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Changing the World One Person at a Time
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Changing the World One Person at a Time
…ve made Buddhism more visible and accessible to the gen- eral public than anyone in history. Today, Wat Phra Dhammakaya that he cofounded has become the world’s largest Buddhist temple with hundreds of c…
…ore, his accessible communication has positioned Buddhism at the forefront of public consciousness. Wat Phra Dhammakaya, co-founded by him, now stands as the world’s largest Buddhist temple, with numerou…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
…eting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person named Elsebth, who is a Swiss woman running meditation retreats throug…
The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement…
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
…us" meditators spend their time in constant meditation. This building is located on the property of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, but is quite separate from the other buildings. Here, high level meditators reside…
… at birth based on one's merit, before discussing the purpose of the 60-year meditation building at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where serious meditators aim to combat Mara and deepen their practice. For more in…
Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
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Understanding a Good Life: Insights from Luang Por
…lf. 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 monks. There is, after all…
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
Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
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Self-Development and Teacher Training Initiatives
… Today I am here with Luang Pi Joshua and Luang Pi Anurak. I have just returned to Bangkok and the Wat, after spending the end of 2009 in New York, helping my daughter move into her apartment and begin …
In this meeting, various educational initiatives are discussed, focusing on self-development programs and teacher training. Projects include a Self-Development program inspired by the Five Rooms and S
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally ga…
…d a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of existence, emphasizing that life…
Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
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Meeting with Luang Por Joshua at Ashram Bandita
… Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings back two turtle-planters for Luang Por. We fill them now …
In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont
Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
…Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are, all 8,000 of us women sharing the same space. In the closing ceremony, there will be …
In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear distinct unif…
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…to help humanity develop good habits and use them to influence each of their own six directions! “Wat Phra Dhammakaya is, in essence, a moral Hollywood, trying to get people to wake up and pay attentio…
…rconnectedness, we can strive for individual growth and collective responsibility. The teachings of Wat Phra Dhammakaya aim to awaken us to the significance of our actions and their impact, urging us to …
Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
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Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
… their forefingers to their forehead, keeping their hands in the lotus position, and bow - deeply. Wat - A Thai Temple or Monastery.
… chest height. The height of the hands indicates the level of respect. Additionally, it introduces 'Wat', which refers to a Thai temple or monastery, significant in Thai culture. More insights into these…
Monastic Education at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Monastic Education at Dhammakaya Foundation
…udents and Pali institutions, with scholarships annually totalling up to 2,000,000 Baht ($50,000). Wat Phra Dhammakaya established its own Pali College in 1995 and 1999 achieved the highest number of Pa…
มูลนิธิธรรมกายได้พยายามส่งเสริมการศึกษาในระดับพระสงฆ์ผ่านการจัดงานพิธีแสดงความยินดีประจำปีสำหรับนิสิตที่จบการศึกษาทางเปali พร้อมมอบทุนการศึกษา ตลอดจนการจัดตั้งวิทยาลัยเปali ในปี 1995 ที่ได้ผลสอบสูงสุด
Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
… and had many projects including work to help homeless children, reduce arm and encourage harmony. Wat Phra Dhammakaya become a sister temple to Fo Kuang Shan, Taipei in 1994, securing friendly relation…
The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua
Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
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Magha Puja Day 1999 Celebration
…ars a festival of light is organized each year during the third lunar month. On 19 February 2000 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Thailand, the inauguration of the peaceful millennium will be celebrated during …
…ce of peaceful teachings that have persisted for over 2,500 years. Scheduled on 19 February 2000 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, the festival of light aims to commemorate the peaceful millennium, coinciding with…
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
…s thus the most popular time for supporters to visit the temple. Kathina Day is to be celebrated at Wat Phra Dhammaakaya on the first Sunday of November of each year.
…ng many visitors to the temple. Celebrated annually on the first Sunday of November, Kathina Day at Wat Phra Dhammaakaya offers a chance for the community to engage in merit-making and support the monast…
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
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Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
… and ethical conduct (the Buddhist Eight Precepts) and simultaneously practice mental discipline at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand during the period 29-31 January 1999. The pretext for the event was to ex…
…ordination program initiated in 1998 culminated in a spectacular event from January 29-31, 1999, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand. Approximately 100,000 men gathered to practice moral and ethical conduct…
The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
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The Importance of Dhamma in Modern Society
… Dhamma, does worldly knowledge find its fullest potential in serving all mankind for the better. Wat Phra Dhammakaya was established to carry on the legacy handed down to us by our forefathers. Its fo…
…om, which helps in realizing its full potential for the betterment of society. The establishment of Wat Phra Dhammakaya aims to preserve the teachings of ancestors and ensure future generations benefit f…
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
…ed as a novice. While a novice, Dabbamallaputta earned the respect and admiration from the monks at Wat Jetavana. The temple community saw Dabbamallaputta as a person of great knowledge and talent, such …
… began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birth, chose the path of ordi…
Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
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Bibliography of Buddhist and Linguistic Resources
…ndation Department of International Relations, 2002. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) Luang Por Wat Paknam. The Path To Magga Phala: The Method of Samatha and Vipassana Meditation. Bhasicharoen, Bang…
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
International Dhammakaya Centers in Europe and Hong Kong
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International Dhammakaya Centers in Europe and Hong Kong
… Strasbourg, FRANCE Tel. (+33-388) 326-915 Fax. (+33-388) 229-919 E-mail: [email protected] GERMANY Wat Buddha Augsburg (Meditation Zentrum) Pferrer-Bogenerstrasse 6, 86199 Augsburg, GERMANY Tel. (+49-82…
…nchester, promoting meditation practices. France's center is in Strasbourg, while Germany hosts the Wat Buddha Augsburg. In Hong Kong, the society offers various programs from their offices in Wanchai. E…
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
…el Co., Ltd. Ivan Gar Wanchai - Chandhanee - Bhawichat - Bhawin Teveyanan Janyen Quatermain Wat Buddha Augsburg Germany Sponsoring contributors Phra Anan Tamonuto Phra Sakchai Kunayootto …
This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene