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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Kamma
… If we do not meditate properly, then we cannot discern the right path. "We need to help ourselves first before we help others. We need to make our resolutions so that we have good parents in our next lif…
…hieving instant centering and is recommended to teach to future generations. By nurturing ourselves first, we can better assist others on their paths to enlightenment. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
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The Crisis of Birth: Understanding Independence and Responsibility
…al 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, but also the most ignorant. We brin…
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 highlights the debt of gratitu
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…s good habits cultivate boon! Everyone, of course, has a mixture of good habits and bad habits. The first problem that affects habits is what we have just been talking about, and that problem is one of sur…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…is is true for all people of all religions. Meditation, however, is our common ground. “One of the first times that I met Khun Yai, I asked her about making resolutions. She said that we have to be exact …
Suzanne 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 environm
The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
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The Importance of Self-Reflection and Meditation
"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And w…
The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th
Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
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Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
… (4) Follow those teachings completely. “The fifth principle is the outcome because when we do the first four, the outcome will be the virtue of the individual when they have listened to the first four! …
The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
…oked like, and He could see His past lives and the past lives of other people as well. This was the first supreme enlightenment: He could see the structure of the mind, and He could see His past lives. "T…
… into the structure of the mind, including recognizing its defilements like greed and delusion. The first supreme enlightenment was the Buddha's ability to see his own mind and past lives, while the second…
Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
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Nurturing with a Dharma: Insights from Meditation
…icize others. We must always start with ourselves and resolve any conflict we have within ourselves first. Change yourself to change the world. Q: Is it better to be born a Buddhist or to be born in ano…
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการทำสมาธิและการประพฤติปฏิบัติธรรมในชีวิตประจำวัน โดยชี้ให้เห็นว่า การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจชัดเจนและทำให้มีปัญญามากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ยังเน้นถึงการทำความดีและการบริจาคเพื่อสร้างควา
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
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The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
…e that our true friends have the same model, and that this model is the road map to success. "But, first, when you want to affect the development of good habits in your students, you must look at yourself…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
Lessons from a Dharma Master
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Lessons from a Dharma Master
…rce of success in our lives. "At home we need a teacher, too, and our parents or guardians are our first teachers. But if children are neglected and the parents don't teach them, they will be like monkeys…
In this insightful text, a Dharma Master emphasizes the vital role of teachers and parents in shaping children's morality and behaviors. The importance of creating supportive environments in homes and
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
…imals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to follow at least the first four precepts. Otherwise we will be self-destructing! We need to change ourselves not the world. To…
…haping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four precepts. The author highlights that problems in education…
Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
…ing of happiness and spaciousness in your mind. Very slowly, imagine a ball of light going from the first base of the mind to the seventh. Breathe in, imagining the ball of light at the first base, breathe…
This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gon…
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…ings. It is a community that exemplifies a culture of peace and non-violence where meditation comes first and material concerns are put to one side. Here closer to nature and with an emphasis the first thi…
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
The Origins and Impact of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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The Origins and Impact of the Dhammakaya Foundation
… over the course of twenty-nine years to the order of 100,000 necessitating the construction of the first thatched and later Great Sapha Dhammakaya Hall, presently the centre for ceremonies. Although reco…
The Dhammakaya Foundation was established on 20 February 1970 with a focus on minimalistic yet durable structures for spiritual practice. H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn provided the foundation
Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
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Upasikaratnam Ordination Programme
…of Thailand on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty's birthday on 12 August 1998. The retreat was first held from 7-9 August 1998. There were nearly 200,000 female participants, comprising Thai nationals…
…ipants practicing Eight Precepts and engaging in meditation for up to six hours daily. The retreat, first held from August 7-9, 1998, exemplified dedication and merit-making in honor of the Queen.
National Dhamma Quiz Contest
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National Dhamma Quiz Contest
… were awarded. A special incentive for participants in the programme is the royal patronage for the first-prize winners in each of the 18 categories - plaques of distinction are provided by their majesties…
…ficates and more than 3,500 scholarships awarded. Royal patronage from the Thai Royal Family honors first-prize winners, fostering unity among children of diverse religious backgrounds. Research shows that…
Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
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Computerization of the Buddhist Pali Canon
…rs. As a spin-off of the project, the Dhammakaya Temple has also successfully pioneered the world's first Pali language computer 'Driver'. The Palitext version 1.0 computerised database of the Pali Tipita…
…numerous scholars focusing on Buddhist studies. The project also led to the creation of the world's first Pali language computer 'Driver'. The ongoing work includes digitization and critical studies of The…
Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Humanitarian Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…ugh spiritual practice is often the last thought on the minds of the victims. Where survival is the first priority, the Dhammakaya Foundation has joined in the effort to diminish the suffering of the many …
The Dhammakaya Foundation actively contributes to humanitarian efforts, especially during natural disasters and political unrest. Focused on alleviating suffering, the foundation provides essential do
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
… for supporters to visit the temple. Kathina Day is to be celebrated at Wat Phra Dhammaakaya on the first Sunday of November of each year.
… The event is particularly popular, drawing many visitors to the temple. Celebrated annually on the first Sunday of November, Kathina Day at Wat Phra Dhammaakaya offers a chance for the community to engage…