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The Tale of the Trapped Monks
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The Tale of the Trapped Monks
14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the
This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
46 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali On that morning, the Buddha arising early from his deep meditation of compassion saw, in his Net of Knowledge, Mattakundali lying on the verandah.
In this narrative, the Buddha notices Mattakundali, a weak youth, during his morning alms round. Despite his frail condition, Mattakundali expresses faith in the Buddha mentally. Upon passing, he is r
Invitation to the Buddha
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Invitation to the Buddha
The mother-in-law of Culasubhadha was very anxious to see the Buddha when she was told about him by her daughter-in-law. She even agreed to let Culasubhadha invite the Buddha for alms-food to their ho
Culasubhadha's mother-in-law eagerly anticipates an audience with the Buddha after hearing about his virtues. In a heartfelt gesture, Culasubhadha prepares offerings for him and invites him to their h
The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread
In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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
Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
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Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
Bibliography Devlin, Joseph. A Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. 2d ed. New York: Popular Library Inc., 1961. Guralnik, David B. Webster’s New World Dictionary: Compact School and Office Edition.
This bibliography compiles crucial references for understanding Buddhism and language, featuring dictionaries such as 'Concise Pali-English Dictionary' and 'Webster’s New World Dictionary'. The works
Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
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Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
ERVICE merits. If I had huge problems, I would make huge merits. This was how I learned about Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 2001, under the guidance of a good fellow (kalyanamitta) from Korat who suggested t
This text chronicles a personal journey of spiritual growth, initiated by the author's experiences at Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the DMC program. From the suggestion of a friend, the author contributed t
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium LUANG PU WAT PAKNAM and the Return of the Dhammakaya The Great Masters of meditation have told us that the knowledge of meditation practice along the Middle Wa
This text discusses how meditation knowledge was lost after Buddha's passing and its rediscovery by Luang Pu Wat Paknam in 1916. At 33, after 11 years as a monk, he sought to regain the ancient wisdom
Journey to Joy - International Meditation Centres in Europe
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Journey to Joy - International Meditation Centres in Europe
Journey to Joy 336 Europe BELGIUM Antwerp Dhammakaya International Meditation Centre (Belgium) Sint-Jobsteenweg 84, 2970 'S-Gravenwezel, Antwerp, Belgium Tel: +(32) 3.326.45.77, +(32) 3.289.51.81 Mobi
Journey to Joy highlights key Dhammakaya International Meditation Centres in Europe, offering opportunities to explore meditation practices. The centre in Antwerp, Belgium, located at Sint-Jobsteenweg
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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
Meditation Centers Worldwide
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Meditation Centers Worldwide
OMAN Oman Meditation Center 823 Way 6305, Bausher Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel: + (968) 9571-9848 + (968) 9714-7762 E-mail: [email protected] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dubai Meditation Center P.O. Bo
This document provides information on various meditation centers located in Oman, UAE, Africa, and Europe. Each center offers unique opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their practice of
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION Dhammakaya meditation is an approach to Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s and practiced by millions of people all over the world. It was described by its founder Ph
Dhammakaya meditation is a significant form of Buddhist meditation revived in the early 1900s by Phramongkolthepmuni. It involves focusing attention on a point two finger breaths above the navel, allo
Wat Bhavana Centers in Japan
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Wat Bhavana Centers in Japan
Part Seven: Appendixes JAPAN Ibaraki Wat Bhavana Ibaraki 2816-2 Oaza Arakawahongo, Ami-Machi, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan 300-1152 Tel: +(81) 2-9846-6110 Mobile: +(81) 080-5489-5669 +(81) 080-548
This section provides the addresses and contact information for several Wat Bhavana meditation centers in Japan, including Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Nagano, and Osaka. Each center offers unique resources for
About the Author: Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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About the Author: Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
About the Author was one of the forefront disciples of The Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Luang Pu Wat Paknam), the past famous abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen who discovered the Dhammakaya Medita
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, a prominent disciple of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, was taught the Dhammakaya Meditation by the Master Nun. After graduating from Kasetsart University, he was ordained
History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
1969 Chaiyaboon was ordained into the monkhood at Wat Paknam and was named Ven. Dhammajayo Bhikkhu. He is now Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. 1969 Lady Prayad donated a 78-acre plot of land in Putatham
Wat Phra Dhammakaya's history began in 1969 with Ven. Dhammajayo's ordination, followed by crucial contributions such as Lady Prayad's land donation. Key milestones include the establishment of Buddha
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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
Praphavanaviryakhun: A Life of Dhamma and Leadership
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Praphavanaviryakhun: A Life of Dhamma and Leadership
About Praphavanaviryakhun (Phra Phadet Dattajevo) Monastic Titles Member of the Royal Order (Ordinary Level) with the title 'Praphavanaviryakhun' Name and Dhamma Name Phadet Dattajevo Born 21 Decem
Phra Phadet Dattajevo, honored with the monastic title Praphavanaviryakhun, was born on December 21, 1940, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. He was ordained on December 19, 1971, at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen,
Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
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Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
Part Five: Truth for the Family 2. Ideally, he/she should be extremely intelligent, exceptionally virtuous, exceedingly knowledgeable of the truths about life (be enlightened), and all his knowledge m
In this passage, we delve into the qualities of an ideal mentor and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The ideal mentor is someone who is not only intelligent and virtuous but also knowledgeable f
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th
This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to
The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
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The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers
6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).
In the context of the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha narrates a tale involving disciples of non-Buddhist ascetics known as Titthis. These disciples prohibited their children from mingling with those o