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Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
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Truth for the Family: Essential Practices for Moral Living
…ing others without breaking the law, tradition, or morals. 6. Transferring Boonya (pattidanamaya) - Sharing accumulated boonya with others. 7. Rejoicing in Boonya (pattanumodanamaya) - Rejoicing in othe…
…thers. These practices focus on generating positive actions like aiding others (veyyavaccamaya) and sharing boonya (pattidanamaya), as well as the significance of listening to (dhammassavanamaya) and te…
Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
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Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
…will be positive thinkers. Most importantly, it will greatly help to improve our meditation. We can share loving kindness simply by doing the following: Before ending our meditation session, once our mi…
In this section, discover techniques to enhance your meditation by sharing loving-kindness and positive energy. Begin by stilling your mind and focusing on the center of…
Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
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Understanding the Five Precepts and Spiritual Cultivation
…ting substances. Four Requisites: the four things that we need in order to survive: clothing, food, shelter, medicine Four Universal Forms of Benevolence: four virtues that assist in giving a successful…
…est communication. The text also covers the Four Requisites essential for survival: clothing, food, shelter, and medicine. It highlights Four Universal Forms of Benevolence that aid in creating successf…
Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
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Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
…o choices: do good and get boonya, or do evil and get baap. It is up to us and nobody else. " Hiri: shame of performing unwholesome actions Kalayanamitra: a good companion; a true friend; one who guides…
…sonal responsibility. The text also introduces key Buddhist terms such as Hiri, which refers to the shame of unwholesome actions, and Kalayanamitra, signifying a true friend who guides on the right path…
Wat Bhavana Centers in Japan
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Wat Bhavana Centers in Japan
Part Seven: Appendixes JAPAN Ibaraki Wat Bhavana Ibaraki 2816-2 Oaza Arakawahongo, Ami-Machi, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan 300-1152 Tel: +(81) 2-9846-6110 Mobile: +(81) 080-5489-5669 +(81) 080-54…
This section provides the addresses and contact information for several Wat Bhavana meditation centers in Japan, including Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Nagano, and Osaka. Each center offers unique resources for
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
…nokyo- ong) followed the order of Luang Pu and waited for the one to carry on his mission. In 1963, she met a 19-year-old university freshman who was keen to find out the Truth of Life. Even- tually, th…
…ents, especially Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong, to keep his work alive through meditation. In 1963, she met a university freshman eager for life's truth, who later became Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
…nent achievements in peace, science and humanity. The Dhammakaya Temple and Dhammakaya Founda- tion share with your esteemed family our sincere happiness and joy in the extraordinary work that you all h…
The late Alfred Nobel's vision lives on through the ongoing work of the Nobel family and the Nobel Foundation, symbolizing achievements in peace and humanity. The Dhammakaya Temple and Foundation expr
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
…elaxed in body and mind, gently imagine a sphere as the focus of attention. Imagine the sphere as a shining sun of any size. It may be as bright as the sun at noon or it may be as soft as the moonlight …
…on. The practice involves focusing on your body’s center above the navel, relaxing, and imagining a shining sphere to create a tranquil state of mind. This technique helps in feeling lighter and more co…
Basic Meditation Practice
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Basic Meditation Practice
Basic Meditation Practice imagining the shining sun. If you find that your mind wanders, you can bring your mind back by repeating the mantra …
การทำสมาธิพื้นฐานเกี่ยวกับการจินตนาการถึงดวงอาทิตย์ที่ส่องแสง หากจิตใจของคุณพลัดพราก คุณสามารถนำจิตใจกลับโดยการทำซ้ำมนต์คำว่า “Samma Arahang” พร้อมกับการมองเห็นดวงอาทิตย์ การทำเช่นนี้จะช่วยให้คุณทำให้
The Journey to Immortal Happiness
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The Journey to Immortal Happiness
…various meditators throughout the world who have started their internal journeys and are willing to share their experience with the hope that you will be among those who join this journey in achieving i…
…to happiness and success. It includes various personal stories from meditators around the globe who share their experiences, encouraging others to join in the pursuit of immortal happiness. By reflectin…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
…oneered the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. At that time, Khun Yay Ajahn was 60 years old, but she devoted all her energy to the temple's construction. At that time, the temple grounds were only op…
…f Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing its construction by lay volunteers led by Khun Yay Ajahn. At 60, she dedicated herself to building the temple on what were once open fields. The temple's intention is …
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… But I could feel the serenity. On the sixth day, my mind came to a standstill. I first saw a small shining star inside my body. I tried to control my excitement. Later,
…ng despite language barriers. Initially, the author experiences darkness but eventually perceives a shining star within, marking a significant progression in his meditation practice. For more insights, …
The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
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The Importance of Meditation in Family Relationships
well with others. There was no stress at all and relationships in our team improved greatly. Even Kimie, my daughter who is a kid and likes to have fun just li…
…eflects on the transformative power of meditation for family members, highlighting improved relationships, personal growth, and emotional resilience following life's challenges such as the loss of a fam…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… I studied the books which he suggested. After reading them for a while, I started to wonder. I was shocked to read the story of infinite universes in the Tripitaka. How could it be? How could monks hav…
The text reflects on the surprising knowledge contained in the Tripitaka regarding infinite universes, discovered long before modern science by Edwin Hubble. It raises questions about how ancient monk
Journey to Joy: Discovering Meditation
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Journey to Joy: Discovering Meditation
Journey to Joy 102 I first found out about the Dhammakaya Meditation Center in Seattle, Washington State, while working at the hospital in a clinic. The person who invited me to the center was…
…ya Meditation Center in Seattle by Sunan Yesuwan, a clinic colleague. Initially there to teach English to monks, I was encouraged to meditate. The practice brought me calmness, relaxation, and anxiety r…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
… world at the same time. In this way, I feel happier 146 than if I were meditating alone. After finishing meditation, I was so delighted. I felt pure and perfect happiness. I retained this happiness for…
…ual meditation experiences, highlighting an endless stream of power from within that is meant to be shared with all beings. Such connections during meditation reveal unprecedented feelings of delight an…
The Journey of Spiritual Awakening
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The Journey of Spiritual Awakening
Wisdom We are a composite of our experiences. My life was shaped as the youngest child of Latin American immigrants from Colombia, South America. As I follow li…
This text reflects on the author's spiritual journey, shaped by their experiences as the youngest child of Colombian immigrants. After years of meditation p…
Global Christian Ministry and Outreach
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Global Christian Ministry and Outreach
… who live in those remote areas. 247 I have ministered as an evangelist, educator, pastor, and published author, and served as the Academic Dean of The Caribbean Bible College of Puerto Rico in the 1980…
This text shares the experiences of a Christian minister whose work has taken him to various international locat…
The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Dhammakaya Meditation
…very real peace, a peace "that surpasses conventional wisdom and understanding". I am free from the shackles of the past and now live in the moment. 259
…nd brings a unique peace of mind. Life becomes about living in the moment, free from guilt and past shackles. This transformative experience highlights the importance of patience and inner peace, leadin…
Journey to Joy: Meditation Techniques
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Journey to Joy: Meditation Techniques
…bject within you, so that the mind can have something to focus on and not wander. You may imagine a shining sun, of any size that you like. It should be bright like the midday sun but clear and soothing…
…ng water and concentrate your mind at your abdomen's center. Imagine your meditation object, like a shining sun or soothing moonlight, to prevent your mind from wandering. Focus on simplicity and famili…