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"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at

In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh

Journey to Joy 232 Despite his reasonable explanation, deep inside I refused to acknowledge the existence of the Dhammakaya. I was actually so agitated that I stopped meditating for two months. Still,

In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on his journey of meditation and the transformative experience of realizing the presence of the Dhammakaya body. After a period of doubt and ceasing to meditat

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 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

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

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

1.1 The Suffering of Internment in the Womb The foetus is seated upon the faeces of the mother passing through her intestines and has the food being digested in her stomach as a pillow. The foetus is

This text delves into the severe distress endured by a foetus during gestation, likening conditions in the womb to a form of hell due to physical confinement and sensory overload. The foetus experienc

she was at the level of a Sotapanna (Stream-Enterer), one who attained the first stage of holiness. As a married woman, she performed the duties of a good wife and had 20 children (10 sons and 10 daug

This text discusses the complexities of living a chaste life while fulfilling marital duties. It highlights the experiences of notable figures like a Sotapanna woman, Pipphali and Bhaddakapilani, and

CERVICE Testimony 5 Ms Pornprachern Boonsungnern, USA "When I love others, I give that person 100 percent, but in turn the hurt I get is equivalent to what I give. If I love myself, I give to myself 1

Ms. Pornprachern Boonsungnern, a 49-year-old singer from Nevada, USA, reflects on her life of suffering and joy. Losing her mother young, she lived in poverty but found hope through music. Winning a s

"How much do you spend in a year going out to clubs?" "I guess about two or three times the amount spent on liquor." "Son, you contribute about 2,000 to 2,500 baht every year to making merit, but at t

The text discusses how excessive spending on alcohol and other vices can lead to detrimental life choices and financial instability. It highlights a conversation between Luang Phaw and Khun Yay, where

which ended conclusively with a UN-mandated cease-fire and eventually a return to the status quo, made it very clear that neither country could break the balance of power. By removing Saddam Hussein,

This text discusses the significant changes in the balance of power in the Middle East following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal o

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

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

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 #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

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

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

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

Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. Peace that everyone has longed for will co

In a world beset by spiritual drought, the Buddhist congregation advocates for the power of meditation as a solution to achieve world peace. Problems are rooted in the wicked mind, and to achieve peac

Now, I’d like to invite all of you to settle your mind at the center of your body. Do it with a soft and gentle attention, an attention so soft and gentle that it is like a bird’s feather floating dow

This text invites readers to cultivate a gentle mindfulness practice by focusing their attention softly at the center of their body. It emphasizes the importance of a light and tender approach, likeni