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The Vintage of Absoiving 9. Dana Sutta 5. "he gives a gift with the thought, 'Just as there were the great sacrifices of the sages of the past -- Atthaka, Vamaka, Vamadeva, Vessamitta, Yamataggi, An

The Dana Sutta emphasizes the importance of giving with a mindful intention, drawing parallels with great sages of the past. It illustrates how such acts of generosity lead to a serene mind and joyful

100 The Virtue of Abstaining 10. Pūrṇā - Kiriya - vatthu Here, bhikkhus, a certain person has done meritorious actions founded on giving gifts significantly, meritorious actions founded on virtues si

In this discourse, the Buddha explains the benefits of meritorious actions such as giving and virtuous living. A certain individual who practices these actions is reborn among the Titan gods, illustra

The Dhammakaya Tradition Founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phramongkolthepmuni (background picture), the Dhammakaya Knowledge was passed on to Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong (center

The Dhammakaya Tradition was founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phramongkolthepmuni. This rich tradition of knowledge was eventually passed on to Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong, who p

Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipice and meet his death.” S

In this story, a mahout recognizes the exceptional training of his elephant and fears the king's intentions to harm it. He whispers words of encouragement to the elephant, urging it to reveal its powe

Phra Wijarn Teerungguro Phramaha Prasetkit Sumedho Phra Wirot Virocano Phramaha Somchai Thanavuddho (M.D., Ph.D.) Phra Wut Abhiwutdo & Vehicle Services Division Phramaha Supoj Suv

This text highlights various prominent Buddhist monks, including their titles and affiliations. It provides insights into their contributions to the community and the organizations they represent. Key

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

Meditation requires practice with the right methods to achieve contentment quickly. As you refine your approach, you'll notice improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in me

He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu

Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac

"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, we

Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly

think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the par

Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot

78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain

Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi

86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w

The Dummedha-Jātaka recounts an episode from the life of the Buddha, where he reflects on the story of Devadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly.

So saying, he sprang into the air from the top of the pole, turned fourteen somersaults in the air, and alighting on his feet, balanced himself once more on the tip of the pole. The Teacher said to hi

In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from

So he decided to seek out well-known meditation teachers available at that time and apprenticed with them. He practiced every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed medit

In his quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achie

Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin

Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r

But in your practice at home you can choose any position you wish, as long as it is comfortable. You can sit with your back against the wall, with your legs hanging down, or with your legs sideways, w

In your mindfulness practice at home, prioritize comfort. You can choose any position that feels right, such as sitting with your back against a wall, legs down, or sideways. Ensuring no tension in yo

Maintain a neutral state of mind. Keep your mind empty, spacious, calm and still, in a way that makes you feel happy and relaxed, consistently, without rushing. Soon you’ll arrive at a deeper and more

Maintaining a neutral state of mind is essential for relaxation and happiness. By keeping your mind empty, spacious, and calm, you can achieve a deeper state of relaxation. This process involves being

He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse hum

This text discusses the emergence of inner transcendental bodies through relaxation at the center of the Dhamma Sphere. As the mind achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through v

If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort

Visualization may not be suitable for everyone. If you find yourself feeling tense or struggling to visualize, it's perfectly fine to choose other methods. Instead of visualizing, focus on relaxing yo

Ghatāsana-Jātaka “Lo! in your stronghold.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Brother who was given by the Master a subject for meditation, and, going to the borders

The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises to rebuild it, he remained without shelter during the rainy se