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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

…hem for it prior to the meeting itself. By "prepare", I simply mean that we taught them a bit about Thai culture and the history of the Wat, the protocol of proper etiquette around monks, and the hierarchy of the…

During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural

The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos Anatole-Roger Peltier On invitation of the Ministry of Information and Culture (Vientiane, Laos), I went to Thakhek, capital of the Khammouan p

In May 2005, Anatole-Roger Peltier was invited by the Ministry of Information and Culture in Laos to explore the Nong Pa Fa Cave in Khammouan Province. Accompanied by a cultural officer and a local sc

It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are

This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-

Suzanne Jeffery can lead us to a perfectly balanced mind. In any culture or society, if they don’t support the eightfold path, it is a throw-away. All cultures need to have Respect, Patience, and Dis

This text emphasizes the importance of respect, patience, and discipline in achieving a balanced mind and wisdom. It suggests that all cultures must embrace these values to ensure peace and wisdom. Th

The Dhammakāya Verse: a Lan Na Thai manuscript Kitchai Urkasem This article is a report on research undertaken with the support of the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation (DEF) on a palm leaf manu

This article discusses research supported by the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation on a palm leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya from northern Thailand's Lan Na region. Undated, it is believed to h

Preface It has always been my intention to publish the Dhamma that I have preached and the Suttas that I researched during the three-month Buddhist Lent that I stayed abroad in 2556. During such time

In this preface, the author expresses the intention to publish Dhamma teachings and Suttas researched during the Buddhist Lent in 2556. By comparing English and Thai versions, the author aims to provi

of the original content of the palm-leaf manuscript is provided along with a translation into modern Thai and English. It consists of a correlation of body parts with the sublime attributes of the enl

This content discusses the significance of ancient Thai palm-leaf manuscripts, especially those of the bŏran kammaṭṭhān type, which correlate body parts with Buddha's attributes and suggest daily rec

and is ‘spiritually reborn’. The dhammakāya becomes her new identity as the milk nourishes her spiritually. It is something she is given as a verbal teaching. To add the material from the Apadānas is

This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as Arunhatans in the family. They are the first teachers to their children. There is a Thai saying that at the parents’ feet are gateways to the heaven

In Buddhist teachings, parents are revered as the first teachers and gateways to heaven. Thai children demonstrate respect by bowing at their feet and caring for them in old age. Neglecting elderly pa

The text extracted from the image is: The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for giving a blessing to His Majesty the King related to His 70th Birthday Celebr

The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honored His Majesty the King for his 70th birthday, with 13,842 participants including students, government employees, a

The Most Venerable Phra Dhammakittivong, a scholar of the Royal Academy and the Abbot of Wat Raja-Orosaram, Bangkok, agreed to lead the Buddhist monastic community for the memorial service. The presid

The Most Venerable Phra Dhammakittivong, a respected scholar and Abbot of Wat Raja-Orosaram, led the Buddhist monastic community in a memorial service attended by dignitaries including H.E. Suchon Cha

What is a blessing? Blessing is called vara in the Pali language. The meaning of vara is progress and happiness. A blessing means the act of giving the very best. Therefore, when the elderly give a bl

Blessing, or vara in Pali, signifies giving the very best to loved ones. In Thai culture, it's a cherished tradition where elders bless their descendants, promoting progress and happiness.…

…asses. “There are two things that you need to remember. The first is that this is Thailand, and the Thai culture dictates that we have Buddha images around because we are a Buddhist culture. The second thing to r…

In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It

Honorific Plaque from Senate Offered on 23rd February 2005 This award offered to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo is from the generosity of the Dhammakaya Foundation donating relief materials to Tsunami victims

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo received honors for his charitable acts, including relief efforts for Tsunami victims through the Dhammakaya Foundation, promoting unity among Thais and foreigners. He was awarde

has also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Buddhist Studies from the Maha Chulalongkorn Raja Vidhayalai University. He was the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Awar

Venerable Dhammajayo has received multiple accolades for his dedication to promoting world peace through inner peace and meditation. As the first Thai Buddhist monk to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Peace

Osaka Wat Bhavana Osaka DIMC of Osaka 4-6-27 Ohmiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, 535-0002, Japan Tel. +(81)-66-956-1400 Fax. +(81)-66-956-1401 Website : www.dimcip.org/osaka E-mail : [email protected] Nagan

This text provides information about two Thai temples located in Japan: Wat Bhavana in Osaka and Wat Thai in Nagano. Wat Bhavana Osaka is located at 4-6-27 Ohmiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, and can be contacte

Thus, the phrase 『息中具有四大。心在中』 can be interpreted as: "the mind should be located at the centre of the body while breathing (in and out)." The precise position of the centre of the body where the mind

This text examines the phrase 'the mind should be located at the center of the body while breathing in and out.' It references the teachings of PhraMongkolthepmuni regarding the center's location abov

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

Suzanne Jeffrey predominantly by Thai people, and cater to the Thai population. Luang Por begins by saying that even though there are centers around the world, if the Wat really wants to gauge its’ s

In this meeting, Luang Por highlights the need for the Wat to refocus on its foundational mission of achieving World Peace through Inner Peace. He expresses concern over the limited participation of l