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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon and the Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
…image: --- Chaiyaboon achieved a high level of success in the Dhammakaya meditation practice, and Khun Yai assigned him to teach meditation to others. Chaiyaboon came to realize that his real purpose in lif…
…they aimed to build a Buddhist temple to nurture monks and share knowledge. With limited resources, Khun Yai's unwavering optimism led them to secure a generous land donation from Lady Prayad Prattapayonsa-Vi…
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
…NG WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, where…
Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embo…
History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
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History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
The Great Master Pham- mongkhapa, Abbot of Nait Puklen, founder of the Drammayakha Tradiiton. Khun Yai's Tongkha Sunydangar, for first mediation teacher who was a student of the Great Master. Khun Yai
Khun Yai, ordained as a Buddhist nun, became notable for her role in the Drammayakha Tradition, influenced b…
Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
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Finding the Right Teacher in Buddhism
…r, for such a long time. Therefore, he requested, with confidence in her, to be her student. Later, Khun Yai said to him, "You are the one whose birth Luang Phaw Wat Paknam asked me to request during the Worl…
In his first meeting with Khun Yai, Chaiboon felt he had finally found the teacher he sought for years. Khun Yai revealed that he was …
The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
…found an article in Vipassana Bantern-sarn, a publication on meditation which was about a nun named Khun Yai Chand, a disciple of Luang Por Wat Paknam, who possessed extraordinary meditative power. Fascinated…
Chaiyaboon's quest for true understanding of Dhamma led him to the teachings of Khun Yai Chand at Wat Paknam. Through her guidance, he realized the reality of heaven and hell, the importan…
The Miraculous Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Miraculous Establishment of Dhammakaya Temple
pinnacle of success as we know today. Chayaboon and Padej were the driving force behind many of Khun Yai's success. After the ordination of Luang Por Dhammajayo, Khun Yai felt the time was right for them…
The establishment of the Dhammakaya Temple is a testament to Khun Yai's vision and determination. With only 3,200 Baht, she believed in the power of merit and, on Lady P…
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dham…
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over on…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
…ditation at her residence at Wat Paknam. People referred to her as "Teacher Chand". She was called "Khun Yai" (grandmother) by her young students, and everybody called her "Khun Yai" after that. The number of…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h
The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Legacy of Dhammakaya Temple
… in the year 2000. The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Cetiya took place on Saturday, April 22, 2000. Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dham…
… The temple’s mission is ‘World Peace through Inner Peace,’ aiming to transform lives individually. Khun Yai, the temple's founder, passed away in 2000, with her cremation drawing over 100,000 monks and count…
The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
…ticed every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed meditation master, Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. It was through Khun Yai that he learned the importance of stopping the mind, th…
… quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achieving inner exp…
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s …
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. …
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
… Every morning he would leave his dorm at 6 a.m., spent two hours on three different buses to reach Khun Yai's place in order to practice meditation with her. After school he would do the same and would not r…
Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, …
History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Key Figures
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History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Key Figures
…hramongkolthepmuni, Abbot of Wat Paknam. Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method. 1909-2000 Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong, founder of Wat Phra Dhammakaya (the Dhammakaya Temple). 1963 Chaiyaboon Suddhi…
…s such as Phramongkolthepmuni, the Great Master and discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation method. Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong, the founder of the temple, played a crucial role alongside prominent monks like…
Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
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Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
…have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in 1970). The team thought the…
This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht…
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thaila…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine …
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
…le 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 when asking otherwise it j…
…eligions, assisting individuals in making thoughtful resolutions. She recounts her experiences with Khun Yai, who guided her on the importance of clearly defining wishes to ensure they hold meaning. By elimin…
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
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Moving Towards the Saffron Robe
Moving Towards the Saffron Robe Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that the knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; o
In this narrative, young Chaiboon realizes that worldly knowledge cannot prevent suffering or grant true happiness; only meditation can. He seeks Khun Yay’s permission to become a monk, but she advise
The Roads That Lead to Ruin
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The Roads That Lead to Ruin
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luang
Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio
Khun Yay's Final Tribute
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Khun Yay's Final Tribute
Khun Yay departed from this world on Sunday the 10th of September 2000. With the utmost gratitude and respect that Luang Phaw Dhammajayo had for Khun Yay, he requested all the monks, novice monks, and
Khun Yay passed away on September 10, 2000, prompting Luang Phaw Dhammajayo to invite all monks and devotees to a majestic crystal lighting ceremony and cremation on February 3, 2002. This event, with
Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
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Transforming Habits: Lessons in Merit and Money Management
We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luan
Luang Phaw struggled with debt and workplace conflict until his mother provided wisdom on prudence. A visit to the temple highlighted his habits of spending on cigarettes and alcohol, prompting reflec