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The Journey of Choices
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The Journey of Choices
…w linen cloth. And at each place the one crony made a change for the better, the other retained his hemp. Further they saw cotton - down, cotton thread and calico ; and the same thing happened. F…
…e’s opinions and choices, advocating for the renouncement of negative beliefs that lead to sorrow. This allegory highlights the importance of making wise life choices, as they significantly impact happin…
The Rise of a Moral Hero
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
…that world peace can be achieved more effectively through inner peace and universal love. He spends his entire lifetime teaching people of the world how to achieve inner peace through the practice of med…
…moral hero. Luang Por Dhammajayo advocates for world peace through inner peace and love, dedicating his life to teaching meditation and good deeds. His initiatives have led to a significant number of peo…
The Legacy of Phramongkolthepmuni
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The Legacy of Phramongkolthepmuni
that he founded is practiced by millions of people throughout the world today. For most Buddhists in Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni is best known by his miracles, prophecies and super-natural heal…
Phramongkolthepmuni, known for his miracles and super-natural healing abilities, is a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Millions of…
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration After Luang Por Dhammajayo took the yellow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty p…
Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and…
Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
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Reflections on Meeting Luang Por at the Ashram
…st 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking this, of course, makes…
This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and …
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe …
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist c…
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
…ow many guests are in the meeting. After they are seated, they quiet their minds by meditating. On this day, I have been invited to hear Luang Por talk with a group of international meditators who have c…
ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
…ecause it cleans the mind. The same thing happens to students, of course, and you need to remember this. "This information is from the Buddha, because He could see His own mind and what it looked like, …
This passage discusses the workings of the mind and the importance of meditation for achieving true unde…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
… mother called him a “sparrow” (a Thai expression for a worthless person) that leached off of her. This remark wounded his pride. An angry asked all the children if they heard their mother insult him. Th…
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
The Virtuous Lay Disciple Dhammika
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The Virtuous Lay Disciple Dhammika
While residing at the Jefavana Monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Dhammika, a lay disciple. Once there lived in Savatthi, a lay disciple by…
… at the Jefavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke about Dhammika, a lay disciple from Savatthi known for his charity and virtuous life. He led five hundred virtuous followers and had seven sons and daughters …
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
…that they were being asked to stop, stopped and left the place. A little while later, Dhammika told his children about the six decorated chariots waiting for him. Then and there he decided to choose the …
In this passage, while the monks recite the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six celestial chariots from different w…
The Legacy of Anathapadika and His Daughters
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The Legacy of Anathapadika and His Daughters
Anathapadika appointed his oldest daughter Maha Subhadda; the latter showed the monks the customary attentions, hearkened to t…
Anathapadika, after appointing his aged daughters Maha Subhadda and Culla Subhadda, watches them both attain the Fruit of Conversion b…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
36 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son When questioned, the boy answered that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear after …
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddh…
Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
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Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
…t day, as the Teacher surveyed the world at dawn, he perceived that Uggasena had entered the net of his knowledge. And he considered within himself, "What will become of him?" Straightaway he became awar…
…ses the crowd with remarkable balancing feats on a pole. As the Teacher observes, he realizes that this display will lead to the enlightenment of many, including Uggasena himself. However, when the Teach…
The King's Test of Skill
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The King's Test of Skill
Now one day the family priest said to the king, "My lord, because this youth does nothing by the power of his art, we do not know whether he has any skill or not: we will…
In this tale, a king and family priest seek to test a youth's abilities after treasure goes missing from th…
The Downfall of a Wicked King
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The Downfall of a Wicked King
… 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went about looking for the thief. That he may not in …
This narrative depicts the consequences faced by a corrupt king who, instead of taking responsibility fo…
The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
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The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipic…
In this story, a mahout recognizes the exceptional training of his elephant and fears the king's intentions…
The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
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The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
…r attainment of virtue to be a viable path to freedom from old age, sickness and death. It was for this reason that Siddhattha Gotama sacrificed his worldly life in order to discover not mere ‘concentrat…
…ere insufficient for genuine enlightenment, which required dedication and sacrifice over lifetimes. His profound insight, as supported by the Mahācattārīsaka Sutta, reveals that ‘Right Meditation’ is int…
Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…ght can assemble the components to make a strong wheel ready to be put to work, the Buddha, through his preaching of the three groupings of Dhamma to the ‘Group of Five’, and relating them, gave rise to …
…on of Buddha, articulating the foundational teachings that guide practitioners towards liberation. This sermon, unique in its singular delivery, encapsulates the essence of Buddha's teachings and remains…
The Hardships of Earning a Living
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The Hardships of Earning a Living
…t achieve the success he requires, he will be disappointed, laments that he deserved more after all his efforts, that it is not befitting that he should make a loss, be without benefit — but it is all du…
This text discusses the various livelihoods people engage in, from farming to business and training anim…