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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
…diminish our defilements. He explains that while we are born with a mix of karma and free will, our experiences and choices are influenced by past lifetimes and parental guidance. People often engage in harmful…
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
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Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master Meeting #14 06 March 2010 — Ashram Bandita I have just been called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency”
…n decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his experiences with Luang Por Dhammajayo, highlighting the role of mentors in setting a positive example. The con…
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will
… ground for all religions, assisting individuals in making thoughtful resolutions. She recounts her experiences with Khun Yai, who guided her on the importance of clearly defining wishes to ensure they hold mea…
Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
…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…
Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
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Role Models in Meditation: A Retreat at Panawat
Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen
… mindset for effective learning and teaching. This event, filled with rich conversations and shared experiences, emphasizes the vital role of teachers as guides in their students' lives. For more insights, visi…
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is comb
…nnot be fully articulated. This illustrates the limitations of language in conveying deep emotional experiences. dmc.tv
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
…duals, we must reflect on our behaviors and the influences we impart on others in our shared living experiences. Ultimately, a deeper inquiry into our life and choices is essential for growth and understanding.
Understanding Mara and Meditation
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Understanding Mara and Meditation
Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop
…practices can enhance the meditative atmosphere. Luang Por's blessings remind us of universal human experiences like birth, aging, sickness, and death and encourage meditation in pursuit of true happiness and e…
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
…sten, push, or stress about something we desire to come about more quickly (i.e., a good meditation experience); to not eagerly look forward to, expect, or anticipate something; to not stare at, or overly conce…
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
…hild for the first time, only better. Samsara – This is the endless cycle of suffering that people experience that is caused by birth, death, and re-birth. The only way to beat Samsara is to become enlightened…
This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
…eeting with Luang Por Dattajevo was a bit intimidating for me, but that was simply because I had no experience meeting with, and talking to, a Buddhist monk who knows me better than I know myself. Meetings Wit…
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
…nd social position allowing certain generalizations to be made. Schoolchildren The special problem experienced by modern schoolchildren in the search for fulfillment is that ethics and morality have disappeare…
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
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Youth Development Activities by Dhammakyha Foundation
…makyha Foundation has always emphasized youth development. To do our best to fill the ethics vacuum experienced by children growing up in an increasingly secular and materialist society, we provide teaching on …
Dhammakyha Foundation prioritizes youth development by addressing the ethics vacuum in society. The foundation offers 3-7 day residential courses on ethical living and meditation for students and teac
University Buddhist Club Initiatives
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University Buddhist Club Initiatives
University Buddhist Club Realizing the need for students to have sufficient moral knowledge to match their academic knowledge, the Dhammakaya Foundation has encouraged students to organize their own
…community engagement on campus. Through these initiatives, the club promotes a holistic educational experience for students, emphasizing the importance of balancing moral values with academic success. For more …
Dhammadayada Training and Mass Ordination
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Dhammadayada Training and Mass Ordination
…hrough a total environment of ethics to which trainees must adapt their own character. The hands-on experience of students in Thailand and abroad has become particularly widespread as the result of the Dhammada…
The Dhammadayada Training Programme serves as a prototype for combining academic knowledge with spiritual and ethical practices for undergraduate students aged 20-35. This initiative cultivates respec
Ladies Dhammayada Training
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Ladies Dhammayada Training
Ladies Dhammayada Training Since 1986, the Dhammayada Training has extended to female school children and university students. The courses are of 1-2 month duration during the university summer vacat
…nts also engage in organizing ordination ceremonies for male counterparts, enriching their training experience. Classes integrate austere practices comparable to those in the gentlemen's program, fostering pers…
Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
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Success of Moral Training Projects: Dhammadayada Program
…he Dhammikaya Foundation, allowing both male and female Buddhists of student age to have "hands-on" experience of Buddhist practice for a period of six to eight weeks. In 1996 the syllabus was given a thorough …
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
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
…ing crystal ball is connected firmly to the mind, and is seated at the centre of the body. You will experience happiness, with continuous observation at the centre of this crystal ball, it will give way to a su…
…nsistent practice, the clarity of the crystal ball will enhance, linking it to the mind, leading to experiences of joy and ultimately attaining the state of Dhammakaya, which is the pinnacle of meditative achie…
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
…e to say that what they have found is true happiness. This is because the happiness that many of us experience in life is only momentary. It is not true happiness. For true happiness is completely free of suffe…
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness
…Sometimes the situation can end in divorce. This pain may one day overwhelm any of that initial joy experienced in the beginning. 2. Happiness achieved through Dhamma. [Nirāmisa-sukha], This is the only form o…
The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to