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Light of Purity
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Light of Purity
Light of Purity Don’t get excited when you see the bright light, or wonder where the light is coming from, or whe…
The text discusses the natural emergence of inner light when the mind is tranquil and purified. It encourages readers to remain unaffected by the brightness, much like appreciating the sunrise witho…
The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
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The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
But if you begin your practice in the right way, even if the result may appear slow but in fact it is not slow at all. Although there’s no shortcut in the way of practice, in due time the shortcut w…
Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happine…
Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing …
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing t…
Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
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Guided Meditation: Calling Upon Your Merit
GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have ac…
This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifeti…
การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
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การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master P…
การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
…nywhere in the area of your abdomen will do. Don't be disappointed if you find your mind wandering. It is only natural for beginners. Make effort continuously, keep your mind bright, clear and pure, and…
This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a …
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
…derly senior monk; referring to the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, founder of the Dhammakaya Tradition. Luang Pu Wat Paknam: Phramongkolthepmuni, founder of the Dhammakaya Tradition Mara: evil, bot…
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful t…
Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Bask…
Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pita…
Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
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Call to the Angels - A Chant for Protection
…rue Dhamma of the King of Sages Leading to Heaven and Emancipation: Those in the heavens of sensuality and form, On peak and mountain precipices, in palaces floating in the sky, In islands, countries a…
… as a call for the celestial beings (devas) from around the galaxies to gather and listen to the recitation of the True Dhamma, which is believed to lead to spiritual liberation. It emphasizes the impor…
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as a…
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding…
Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
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Creating Boon through Meditation and Right Actions
…te, 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 create boon a person needs to …
…ting boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds, and purifying the mind through meditation. He identifies kilesa as the 'ga…
Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
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Understanding Boon and Kilesa in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to ge…
In this insightful discussion on meditation, Luang Por explains how the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distrac…
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey within you!" Jon, obviously not afraid of the hard questions, asks, "Could you tell me what you think …
…us' acceptance. He articulates the concept of self-enlightenment and describes the Cetiya, likening its circles to the human mind. Furthermore, he humorously addresses the idea of family choices at birt…
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
… health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I hand him my notes that I have written from the last meeting (yeah ... I know ... I…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk …
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspi…
…stead of inner peace. This understanding encourages mindfulness and self-awareness to combat negativity. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we c…
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular tr…
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
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The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
Luang Por: "Humans are categorized into two groups: either believing that the Unknown Factor exists, or believing that it does not exist. There are, of cou…
…cted in the medieval Catholic Church's practices. The latter group searches for the Unknown Factor within or outside of themselves, either through indulgence or self-mortification. This journey of disco…
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
Meeting #3 15 February 2009 - Ashram Little did I know when I left the Wat in September of 2008 that I would be back. But, when I was there …
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its develo…
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…m During the Peace Revolution Conference, the participants (who came from Africa, Australia, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia) were fortunate enough to have a meeting with Luang Por…
…ants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural diversity present, the concepts he discussed about happiness and contentment resonate…
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…urselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is always getting more and more and more. It is an insatiable desire that cannot be met. But what people don’t realize, of course, is that their…
…ng the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fashion. She highlights the kitchen as a central social space that unites families, emphasizing the need for practical knowledge in…