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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
… across different aspects of life, ultimately leading to enlightenment. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
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Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
Suzanne Jeffrey Wai -A Thai greeting, and sign or respect, done by placing the hands in front of the body, at about chest high, elegantly pressed together like a lotus flower. The higher the placemen
… customs can enhance cultural appreciation and respect in interactions. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
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Suzanne Jeffrey: Teacher and Writer
Suzanne Jeffrey is a teacher, writer, and lecturer for Dhammakaya Meditation. Having taught and counseled in international schools for the past twenty-five years, she now lives in New York. She contin
…meditation and education has impacted many lives throughout her career. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
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Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
Contents Foreword: Phra Mongkhisompun, Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation Foreword: Phraratchaphalavison, President of the Dhammakaya Foundation 1. INTRODUCTION Quality of mind: mankind’s most pr
…iming to elevate the human spirit and create a more harmonious society. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
16 24 5. ACTIVITIES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION Ethics and Meditation Training Activities Youth Development Activities Academic Activities Humanitarian Activities Environment Publications and Media C
…ble future, demonstrating the success of its various training projects. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience
…quality of mind to mitigate social ills and enhance our collective future. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
Senior Citizens Never fear from the concerns of the more senior citizens in society is courage in the face if coming of death. Many old people are uncomfortable with the approach of death and for some
…crucial for enhancing the well-being of both seniors and monks in society. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of e
… achievable only through the combination of virtuous actions and mindful practices. For more, visit dmc.tv.
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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
…ene and focused mind, allowing for genuine personal growth and well-being. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i
…ersonal growth, transforming the individual's contribution to society. For detailed insights, visit dmc.tv.
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
…xpanded the movement to its current location in 1970, reclaiming land for spiritual training. Visit dmc.tv for more information.
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE O n its present 800 acres site, WDC will comprise the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall (the largest spiritual assembly hall in the world), the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara,
… a beacon for peace, enhancing societal values and contributing positively on a global scale. Visit dmc.tv for more.
Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Objectives of the Dhammakaya Foundation
OBJEICIVES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION The objects and purposes of the Dhammakaya Foundation are to promote social harmony through the practice of meditation -- to promote in world society a culture
…o unite people irrespective of gender, race, language, or beliefs. More information can be found at dmc.tv.
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
RECONDITION CTIVITIES OF THE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION Realizing that irrespective of age or walk of life, no person is in any less need than the next for the means by which to raise the quality of his
… serving society and promoting co-operation across diverse communities. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Weekend Meditation Retreats at Dhammakaya Foundation
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
…ing around 100,000 individuals annually who seek peace and mindfulness. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Week-long Meditation Retreats
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Week-long Meditation Retreats
Week-long Retreats The training of the mind to achieve inner peace requires continuity of training. A seven-day meditation retreat has been organized as a temporary relief from normal, routine commit
…e retreats a popular choice for both locals and international visitors. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Ethics & Meditation Training Courses
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Ethics & Meditation Training Courses
ETHICS & MEDITATION TRAINING COURSES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS Apart from individual retreats for the general congregation, the Dhammakaya Foundation has also been commissioned by organizations
…hics and meditation in cultivating a more harmonious workplace and society. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
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Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
Upasakaratanam (Male Lay-Follower) Ordination Programme The programme is organized to commemorate the Thai National Father's Day and to dedicate merit to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasi
…igious celebration, which has since marked a notable tradition in Thailand. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
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Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Dhammakyha Foundation has always emphasized youth development. To do our best to fill the ethics vacuum experienced by children growing up in an increasingly secular a
…students across the country benefit from these transformative programs. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Summer Camp Organized by Dhammakaya Foundation
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Summer Camp Organized by Dhammakaya Foundation
SUMMER CAMP During the summer vacation, the younger generation has an opportunity to join a summer camp organized by the Dhammakaya Foundation. Participants receive training on peaceful community livi
…he camp also provides meditation training applicable to study and life. For more information, visit dmc.tv.