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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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…rsonal development. This book invites readers to engage with profound insights and reflections that aim to enhance one's spiritual journey. It serves as a companion in understanding the core principles …
The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
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The Teachings of Luang Por Dattajeevo
Suzanne Jeffrey Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teach…
…mportance of mindfulness, and the learning process she underwent while translating teachings from Thai to English. The teachings serve as a gift for readers, emphasizing the significance of applying the…
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think is the difference between Buddha an…
…ing the purpose of the 60-year meditation building at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where serious meditators aim to combat Mara and deepen their practice. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…m for it prior to the meeting itself. By "prepare", I simply mean that we taught them a bit about Thai culture and the history of the Wat, the protocol of proper etiquette around monks, and the hierarch…
… our dependence on others from birth and the essential needs we all share, including love. His talk aimed to define what constitutes a good life and how to pursue it. The meeting underscored the importa…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
…icipants and I decided to attend another retreat in a beautiful meditation center in northwestern Thailand, above Chiang Mai, called Wat Kiew Lom. If there is a Heaven on earth, this is it — at least th…
…ew Lom, emphasizing the beauty of the surroundings and the tranquility of meditation. Luang Por explains the physical composition of the body and introduces the concept of the mind as an invisible and r…
Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
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Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
… must have some good boon working for me somewhere. Perhaps in some past life, I was connected to Thailand or Buddhism... I am not sure which. At any rate, I did not go immediately to see Luang Por whe…
…hting the cultural importance of the discussions. The evening is filled with questions and insights aimed at understanding Buddha’s teachings, showcasing the relevance these discussions have on modern c…
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
…ears in self-mortification? Is the number six significant? And ... Before she finishes, Luang Por raises his arm up in adjustment of his robes. This, of course, signals everyone to be quiet and to list…
…ique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an early age. He distanced himself from ignorance and aimed for a greater good. His teachings emphasize the importance of wisdom and goodness (Kusala and Bo…
Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
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Understanding the Buddha's Teachings
…ted to go to all people - to reach out to everyone. But He discovered that there were really three main groups of people: The first group consists of the people who believe in His enlightenment and woul…
…he Law of Kamma, and illustrating the concepts of compassion and merit. Ultimately, these teachings aim to empower individuals to generate good energy and live harmoniously.
The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
…editate. Every day." And now, Luang Por's secretary has come in to tell him that other people are waiting to speak with him. He has graciously given us two hours of his time this afternoon. But before …
This text emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation for personal growth and understanding Kamma. It highlights the need to change bad habi…
Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
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Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
…he Peace Revolution and the monks who run the Middle Way Retreats. The Peace Revolution, as I have said previously, is primarily for young adults, aged 18 to 30, and is an on-line self-development progr…
…d monks running the Middle Way Retreats. The Peace Revolution is an online self-development program aimed at young adults aged 18 to 30, promoting life improvement through meditation. Recently, a two-we…
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…er what city it is spoken in - Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, or London. Dhamma is Dhamma! "As I said, we are composed of body, mind, and Dhamma. The body contains the four elements that cannot be cha…
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence …
The Eightfold Path in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path in Meditation
…as well." With that, he sits back, looks at the monks with narrow eyes and a partial smile, and straightens up his paperwork. There are no questions. Everyone pays their respects to him as he gets up a…
…th is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to moral precepts augments this journey. Understand…
Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
…/answer session. We are, therefore, seated in a conference room in seminar-style, meaning all the chairs are facing forward toward the table and chair where Luang Por will sit. There are about 50 people…
…s existence through disciplined practice. Refocusing on physical needs and deeper understanding, he aims to cultivate wisdom among participants, moving beyond simplistic answers to fundamental questions…
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
… which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illness even though it may cost a lot of money. But if b…
…dresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced by our environment and upbringing. …
Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
Meetings with a Dhama Master Meeting #15 08 March 2010 - Saphaa Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are,…
In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear di…
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
…. When we look at other people, we see either the good or the bad in other people. But we need to train ourselves to see only the good. Even though we always find fault with other people, we need to rec…
…ue understanding of oneself can be achieved through meditation, which helps us find our center and gain clarity. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of patience in relationships as we accept the …
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
… 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their students. Panawat i…
Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for stude…
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…a monster, (4) Go to one of the various levels of Hell. Retribution is like throwing a stone in the air, you know that it will eventually, but always, come down. Or kicking a ball. It will move forward …
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g
The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
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The Impact of Dhamma on Children's Mindfulness
…ng way to support them. Children grow up too fast, too soon. They go out just for the sake of entertainment, and from doing this, they have a wandering mind. They lose their good judgment when they foll…
…a fundamental part of early education, teaching children essential life skills and ethical conduct, aiming at a holistic development of their character.
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
…f the people (Don) wants to institute a similar program into the Lab School at the University of Hawaii. So Don is here, with LP Pasura who will act as our translator, a woman named Ping Ping and me. I …
In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral educ…