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… for as long as ten or twenty years without you making any further progress or witnessing any inner experience. So you get tired of meditation and even have a misgiving about anyone who says he or she is able t…

เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

…improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in meditation will enhance your experience, making it more joyful and less tiresome. If you feel out of sync or overly strained, a simple refr…

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

…ion during daily activities aids in refining your mind. As the merit sphere becomes clearer, you'll experience a sense of physical lightness and spiritual presence. Treat this practice as a significant mission …

Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only

…ity to develop wisdom, kindness, and compassion towards all beings, leading to a more profound life experience. For more information, visit dmc.tv.

146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig

…concentration. By understanding these anatomical points, practitioners can enhance their meditation experience. Visit dmc.tv for more resources on meditation.

…g crystal sphere is connected firmly to the mind, and is seated at the center of the body. You will experience a great happiness that you have never known before. With a perfectly still mind focused at the cent…

This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of

…e virtues in yourself and others. Rejoice in others' merits. 8. Keep daily notes of your meditation experience in a diary. 9. Before going to sleep, reflect on the good deeds you have done throughout the day. 1…

…g virtues in oneself and others while celebrating their merits. Keeping a daily diary of meditation experiences aids in mindfulness, and reflecting on good deeds before sleep fosters self-assessment. It conclud…

158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim

…rit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment beyond ordinary experience. The Noble Eightfold Path is highlighted, detailing the path to end suffering through ethical and m…

…e-Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, was a bit intimidating for me, but that was simply because I had no experience with meeting, and talking to, a Buddhist monk who knows me better than I know myself. As a bit of …

In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t

…All of his lectures are, of course, based on traditional Dhamma teachings coupled with medita- tion experience, but I have tried to write them all in my own “Western” way because, although Luang Por speaks Engl…

Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful

Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name

The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion comm…

… to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I hand him my notes that I have written…

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di

Suzanne Jeffrey "The second type is called Kanta Mara and that is about the human body. Our present biology says that man is body, but in higher biology, man is composed of the human body and the min

… greater all-encompassing Mara. Each type signifies different influences on human consciousness and experience, emphasizing the importance of meditation to overcome these forces. The text discusses how pain and…

…ternal focus, rather than external focus when we meditate. “All of the suffering that human beings experience is caused by defilements. We give up resisting the defilements that stay with us from lifetime to l…

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

Meeting #6 June 8, 2009 - Ashram I did not see Luang Por for several months after our last chat. I left the Peace Revolution after helping them re-organize and re-imagine the project for the coming y

…he Peace Revolution team and a writing team focusing on Dhamma teachings. The writer recounts their experience and notes the collaboration between different groups, highlighting the cultural importance of the d…

"Through meditation, we learn that we need to follow the eightfold path in order to meditate more profoundly and to continually improve. Every part of this path supports the other. For example, Right

…h the Right View. Acknowledging the unique practices in the meditation community adds depth to this experience. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

…ndly, we will be able to help others and create more happiness. This will help us understand why we experience crises.

In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy

…t to other families is through (1) meditation, that is, alcohol will interfere with your meditation experience, and (2) prevalence of birth problems that are caused by women drinking alcohol when they are pregn…

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ

…y, but the inner eye sees the mind. The inner eye sees the inner layers of the mind. If we have the experience, we will be able see ourselves in a different way, just as if we were looking at light through a pr…

This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th

…ama Master Meeting #15 08 March 2010 - Saphaa Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are, all 8,000 of us women sharing the same space…

In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear distinct uniforms. Though Eng…