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those, I can only say that Wat Phra Dhammakaya poised for success. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to study this unique temple." Land of Good Understand- ing "I would like to say that despite my initial failures in practising meditation, I'm convinced that meditation is beneficial-and if I'm not yet able to achieve religious insight through meditation, perhaps I will gain moral and practical insight. Meditation, I feel, has a role in these three aspects---religious, moral and practical---and that anyone can at least achieve some success in the practical aspect. By that I mean, meditation reduces stress, increases calm and these improves our mental and physical abilities. And perhaps improvement on a practical level will lead to moral and eventually religious insight. When I return to England I'll try to obtain further instruction from Ven. Met- tānando Bhikkhu. Meditation is a skill and so requires constant practice. How can anyone come to Wat Phra Dhammakaya---see its sparkling chapel, smiling faces and hundreds of monks and not be left with the impression that meditation is a source of insight and strength? I've learned much about this temple and Buddhism generally during my stay. From the example set by the monks and laypeople of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, I am determined to learn more. Owen McCloid wanted to know about Buddhism and Wat Phra Dhammakaya; he, therefore came to Thailand and stayed กันยายน ๒๔๓๑ at Wat Phra Dhammakāya. He eventually understood what he wanted to know as it was. People who are different in nationalities, faiths, and culture, etc. are able to live peacefully together if they understand each other. On the contrary, people of the same nationalities, faiths, and culture are not able to live together if they do not understand each other. Even a son cannot live with his father if he is always opposed to him. Despite short period of staying including a language barrier, Owen has realised the benefits of Buddhism and the goal of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. he has appreciated so much that he made up his mind to learn more about meditation. Consequently, Kanlayanamit Magazine would like to invite everyone to have a look at Wat Phra Dhammakaya yourself so that you can see how meditation is beneficial to medi- tators. Kalyanamitra.org กัลยาณมิตร ๔๑