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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
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Refocusing Wat's Mission for Global Peace
…ave that vision – the vision of World Peace. But if the people at the Wat do not have peace among themselves, how can we expect others to have it, and how can we spread it around the world? “You don’t …
…he Thai population. Drawing parallels with the successful Dhammakaya Center in Singapore, Luang Por emphasizes the importance of engaging people of all religions in meditation. He underlines that the ke…
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…ll made of body, mind, and Dhamma, and without Dhamma, we cannot be successful. But all of the problems we encounter are because we do not have the right view. So how do we get people to the right view?…
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be un…
The Path to a Balanced Mind
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The Path to a Balanced Mind
Suzanne Jeffery can lead us to a perfectly balanced mind. In any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Dis
This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom…
Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
…04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer session. We are, the…
…meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he emphasizes understanding one's mind through meditation. He encourages exploring the nature of existenc…
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…our view becomes more profound. When we meditate, we will see that our bodies are made up of four elements: These are the ancient elements of earth, water, fire, and wind. These elements are not pure, b…
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential…
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
…risis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the weakest and the poorest, bu…
The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It hi…
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
…ind someone to tell us that we have a bad habit! And, if someone does, it is difficult to believe them! And then, suppose we believe them. Then it is hard to change them. And then, even if we know how t…
… discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced by our env…
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…destruction will continue to increase if we continue to drink. The damage caused to the nervous system should be enough for you to calculate for yourself if it is worth it. It is, of course, up to each …
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…ate to prove this by yourself." "If your perception is correct, everything follows correctly into memorization, thinking, and knowing. If your perception is wrong, however, you end up with inaccurate k…
…ur knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood that can distort our views. The author emphasizes that taking responsibility for our mental state is crucial. Through meditation, we can iden…
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
… dreams. (2) If we are worrying about something, then we might dream about it and we usually don’t remember these dreams, (3) A guardian angel whispers in our ear. This could be a good sign or a warning…
…ms related to actions. Examples from Luang Por Dhammajayo's life illustrate positive Kammic dreams, emphasizing the importance of personal agency over beliefs. A question about removing defilements lead…
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
…ur mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of the middle! “In meditation, you are an observer, not a creato…
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements.…
Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
…or tells the crowd that he has another appointment and how much he has enjoyed himself talking to them. He gives us the most beautiful blessing that I have ever heard. Saatu!" Page number: 81
The text emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. T…
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
…en called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency” call that I received while I was working in my condo, and when I picked up the phone, someo…
…Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his experiences with Luang P…
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…) I want to be born where Buddhism is.’ And Khun Yai said ‘Have you ever seen anyone living by the Temple who says bad things about the Temple and doesn’t practice Buddhism?’ And so, I learned that I ne…
…zanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environments…
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind
This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It hi…
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
…ife is so important and Right Livelihood is part of that preparation. “This is why we have this ceremony: To help you prepare yourself – to help you gather strength within yourself - here at the Wat an…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings hig…
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
…e fault within ourselves. And, because we tend to see what is wrong rather than what is right, problems arise. "If we have something wrong with us, we never find it because we are always looking outsid…
…n be achieved through meditation, which helps us find our center and gain clarity. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of patience in relationships as we accept the imperfections in ourselves and…
The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
…ind people to tell us about the bad habits in ourselves. But it is even more difficult to believe them when they tell us that we have that bad habit. So how do we correct our own bad habits? we have to…
In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation,…
Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
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Buddha's Teachings on Patience and the Eight Precepts
"First, we must try to go to them indirectly. Do you see? We will only be here for seven days so we must be patient. We should always…
This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of …
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
…g with him on Sundays." He smiles a huge smile and waves to all of the women in training. Then, solemnly, he adjusts his robes, turns and faces the Buddha statue, bows three times, and rises from the d…
This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness.…