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‘STOP’ IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Stopping the mind (from wandering) is more important than anything else. Whatever images that appear in your meditation, observe them impassively withou…

Stopping the mind from wandering is crucial in meditation practice. The Great Master Phramongkholthepmuni asserts that the main goal is to achieve mental stillness, regardless of external distractions

… age of sixteen and nineteen, Luang Por managed to read every volume of the Tipitaka as well as any important books on Buddhism he could lay his hands on. After reading all these books, he came to the conclusi…

Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma

It is Important to Start the Right Way I wish all of you, both here and overseas, give importance to training your…

เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี

only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons

Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without …

…ress has a lot to do with your practice. The more you practice the better you get. Treat this as an important mission in your life. Constantly reflect on your merit and the Seventh Base of the mind. Let your m…

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

…ides. • The seventh base of the mind is two fingers' breadth above the navel. This base is the most important point in the body. It is the very center of the body and the point where the mind can come to a sta…

This text outlines the seven key resting points or bases of the mind within the body, essential for meditation and body awareness practices. These points include locations at the nostrils, inner corne

…restlessness, and doubt Four Noble Truths (Noble Truths of Suffering): the Buddha’s first and most important teaching. It explains the reality and nature of suffering, the origin of suffering, the cause of su…

This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are neg

Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa

This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and '…

…e all look at one another, thinking that this was it. But I think, "WOW! So meditating is genuinely important, huh?" He smiles, patiently, as though he knows what I am thinking. Then, he says, "So we need to…

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

…h meditation, each person can see this for him or herself. And that is exactly why meditation is so important!" Our "chat" has lasted about three hours. When we wind down with the questions, he smiles. And th…

In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that

Suzanne Jeffrey We start 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 ha

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 Stor…

… of my time thinking about it, but I do try to answer some of those metaphysical questions that are important to all of us. You know, like Why Am I Here? Why Was I Born? What is my Life's Purpose? Stuff like t…

In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso

…te toward him, and defer to his wisdom. Perhaps because I am an American, I am not unsettled by his important role within the Wat, or Temple. And, because I am near his age, I think of us as contemporaries who…

The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh

… cordially, and then begins a talk on how to live a "good" life. This is a talk that is, of course, important to each of us, no matter what culture we come from, what occupation we are in, whether we are singl…

During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural

…ust like your minds should be clean and free of pollution!” He laughs. “Now the third room that is important for your good habits is the dressing room, or perhaps the room you use for getting dressed and read…

The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,

…ok outside of the body, but stay inside with meditation. That is why the method of meditation is so important, and we need to use internal focus, rather than external focus when we meditate. “All of the suffe…

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

…ions. Another is a project for teachers, because Luang Por believes that teachers are the next most important people in the lives of children to their parents. The Wat initiated a project called V-Star that he…

In this meeting, various educational initiatives are discussed, focusing on self-development programs and teacher training. Projects include a Self-Development program inspired by the Five Rooms and S

…ople with all different types of kamma. And the teachers have their own kamma. That is why it is so important for everyone to have the same ‘mission’ in the educational process. We all have to come together on…

Kamma refers to action with intention. It emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and decisions, distinguishing between our external influences (kilesa) and our internal compassionate voice

… because they love to teach, not simply because they need a paycheck … although this is, of course, important. Teachers have to have great virtue to teach, because teaching is a gift to others. Every day, they…

This text discusses how meditation enhances the teaching process by creating a peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere. It emphasizes the need for teachers to be trained in meditation to better r

…uickly because we need to remember a telephone number or a person’s name or face because it will be important information for us to use at some future time. Either way, we memorize these things. “Next, we for…

This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin