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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
…had helped them, they graciously invited me to attend. So, here I am, back in Bangkok. On the very first day, my host says: "You must go to see Luang Por. He will want to see you." "Right. No problem." I…
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…ion we are in, whether we are single or married, or what age we happen to be. And this is to be the first Dhamma talk in which he alone spoke. There really was to be no dialogue, as I was about to find out…
During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
… one of these groups shapes our character, our basic nature, and that is why we teach that the very first, of the thirty-eight blessings in this life is to not associate with fools, and the second is to as…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…d it consists of four overlapping layers. Each layer is clearer and more refined than the next. The first outer layer is perception. By seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching, we perceive all of …
This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
… and that, along with our bad habits, follow us into the next life. “We must, then, do two things. First we must have right understanding. We cannot blame others for the habits that we have formulated for…
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
… be attached to his possessions. “When the Buddha became enlightened, He did not go to His parents first because He wanted to teach the people who were best trained to understand his teachings. Plus, once…
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
The Journey of Self-Improvement
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The Journey of Self-Improvement
…urse, will try to fix everyone around them. 'Good' people realize that they have to help themselves first. That, of course, takes many lifetimes." And with this statement, Luang Por laughs, and looks at m…
This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…room, smiles at his audience, quietly sits on his dais, and adjusts his robes. He begins: “We must first distinguish between ‘brain’ and ‘mind’ because there is always confusion between the two. The brain…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
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Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
…onsists of four overlapping layers. Each layer is clearer and more refined from the outside in. The first outermost layer is perception: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching; the second layer i…
This text discusses the four essential elements of the body—earth, water, wind, and fire—and introduces the concept of the mind as a refined, invisible entity that exists only in a living body. It exp
Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
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Understanding the Process of Perception and Cognition
…he world around us. The word comes from the Latin *perceptio* meaning to receive, or collect. So we first become aware of, or recognize, the action, or thought. “Then, we memorize this ‘thing’ or ‘action’…
This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
…. "There are, of course, two stages to this: When we are children, and when we are grown. In the first stage, as children, we depend solely on our mother, our parents, or our guardian. As soon as our um…
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
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Transforming Habits: The Importance of Early Development
… people only understand physical quality, not spiritual quality. Take, for example, breakfast food. First, how did we acquire it? Did we steal it or buy it? How was it prepared? Are we eating it while we a…
The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
…lso have good habits) is so important. "To go back a little bit… The problem of living is twofold: First, our basic habits should include three aspects, (1) Discipline (such as cleanliness), (2) Respect (…
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Five Aspects of Personal Development
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Five Aspects of Personal Development
Suzanne Jeffrey medicine? There are five aspects to this. The first, as I just said, is quantity. How much do we have? If we have too much, then we are spoiled and car…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงห้าแง่มุมสำคัญในการพัฒนาตนเอง ได้แก่ จำนวน (หากมีมากเกินไปอาจทำให้เราหยาบกระด้าง, หากมีน้อยเกินไปอาจทำให้เราโลภ) คุณภาพ (พิจารณาคุณภาพของสิ่งที่เรามี เช่น อาหาร การศึกษา) เทคนิค (วิธ
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
…e if the Dhamma is accurate – or what Luang Por means to say given the fact that English is not his first language. LP Anurak’s spoken English is just about perfect. It happens that Luang Por is in a meeti…
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
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Dhamma Talk with Luang Por at the Peace Revolution Conference
…to talk about today is what we meet in everyday life, and today I would like to look at it closely. First, the body. Why do we eat? Why do we breathe? If we say ‘…because we don’t want to die too quickly’……
In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
… an illness] then it is too difficult to change. It may take a lifetime to change a bad habit. Why? First of all, it is difficult to even know what a bad habit is! Secondly, our brain and eyes force us to …
In this 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 b
Exploring the Nature of the Mind
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Exploring the Nature of the Mind
…accurate knowledge. Why should people have problems with perception? Well, there are several: "The first is the limit of health: headaches, mental challenges, and the like. The second is your mood because…
This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th
Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
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Exploring Inner Peace through Meditation and Dreams
…nded by darkness. When the sun comes up [and he draws a sun on the left side of the paper] even the first rays will give light and dispel darkness. When the sun is up, there is no darkness, but then the su…
The inner body possesses its own mind, likening it to layered dreams. Meditation requires introspection; focusing inward cultivates true peace. Luang Por discusses the nature of dreams, highlighting c
Meetings with a Dharma Master
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Meetings with a Dharma Master
…a Master need to make our resolution of having good parents in our next life. “Of course, we must first take the stick out of our own eye before we look at other people's eyes. In other words, we must al…
The text emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. Through meditation, individuals can gain insights into cause and effect, promoting persona