value effort and feel the pain of others. This deep empathy becomes their shield.Later, when they're older and temptation comes—invitations to shallow fun, pressure to pick up bad habits—they'll have immunity. The memory will rise: the sweat, the grateful smile, the quiet meaning of doing good. These memories become a filter. The flashy, hollow things the world offers will feel empty next to the real joy they've already tasted.So don't fear your children struggling. Let them bow down. Let them serve. Let them do work no one notices. Let them clean a path, plant a tree, help a struggling family.These small moments build character. They shape a soul that won't break when storms come.That's the truest protection we can give.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery.

    2 min

  6. 29/12/2025

    GUIDING THE SPIRITS HOME

    GUIDING THE SPIRITS HOME Sometimes at night, I whisper my grandmother’s name. And in that quiet, I feel her listening, as if our hearts are still touching across the veil. Across cultures and time, people have always sensed that the end of breath is not the end of existence. There is an intermediate state between leaving and arriving. Christianity calls it Purgatory. Buddhism understands it as a realm of transition. Different names for the same truth: That our loved ones are traveling, and the love we hold can be their light. So when we speak to them in the silence, when we light a candle for their soul, when we press our hands together and close our eyes, let our intentions be clear. First, we pray for their Deep Reverence. May their hearts turn toward the Truth. May they find the path of wisdom and continue their practice, life after life. Second, we pray for their Compassion. May kindness toward all beings become the air they breathe. For it is compassion that creates merit beyond time. Third, we pray for their Understanding. May they see the deep truth of Cause and Effect. Knowing that even in the unseen world, every thought is a seed of goodness.These intentions, offered with sincerity, create a sanctuary around them. They guide. They heal. They open the doors to liberation.And if they still linger in that in-between state, they may use their subtle strength to help the world they once knew.When we offer this, we find a hidden grace: We are training our own hearts in reverence, in love, and in the weight of our own actions. The living and the departed are not separate. We are walking each other home. What we cultivate in the quiet of our minds becomes the path to awakening for all of us. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    3 min

  7. 29/12/2025

    The Light and The Map

    The Light and The Map The greatest GIFT is not MONEY. It is a VISION. When you offer CLARITY, you become a LIGHTHOUSE in the fog. You give COURAGE. You give PEACE. And people RISE. But be CAREFUL. A WRONG map carries a HEAVY PRICE. Imagine a traveler who TRUSTS your voice. They RUN with ALL their heart… yet EVERY step PULLS them DEEPER into the maze. When direction is WRONG, effort becomes SUFFERING. And the one who spreads the FOG is the FIRST to lose their OWN way. Here is the LAW: You CANNOT guide another when your OWN torch has gone out. If you lead others into the DARK, your path DISAPPEARS with theirs. But when YOU become a LIGHT, the road ahead becomes CLEAR. Share what is TRUE. Protect what is REAL. Because a TRUE path does MORE than save ONE life — it saves EVERYONE who walks BEHIND you.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    2 min

  8. 28/12/2025

    WALK THE TALK

    WALK THE TALK We have all met people who can speak beautifully about goodness. They talk about kindness, about compassion, and about noble philosophies. We listen, we admire them. And perhaps, sometimes, we are the ones saying those beautiful words ourselves.But there is a delicate yet deep gap between "knowing" what is right and actually "becoming" a good person.Knowledge of kindness is like a cooking recipe. You can memorize every ingredient, every step. But until you step into the kitchen and cook with your own hands, you do not have a real meal. Goodness works the same way. We can understand it, we can speak of it. But until we act, that goodness remains just an empty theory, not truly a part of who we are.Action is the fire that turns the recipe on paper into a nourishing meal. When we do a good deed, however small, it stops being a floating concept. It settles deep, soaking into the heart, and becomes our nature. Only then is kindness truly solid.This is why, if you truly love someone and want them to grow, the most meaningful thing is not to sit for hours discussing philosophy. Those conversations are precious, but they are just the start. Action is the deciding step.Instead of just talking, invite them to do a kind deed with you. Clean a street corner together, help someone in need, or simply listen to a lonely soul. Good stories can wait for a cup of tea, but a good deed should never be delayed.Because in the end, a truly good person is not defined by the beautiful words they say, but by the good deeds they do. Our true value lies in the footprints we leave on the journey of helping others, not just in the directions we give. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

    1 min
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The supreme goal of meditation in Buddhism is to reach the state of non-ego–non-self, liberation, and enter Nirvana. Through meditation, the Buddha became a Perfectly Enlightened One. Meditation concentrates our minds, making them calm, mindful, and free of delusions. It especially helps destroy our egos and ignorance to attain liberation and enlightenment. This training material is based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Theravada Buddhism, in which the ultimate end is the state of non-self. Zen instructors must strictly follow the order of this material to help new practitioners.

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  • Creator
    Janna Order Monastery
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Janna Order Monastery
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    The Thao Nguyen