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Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
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Chaiboon's Journey to Dhamma through Meditation
…ost of his friends slept, Chaiboon would wake up to meditate because of favourable silence, and his body had just enough rest. He would meditate in an area where none of his friends would see him. But, so…
Chaiboon, despite the early hour of 3 a.m., dedicates himself to meditation amidst the silence when his friends sleep. Initially, he meditates alone but invites close friends to join him at Wat P TANA
Khun Yay's Final Tribute
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Khun Yay's Final Tribute
…asaka and upasika of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, along with all devotees of Khun Yay worldwide, to join in body and mind in the most perfect and majestic crystal lighting ceremony and cremation held on 3rd Febru…
Khun Yay passed away on September 10, 2000, prompting Luang Phaw Dhammajayo to invite all monks and devotees to a majestic crystal lighting ceremony and cremation on February 3, 2002. This event, with
Creating World Peace Through Collective Effort
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Creating World Peace Through Collective Effort
…htly and relax. Then our wish will come true. It begins with stilling the mind at the centre of the body and setting an example inspiring other people to do the same. Then, peace will happen before our ey…
…ds us that greater happiness lies in calming the mind. To foster peace, everyone is encouraged to embody and inspire this practice. Peace will flourish when people unite in their thoughts and work togethe…
Meditation for World Peace
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Meditation for World Peace
…hould touch the tip of your left thumb. Place your hands palms up gently on your lap. Sit with your body and head straight. If you cannot sit in this position, you may sit in a chair or on a sofa. Adjust …
In this meditation guide by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, readers learn how to sit in a relaxed half-lotus position, enabling a deep connection with their breath and promoting tranquility. The practice empha
The Power of Pure Meditation for Global Peace
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The Power of Pure Meditation for Global Peace
…s and peace for all persons. Let the power from the purity of your still mind at the centre of your body spread to those people who are suffering because of war. Let their suffering turn into happiness. A…
This text emphasizes the importance of connecting with all beings and the role of meditation in spreading happiness and compassion. It advocates for a world where love prevails over exploitation and d
Tomorrow The World Will Change
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Tomorrow The World Will Change
…tice. Through the act of meditation – stilling the mind and focusing the mind at the center of the body – every individual, regardless of race, culture, and religion, can experience inner happiness that …
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, a prominent Buddhist monk from Thailand, advocates for world peace through inner peace and meditation. He emphasizes that true happiness is attainable and essential for achievin
The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
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The Path to Inner Happiness and World Peace
…man race. Happiness from within can be attained by quietly stilling the mind at the centre of one’s body. The deeper you sink into this peace and calm found at the centre of each of us, the more it expand…
Achieving inner happiness and true world peace begins with the elimination of defilements within the human heart. Practicing meditation can help individuals experience profound inner peace, which radi
A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
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A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought
…world. By meditating and concentrating the pure energy within our focused mind at the centre of our body, we can eliminate the defilements. The energy we create is powerful enough to wash away mental blem…
Chapter 7 emphasizes that world peace through inner happiness is more valuable and lasting than war. It underscores the necessity of overcoming mental defilements through meditation and energy concent
The Essence of Inner Peace and World Harmony
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The Essence of Inner Peace and World Harmony
…ing… sit silencing None to be committing Still the mind while relaxing Imagine a bright sun in your body Comfortably proceed restfully Soon we’ll be satisfactory And we’ll desire not any Only love and sym…
This text emphasizes the importance of inner peace as a foundation for world peace, advocating for empathy among diverse religions and cultures. Hollywood actor Gary Stretch shares his experience in a
Meditation for World Peace
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Meditation for World Peace
…hould touch the tip of your left thumb. Place your hands palms up gently on your lap. Sit with your body and head straight. If you cannot sit in this position, you may sit in a chair or on a sofa. Adjust …
Meditation for World Peace is a guide that helps individuals connect with their inner selves while promoting global harmony. It describes a comfortable meditation posture - the half-lotus - to facilit
A Haunting Reflection
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A Haunting Reflection
…d into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not sure if she is dead or not. In detail, some generall…
A woman finds herself entangled in a haunting experience after being married to a ghost. Following a tragic incident where she is pushed into the sea, she is left to grapple with her sense of self. Co
Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
…hing that you wish for. May you be endowed with material wealth, retinue, beauty, attainment of the body of Enlightenment of the Buddha and easy mastery of the Dhammakaya Tradition in every lifetime until…
This inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest highlights participants as history-makers in promoting global peace. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual enlightenment, calling upon the merits of enlig
Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
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Creating Harmony and Understanding in Family and Society
…pter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom 391 Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image - The Body of Enlightenment 401 List of contact numbers of Dhammakaya Meditation Centers 407
This section explores vital aspects of family dynamics, including creating harmony, handling sibling conflicts, and instilling compassion in children toward vulnerable relatives. It further delves int
The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
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The Path of Self-Training and Endurance
… We must endure suffering, which means, we must endure the unfavorable conditions that our physical body experiences, such as sickness, without creating an uproar or excessive complaints. 3.3) We must en…
This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
…s of a bamboo tree. Magic Form of Conduct #2: Ears like handles on a wok. Magic Form of Conduct #3: Body like a doormat. Magic Form of Conduct #4: Mind like the earth. Our grandparents were able to use t…
This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed
The Value of Honest Work
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The Value of Honest Work
…with pride. A person who concentrates on performing good deeds, working honestly, and making their body like a doormat will have a successful and peaceful mind; they will not be jealous of others. Their …
…ance of all honest work, equating it with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind. Individuals who embody this ethic not only support their families but also become role models for future generations. By e…
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
… it. For example, we are unable to prevent aging, sickness and death. If we thoroughly examine the body we believe belongs to us, we find there are only blood, tissue, bone, tendons, skin, and other or…
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Teaching Your Unborn Child: The Spiritual Aspect of Conception
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Teaching Your Unborn Child: The Spiritual Aspect of Conception
…ing the baby should begin before pregnancy and it requires the parents to maintain wholesomeness in body, speech and mind. Parents should eliminate all bad behaviors and observe the Five Precepts diligent…
Being born requires the combination of sperm and egg alongside spiritual factors. Good parents can influence a child's positive reception in the womb. Preparation should start before pregnancy, focusi
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
…was carrying it while I passed by this way to go buy gold and silver paper to bury with my mother’s body, but I dropped it unknowingly.” When the first woman heard the second woman’s account of the actual…
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
Love Your Children in the Correct Manner
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Love Your Children in the Correct Manner
…*2. Discipline** - Children must be taught to always be punctual, clean, honest, and have purity in body, speech and mind. **3. Loving Kindness** – This can be done by teaching them to love animals and t…
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