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60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se

In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

Support one another in achieving merit! While you are still young, use that youthful energy to support the work of Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. The more determin

This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a

76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y

In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w

78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh

This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most

83. MAKE MERIT AND USE MERIT IN THE RIGHT WAY In order to establish the Buddhadak Center, I had to fight all of the time. Initially it was with the boat thieves. Even now, there is always something to

การสร้างบุญและเรียนรู้ที่จะใช้บุญอย่างถูกวิธีเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญ ในการตั้งศูนย์พุทธธรรม ฉันต้องต่อสู้เพื่อรักษาหัวใจให้บริสุทธิ์ โดยการคิดถึงบุญที่ได้สร้างในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การส

100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”

This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa

115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see

In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflective of deeper vanity. The constant resolutions to avoid

121. KHUN YAI'S RESOLUTIONS When I was sweeping and trimming the grass at Luang Por (Dhammajayo’s) residence, I made the following resolution: Wherever I walk, may I have a safe path before me. May m

139. THE SPEED OF THE CAPTAIN IS THE SPEED OF THE CREW Whatever you do, do it seriously without any laxity. A leader who does things nonchalantly will have subordinates who are also nonchalant. If a l

This text emphasizes that a leader's attitude directly influences their subordinates. A serious and diligent leader inspires the same qualities in their team. It encourages a fight against laziness, s

I never give in obstacles. I always strive ahead with determination. I will try every which way to accomplish my goals. One day I fell in and could not even move my legs, but my will was strong. I wa

This narrative illustrates the importance of never giving up in the face of challenges. The author recounts a personal experience of falling and feeling paralyzed but emphasizing the indomitable will

153. DON’T LOSE SELF-CONTROL Keen arrogance out of your heart, even if you think you know better than others. Be humble and patient. Your teachers and elders have only good intentions for you. Remembe

This text emphasizes the significance of maintaining humility and self-control in personal development and working with others. It warns against arrogance and promotes a patient, ego-less attitude to

162. ABIDE BY THE RULES Abide by the rules and regulations of the places where we find ourselves. When I first arrived at Wat Paknam, I made the effort to learn all the rules and regulations of the

Understanding the significance of abiding by the rules at spiritual places is essential for personal growth. At Wat Paknam, the author emphasizes the need to learn and respect regulations, leading to

164. POSSESSIONS WELL PROTECTED Wherever I go, I respect my own property as well as the property of others. Treat other's property as if they are your own. In this way, your properties in future lifet

บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง

170. A PLACE OF MERIT When I came to live at the Buddhahead Center, I set my mind to this one goal: to make this place clean and pure, a imperious place of virtue where people come to practice medita

This text narrates the author's dedication to creating the Buddhahead Center as a place of purity and virtue for meditation practice. Despite facing severe illness due to relentless efforts, the autho

Step-by-step instructions 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back straight, cross-legged with your

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on adopting the half-lotus position for meditation. Start by sitting upright with a comfortable cushion and cross-legged stance, ensuring proper breathing

4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whateve

This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of

Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it

Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,

Dhammakaya’s Main Chapel, a meritorious place for virtuous seekers.

A Legendary Woman From the paddy fields of rural Thailand, a tiny little farmer girl, completely illiterate, took a journey on a spiritual quest, found a Great Master, learned the great knowledge fro

This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a young farmer girl from rural Thailand who, despite her illiteracy, embarked on a profound spiritual quest. She found a Great Master and absorbed signif