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Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Moral Discipline (silamaya) - Observing moral behavior by restraining our speech and actions to do only good; not causing turmoil for others. 3. Meditation Practice

Part Five discusses vital practices for families to cultivate a moral lifestyle. It highlights the importance of moral discipline (silamaya), meditation (bhavanamaya), and humility (apacayanamaya) amo

Dr. Michael Nobel's Endorsement Now, meditation is a truly wonderful tool. It re- quires no instruments, no drugs, no external assis- tance once the basics are acquired, and no baggage to carry around

In his endorsement, Dr. Michael Nobel emphasizes that meditation is a powerful tool that requires no external resources and can enhance peace, happiness, and self-confidence. He encourages people to s

Basic Meditation Practice To o start meditating, sit cross-legged placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand with the palms facing upward. Have the tip of your r

To start meditating, sit cross-legged or on a chair with good posture. Allow blood circulation and find comfort. Close your eyes gently and practice deep breathing. Inhale deeply, feeling joy in your

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

Hope and Willpower For those among you who are new to the practice of meditation, I would like to encourage you to continue your practice, and not be discouraged. In the beginning, it may be very diff

สำหรับผู้ที่เพิ่งเริ่มฝึกการทำสมาธิ ฉันอยากสนับสนุนให้คุณดำเนินการต่อไป และไม่รู้สึกท้อแท้ ในช่วงแรก อาจจะยากที่จะทำให้จิตใจสงบ แต่ฉันขอรับประกันว่าด้วยการฝึกฝนอย่างต่อเนื่อง คุณจะสัมผัสถึงความสงบที่ย

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

Journey to Joy 324 In the following years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, along with their close devotees, established a new site for meditation practice in the Khlong Sam sub-district, Khl

In recent years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo created a meditation site in Khlong Sam, Pathum Thani, evolving into Wat Phra Dhammakaya. This serene temple houses thousands of monks and att

Preface This is a collection of some of the sayings given by Luang Phaw the period 1988-2000. It must be said that this book is one of the first examples of his work to appear in English. The book's c

This book features a compilation of sayings by Luang Phaw from 1988-2000, marking one of the first appearances of his teachings in English. Initially published in Thai as 'Kong Kwan' in 2000, the sele

10 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 1.Our Goal The most important thing, wherever you are, is not to neglect your meditation practice. Don't let your purpose in life² slip away. We made the decision to follow t

This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular meditation practice as a path to achieving enlightenment. It encourages individuals not to let their purpose in life slip away and to medit

REASONS TO MEDITATE 16.Essential Meditation practice is essential to life. It is what life is all about. It will lead us to reach life's ultimate goal, namely Nirvana. (6 August 2000) 17.Earnest Striv

Meditation practice is crucial for understanding the true essence of life and reaching Nirvana. It encourages individuals to observe their own progress towards this ultimate goal. Often, people procra

MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 45.No Excuse for Excuses! No matter if you're weary, ill, or snowed under with work, nothing should stand in the way of meditating as much as you can. Don't let

This section emphasizes the importance of maintaining meditation regularly, regardless of life's challenges. It encourages individuals not to use excuses such as fatigue or work obligations to skip th

The practice most excellent is patience enduring, Nibbāṇa most excellent proclaimed by the Buddhas, But he is not forthgoing who hurteh another, And neither a samaṇa harring others. Every evil never

This text highlights essential teachings of the Buddha, focusing on the importance of patience and ethical behavior. It underscores that true excellence lies in enduring patience and the practice of n

immersing himself in the study and practice of the Buddha's pure teachings. For almost 40 years, he has always emphasized to the thousands of those who follow his teachings at the Dhammakaya Temple, b

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has dedicated nearly 40 years to promoting the Buddha's teachings, asserting that true world peace originates from inner peace. He emphasizes everyone's role in enhancing humanit

Then, gently close the eyes and gradually rest the mind at the centre of the body. Rest the mind at the centre of the body, at the seventh base without analysing, contemplating, or attempting to reas

This text explores the practice of resting the mind at the center of the body, specifically at the seventh base. By focusing and avoiding distractions, one can experience deep calmness. With regular p

involvement with this distrustful person. Good people will not want to befriend dishonest people because they do not want to gain a bad reputation through association. So if a person in a family does

This text discusses the importance of truthfulness (sacca) and self-control (dama) in family dynamics and personal growth. It emphasizes that individuals with a lack of truthfulness can create distrus

"for example, if we are certain of our integrity regarding our generosity, we can bless a person in this way: *With the truth of the alms I have offered to the monks all year long, may you have abunda

In this text, a senior monk shares insights on the importance of generosity and the practice of giving blessings. He emphasizes that those preparing for life's final chapter should cultivate good deed

1) External Fools include non-Buddhists. They are determined to demolish Buddhism, whether they are of other religious affiliations or not. They typically try to cast aspersions upon Buddhist monks. W

In Buddhism, External Fools are non-Buddhists who seek to distort and undermine Buddhist teachings, casting aspersions on monks and creating confusion. Internal Fools, on the other hand, are Buddhists

For example, if there were statements about constructing a Dhamma Hall or a monk's shelter soon, then this must happen. In short, the temple must produce results as soon as it can. Thus, the first sa

บทเรียนจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำเน้นความสะอาด ความขยันในการสอนธรรม และการฝึกสมาธิเป็นสูตรศักดิ์สิทธิ์ในการสร้างวัด การสอนธรรมแก่ผู้มีศรัทธา รวมถึงการฝึกสมาธิเพื่อเข้าถึงนิโรธและการสิ้นสุดของกิเลส ถือเป็นแนว

In year 1969, Pharajbhananaavisudh [Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu] ordained at Paknam thus entered Buddhist priesthood. Since then he has been committed to teaching with compassion all Buddhists freque

In 1969, Pharajbhananaavisudh, or Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu, dedicated himself to teaching Buddhism and meditation, especially to children of his temple congregation. His dream of establishing a de

The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is a research institute that traces the roots of the Buddha’s teachings back to original manuscripts with the aim of finding true and clear evide

The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachings, aiming to discover clear evidence of early Dhamma practices. Established by the 60