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From barren paddy fields to the world's largest Buddhist center
Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
…aya (the Dhammakaya Temple) was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. The property was later expanded to 1,000 acres in 1985. The Great Dhamm…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya was established on Magha Puja Day in 1970 and has since become the largest Buddhist organization globally. The Main Chapel and Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, co…
Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
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Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments
…forty-four years under Luang Por’s leadership, the world has witnessed some of the most astounding accomplishments any one person can achieve in one lifetime. There are more than one hundred projects t…
During his 44 years of leadership, Luang Por has initiated over 100 projects that revolutionized Buddhism across the globe. With the establishment of eighty Dhammakaya center…
Luang Por Dhammajayo's Global Impact
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Luang Por Dhammajayo's Global Impact
and the United States. • Collaborating with, and giving support to, Buddhist organizations throughout the world. Facilitated o…
Luang Por Dhammajayo has significantly contributed to Buddhist organizations worldwide, facilitating ordination and training for monk…
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most …
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determ…
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state …
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading …
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
position, as he could fight or escape. Sodh’s survival instinct told him that he should switch his position from the …
The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety …
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of p…
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He pra…
The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
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The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
…f the path to spiritual attainment. He was overjoyed. Even the midday meal tasted extraordinary delicious that day. He looked forward to continuing a long meditation session that afternoon. Sitting in…
In this text, Sodh Chandasaro embarks on a profound meditation session, making a resolute vow to attain enlightenment si…
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
44 PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI and attention in practicing and teaching his meditation method to the general public. The Dhammakaya Knowledge that he re…
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he org…
The Legacy of Phramongkolthepmuni
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The Legacy of Phramongkolthepmuni
that he founded is practiced by millions of people throughout the world today. For most Buddhists in Thailand, Phramongkolt…
Phramongkolthepmuni, known for his miracles and super-natural healing abilities, is a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Millions of devot…
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KHUN YAI CHAND KHONNOYKOONG
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Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thailand.…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine ch…
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
…d insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the parents’ words are sacr…
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his …
Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
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Chand's Journey to the Afterlife and Meditation Mastery
in meditation. Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Thongsuk to show her how to traverse to…
The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her fat…
The Miraculous Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Miraculous Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
pinnacle of success as we know today. Chayaboon and Padej were the driving force behind many of Khun Yai's…
…ith only 3,200 Baht, she believed in the power of merit and, on Lady Prayad's birthday, managed to acquire 78.4 acres of land for the temple. This act of generosity was key to the temple's founding on …
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to …
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists glob…
Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
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Dhammakaya Knowledge: The Five Aspects of Natural Law
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all …
The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) focuses on the Five Aspects of Natural Law, including Biological, Chemical, Psychic, Karmic Laws, and t…
Dhammakaya Temple: A Community of Peace and Meditation
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Dhammakaya Temple: A Community of Peace and Meditation
The Dhammakaya Temple is more than just temple buildings. It is a community that exemplifies a culture of peace and non-violence where meditation comes first and mater…
The Dhammakaya Temple, established on February 20, 1970, embodies a culture of peace and meditation, prioritizing spiritual growth over material concerns. It features th…