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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
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The Importance of True Friendship and Self-Reflection
…ave not been trained to live their lives morally: these people become false friends. There are four groups of them: (1) Selfish or greedy people, who want us to behave in a way to benefit them, (2) Smooth …
In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal
Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
…be still. [NOTE: Even though there are Ten Steps in this technique, they usually fall into a few groups: Relaxing is a serious step so you need to take your time with this and really get into a comforta…
Incorporate meditation into everyday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknow
Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
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Concerns of Senior Citizens and the Monastic Community
…l comforts or grandchildren. Monastic Community Monastics are a special but particularly important group for world society -- a special component of society with its own special needs. In many places, the…
Many senior citizens grapple with the fear of death and the possibility of neglect from loved ones. Some choose to distract themselves with material comforts or focus on their grandchildren rather tha
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
…use at Wat Paknam Basicharoen until the number of students exceeded the space available. Khun Yay's group moved to the present site of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathumthani, Thailand in 1970. There they start…
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
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WORLD DHAMMAKAYA CENTRE
…or Dhamma practice, as a refuge of peace to a tormented world. The exemplary practice of that small group of devotees in the early days inspired the faith of an increasingly large number of people, and in …
The World Dhammakaya Centre spans 800 acres and includes the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Assembly Hall, the largest spiritual hall globally, and the Phramonkollthepmuni Vihara, dedicated to the revered med
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…image reads: "The Dhammakaya 'Kid's Corner' A children's Sunday School and crèche for the 3-12 age group, offers educational play and ethics development activities such as performing ethics fables and lea…
Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
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Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
… resident community members. Thus, most successful activities rely on the support of the volunteers group with encouragement in turn from their parents and teachers. They use their free time during weekend…
The Dhammakaya Volunteers programme offers students and the general public a chance to assist the Dhammakaya Foundation. Over the last decade, the foundation's activities have grown beyond the capacit
Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts
…ed -- especially those who live in adjacent areas -- through the donation of food and clothing. The group will also receive training in meditation and ethics. General Assistance In addition to the mobile …
…ys, including disaster relief, infrastructure support, and provisions for students and marginalized groups. Their extensive outreach includes aiding those in need across several sectors and during signific…
Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
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Dhammakaya Foundation's Role in Promoting Peace
…of temple followers have signed the Commitment for Culture of Peace. The Commitment is drafted by a group of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates which UNESCO is the focal point, and - in response to an appeal sign…
The Dhammakaya Foundation has been a UN-accredited NGO since August 1986, actively participating in various peace initiatives, including the Millennium People's Assembly and the International Year for
Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
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Step by Step Instructions for Meditation Technique
Step by Step Instructions for the Meditation Technique 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back and
…osture for comfort and alignment. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation through various muscle groups and guides practitioners to silence external thoughts, creating an empty space in the mind. The te…
Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
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Qualifications and Responsibilities for Monastic Life
Qualifications for Ordination 37 Those who are forbidden from Ordaining 37 Those who are not eligible 38 Those who are eligible though not yet ready 39 Duties and Responsibilities for Monks 41 A
This text outlines the qualifications required for ordination, including groups forbidden and eligible. It details the responsibilities of monks, such as alms gathering, temple u…
Understanding True Happiness
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Understanding True Happiness
…and lifetimes, without the wisdom of Lord Buddha, we will never find true happiness. There are some groups of people, who believe that worldly pleasures bring true happiness, but this is not true. *What i…
ในข้อความนี้เราพูดถึงความสุขที่แท้จริงที่เราทุกคนแสวงหา ถึงแม้ว่าหลายคนอาจคิดว่าตนพบความสุขแล้ว แต่เมื่อไตร่ตรองอย่างลึกซึ้ง กลับพบว่าเป็นเพียงความสุขชั่วคราวที่นำมาซึ่งความทุกข์ Lord Buddha ได้ให้ควา
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask the novices to reenter the assembly hall after the exam 9. The novice must then requ
…nk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain groups are forbidden from ordination: homosexuals, hermaphrodites, and those who have committed severe wr…
The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
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The Impact of Selfishness and Bias on Society
…han giving support, encouragement and material things to others. When problems occur in the family, group or community, if there is lack of cooperation and people behave selfishly then suffering and confli…
Selfishness and bias lead to suffering when individuals prioritize self-interest over communal support. In families and communities facing problems, this behavior results in conflict. Bias manifests i
Cultivating Good Habits in Education
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Cultivating Good Habits in Education
…their cultures and accredited moral beliefs. Also, good speech may be developed by morally unifying group participation and appreciation in word or song, strengthening the human bonds of compassion, goodne…
ในบทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของการปลูกฝังนิสัยดีในด้านการศึกษาและจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและนักเรียน ครูควรเตือนตัวเองเสมอว่านิสัยดีจะช่วยพัฒนาความรู้ทั้งด้านวิชาการและจริยธรรม การพูดและการกระทำที่ถูกต้องเริ
Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
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Closing Speech by Most Ven. Phrabhavanaviriyakhun
… individual preference. However, if you are interested in learning the way to teach meditation in a group situation, Wat Phra Dhammakaya would like to invite you to remain with us and further your study in…
ในการประชุมนี้ ทุกคนมีมุมมองเดียวกันว่า การเผยแผ่พระพุทธศาสนาในยุคเทคโนโลยีสูงนั้นต้องอาศัยชีวิตตามแนวทางของพระธรรม มีการเน้นการปรับปรุงตัวเองและแก้ไขพฤติกรรม ตามห้องทั้งห้าของชีวิต การทำเช่นนี้ทำให้เ
Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
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Understanding Yourself: The Journey Within
… 5, 1980 8. DO IT FOR YOURSELF When Luang Por Wat Paknam was guiding the super-advanced meditation group, he asked every meditator, one by one, what his/her purpose was for performing this super-advanced …
This text encourages individuals to look within themselves for true understanding rather than focusing on others. It highlights the journey of self-discovery through examining both physical and spirit
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
…g the night. The method must be extremely refined and exact. Although the first advanced meditation group already began before I arrived, I arrived in time for the super-advanced meditation program that Lu…
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
…out that poor people suffer due to insufficient old merit. The author expresses compassion for both groups and encourages mutual support in building merit to ensure spiritual wealth in future existences. A…
Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
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Pursuing Perfections Until You Prevail
111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter t…
In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr