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"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, we

Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly

think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the par

Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot

The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) is a profound knowledge that deals with the ‘Five Aspects of Natural Law’, the Law that governs all things. They include Biological Law, which governs all

The Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja10 Dhammakaya) focuses on the Five Aspects of Natural Law, including Biological, Chemical, Psychic, Karmic Laws, and the Law of Cause and Effect. This knowledge reveals

WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea

Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing

88 MEDITATION BENEFITS Mindfulness and comprehension – Meditation can help us develop a keen sense of perception and awareness. We will become more alert and mindful of everything around. Our body an

Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a

Hiri-ottapa – Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing Hiri and ottapa are Pali words, meaning ‘shame of wrongdoing’ (hiri) and ‘fearful of the consequence of wrongdoing’ (ottapa). One who has hiri-ottapa is one

Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai

Suzanne Jeffrey ample, of sitting for long periods of time in meditation. We must also be patient toward the imperfection of others. And we must practice this. Why? Because this helps us correct the

In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation, the author addresses

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

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the

TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als

These Ten Daily Homeworks aim to enhance your meditation practice while improving your overall wellbeing. Start your day by reconnecting with your body's center. Reflect on life and express loving-kin

Wise (pundita): A wise is someone who has wisdom. Being wise is not the same as being educated. A wise can be a person who is highly educated or one with no formal education at all. He is righteous an

This text highlights the distinction between being wise and being educated, emphasizing that wisdom is innate and ethical rather than solely academic. A wise person embodies righteousness and possesse

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. The Unknown Factor . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. The Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. The Eightfold Noble Path . . . . . . 45 4. The Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

This section features a detailed list of illustrations found in the book, highlighting key themes such as the Unknown Factor, the Mind, the Eightfold Noble Path, and the Path to Enlightenment. Each il

Suzanne Jeffrey ally does know me better than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them

The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh

Khandha 5 Five Aggregates (elements, attributes of being) 1. Rupa form, physical self, body. Rupa is made up of earth, water, air, fire (heat) 2. Vedana feeling, is one of pleasant, unpleasant, ne

This text delves into three significant aspects of Buddhist philosophy: the Five Aggregates which consist of Rupa (form), Vedana (feeling), Samjna (perception), Sankhara (conception), and Vinnana (con

Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis): 1. Dana giving, charitable act, generosity 2. Sila morality, ethics, precepts 3. Nekkhamma renunciation; relinquishment of worldly possessions 4. Panna wisdom 5. Viriy

This text outlines the Ten Perfected Virtues (Paramis) in Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dana (generosity), Sila (morality), and other virtues for a moral life. It explores Sammadhitti or R

Listening with a Dharma Attitude to build wealth, both materially and spiritually. In these rooms, we put all of our good habits that we have developed in the other rooms into practice. By being mind

การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ

Suzanne Jeffrey "The path begins with Right View, Samma-Ditthi. This is also called Right Understand- ing. On one level, this means that we understand that there is cause and effect: that do- ing goo

The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is

Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves

The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra

Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th

This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil

Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn

In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b