หน้าหนังสือทั้งหมด

Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
10
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
…s at me, laughs his brilliant laugh, waves his arm, and gives me a twinkle of his eye. 1 Venerable Father Monk 2 Venerable Brother Monk 3 Venerable Grandfather Monk
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
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
12
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
…r to remain hidden from anyone else’s mind except my own. However, the day arrives and Jon (Josh’s father) and I bike over to the Ashram where I meet Elzbeth and Joy for our meeting. There is also a monk t…
The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement, the a
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
20
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…e of boon well laid by In shrines or the community, or in a person or in guests Or in a mother or a father, even in an elder brother, This treasure store is well laid by, a follower unlosable: Among what by…
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
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
27
The Concept of the Unknown Factor in Human Belief
…se, the Middle Path. Because he was born as a Prince, he had every comfort that he ever wanted. His father had provided
Luang Por categorizes humans into two groups based on belief in the Unknown Factor, discussing atheists inclusively in those who believe. He elaborates on those who perceive this factor as necessary f
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
84
Merliangs with a Dhamma Master
…But we cannot just write people off either, just because they drink. Let us suppose that there is a father with five children, all of whom he loves equally. He asks all of the children to come up to the sec…
In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
86
The Importance of Meditation in Developing Inner Peace
… the egg, the sperm, and the inner body, or the dream body. The mind, or inner body, moves from the father into the mother through the sperm into the egg. We, therefore, need our parents to be our role mode…
การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
121
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
… that there is no afterlife, believing that the mother is not worthy of respect, believing that the father is not worthy of respect, believing that spontaneous beings do not exist, believing that there is n…
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
125
Understanding Kamma and the Importance of Intentional Action
…ur lifetimes reflect negatively or positively on the people around us. These people are: our Mother/Father, our teachers throughout our lifetime, our own family when we are older, friends, our colleagues, a…
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the significance of Kamma as it relates to body, speech, and thought, emphasizing intentional action's effect on relationships with family, teachers, and spiritual leaders. T
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
134
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Moral Training
…nts, the teachers, and the temple (moral leaders or religious leaders) all working together. If the father ordains, for example, he understands what moral behavior really is. If the mother does Upasika trai…
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
158
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
… cleaning yourself up and making the real life currency boon. Luang Pi - Brother Monk Luang Por - Father Monk
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
5
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…aka PujA Day World Meditation Day and Female Massed Meditation Retreat for Mother's Day Kashima Day Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat 78 82 84
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages in numerous activities aimed at promoting ethics and meditation among youth, supporting humanitarian efforts, and fostering environmental awareness. Key events includ
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
79
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat
Father's Day and Massed Male Meditation Retreat This ordination programme held for the first time in 1998…
…assembly underscored the virtue of filial piety, demonstrating a profound respect and honor towards fathers. The event not only resonated with the participants but also drew global attention, becoming a sig…
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
5
Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo
…e easily comprehended by those of other nationalities and faiths or beliefs. Luang Por (Venerable Father) Dattajevedo is a man of immense moral and academic stature to all those who are fortunate enough t…
This book presents an English translation of a lecture by Luang Por Dattajevedo, a respected Thai monk, emphasizing the importance of ethical learning and teaching in understanding Dhamma. His charism
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
37
Understanding the Ten Right Views in Buddhism
…f the next world. When we understand the seventh and eighth Right Views we realize that mothers and fathers have virtue because they are the givers of life in the human form, nurturing us from conception wi…
This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
3
Propagating Buddhism: A Journey Towards Genuine Peace
…e not alone in propagating the Dhamma throughout the world. This is brotherhood who shares the same Father. As the first-ever monk from Uganda to attend a WBSY conference said, “I thought I was alone in Afr…
In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
17
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong: A Life Story
…orn Chaisi, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, were rice farmers. The word "Khun Yay" means "grandmother" in Thai. It i…
Khun Yay Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisi, Thailand, as the fifth child in a family of rice farmers. The name 'Khun Yay' translates to 'grandmother' in Thai, symbolizi
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
25
Teaching Yourself Cleanliness and Discipline
… observed and I learned how to teach myself. Take cleaning, for example. No one had to teach me. My father didn’t teach me. My mother didn’t teach me. I taught myself. Since I was a little girl living in Na…
This text illustrates the concept of self-teaching through the author's experiences with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyo
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
70
Good Deeds and the Path to Merit
…ady fallen into an unfortunate realm. Through the power of my merit, I was able to save my deceased father from the hell realm. But before I was in the position to do so, I had to meditate and purify my min…
เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ
The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
110
The Importance of Temple Invitation and Life Planning
…After I saw that my family was doing well, I made plans to enter the temple and to seek out my late father’s afterlife whereabouts. This story was recounted in the book, The Path to Happiness. I lived for a…
เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าถึงสวรรค์ ควรเริ่มต้นด้วยการเชิญชวนให้พวกเขามาที่วัด หากท่านเชิญผู้คนไปที่วัด พวกเขาจะรู้สึกถึงความสำคัญของการบริจาคอาหารที่วัดมากกว่าการชวนไปบ้าน โดยเฉพาะที่ Wat Paknam ที่ฉันอาศ
The Early Years of the Buddha
75
The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
…a in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddha, his father aimed for a path of royalty, exposing him to only luxury and pleasure. At sixteen, Siddhattha marri…