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Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will

Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm

"First, we must try to go to them indirectly. Do you see? We will only be here for seven days so we must be patient. We should always train ourselves to speak kindly and by doing this, we will gain bi

This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann

Meeting #16 17 March 2010 - Panawat I am here in Panawat (a beautiful retreat center north of Chiang Mai) to attend a Teacher’s Conference conducted by Wat Phra Dhammakaya and decide to go see Luang

ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป

Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as

Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel

Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc

life of luxury, sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, etc., will find that they have to eat alms, and sleep outside, eventually, their need to sleep in air-conditioned rooms will disappear. You learn ab

This text discusses the profound changes one experiences through ordination. It highlights how luxuries are relinquished for personal growth and self-awareness. The journey challenges preconceived not

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug

Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the future leaders so that they will understand this, too

In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai

Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a

Suzanne Kettell When you are sabai and still, you are creating boon or good, pure energy. Therefore, when you come to the end of the time you have set for your meditation session, you have the opport

Meditation is a pathway to creating pure positive energy, referred to as boon. In this practice, after achieving a state of contentment, individuals can spread this energy throughout their surrounding

"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

PHRAMONNALLEPHANOPIN (1884-1969) Founder of the Dhammasakay Tradiion *When you need happiness, you should allow your mind to come to a standstill. Stopping is the manifestation of success - if is the

2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su

This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa

ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs

This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema

Weekend Retreat Those with more free time at the weekends have the opportunity to join residential meditation retreats in the Dhammakaya Foundation's meditation village for three days over the weeken

Those looking for a weekend getaway can participate in three-day meditation retreats at the Dhammakaya Foundation's village. Participants adhere to basic living conditions, staying under mosquito nets

Ladies Dhammayada Training Since 1986, the Dhammayada Training has extended to female school children and university students. The courses are of 1-2 month duration during the university summer vacat

The Ladies Dhammayada Training has been empowering female school and university students since 1986. Offered during summer vacations, the 1-2 month courses focus on discipline, ethics, meditation, and

Translator's Introduction I was indeed honored when I was approached to undertake this translation. It has not always been easy for me to keep in touch with my Buddhist heritage, having been born in E

In this introduction, the translator shares their journey of connecting with their Buddhist heritage while living in Europe. They express deep respect for Buddhism and the teachings of the Lord Buddha

After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be

Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi

it would be very embarrassing for monks to have to ask for help in that manner. If this is how the original sponsor of the temple comments, and you are thinking to build additional temple buildings,

การรักษาความสะอาดในวัดไม่เพียงแต่สร้างภาพลักษณ์ที่ดี แต่ยังช่วยดึงดูดผู้บริจาค หากผู้คนพบว่าวัดสะอาดและสวยงาม พวกเขาจะมีแนวโน้มที่จะบริจาคมากขึ้นและกลับมาอีกเรื่อยๆ สุขภาพจิตที่ดีผ่านการทำความสะอาดสาม

they also love cleanliness. There is a story about a monk who would often meditate in the woods. He would often use the base of trees for relieving himself. One night, as the monk sat there meditating

เนื้อหาบทเรียนนี้เล่าถึงความสำคัญของความสะอาดในพุทธศาสนา โดยมีเรื่องเล่าของพระที่นั่งสมาธิในป่า และการสนทนาของทูตสวรรค์เกี่ยวกับความสะอาด เมื่อปฏิบัติความสะอาด จะมีผลต่อจิตใจและร่างกายอย่างลึกซึ้ง ให้