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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
…r Dhammajayo gave his heart and soul to furthering Bud- dhism and bringing peace and happiness to mankind. Throughout his forty-four years of monkhood he never took a day off from his work. He set ne…
Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, dedicated his life to promoting Buddhism and instilling goodness in people's hearts. He emphasized the importance of morality and mental cultiva
The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
… Often times he would get up in the middle of the night to meditate. Some days he would meditate as many as 12 hours. His meditation skills became so profound that Khun Yai allowed him to teach others. C…
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, meaning 'Vic
Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
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Ethics and Civic Training Programs in Thailand
…. Several bars, night clubs, brothels and gambling houses voluntarily closed down their operations. Many restaurants and retail stores agreed to stop selling liquor and cigarettes. The success of his cam…
โปรแกรมการฝึกอบรมจริยธรรมและหน้าที่พลเมืองในประเทศไทยมีผู้เข้าร่วมหลายล้านคนทุกปี โดยมีความสำคัญในการสร้างความตระหนักรู้เกี่ยวกับจริยธรรมและกฎหมาย รวมถึงโปรแกรม "Inner Dream Kindergarten" ที่สอนธรรมแล
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method Famously known as Luang Por Wat Paknam, one of the most Venerated Buddhist monks in the history of Thailand, Phramongkolthepmuni was
…lete tasks effectively. His journey led him to create the Dhammakaya Meditation Method, influencing many in Thailand and beyond. Through his teachings, he emphasized mindfulness and the importance of med…
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…l dreaded by boatmen because it was infested with pirates and bandits. Only a few lucky boats would manage to pass Bang-Eetan without being robbed or killed. Usually they would travel in a convoy for sec…
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
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Khun Yai: A Glimpse into the Life of Chand Khonnokyoong
…e rice farmers. The word "Khun Yai" means "grandmother" in Thai. It is a respectful way to call a woman of advancing age. Khun Yai's given name was Chand, which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyo-…
Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
…hinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the parents’ words are sacred and potent. Chand worried that her father’s …
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot
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 r…
…rmination. With only 3,200 Baht, she believed in the power of merit and, on Lady Prayad's birthday, managed to acquire 78.4 acres of land for the temple. This act of generosity was key to the temple's fo…
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…one-pointedness known as the ‘standstill of the mind’. Although the meditator may start out with as many as forty different paths of practice, once the Hindrances are overcome, all methods converge into …
The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the
88 Meditation Benefits
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88 Meditation Benefits
…re focused and less distracted. Our concentration and memory will improve resulting in better performance in school and at work. We will have better capability to understand and comprehend matters that a…
…eness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics and work. By abandoning mental defilements such as greed, anger, and delusion, indiv…
Guided Meditation for Achieving Inner Experience
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Guided Meditation for Achieving Inner Experience
…mpletely. Don’t strain your eyes or squeeze your eyes shut. Make sure that you close your eyes in a manner that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. Relax every muscle of your body. Relax the muscles…
This meditation guide provides instructions on how to achieve a tranquil inner experience. It emphasizes the importance of posture, relaxation of muscles, and gentle closing of the eyes. Participants
Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
…rly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the mind. The Lord Buddha has taught us ten different ways of relaxing ou…
In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of
Understanding Inner Dhamma
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Understanding Inner Dhamma
…after all—simply maintain the state of mind that is alert, relaxed and still. The word “Dhamma” has many meanings. More than fifty meanings have been mentioned in the Buddhist Scripture, but in general i…
Inner Dhamma was once seen as a profound, difficult achievement requiring immense effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
…ter of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse human body to subtle human body, from subtle human body to divine human body, from divine human body to F…
…achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through various forms, from the coarse human body to the Dhamma body. These bodies are innate to everyone, regardless of external factors like n…
Darkness Is Your Friend
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Darkness Is Your Friend
…easure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any images. Stay with the darkness in a relaxed manner. The darker it is the closer it is to brightness. Sooner or later the brightness will appear. S…
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
Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
…, because he knew ‘stop’ is the key to success. Between the age of sixteen and nineteen, Luang Por managed to read every volume of the Tipitaka as well as any important books on Buddhism he could lay hi…
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 practicing Dhamma
The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
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The Key to Inner Knowledge: Stopping the Mind
…ou’re able to achieve a standstill state of mind, you’ll never understand Dhamma in such a profound manner that you want to embrace it as your refuge. This is why ‘stopping’ the mind is so essential.
In his 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 achie
การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
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การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
…know existed. “Dhammakaya” is a Pali word which means “Body of Enlightenment”. The term appears in many places in the Buddhist scriptures of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Tibetan) schools. The uniq…
การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่
Dhammakaya Meditation Centers Worldwide
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Dhammakaya Meditation Centers Worldwide
…[email protected] Website: www.dimckl.com NEPAL Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Nepal Godawari Kitni 3, Manokranti Chok Lalitpur, Nepal Tel: + (97)-71-556-0511 MONGOLIA Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Mongo…
The Dhammakaya Meditation Association operates centers globally, helping individuals achieve peace and mindfulness through meditation. Locations include Malaysia, Nepal, Mongolia, Singapore, the Phili
List of Contributors and Their Affiliations
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List of Contributors and Their Affiliations
Oh Seong Eue, Chua Lee Boon Ole Johan Karlsen Ooi Seok Kooi Ooi Chong Giap Ooi Joo Ying Ooi Shu Chien Oon Fei Sian Phetsakhone B. Mekdara Rattana Praditja Raymond Lim & family Seow Bee Lian Seow Lee E
…ociations. The list features notable names such as Oh Seong Eue, Chua Lee Boon, Tan Chee Keong, and many others. Each entry consists of individual contributors, reflecting a diverse set of affiliations a…