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Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
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Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
Magha Puja Day 1999 - More than 100,000 monks and faithful Buddhist From all over the world participated in the Cand…
Magha Puja Day 1999 welcomed over 100,000 monks and dedicated Buddhists worldwide to celebrate the Candle Lighting F…
Promoting Inner and Outer Environmental Health
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Promoting Inner and Outer Environmental Health
On Earth Day 22 April 1999 the Dharmmakaya Foundation has also focused on the concept that the way a person treats his or h…
On Earth Day 22 April 1999, the Dharmmakaya Foundation emphasized that treating the outer environment reflects the conditio…
World Meditation Day and Female Massed Meditation Retreat
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World Meditation Day and Female Massed Meditation Retreat
…ld. This day was proposed by the Dhammakaya Foundation to be adopted as World Meditation Day at the 1988 General Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhist (WFB) in Los Angeles. The proposal was un…
…hima Day and also celebrate World Meditation Day, initiated by the Dhammakaya Foundation during the 1988 General Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists in Los Angeles. This proposal aimed to f…
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
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Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
…ther's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat This ordination programme held for the first time in 1998 was a wildly phenomenon. It was the first time that about 100,000 men astonished the world by ga…
The first-ever ordination program initiated in 1998 culminated in a spectacular event from January 29-31, 1999, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand. Ap…
Recognition and Awards of Dhammakaya Foundation
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Recognition and Awards of Dhammakaya Foundation
1985: Kalayanamitra Magazine received the Awards for Outstanding Youth Publication from the National …
The Dhammakaya Foundation has received numerous prestigious awards since its establishment. In 1985, Kalayanamitra Magazine was recognized as an Outstanding Youth Publication by the National Commi…
Praphavanaviryakhun: A Life of Dhamma and Leadership
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Praphavanaviryakhun: A Life of Dhamma and Leadership
…(Ordinary Level) with the title 'Praphavanaviryakhun' Name and Dhamma Name Phadet Dattajevo Born 21 December 1940, Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Ordination 19 December 1971, Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangk…
Phra Phadet Dattajevo, honored with the monastic title Praphavanaviryakhun, was born on December 21, 1940, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. He was ordained on December 19, 1971, at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen,…
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist …
…she inspired millions worldwide and built respectful monastic practices. Khun Yai's cremation in 2001 was a historic event, gathering 100,000 monks. This book compiles her teachings, offering practical…
Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
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Power of Merit and Its Importance in Life
67, Power through merit 116, One drop at a time fills up a jar 116, With merit you will succeed in everything 119, Born to pu…
This text emphasizes the transformative power of merit in life. It discusses how cultivating merit leads to success, prosperity, and happiness. The focus is on performing good deeds, maintaining a pur
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
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Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
"Khun Yay" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the f…
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, Thailand, as the fifth child in a family of rice farmers. The name 'Khun Yay'…
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
The Dhammakaya Temple was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. It was originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. T…
The Dhammakaya Temple is a significant Buddhist site established on Magha Puja Day in 1970. Originally called Buddhajhar Meditation Center, it expanded to 1,000 acres and features the Gre…
Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
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Empowering Yourself: The Journey to Self-Reliance
…attend my mother’s funeral. When I got home, I gave all my property and possessions away. I gave my 15-rail (approx. 6 acres) rice field to my younger sister because she took care of our mother, and my…
This text emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing oneself before assisting others, likening individuals to vulnerable creatures that must first ensure their own safety. It recounts personal experienc
DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
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DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
…lf. I rely on my Dharma. I managed to survive everything because I have Dhamma as my refuge. May 5, 1980 10. LOVE YOURSELF Build virtue. When your merit is as big as a mountain, your obstacles will ha…
In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
… spirit will never be in a heavenly realm nor a hell realm, but will roam about in this world. June 10, 1991 28. BE PREPARED A kind-hearted 80 year old woman with five children once came to Khun Yai a…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
…hers around me did. Fame without merit is a structure built on a crumbling foundation. October 22, 1980 *Dhammakaya Body of Enlightenment; Body of Truth. Dhammakaya meditation is a profound meditatio…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
Meditation for Clarity and Caution
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Meditation for Clarity and Caution
…tory, I would go back to my quarters, meditate a while, and a solution would come to me. August 9, 1991 65. BE CAUTIOUS BEFORE SPEAKING Addressing a businessman: Whenever you have problems in dealing…
Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
71. ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whos…
This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active participation in buil
ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
…an help me but me. How do I help myself? By creating virtue and eliminating evil within me. May 24, 1981 84. ACCUMULATE MERIT Each time you come to the temple, you gain a little more merit. It’s like …
การสร้างบุญและเรียนรู้ที่จะใช้บุญอย่างถูกวิธีเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ ในการตั้งศูนย์พุทธธรรม ฉันต้องต่อสู้เพื่อรักษาหัวใจให้บริสุทธิ์ โดยการคิดถึงบุญที่ได้สร้างในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การส
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
…they do with that knowledge is now up to them. Their karma is no one else’s but their own. December 11, 1981 86. EVEN IN ILLNESS Even when I, I stay committed to making merit. I never stop. Once, whil…
The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
…MAKAYA MEDITATION Dhammakaya meditation is an approach to Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s and practiced by millions of people all over the world. It was described by its founder Phramon…
Dhammakaya meditation is a significant form of Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s by Phramongkolthepmuni. It involves focusing attention on a point two finger breaths above the …
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
**Historical Development to present** Phramongkolthepmuni devoted his time from 1916-1959 to teaching Dhammakaya meditation. He ran a meditation workshop from 1935-1959 which was re…
Phramongkolthepmuni dedicated his life to Dhammakaya meditation from 1916-1959, emphasizing team meditation. Since then, his disciples at various temples including Wat Ph…