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Journey to Joy I first set foot on Thai soil in July 1967. I was a soldier during the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1968. I enlisted in the military at the age of 17, just one month after graduating from

เรื่องราวของทหารคนหนึ่งที่เดินทางมายังประเทศไทยในช่วงสงครามเวียดนาม ซึ่งเขาได้เผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดและความสูญเสียที่เกิดขึ้นในช่วงเวลานั้น โดยเขาเป็นผู้ดูแลคนเจ็บและได้เห็นเพื่อนร่วมงานจำนวนมากสูญเสียชี

Peace brashness of youth thought ourselves to be invincible... but alas, such was not the case. It was during that year, while stationed in Thailand, that I came to know and love the Thai people and t

In this reflective piece, the author shares their profound love for the Thai people and culture acquired during their time stationed in Thailand. The Thai way of life provided solace amidst war's chao

Journey to Joy only by their genuine graciousness and enchanting charm! My heart has become inextricably knit to this unique and amazing land of smiles, tranquility and the Buddhist faith that makes i

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares their heartfelt connection to Thailand, a land of smiles and tranquility. Upon arriving, they express their gratitude by visiting Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where they

The central theme, primary mission and vision of the Dhammakaya Foundation and Temple, is to instruct in and promote the practice of meditation around the world. Expert, highly trained and experienced

The Dhammakaya Foundation and Temple focus on promoting meditation worldwide. Experienced monks guide programs and retreats, especially for Westerners, fostering a journey of personal discovery. Atten

Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of

In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on

until I tried to stop the frantic deluge of thoughts, each vying for my attention! I realized, then, for the first time in my life, how frenzied my “untrained mind" was after a lifetime of being taugh

In this reflective passage, the author shares their experience of realizing the chaos of an untrained mind and the need for meditation to achieve tranquility. The Dhammakaya method emphasizes the impo

Journey to Joy 256 When my teaching monk finished his preparatory instructions, we sat in total silence. And as I sat, eyes closed, and still, although we were in a quiet and comfortable room, far fro

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares their transformative experience with meditation, highlighting the struggle to quiet chaotic thoughts in a noisy environment. The narrative unfolds as they embrac

Peace my life. And the adage of that young physician that "Whatever works is good", took on a ... special meaning; indeed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribut

This text reflects on the profound changes in one's life due to daily meditation practice, particularly the ability to let go of the past and embrace the present. The author shares the burden of guilt

Journey to Joy 258 No sooner had we returned to the base, I was then ordered to go back out with little or no rest. It was then that my friend insisted on taking my place. He insisted and I relented.

This passage recounts a personal experience of loss during a military conflict. The writer reflects on the moment he deferred to a friend's wishes to take his place in action, leading to that friend's

Peace My name is Farid. I am a 46 year-old Muslim businessman living in Tehran, Iran. I have a terrific wife and a lovely daughter. After reading a book about meditation, I became very interested in i

Farid, a 46-year-old Muslim businessman from Tehran, shares his journey into meditation after being introduced to DMC. He describes the transformative experience of meditating quietly at night while h

Journey to Joy 262 huge mansion. Reaching the moon inside, I felt inner delight. A while later, I saw the moon floating in front of me, and just observed it. After just a moment, it automatically move

In this excerpt from 'Journey to Joy', the author shares a profound experience of meditation that leads to inner delight and realization of true happiness. Contrary to the belief that the mind is the

Peace would make me angry. But now, I do not have any anger left. I can forgive others. I forgive the mistakes of others and do not take it personally. I believe that meditation has nothing to do with

The text reflects on the author's journey towards peace through meditation. It highlights how individuals often feel exhausted and bored with their lives, expressing their frustrations. After organizi

Journey to Joy 264 I believe that there is no one in this world who experiences no problems, whether they are from the lower class, the middle class, or the upper class. If we can still our mind for t

This text discusses the universal nature of problems faced by all classes, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within rather than material achievements. It suggests that meditation plays a cruc

Peace My wife also meditates. With the great desire to meditate, she gets up at 3 a.m. I don't know why it has to be 3 a.m. She automatically gets up at 3 a.m. She says that her mind is clear, light,

This text shares a personal experience of meditation within a family. The author's wife rises at 3 a.m. for meditation, claiming improved clarity and mood. Their young daughter, inspired by adults, at

Journey to Joy 266 my relatives living throughout Iran. I have now learned that meditation can truly help everyone. It is not only people in wars who lack a happy and peaceful mind, but also everyone

Mr. Wren Mast-Ingle (South Africa) "Through meditation I have been regenerated in mind, body and being. I see things and people as I have never seen them before. The scientific community has defined u

นาย Wren Mast-Ingle จากแอฟริกาใต้แบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำสมาธิที่นำไปสู่การเปลี่ยนแปลงทั้งทางจิตใจและร่างกาย เขาสังเกตว่าไม่มีสิ่งใดในโลกนี้นอกจากการสั่นสะเทือนที่มีความหนาแน่นแตกต่างกัน ซึ่งนำไปสู่การม

Journey to Joy 268 My life is truly amazing. It is filled with a richness of experience in mind, body and being that defies words of explanation. I started very badly 67 years ago suffering from every

การเดินทางสู่ความสุขเริ่มต้นจากความเจ็บป่วยและการฝึกโยคะที่ช่วยเปลี่ยนแปลงชีวิต จากการประสบความทุกข์สู่การค้นพบด้านบวกในตัวเอง ผ่านการเรียนรู้จากภายในและการดำเนินชีวิตอย่างมุ่งมั่นและมีพลัง หญิงสาวที่

Peace this life that has been truly extraordinary but needless to say, meditation got a back seat. My interests in life include travel, people, writing, cooking, gardening, keeping fit, health, music

This narrative describes an extraordinary life filled with diverse experiences, from traveling the world as a journalist to working in copper mines and playing in a band. The author reflects on witnes

Journey to Joy 270 In my personal life I have had the exceptional opportunity of many relationships - including that has given me a broad three marriages insight into the interaction between people an

In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on their personal life, including three marriages and parenting three adult children. The emphasis is on the importance of living in the present moment, encour

Peace I have been on a journey of exploration. How fortunate that my cycle has taken me back to my 'inner being' as a 14-year-old. The rediscovery of this world - now with a different maturity – has c

Through a journey of exploration and meditation, the author reflects on a return to their 'inner being' as a 14-year-old, discovering a new perspective on life and surroundings. The text discusses how