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In the Dhammakaya Tradition, the Buddha’s words “He who sees the Dhamma sees the Buddha” are taken literally as seeing one’s inner body of …
Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
…ifferent ways of relaxing our minds known as the "Ten Recollections" methods, i.e., Recollection of the Buddha, Recollection of the Dhamma, Recollection of the Sangha, etc. Following one or more of these method…
…on and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, and more. Ultimately, achieving a state of neutrality and emptiness helps in calmi…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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
Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
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Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
…ut what your giving will bring to society.” “Well,” said Jon, “what about all of those statues of the Buddha that are so expensive to build. Why do you spend so much money building them when so many people ar…
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
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
…o that when I go home, I can look back and remind myself of his teaching. He continues: "… because the Buddha, the Dhammakaya, is pure energy, pure and total boon, any force that attacks Him becomes zero, or z…
…eacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across religions is highlighted. He advocates for c…
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
…etween luxury and self-mortification while using the Mind to meditate within and He became known as the Buddha, or He who sees and knows truly. But, remember, if you meditate, you will discover this for yoursel…
… teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the Middle Way, the narrator reflects on their own spiritual journey i…
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
…ame thing happens to students, of course, and you need to remember this. "This information is from the Buddha, because He could see His own mind and what it looked like, and He could see His past lives and the…
…that negative states such as anger, sickness, or intoxication can skew perception. The teachings of the Buddha reveal his insights into the structure of the mind, including recognizing its defilements like gree…
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
… they are simply stubborn. They have the method to prove it for themselves! Ever since the time of the Buddha, people had more than one body. Once you meditate, you will find this out for yourself. Q: Was the…
… text encourages readers to look within, meditate, and gain self-realization, echoing the wisdom of the Buddha.
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
…t to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together. The Buddha eradicated His own defilements by first recollecting his past lives. Suppose we imagine a perfect s…
…eve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journey towards enlightenment illustrates how the integration of body, mind, and Dhamma reveals p…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…nd what He was saying. Some people need more teaching than others. There are some people who heard the Buddha say one word and became an Arahant. But other people need more teachings in order to understand the…
…gs with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture each learner's underst…
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
… Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be ordained as a novice. After …
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained e…
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping habits 10. Abstaini
…uddhism is a significant ritual that marks the commitment of individuals to follow the teachings of the Buddha. The ten precepts outlined offer a moral framework for novices, highlighting the importance of abst…
Management and Care in Monastic Life
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Management and Care in Monastic Life
7. Management, Maintenance, and Exercise As a monk, you must learn to care for your personal effects, as well as temple property. You must understand the principles of efficiency, good organization,
As a monk, it is vital to understand the importance of caring for both personal and temple property. All items in the temple are seen as belonging to Lord Buddha, donated by individuals out of respect
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
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Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstance…
…ebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arahants as worthy practitioners disseminating Dhamma. The Te…
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
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Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
Preface Buddhism had been expounded for over 2550 years in various regions throughout the world. Although the practices have been altered according to the climate, tradition, and culture of each area,
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
The Lord Buddha's Teachings
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The Lord Buddha's Teachings
The Lord Buddha's Teachings The Lord Buddha's Teachings Solve the Root Causes of Life's Problems Habits, Mind, Body, Word 1. The Lord Buddha's Teachings aim to completely remove defilements from the
The Lord Buddha's Teachings focus on eliminating defilements from the mind to resolve all problems in life. By mastering one's habits, which govern both the body and mind, individuals can achieve cont
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire
…ain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel, and visualize the Buddha. Stopping the mind's distractions is portrayed as crucial for both spiritual and earthly success. T…
Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
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Effective Ways to Make Resolutions
…ting place for birds. At bed time, make a resolution to take sanctuary within our inner Buddha; may the Buddha give us protection and free us from danger. July 17, 1977
Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona
Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
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Exploring the Principal Buildings of Dhammakaya Temple
…ior dome surface is enshrined with 300,000 “personal” Buddha images. The interior is enshrined with the Buddha relics, the Principal Buddha statue in pure silver weighing 14 tons, along with 700,000 “personal” …
วัดธรรมกายมีการสร้างสิ่งก่อสร้างที่มีความสำคัญเพื่อประโยชน์แก่ศาสนาพุทธ โดยเฉพาะเจดีย์มหาธรรมกายซึ่งมีพิพิธภัณฑ์พุทธภาพ 300,000 รูปและมีความจุ 400,000 คน นอกจากนี้ยังมีสนามประชุมกรรมฐานที่สามารถรองรับ
Say No to Alcohol
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Say No to Alcohol
…onastic conduct (patimokkhasamvara) – To follow the set of rules of training—the 227 Precepts—which the Buddha established for the monks to restraint bodily actions and speech. To do the things that the Buddha
… the path towards Nirvana. Additionally, monastic discipline emphasizes the importance of following the Buddha's teachings, which include restraint in conduct and senses to avoid distractions.