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The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
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The Journey to Enlightenment: Sodh Chandasaro's Transformation
PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI 43 the beginning of the path to spiritual attainment. He was overjoyed. Even the midday meal tasted extraordinary delicious that day. He looked forward …
In this text, Sodh Chandasaro embarks on a profound meditation session, making a resolute vow to attain enlightenment similar to the Lord Buddha. As he meditates in front of the main Buddha statue, he
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
…n workshop to train gifted meditators. Many of his students reached the highest level of meditative attainment known as attaining the Dhammakaya. He was also the first Thai preceptor to ordain a westerner as a …
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he organized workshops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level.
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
… can be practiced by a lay person for the benefit of a happy life, as well as by a monastic for the attainment of liberation. Meditation is universal. It is not only for Buddhists, but for people of all faiths.…
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
The Seventh Base of the Mind
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The Seventh Base of the Mind
… finger-breadths above the navel, is the natural home of the mind and also the gateway to spiritual attainment. When the mind is settled at the Seventh Base, it is in a safe sanctuary sheltered from mental impu…
The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
…ranscendental knowledge that has been concealed from us. When we reach a higher point of meditative attainment and our faculties are perfected, we will have clarity that brings forth a higher form of insight an…
Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc
90 Benefits of Meditation
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90 Benefits of Meditation
…ets of life than can be found in books or lectures, or through one’s thinking abilities. Meditative attainment allows us to tap into the “inner knowledge” that reveals our true nature and the spiritual essence …
Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f
Understanding Inner Dhamma
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Understanding Inner Dhamma
…o do it in a remote place in order to achieve it. But now, we have found the way. Now, we know that attainment of inner Dhamma, though profound, is not something too difficult to accomplish after all—simply mai…
Inner Dhamma was once seen as a profound, difficult achievement requiring immense effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to
Light of Purity
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Light of Purity
Light of Purity Don’t get excited when you see the bright light, or wonder where the light is coming from, or whether you have left the lights on. Be unaffected by it. Feel happy that there is bright
…iscover the source of this radiant light and the transcendental aspects that follow, leading to the attainment of inner Dhamma. Details on how to cultivate this mindset and its significance in spiritual practic…
The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
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The Importance of Beginning Meditation Properly
…tired of meditation and even have a misgiving about anyone who says he or she is able to reach high attainment. In this case, it looks like a speedy achievement, but in fact it is slow.
เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี
The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
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The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
… the instruction without reluctance, and you’ll see good results. When you reach a certain level of attainment, you’ll feel open, spacious, serene and peaceful, and be able to access the source of happiness. Yo…
Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happiness during practice, you can improve your inner experience. Like a child in kindergarten, approa
Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation
…isgiving or hesitation. Examples: questioning whether you or others can really achieve a meditative attainment, whether inner Triple Gem really exists, whether mental objects are real, etc. Apathy and inertia …
The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will
Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
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Guided Meditation for Personal Growth
…ery day, diligently, without getting discouraged. One day soon you'll be able to reach your goal of attainment. You have to put in the necessary effort for whatever you do. Even in simple things like eating a …
การทำสมาธิที่ถูกต้องตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบจะทำให้การเดินทางของคุณราบรื่นและง่ายดาย คุณต้องทำสิ่งนี้อย่างต่อเนื่องและหมั่นฝึกฝนเพื่อความสำเร็จ แม้ว่าจะมีความท้าทาย ให้เข้าใจว่าคุณยังเป็นคนธรรมดาและต้องเอาใจใส่
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…vana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life; nor is it the concept of happiness as inte…
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 the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…to let even the reality go by. With Right Intention we ultimately want to dedicate ourselves to the attainment of Nirvana. "Right Speech, or Samma Vaca, means to speak with honesty and truthfulness with an end…
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
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
…ly purer bodily sheaths until it reaches the ultimate one called *Dhammakaya*, the highest level of attainment of supreme happiness.
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
…n is read, might lead all who have had some part in the production of this book swiftly towards the attainment of Nirvana: Honourary Contributors Phra Khru Palad Pubait Jhanabhinyō Pismal Saenghiran & Fa…
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
Goals of Life
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Goals of Life
Goals of Life Life goals have three levels: the goal on Earth, the goal in the celestial realm, and the goal beyond (Nirvana). The goal on Earth is to live happily, enjoy good health, be blessed with
…xternal divine assistance. The journey to Nirvana signifies liberation from human suffering and the attainment of true enlightenment.
Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
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Khun Yai's Journey to Self-Improvement
…ower 101. 53. Relinquish all else 102. 54. “Stop” so you will succeed 103. 55. Only spiritual attainment can help us 104. 56. To successfully pursue perfection, 105. 57. one needs to embrace meditatio…
เรื่องราวของคุณใหญ่ที่มุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาตนเองผ่านการตริตรองและธรรมะ เน้นการรักตนเองและสร้างบุญเพื่อประโยชน์ทั้งต่อตนเองและผู้อื่น มีการกล่าวถึงความสำคัญของเวลาและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับอนาคต ข้อคิดเกี่ยวกับก
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
…, is the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is in the next; be happy because of everybody life is not the concept of happiness as inter…
This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could …
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc