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[phottabhba-vitaka] and thought-conception concerning of the mental objects [dhamma-vitaka]. Moreover, the discursive thought [vicāra] concerning our sensual objects arising from the aforementioned se

This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme

fold Path diligently to the extent they are prepared to lay down their life for their practice, have the chance to uproot craving from the mind by transcendental extinction — by attaining the various

This text discusses the profound dedication of practitioners of the Noble Eightfold Path, illustrating how some are willing to sacrifice their lives for their spiritual journey. It highlights notable

practice of the Middle Way until attaining levels of Buddhist sainthood according to their potential. All the evidence that is left by some Buddhist saints is their scriptural testimo- nies, but some

The practice of the Middle Way leads to various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to individual potential. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, the prominent monk who discovered the Dhammakaya Tradition, is re

mentaries for most people to understand. The knowledge of Dhammakāya is said to have diminished and eventually for some unknown reason, disappeared from Buddhism approximately 500 years after the Pari

The Dhammakāya tradition, once diminished in Buddhism, was revitalized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam who dedicated his life to its teachings. His outreach efforts led to the tradition being acknowledged in

(sleeps). Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained that the ability to bring our mind to a standstill at this centre of the body is what we call ‘majjhima’ or ‘centering’. When the mind comes to a standstill

लुआंग फॉ वट पाकनम ने समझाया कि शरीर के केंद्र पर ध्यान लाने की क्षमता को 'मध्यम' कहा जाता है। यह वह बिंदु है जहाँ मन सद्भाव में आता है, और इसे अच्छे या बुरे के संदर्भ में नहीं रखा जा सकता है। इसके द्व

[vimuttīnādassana] will be attained. When the mind is brought to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of the Seeing and Knowledge of Liberation the Angelic Body will be attained. By now the sequen

The text discusses the attainment of the Angelic Body through a process of concentration and the sequential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the

reach the station, from there we take the train to the airport and eventually take the aeroplane that will take us to our destination. All the various inner spheres and bodies all the way from the Phy

This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn

called the ‘Coarse Dhammakāya Arahant’ or the ‘Subtle Dhammakāya Arahant’ — the latter two being the bodies of enlightenment of the arahant. The Dhammakāyas are all transcendental [lokuttara] in natur

This text delves into the concept of Dhammakāya Arahant, distinguishing between the Coarse and Subtle Dhammakāya. It explains that these bodies are transcendental and consist of pure aggregates that a

to enslave the mind and how we can overcome them. This is a major difference from the naked (physical) eye to which the defilements are invisible. The limits of our human senses are to know the manife

The passage discusses the limitations of human senses in perceiving mental defilements such as greed, hatred, and delusion. It highlights the importance of the Dhamma Body in providing insight into th

Dhamma Body, thereby make themselves invulnerable to the action of defilements. In the past we might have been unable to give up unwholesome behaviours (such as drink- ing alcohol) in spite of knowing

The Dhamma Body, or Dhammakāya, represents the essence of Buddhism, highlighting the journey towards enlightenment. By attaining the Dhamma Body, individuals can free themselves from defilements such

the temptation of looking for rewards in corruption or power. Your memory and wits will be sharpened and your thinking will be fluent and creative allowing you to find constructive solutions to proble

This text discusses the Pathama Magga Sphere, emphasizing the importance of continual mental cultivation towards higher levels of happiness and success. It explains how to 'let go' of this sphere, lea

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering: A Conclusion The Lord Buddha taught that the cessation of suffering can be effected by extinguishing all craving through the prac- tice of the Noble Eigh

The conclusion on the cessation of suffering according to the Buddha highlights the need to extinguish craving through the Noble Eightfold Path. Once craving is eliminated, suffering cannot return. Ou

and the four different functions of the mind are scattered in their separate directions like a group of people unable to work as a team — they cannot pool their abilities efficiently. By 'all succes

This text discusses the four functions of the mind and their impact on achieving success in Buddhist practice, as emphasized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. He speaks on the importance of reaching a state o

The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering The final of the four Truths of the Noble Ones taught by the Lord Buddha was the Path to the Cessation of Suffering (or the Noble Eightfold P

The Noble Eightfold Path, the final of the Four Noble Truths, is the way to eliminate suffering and attain Nirvana. It consists of eight components: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Ac

1. Right View The Buddha taught that Right View is a fiercely accurate understanding of life and the world based on the benchmark of Nirvana, a thorough understanding of all four Noble Truths, and pra

This text elaborates on essential aspects of Buddhism focusing on Right View, which is the accurate understanding framed by Nirvana and the four Noble Truths aimed at removing ignorance and craving. I

Stealing [adinnādāna]: Taking that which is not given; Committing adultery [kāmesumicchācarā]: abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage. 5. Right Livelihood The Lord Buddha taught his monks

This text discusses key principles of the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on ethical conduct such as Right Speech, Right Action which includes abstaining from stealing and committing adultery, and Righ

(also called the 'astral body' or 'dream body') all the way up to the various bodies of enlightenment. The meditator can see and consider bodies within the body by setting their attention to the centr

This text describes the meditative journey towards discovering inner bodies, known as the astral or dream body, and various spheres of awareness that lead to enlightenment. It details how focusing att

wealth. As the majority of sorts of suffering concerns material things, having attained the subtle human body, the mind, being unified with the subtle human body, is safely withdrawn beyond the reach

This text discusses why most people suffer due to attachment to their physical bodies and possessions, despite intellectually understanding Buddha's teachings on impermanence. The author emphasizes th

the centre of the body, in the same way as described earlier, in entering the centre of the Pathama Magga Sphere, successive inner bodies can be attained, going further inside the subtle human body —

This text discusses the progression through successive inner bodies leading to the Dhammakāya, emphasizing the distinction between mundane and transcendental bodies. It highlights that all worldly bod

It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha advocated his monks to cultivate transcendental knowledge in order to put themselves beyond the reach of sensuality [kāma], unwholesomeness [akusalamadhaṃma]

The Lord Buddha encourages monks to attain transcendental knowledge to rise above sensuality and eradicate False View. Achieving the First Absorption endows practitioners with joy, happiness, and focu