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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: Insights from Luang Por
Meetings with a Dhamma Master Meeting #5 March 5, 2009 – Panawat Retreat Center Right before the Peace Revolution Conference ended, several of the participants and I decided to attend another retrea
In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
- The giver is pure -- The more pure the giver the more merit he will receive in his giving. It is wise for the giver to practice at least the Five Precepts to achieve purity. Purify your mind to gain
The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's world, balancing financial stability with the de
The Consequences of Evil Deeds
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The Consequences of Evil Deeds
16 Clear-minded Youths - 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons The Buddha's answer to the third group: "Monks, once, seven cowheds saw an iguana going into a mound and, for fun, they closed all the outl
In this story, the Buddha illustrates the consequences of evil actions through the tale of seven cowheds who trap an iguana and forget it for seven days. This narrative emphasizes that no one can esca
The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
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The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
The most important thing is that he has introduced everyone to the inner sun. He has offered his extraordinary knowledge: the principles of meditation for achieving the inner body of enlightenment. Th
This text highlights Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's contributions to meditation and inner peace. He teaches principles that help individuals achieve enlightenment, leading to happiness and a positive impact
Transforming Lives Through Meditation
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Transforming Lives Through Meditation
Knowledge and Career feeling so happy! As a result of this, the majority of my customers are getting interested in meditation no matter what their educational level. Simultaneously they are talking ab
In this inspiring account, the author shares their joy as customers embrace meditation, leading to improved family dynamics and individual attitudes. This positive feedback highlights the effectivenes
Journey to Joy Through Meditation
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Journey to Joy Through Meditation
Journey to Joy 120 Today, I am 100 percent confident that meditation is the important key to the success in my career and family life. On any day that I feel stressed, I will meditate. Even though I m
In this insightful account, the author shares the transformative power of meditation in their life. By dedicating time to meditate, they found a key to managing stress effectively, leading to improved
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 06 90 decreased a 100 times from the high value of 800 baht to 8 baht only. Moreover, I got into trouble, not because I fled my own debt, but because I had pledged for someone else. Bet
The author recounts a challenging period between 1998 and 1999, marked by financial turmoil and emotional distress due to company losses and debt issues caused by pledging for others. Despite having f
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
50 50 Journey to Joy Mr. Richard Braun (Germany) ❝"Meditation to attain the Dhammakaya has restrained me from having bad thoughts. When I have bad thoughts, I can clear them out very quickly before I
In this heartfelt account, Mr. Richard Braun from Germany shares how meditation to achieve the Dhammakaya has significantly transformed his life. He emphasizes how this practice helps him swiftly elim
Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
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Understanding the Law of Kamma in Family Dynamics
Part Five: Truth for the Family caution: We should know the mentality of the people around us! Initially, they may give us moral support. But once we advance too far and too fast, they may become anta
Part Five discusses the significance of understanding the timing and locality of our actions when seeking moral support from those around us. It highlights the Law of Kamma, explaining why good deeds
Raising Financially Savvy Children
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Raising Financially Savvy Children
Part Two: Raising Children - principles and consequences of over-spending. Do not give them money just to end their annoyance or their tantrums. Do not let them think that money is easy to earn. It is
In this section, we explore effective strategies for raising children who understand the principles of money. It is crucial to avoid giving in to children's demands for money out of frustration, as th
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
136 THE POWER OF THE MIND VIXII The Power from Stillness Regular meditation will result in courage to overcome obstacles and temptations, and eventually we will take control of our own minds. This can
Regular meditation cultivates courage, enabling us to conquer obstacles and temptations. By stilling our minds daily, we can take control of our thoughts and actions, leading to personal empowerment.
More Merit... Less Obstacles
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More Merit... Less Obstacles
12 72 SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXX More Merit... Less Obstacles The more merit we have the fewer obstacles we will encounter in life, and vice versa. This is a truth that we should take into account. For
This text highlights the relationship between merit and obstacles in life, emphasizing that greater merit leads to fewer challenges. It encourages the practice of good deeds as a means to accumulate m
Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
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Keeping the Five Precepts Intact
How do you keep the Five Precepts intact? When I was a student, I started training myself to observe the Five Precepts. This is how I did it. Before I was ordained, I wore a Buddha image around my nec
This text describes a personal journey of observing the Five Precepts, a set of ethical guidelines in Buddhism. The author shares their experience of using a Buddha image for daily chanting and resolu
The Growth of Good Deeds
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The Growth of Good Deeds
After three or four months, although there is still no banana to consume, there will be banana leaves that we can use for wrapping. After eight or nine months, there is yet no banana to eat, but there
This text discusses how, similar to a banana plant that takes time to yield fruit, good deeds also require patience to bring forth favorable outcomes. It emphasizes that environmental conditions and s
Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
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Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything lu
เนื้อหาแนะนำวิธีการสอนเด็กถึงคุณค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างประหยัด และการออมเงิน โดยเริ่มจากการสอนให้เด็กทราบถึงคุณค่าของเงินและการใช้ของอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ การให้เด็กทำของเล่นเอง การส่งเสริมการออมผ่านห
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo
Reflections on Alcoholism and Relationships
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Reflections on Alcoholism and Relationships
ERVICE S around the same night until morning. I was nicknamed a 'ghost' because I rested during the daytime and woke up at night to drink. I spent more than a thousand baht a day leading this kind of
In this poignant account, the narrator shares their battle with alcoholism, detailing the toll it takes on their life and marriage. Despite frequent binge drinking and neglecting their partner, the na
Journey to Harmony: A Testimony of Love and Understanding
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Journey to Harmony: A Testimony of Love and Understanding
ERVICE Nowadays, we live in harmony and we have a good understanding of one another. We are two individuals on the same journey leading to heaven on earth and the afterlife. People are amazed that we
In this inspiring testimony, Mrs. Sawangjit Jacschke shares her transformative journey towards love and harmony with her husband, Hanswerner, after discovering the teachings of Luang Phaw and the DMC