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Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

ASE HISTORY OF THE SUCCESS OF MORAL TRAINING PROJECTS The Dnammadayada (Dhamma Inheritors) Training Programme has been conducted for twenty-seven years since the beginning of the Dhammikaya Foundatio

The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa

ERVICE I couldn't help thinking a lot, sometimes I kept thinking until midnight. One sleepless night, I decided to try meditating. I just sat and let time go by, waiting for myself to feel sleepy. I d

The narrative illustrates a woman's journey through meditation, revealing how it leads her to inner peace, emotional stability, and a better understanding of herself. Initially sleepless and contempla

Buddhist View on Sex Luang Por 36 : One thing you have to bear in mind is that before leading a life in priesthood, all Buddhist monks were once ordinary laypeople. But they consider the lives of layp

In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Chapter 32 Spreading the LOVE (#5) The sharing of loving kindness is something we can do every day, both before and after daily meditation. A brief period befor

In this chapter, we explore the practice of sharing loving kindness both before and after meditation. This technique softens the mind and enhances the meditation experience. By engaging in this practi

My introduction to Love and Family Dhammakaya meditation began about five years ago when I first learned about the basic method from a monk at the Meditation Center of Chicago. I had meditated many ye

The author shares their introduction to Dhammakaya meditation after realizing the challenges of daily life and mental clutter. This journey began five years ago at the Meditation Center of Chicago, fo

Journey to Joy 142 the navel level - in my very centre. I use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' (which means 'purify the mind') repeating silently three times at each key point, until resting my mind at the

In this segment, the author discusses the practice of using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to center the mind and achieve inner peace. By reciting the mantra and focusing on the 'seventh base', one can ef

Journey to Joy By meditating in the group and by training with the Teaching Monks, I always get inspired to exercise meditation regularly at home, each day at least 30 minutes in the morning and 30 mi

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal experiences of meditation and the importance of regular practice. Inspired by teachings from monastic practices, the daily schedule includes morning and

…deed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribute directly to my daily practice of meditation, is the miraculous ability to gradually learn how to, "Let go and begin to live in th…

This text reflects on the profound changes in one's life due to daily meditation practice, particularly the ability to let go of the past and embrace the present. The author shares the burden of guilt

Meditation in Everyday Life on days that you meditate well as well as days that you don't. Keep a diary and take notice of how your meditation experience improves. Use a meditation diary as your medit

Meditation can transform everyday life, enhancing our experiences both on good and challenging days. Keeping a meditation diary helps track progress and deepen practice. The act of sharing loving kind

Does it mean that our religion is not as good as we think it is? After I had the opportunity to visit those foreign countries, I realized that it is not that Buddhism that is bad, but the people. Thai

This text explores the realization that the shortcomings in Buddhism are not due to the religion itself but rather the practices of its followers. The author reflects on experiences in foreign countri

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื

To create world peace by allowing one's mind to reach inner happiness first, according to the practice called meditation, is what we ought to do. It is what each and every single person should be conc

Creating world peace starts with achieving inner happiness through meditation. Regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds, meditation serves as a universal practice to improve mental clarity and

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

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons

Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without frustration, an

TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recognized the need to preserve the quality of the mind and placed more importanc

Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By

ROVISION OF FACILITIES W t h e steady increase of interested public coming to study meditation and culture for the raising of the quality of the mind, the Dhammakaya Foundation has led the way in the

The Dhammakaya Foundation has developed purpose-built facilities to enhance the practice of meditation, accommodating a large number of meditators and fostering a serene environment. With a covered ca

Digested from speech of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima Abbot of Honryuji Temple / Nichiren-Sye Order "Buddhism is from internal. Buddhism is going to help, to protect, to prevent our world from the conflic

The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza

3. The Middle Way The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification. It is a path of practice that is conducive to ta

The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] serves as a balanced path in Buddhism, steering clear of both sensual pleasures and self-mortification. This approach is aimed at tempering the mind, achieving supre