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All leaders and visionaries joined together to light up a very special lantern with a great delight

position, as he could fight or escape. Sodh’s survival instinct told him that he should switch his position from the helm to the front of the boat to avoid danger. So he ordered his crewman at the fro

The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on

Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin

Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r

Maintain a neutral state of mind. Keep your mind empty, spacious, calm and still, in a way that makes you feel happy and relaxed, consistently, without rushing. Soon you’ll arrive at a deeper and more

Maintaining a neutral state of mind is essential for relaxation and happiness. By keeping your mind empty, spacious, and calm, you can achieve a deeper state of relaxation. This process involves being

Darkness Is Your Friend Darkness is not an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any ima

Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual

‘STOP’ IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Stopping the mind (from wandering) is more important than anything else. Whatever images that appear in your meditation, observe them impassively without engaging your min

Stopping the mind from wandering is crucial in meditation practice. The Great Master Phramongkholthepmuni asserts that the main goal is to achieve mental stillness, regardless of external distractions

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

Meditation requires practice with the right methods to achieve contentment quickly. As you refine your approach, you'll notice improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in me

Close your eyes softly and gently. Relax every part of your body. Don’t let any part of your body be tense. Leave the habit of using your eyes to look into your tummy to see images. Close your eyes g

บทความนี้สอนวิธีการทำสมาธิและการผ่อนคลายผ่านการหลับตาและการบรรเทาความตึงเครียดในร่างกาย โดยเฉพาะการแนะนำให้หลับตาและใช้จินตนาการในจิตใจแทนการมองเห็นภาพภายในร่างกาย เน้นว่าทุกอย่างเกิดจากจิตใจ ไม่ใช่จา

Your body will tell you whether you’re doing the right thing or not. If your eyebrows twist, or your eyes, your forehead and your body become tense, or you feel tedious, discouraged, and the time seem

ร่างกายของคุณจะบอกว่าคุณทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้องหรือไม่ หากคิ้วของคุณบิดหรือรู้สึกเครียด นั่นบ่งบอกว่ามีบางอย่างไม่ถูกต้อง จึงไม่ควรบังคับตัวเอง ต้องปรับแนวทางและเริ่มใหม่หลายครั้งจนกระทั่งคุณรู้วิธีปรับร่างก

only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons

Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without frustration, an

Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha

The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of course, will try to fix ever

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

Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th

This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil

Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn

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

Suzanne Jeffrey It is not something to see with the eyes, so you must meditate and practice and see it for yourself. The mind is at the seventh base, and is approximately the size of an eye socket. I

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

Suzanne Jeffrey "When I was first starting out, before I met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I used to meditate on the outside, not the inside. This is a very powerful meditation, but I learned that it is not

Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The

Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master discovered the Law of Kamma. He was not the creator of the Law, but the re-discoverer of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the L

In this enlightening session, the Dhammakaya Master discusses the Law of Kamma as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment

Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese