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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
Inpirational Message On the 44th Anniversary of the Ordination of Most Venerable Founder Luang Phaw Dhammajayo on 27th August 2012 and also in the historical year of the Buddhajayanti 2600 celebration
On August 27, 2012, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) marked the 44th anniversary of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordination and the significant Buddhajayanti 2600. This inaugural rese
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi
In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea
Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
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Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
Meeting #12 28 February 2010 Today, a meeting has been planned for all of the people, and the monks, who are the organizers of the Peace Revolution and the monks who run the Middle Way Retreats. Th
On February 28, 2010, a meeting was held for the organizers of the Peace Revolution and monks running the Middle Way Retreats. The Peace Revolution is an online self-development program aimed at young
The Process of Learning: Insights from Buddhist Teachings
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The Process of Learning: Insights from Buddhist Teachings
Suzanne Jeffrey information for them to know. The teacher must try to make the information relevant for the student, finding some way to make the information vital for their lives, according to the s
This text discusses the importance of relevance in teaching, the need for both teacher and student to exhibit patience and discipline, and a structured approach to inquiry in the learning process. It
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
Networking with a Dharma Politizer We worship money as God and morality is lost. When we do this, we begin to associate with ‘bad’ people, or people who lead us away from the very thing that would he
In examining the decline of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the R
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
World Peace Begins With Inner Peace
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World Peace Begins With Inner Peace
World Peace Begins With Inner Peace 192 By knowing the mind, you are discovering the path to serenity 196 If you do not know your own mind, how will serenity arise? 198 Finding your mind is not a diff
The text emphasizes that world peace starts from within, highlighting the importance of understanding one's mind to achieve serenity. It discusses how knowing your mind is crucial for peace and that f
The Power of Meditation for World Peace
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The Power of Meditation for World Peace
Buddhist Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. The peace that everyone has longe
The text highlights the importance of meditation in achieving world peace. It suggests that many global issues stem from the wicked mind. By cultivating a calm and clear mind through meditation, indiv
Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
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Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
Journey to Joy 28 is two finger-widths above the navel level. This is the true resting place of the mind and the starting point of the journey along the Middle Way. In this spot, the mind is at a comp
In this text, we delve into the significance of the mind's resting point located above the navel, which serves as a sanctuary free from thoughts, worries, and fears. This tranquil state fosters purity
Finding Your Mind: A Journey to Inner Calm
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Finding Your Mind: A Journey to Inner Calm
Finding your mind is not a difficult task Comfortably lean up against the back of a chair and gently close your eyes. Yes, right. You are feeling all your thoughts passing through your mind one after
Finding your mind is a process of calming your thoughts and focusing on one at a time. By leaning back, closing your eyes, and acknowledging your waves of thoughts, you can begin to arrange mental pri
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
178. ONLY MERIT IN MIND If you come to the temple for the sole purpose of gaining merit, then you are on the right path and you will never fall into misfortune. On the other hand, if you come here to
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace
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Journey to Joy: Finding Inner Peace
Journey to Joy 156 my eyes closed, easily and gently. I felt serene and relaxed. By just following the voice of the venerable one, I was happy. A smile appeared on my face automatically. If thoughts i
This passage describes a transformative meditation experience where the author finds deep serenity by following a guide's voice. Using the mantra ‘Samma Arahang,’ they achieve a state of calmness, fee
The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Those who are not born during the life of a Buddha must seek refuge in the Lord Buddha’s teachings, unaware of His appearance. Our country’s ancestors
Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi
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
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
When the people of Alavi heard that the Teacher had come, they went to the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at th
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 46 46 universal love, the love of all of humankind without expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently clos
In this chapter, the focus is on cultivating universal love and self-love without expectations. By relaxing the mind through meditation, individuals can achieve inner peace and a sense of cleansing th
Meditation Techniques for Attaining Dhammakaya
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Meditation Techniques for Attaining Dhammakaya
MEDITATION TECHNIQUE 30.Only a Question of Technique All of us have more than enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and the Wisdom of Dhammakaya here and now, without having to wait for the next lifetime.
In this text, it is emphasized that every individual possesses enough merit to attain Dhammakaya and its wisdom in the present life. By practicing diligently and maintaining unwavering focus during me