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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 an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I
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 of Dhamma. As t
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
GLOSSARY 155 Dhamma (Skt. Dharma): the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a sys
This glossary outlines significant Buddhist terms. Dhamma refers to truth and the natural law of existence as taught by the Buddha. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is recognized as the Buddha's first teac
Guided Meditation Through Visualization
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Guided Meditation Through Visualization
114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d
This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
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
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br
In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition
The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
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The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI 43 the beginning of the path to spiritual attainment. He was overjoyed. Even the midday meal tasted extraordinary delicious that day. He looked forward to continuing a long medit
In this text, Sodh Chandasaro embarks on a profound meditation session, making a resolute vow to attain enlightenment similar to the Lord Buddha. As he meditates in front of the main Buddha statue, he
Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
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Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
This Life Next Life 68 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of
In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being advised to let go of detrimental op
The Struggle with Beliefs
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The Struggle with Beliefs
"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not involve you for long in bale and sorrow !' 22. 'Even though
In this text, a prince named Payasi is confronted by Master Kassapa regarding his beliefs that deny the existence of an afterlife and the consequences of one's actions. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payas
The Illusion of the Soul
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The Illusion of the Soul
Inflict on him what penalty you wish. " And I should say: - " Well then, my masters, throw this man alive into a jar; close the mouth of it and cover it over with wet leather, put over that a thick ce
In this dialogue, the speaker challenges beliefs about the soul and an afterlife through a vivid imagery of a man's punishment. A scenario involving sealing a man in a jar and observing whether his so
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **This Life Next Life** (in red, italics) 34 she met with ruin and disaster. Even so you, Prince, foolish and thoughtless that you are, will meet
ข้อความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรมและความฉลาดในการค้นหาความหมายของชีวิตและชีวิตถัดไป โดยยกตัวอย่างถึงพระราชาที่มีแนวคิดผิด ๆ และความสำคัญของการรอคอยและเติบโตอย่างชาญฉลาดเพื่อประโยชน
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
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Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, yellow, red or
In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The t
Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
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Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
26 This Life Next Life They have promised to do so, but they have neither come and told me, nor sent a messenger. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence to me that not one of those things exists.' 11. '
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจความเชื่อเกี่ยวกับหลังชีวิตและการมีอยู่ของพระเจ้า โดยเฉพาะพระเจ้าทั้งสามสิบท่าน การสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายและมาสเตอร์ Kassapa แสดงให้เห็นถึงแนวคิดที่ว่ายามที่มนุษย์คิดว่าเวลาได้ผ่านไปนาน บา
Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
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Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
22 This Life Next Life And they were to do so. And you were to say to them : - " Well, masters, take him up on to the palace and amuse him with the pleasures of the five senses. " And they were to
In this text, Master Kassapa discusses the transient pleasures of life and contrasts them with the inherent nature of human existence. Through dialogue, he illustrates the repulsive aspects of humanit
The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
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The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
' Why are the people of Setavya going forth like this towards the Sivsapa – tree Grove ? ' Then the doorkeeper told him the news. And he said : - ' Then, good doorkeeper, go to the brahmins and househ
In the story, Payasi, the chieftain of Setavya, is informed about a gathering at the Sinsapa tree grove where the Wanderer Master Kassapa is present. While some householders and brahmins approach with
Master Kassapa's Arrival in Setavya
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Master Kassapa's Arrival in Setavya
' Neither is there any other world, nor are there beings reborn otherwise than from parents, nor is there fruit or result of deeds well done or ill done.' Now the brahmins and householders of Setavya
ในขณะที่ Master Kassapa, ศิษย์ของ Wanderer Gotama อยู่ที่ Setavya พร้อมด้วย bhikkhus ประมาณห้าร้อยคน ชาวบ้านและบราแมนได้ยินชื่อเสียงของเขาและออกมาสัมภาษณ์เขา พวกเขาเชื่อว่า Arahants อย่างเขานั้นดีในกา
Discovering a Teacher of Peace
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Discovering a Teacher of Peace
Discovering a Teacher who showed Him the Way to Peace When he first met Khun Yay (Khun Mae Acariya Chandra), she was fifty-three years old. She looked like an ordinary nun, who was very thin, but who
This narrative explores the encounter with Khun Yay, a remarkable nun whose brilliance and kindness transcended her lack of formal education. At fifty-three, she possessed an extraordinary depth of kn
The Journey to Self-Love through Meditation
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The Journey to Self-Love through Meditation
… strictly. Every time, before my stage show, I pray to praise Phramongkolthepmuni to recall him and Master Nun Chand. My highest achievement was when I had the chance to sing a beautiful song entitled 'What is …
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการค้นพบพลังของการรักตัวเองผ่านการทำสมาธิ ด้วยประสบการณ์ที่บรรยายถึงความสุขที่ลึกซึ้งและการเปลี่ยนแปลงที่เกิดขึ้นในชีวิต จากการมองโลกอย่างมีสติและมีความรักต่อตนเอง การพูดถึงการรักษาศีล
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Spiritual Leader of Dhammakaya Temple
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Spiritual Leader of Dhammakaya Temple
176 LUANG POR DHAMMAJAYO VENERABLE DHAMMAJAYO BHIKKHU b. 1944 Luang Por Dhammajayo is the abbot of Dhammakaya Temple and the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation in Thailand. He was born Chaibul Sut
Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaibul Sutthipol on April 22, 1944, is a significant figure in Thai Buddhism as the abbot of Dhammakaya Temple and the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation. He began his
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium Therefore, to stop and still the mind is to succeed. We should lead our minds to the centre of our bodies as often as possible, even as we perform our daily ro
This text explores the teachings of Dhammakaya Meditation, as taught by Luang Pu Wat Paknam at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. It emphasizes the importance of stilling the mind to attain inner peace and sere
มหาวิหารของคุณยายอาจารย์และอุโบสถ
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มหาวิหารของคุณยายอาจารย์และอุโบสถ
… (อุโบสถ), a place of ordinations for tens of thousands of monks and novices of all nationalities. Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong Refectory (หอฉันคุณยายอาจารย์), dining hall for monks and novice monks, built in…
มหาวิหารของคุณยายอาจารย์เป็นสถานที่เก็บรักษาเศษส่วนและรูปปั้นทองคำของคุณยาย ภายในมีห้องหยก รองรับผู้เข้าชมได้ 300 คน อุโบสถเป็นสถานที่บวชของพระและสามเณรจากทุกชาติพันธุ์ ห้องหอฉันคุณยายอาจารย์เป็นห้องอ