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Journey to Joy 52 52 that VCD although I could not understand Thai. It was full of love and kindness. It inspired me to quit smoking for good and also inspired me to try meditation. Both my wife and I

…his wife begin meditating despite language barriers. Initially, the author experiences darkness but eventually perceives a shining star within, marking a significant progression in his meditation practice.…

… precepts. I felt that drinking alcohol made my meditation less clear, which led me to decrease and eventually stop drinking alcohol, after I learned more about Buddhist morality. Another way in which medi…

This text discusses the transformative effects of meditation on personal behavior and decision-making. Initially, the author struggled with irritability, mood swings, and impulsive decisions. However,

…situations in life. In many instances, I think that meditation has improved my wisdom about certain events and helped me to make better decisions regarding them. If I could tell the people of the world any…

Journey to Joy shares insights on the benefits of meditation for overall well-being. It has helped the author gain wisdom, make better decisions, and find peace. Meditation is not exclusive to any rel

…uld range from thwarted desires to being separated from people or things we love. These unfortunate events occur throughout our lives, causing distress and discouragement. Some people turn to drugs, alcoho…

We all face positive and negative changes throughout our lives. Regardless of our backgrounds, experiencing crises is a shared human condition. Suffering is ever-present, from minor frustrations to si

Hope and Willpower In 1988, I lost my beloved daughter, Yve, in an accident. She died at a public hospital in Sydney, Australia. She was disabled and would go to the hospital for short periodic treatm

…Yve in a tragic hospital accident. Yve, a 7-year-old with disabilities, became victim to a horrific event that left her family devastated. The author navigated through intense grief while trying to support…

… I did not have enough money to live on. 167 Besides my husband's sudden death, another unavoidable event that magnified the suffering further in my life was the amputation of both of my legs as a result o…

This heartfelt narrative details the overwhelming sorrow and despair experienced after the sudden death of a husband and the amputation of both legs due to an accident. The author struggles with feeli

Journey to Joy 172 I realised that I have to seek the best path of survival for my life. In the beginning, when I practised chanting daily, I had to climb 40 steps to get to the second floor of the ho

…ation. Initially faced with the challenge of climbing 40 steps, the author practiced diligently and eventually succeeded, enduring soreness and pain. After relocating the Buddha stand, the author continued…

…pen. On each of these three occasions, I reached this same point in my meditation more quickly. And eventually I decided to step off the cliff, (which was what it felt like), and went where my meditation t…

The narrator recounts their first life-changing experience with meditation, where they reached profound states that prompted them to halt their sessions early. With time, they embraced the unknown dep

…life. I had taken on a great deal of work and had stopped guiding my decisions with my meditations. Eventually the inevitable happened, one of the companies I worked for forced me into bankruptcy due to ow…

This excerpt details a challenging period in the author's life filled with financial difficulties and personal struggles. The author describes how a heavy workload and neglecting meditation led to ban

… surrounding communities through classes, chanting, meditation, retreats, courses, and other social events. We are all made to feel like and innocent children on a quest, pure through the guidance of each …

This text reflects on a long educational career since 1968 and the transformative experiences encountered in a multi-school campus environment. The author, an Assistant Principal, emphasizes the love

…er than better, in terms of losing control of my true self. Money accumulated in bank accounts will eventually just become a game of 'numbers'. 219 I also feel that I look at things around me in a totally …

In this reflection, the author contemplates the endless pursuit of career advancement, realizing that it often leads to greater responsibilities and a disconnection from one's true self. The pursuit o

…ong (and this certainly includes our houses and the money we strived so hard to earn in our lives). Eventually, no matter how successful you are, the end result is still the same: "Ashes to ashes, dust to …

This text delves into the nature of wisdom and how our short-term actions may lead to unwise long-term consequences. It reflects on the inevitability of life and death, emphasizing that material posse

…the guidance of the instructing monk. I felt a little bit more peaceful with each meditation. I was eventually able to see the crystal ball, although initially not clearly.

In my journey to explore meditation, I faced numerous challenges with the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. Initially, comfort was an issue, as I struggled to maintain the lotus position. My restless m

…nd radiate from us to those around us our close friends, neighbourhoods, communities, countries and eventually to the entire world. Happiness begins from this tiny point, the centre of your body. When your…

Emotions resonate from individuals to their broader communities. Attaining inner peace is essential for personal happiness and can lead to harmony in society. When inner tranquility is realized, the d

Peace my life. And the adage of that young physician that "Whatever works is good", took on a ... special meaning; indeed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribut

… a personal experience from the Vietnam War, which highlights the emotional struggles faced and the eventual liberation found through mindfulness. Meditation serves as a powerful tool for finding peace and…

Journey to Joy 258 No sooner had we returned to the base, I was then ordered to go back out with little or no rest. It was then that my friend insisted on taking my place. He insisted and I relented.

…erred to a friend's wishes to take his place in action, leading to that friend's tragic death. This event haunted the writer for decades, resulting in a deep sense of guilt and bitterness, as he struggled …

…ould not be calm and all your good experience would go away. So, adhere only to these instructions. Eventually, your mind will be refined and completely focused. at the centre of the body. The mind will de…

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Meditation in Everyday Life virtue. Eventually, we will change the world and bring true peace to the world. The Next Step for Meditation Prac…

This text discusses the importance of meditation in bringing peace to the world and highlights the potential challenges encountered by practitioners of the Dhammakaya meditation technique. It emphasiz

The temple is one of the world's largest meditation centers, covering about 1,000 acres. Funded by public donations, the temple is a non-profit organization that provides meditation lessons to the int

…including meetings of monks, novices, lay Buddhists, and peace lovers from all religions. A notable event was the peaceful meditation celebration welcoming the dawn of New Year Day 2005. More details can b…

Its supporting organization, the Dhammakaya Foundation, is also a member of the United Nations and has participated in many international activities aimed at promoting world peace as well as intra- an

…a Puja Day, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees who celebrate this special occasion. This event exemplifies the foundation's ongoing commitment to bringing people together in harmony and understa…