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The Search for a Teacher
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The Search for a Teacher
… efforts on the entrance exam. He passed the exam and was accepted at Kasetsart University. In the first semester, he was very focused on his studies. Later, at the end of the first semester, his thoughts…
In 1963, a nineteen-year-old man sought to study Dhammakaya Meditation at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen but could not find Khun Mae Acariya Chandra. Despite passing his university entrance exam and returnin
Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
On their first meeting, the young man believed that he had found the teacher who he had been searching for, for su…
In his first meeting with Khun Yai, Chaiboon felt he had finally found the teacher he sought for years. Khun Yai…
The Reality of Heaven and Hell in Meditation
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The Reality of Heaven and Hell in Meditation
On the first day of meditation practice with Khun Yay, the first question the new student asked was: “Khun Yay, …
During a meditation session with Khun Yay, a new student inquires about the existence of heaven and hell. Khun Yay confirms their reality based on her personal experiences with her father, who suffere
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
…. Khun Yay not only refused his request for the ordination, but also urged him to finish his degree first. She reasoned that, “You have to be knowledgeable in the world, and be a scholar in Dhamma, too, so…
…n can. He seeks Khun Yay’s permission to become a monk, but she advises him to complete his studies first, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in both worldly and spiritual matters. On Khun Yay’s birth…
Evolution of Meditation Halls in Dhamma Practice
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Evolution of Meditation Halls in Dhamma Practice
The very first meditation hall, accommodating only 500 people (named ‘Catummaharajika’), was filled to its capacit…
The first meditation hall named 'Catummaharajika' quickly filled to capacity within five years. As attendance…
Kalyanamitta Home Project: A Step Towards World Peace
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Kalyanamitta Home Project: A Step Towards World Peace
Kalyanamitta Home Project Kalyanamitta Home Project (Home of Good Friends Project), a first step towards world peace, was created from the vision of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo. It stressed the fac…
The Kalyanamitta Home Project, inspired by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, aims to foster world peace by nurturing happiness within families. It highlights the importance of understanding Dhamma to protect aga
Expansion of Buddhism Worldwide through Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Expansion of Buddhism Worldwide through Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
…nd were well travelled. This allowed the expansion of Buddhism to foreign countries by creating the first Buddhism centre in California in the US in 1992. Now there are 60 centres in 29 countries, over sev…
…s with language skills, he facilitated the expansion of Buddhism internationally, starting with the first centre in California in 1992. Currently, there are 60 centres in 29 countries across continents suc…
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
…nd in over 60 countries globally. In recognition of his peace advocacy work, the Venerable was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award from the All Indian Gandhian Worker So…
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, a prominent Buddhist monk from Thailand, advocates for world peace through inner peace and meditation. He emphasizes that true happiness is attainable and essential for achievin
Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
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Venerable Dhammajayo and his Contributions to World Peace
…rate Degree in Buddhist Studies from the Maha Chulalongkorn Raja Vidhayalai University. He was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award from the All Indian Gandhian Worker So…
…le accolades for his dedication to promoting world peace through inner peace and meditation. As the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award, he has influenced international audie…
Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
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Essential Factors for a Successful Marriage
…established the following tenets regarding a marriage. Anyone who can no longer wait to marry must first achieve the following four factors in order to have a successful marriage. The 4 factors are: 1) …
This text explores the importance of emotional regulation in marriages, emphasizing training before marriage to manage disagreements effectively. Couples prepared with self-reliance, the ability to ch
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matte…
ข้อความจากบรรพบุรุษระบุว่า เราต้องตระหนักว่าในโลกนี้มีทั้งความพอใจและความผิดหวัง ซึ่งสอนให้เรารู้จักการทำสมาธิเพื่อความสงบและเข้มแข็ง เมื่อเราประสบกับการสูญเสียหรือความวิตกกังวล ให้เรารักษาจิตใจให้เงี
Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
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Four Types of Families and Child Upbringing
…y that has no knowledge or time.** **Type IV: A family that has both knowledge and time.** In the first three types of families, children receive very little moral training. Some children come from wealt…
…family types emerge: those with time but no knowledge, knowledge but no time, neither, or both. The first three types struggle with moral training, impacting children's development. Understanding these dyn…
The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
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The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
…n cooking a delicious meal. Even before setting the table, they will take and sample the best parts first. They also tend to be the ones who eat at the most, too. These chubby children are adored by the mo…
…imes can leave some family members feeling neglected or hurt, especially children. The ones who eat first often receive more food and attention, while diligent children who arrive late face leftovers and a…
Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
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Resolving Family Conflicts Through Discipline
… you fight with your sister?” “Yes, Father,” I would reply. “Then stand with your arms folded.” First, he would give the stick to my sister and let her whip me once for not respecting seniority, regard…
In a heartfelt discussion, a woman seeks guidance from a senior monk about her parents' conflicts affecting her family. The monk emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes early to prevent lastin
Teaching Children Responsibility
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Teaching Children Responsibility
However, I recommend following the first two pieces of advice first: Your parents should reduce their allowances and have them help each oth…
The text offers advice on teaching children responsibility by encouraging them to manage their own chores and collaborate with siblings. It stresses the importance of reducing allowances and fostering
Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
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Helping a Parent Overcome Alcoholism
…arious methods. The process was like cutting down a tree. We cannot cut at the main root, but must first cut at the branch roots. The main root will eventually die, as its sources of nutrients are severed…
… Using patience and creativity, they devised a plan to prevent their father from obtaining alcohol, first by involving family members like the mother, sister, and grandchildren. Despite their father’s clev…
Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
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Understanding Buddhism and Dhamma for Laypersons
…lements crushed (exhausted), I will follow the Lord Buddha into Nibbana.” *After my studies, the first thing that came to my mind was how to steer myself, my parents, your mother, and all my children aw…
This text delves into the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea of rebirth and the impact of kamma on one’s life. It discusses the existence of hell and heaven based on one's deeds and the dive
The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
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The Stages of Good Deeds and Their Rewards
…nana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not, the fir…
This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci
The Correct Way to Gain Merits
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The Correct Way to Gain Merits
…ill feel joyful. In a happy mindset, we will think right, speak right, and do the right thing. As a first step to gain merit, I suggest first practicing generosity. The Lord Buddha stated that to gain the …
In this chapter from 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Venerable Phra Rajabha, the author outlines a daily routine to cultivate merits. It emphasizes the importance of observing precepts, meditating, an
The Nature of Human Beings
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The Nature of Human Beings
…turned animalistic, like tigers, bears, or crocodiles which have to kill to survive. Therefore, the first Precept reminds human beings not to kill so as to keep our nature. 2. By nature, humans will not s…
… fundamental nature of human beings, emphasizing five key characteristics that define humanity. The first precept highlights the importance of not killing, suggesting that violence turns humans into someth…