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Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation for Beginners
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Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation for Beginners
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION (Referenced from Luang Por Dattajeevo's book, Man's Personal Transformation, printed 2005. Notes interjected for clarity.) Dhammakaya Meditation For Beginners: By deepening yo
Dhammakaya Meditation helps you unlock your mind's potential by achieving a standstill through deep meditation. By balancing mindfulness and happiness, you can find contentment and direction in life.
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
eyelashes to lightly touch your cheeks, as though you are falling asleep. (Please do not force your eyelids closed or squeeze them shut because that causes tension in this area, as well as other areas
In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo
Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
12. Now you just need to keep going! And this means keep going. Every day. Whenever you can: Standing up, sitting down, waiting in line, taking the commuter train into work, riding the bus, brushing y
Incorporate meditation into everyday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknow
Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
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Creating Good Energy Through Meditation
Suzanne Kettell When you are sabai and still, you are creating boon or good, pure energy. Therefore, when you come to the end of the time you have set for your meditation session, you have the opport
Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
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Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
Suzanne Jeffrey Wai -A Thai greeting, and sign or respect, done by placing the hands in front of the body, at about chest high, elegantly pressed together like a lotus flower. The higher the placemen
This text describes the 'Wai', a traditional Thai greeting that shows respect, performed by pressing hands together at chest height. The height of the hands indicates the level of respect. Additionall
Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
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Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
Suzanne Jeffrey is a teacher, writer, and lecturer for Dhammakaya Meditation. Having taught and counseled in international schools for the past twenty-five years, she now lives in New York. She contin
Suzanne Jeffrey is a dedicated teacher and writer who has spent twenty-five years teaching and counseling in international schools. Now residing in New York, she continues her spiritual journey by tra
Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
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Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
Contents Foreword: Phra Mongkhisompun, Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation Foreword: Phraratchaphalavison, President of the Dhammakaya Foundation 1. INTRODUCTION Quality of mind: mankind’s most pr
This text introduces the principles of Dhammakaya Meditation, highlighting the importance of quality of mind as a vital resource in life. It discusses the characteristic problems individuals face on t
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
16 24 5. ACTIVITIES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION Ethics and Meditation Training Activities Youth Development Activities Academic Activities Humanitarian Activities Environment Publications and Media C
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages in numerous activities aimed at promoting ethics and meditation among youth, supporting humanitarian efforts, and fostering environmental awareness. Key events includ
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
Senior Citizens Never fear from the concerns of the more senior citizens in society is courage in the face if coming of death. Many old people are uncomfortable with the approach of death and for some
Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of e
This text discusses how many societal issues, such as family breakdown, crime, and education deterioration, stem from the neglect of our own minds. It argues that the quality of our minds significantl
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recognized the need to preserve the quality of the mind and placed more importanc
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i
The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understandi
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE O n its present 800 acres site, WDC will comprise the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall (the largest spiritual assembly hall in the world), the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara,
The World Dhammakaya Centre spans 800 acres and includes the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall, the largest spiritual hall globally, and the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara, dedicated to the revered med
Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
OBJEICIVES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION The objects and purposes of the Dhammakaya Foundation are to promote social harmony through the practice of meditation -- to promote in world society a culture
The Dhammakaya Foundation aims to foster social harmony through meditation and promote a culture of virtue and morality across diverse demographics. Its main objectives are to provide meditation and c
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
RECONDITION CTIVITIES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION Realizing that irrespective of age or walk of life, no person is in any less need than the next for the means by which to raise the quality of his
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages individuals from all walks of life to enhance their mental quality through a variety of year-round activities. These include meditation training, educational initiati
Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
Weekend Retreat Those with more free time at the weekends have the opportunity to join residential meditation retreats in the Dhammakaya Foundation's meditation village for three days over the weeken
Those looking for a weekend getaway can participate in three-day meditation retreats at the Dhammakaya Foundation's village. Participants adhere to basic living conditions, staying under mosquito nets