Why Do We Keep Thinking About the Past?

Have you ever been doing something completely normal… washing the dishes, driving, working, lying in bed… and suddenly your mind goes back to something that happened years ago? Maybe it was a conversation. Maybe it was a relationship. Maybe it was a mistake. Maybe someone hurt you. Maybe you hurt …

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How Do We Stop Overthinking?

Why Do We Keep Thinking About the Past? Sometimes the past is gone, but our mind keeps returning to it. A conversation ended months ago, yet we still remember the words. A mistake happened years ago, yet we still wonder what would have happened if we had chosen differently. Someone …

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នគរកាយ — គតិធម៌ ធៀប គតិលោក | Norkakay: Dhamma Reflections on Life

Seated Buddha statue in meditation posture

A Khmer Buddhist Dhamma book exploring the nature of life, the body, mind, impermanence, suffering, and non-self through a traditional story. The book was originally compiled by Uddom Preecha Chap Pin and later reproduced and arranged for the benefit of Buddhist readers. The work encourages readers to reflect on Dhamma …

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Why Are Buddha Statues So Different? Reclining, Standing, Sitting, and Walking

When people visit a Buddhist temple for the first time, one of the things they may notice is that Buddha statues do not all look the same. Some Buddha images show the Buddha sitting peacefully with his eyes lowered. Others show him standing tall. Some depict him walking, while others …

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Why Does Someone’s Silence Hurt More Than Their Words?

Sometimes, a person doesn’t have to say anything to hurt us. They simply stop replying. They read our message but don’t answer. They become distant. They no longer ask how we are. And somehow, their silence can hurt more than an angry word ever could. Why? Because when someone speaks, …

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What Can Children Learn from Buddhism? Lessons Beyond the Classroom

Education is not only about learning from books. What Children Can Learn from Buddhism Respect Self-discipline Understanding anger Compassion Mindfulness A simple practice for today It is also about learning how to live. As a Buddhist monk and educator, I believe that children need opportunities to develop not only knowledge, …

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