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Great Master and Follower of Peace strength to battle all the obstacles they are fac- ing. Another important benefit of regular medita- tion is in helping one to find true happiness. Peace through meditation will help to resolve conflicts within communities, and once this occurs, world peace will be achievable. Despite the long history of meditation, to find a true master who has self-discipline and is willing to impart his knowledge to others, is no easy task. Therefore, when a great teacher is found, this world becomes like a small child receiving a great gift; the teachings of the wise one will bring immense value to all humankind. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) or Luang Pu Wat Paknam, was a Buddhist monk who redis- covered a method of meditation found by the Lord Buddha to attain Truth. On a full moon day of the 10th month 1916, at Boad Bon Temple, Nonthaburi Province, he swore by his life to search for such a method in order to find the purpose of life and true happiness. He thought to himself, "If I can- not search for the Truth of Life then I will remain still on this meditation seat," and with that vow he attained Dhammakaya, the body of enlightenment. This discovery showed the way for all humans to achieve true peace, and stop all conflicts from the very roots permanently. 21