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When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said

This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the

Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

silently and continuously in the mind. If you are not sure about the location of the center of the body, just know that anywhere in the area of your abdomen will do. Don't be disappointed if you find

This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of

Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attainment of Dhammakaya:

This content delves into the concept of Dhamma as a state of meditative absorption. It explains the attainment of Dhammakaya, where deep insight allows one to see the reality of life. Key terms such a

Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa

This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in

158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim

This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment

Buddhists Celebrate Visakha Bucha Day In Thailand A Buddhist monk walks toward the Dhammazkaya cetiva, while preparing 180,000 candles, arranged in the images of the birth, enlightenment and nirvana

On May 26, 2021, Buddhists in Thailand celebrated Visakha Bucha Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, arranging 180,000 candles to honor the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Gautama Buddha. This celebration

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

Vingas-Jataka. Vatska-Jataka. Kāki-Jataka. Mano-Jataka. Suna-Jataka. Guhya-Jataka. Dasamkha-Jataka. Suttha-Jataka. Kapja-Jataka. Baka-Brahma-Jataka. Gandha-Jataka. Mukhaba- Jataka. Kumari-Jataka. Dula

The Jataka tales, a collection of stories from the life of the Buddha, narrate events from his previous lives, illustrating moral lessons and virtues. Each tale portrays different aspects of character

176 WORLDWIDE CENTERS FLORIDA Florida Meditation Center 1303 N. Gordon St. Plant City, FL 33563, USA Tel: +(1) 813-756-3796 Fax: +(1) 813-283-0050 E-mail: [email protected]

Discover a comprehensive list of meditation centers located in states such as Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. Each center offers unique environments for practice and spiritua

MELBOURNE Wat Phra Dhammakaya Melbourne 18 Centenary Drive Mill Park Vci, Australia Tel: + (61) 3-9437-6255 E-mail: [email protected] Wat Phra Dhammakaya WA (Perth) (Lot 3) 110 Caponi Rd. Barragu

Wat Phra Dhammakaya has established several meditation centers across Australia, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands, providing an opportunity for individuals to engage in meditation and mindfulness

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

Suzanne Jeffrey Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teaching. When I become frustr

Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful

Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name

The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement, the a

Ganggawra-Jataka Ceitraya-Jataka Aditra-Jataka Atyuha-Jataka Dipa-Jataka Koshambi-Jataka Mahaska-Jataka Cuni-Jataka Paduksasampaya-Jataka Lomaskassa-Jataka Chatukka-Jataka Hainagala-Jataka Putimassa-J

The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha, illustrating moral lessons and virtues. This rich anthology includes tales such as Ganggawra-Jataka, Ceitray

60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se

In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo

Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen

Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa

The Eightfold Noble Path For Attaining Dhamma 1. Samma Ditti - Right View and Understanding 2. Samma Sanggappa - Right Thought 3. Samma Waja - Right Speech 4. Samma Gammanda - Right Action 5. Samma A

The Eightfold Noble Path consists of eight practices that guide individuals towards the attainment of Dhamma. Each aspect emphasizes practical and mindful approaches to living, including Right View, R

"And what is Kamma? Kamma is action with intention. Am I always being mindful of what I am doing? Am I using my mind and listening to my mind? Am I listening to my outside voice or my inside voice? Th

Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice

Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind

This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our