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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 pursue prosperity 117, Fruit of merit 117, Only those with a pure heart will

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

PERSEVERANCE, FORTITUDE, AND DEVOTION 136. Endure 137. Improve 138. Having a strong will 139. The speed of the captain is the speed of the crew 140. Born to fight 141. Fight t

This text emphasizes the importance of perseverance, fortitude, and devotion as essential traits for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. It discusses key principles such as humility, cleanl

The Dhammakaya Tradition Founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi (background picture), the Dhammakaya Knowledge was passed on to Khun Yai Chan Khonnokyoong (center

The Dhammakaya Tradition, founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi, emphasizes the importance of knowledge in Buddhism. This tradition was further propagated by Khun

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Chaiyaboon achieved a high level of success in the Dhammakaya meditation practice, and Khun Yai assigned him to teach meditation to others. Chaiyaboon

Chaiyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he becam

1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go

In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin

3. SAVE YOURSELF FIRST We are like a small, helpless baby bird vulnerable to dangers. Save yourself from danger before thinking and worrying about saving others. After I left home, I never looked back

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

6. TEACH YOURSELF We must learn how to teach ourselves. I never had to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, but I observed and I learned

This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo

stung when the bedbugs bit me, but I would not kill them. I would catch them and put them in a spittoon covered with a piece of paper so they could not get away. When morning came, I would release the

The author shares her lifelong passion for cleanliness and orderliness, rooted in a disciplined upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-t

16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o

Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and

22. WE ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to monks, while I still could. Any day could be my last. I don't k

This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is

27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano

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

BE CONTENT Let us be neither blindly ambitious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentment. Greed can turn an honest man into a fraudulent one. I dislike a dishonest person. When you ar

This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishonesty and misery. By maintaining a pure mind and living simp

30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve

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

32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A

This text emphasizes that ambition without virtue leads to failure. The author reflects on a life built on merit and caution against desiring others' wealth. It highlights the importance of choosing o

35. SEEING THROUGH PEOPLE There is a parable about a fox that was raised as a lion. It is the fox's nature to eat excrement. But one fox was taken and raised like a lion. He was fed the finest meat an

This text discusses the essence of recognizing one's true nature illustrated by a parable about a fox raised as a lion. It emphasizes the value of good human relations, teamwork, and the importance of

40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially

Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p

41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro

Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc

44. SUCCESS THROUGH LOVE OF MEDITATION I noticed that Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen all possesssed different skills, and each of them is specialized in his own particular field. Dr. Piya is pro

This text emphasizes the significance of passion in mastering skills, particularly meditation. Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen exemplify expertise in their fields, highlighting that love for one’s

46. DHAMMA SO SUBTLE & PROFOUND My meditation skills are so subtle and profound that, even while I am eating my meals, I can see animals eating animals. When I look inside me, inside my intestines, I

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับสมาธิและความเข้าใจในธรรมะที่ลึกซึ้ง ซึ่งรวมถึงการสังเกตการบริโภคในโลกและความรู้เกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิที่แท้จริงที่ได้รับการถ่ายทอดโดยหลวงพ่อวัดป่าน้ำและการสังเกตเรื่องราวการกระทำและผลกรรม

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,