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Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b

In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont

How to Meditate? Luang Phaw: Yes, you are correct. One can rely on oneself to be Monica happy. In other words, one will fall in love with oneself. : Without being selfish? Luang Phaw: Right, falling i

Luang Phaw discusses the significance of finding happiness within oneself rather than through external means. He emphasizes that true happiness comes from introspection and meditation, which requires

Basic Meditation Practice You can start meditating by sitting cross-legged, placing your right leg over your left leg and your right hand over your left hand. If you cannot sit in this position, you c

This text provides a guide for beginners to meditation, emphasizing the importance of posture, deep breathing, and relaxation. The practice begins with sitting comfortably, either cross-legged or on a

SOLUTIONS FROM WISDOM XXXV Overcome Suffering Whenever suffering exists, we must recall merit and the Lord Buddha's teachings as a relief. Once we have overcome the suffering we should continue to pra

เมื่อมีความทุกข์เกิดขึ้น เราควรนึกถึงคุณธรรมและคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้าเพื่อบรรเทาความทุกข์ เมื่อเราก้าวข้ามความทุกข์ได้แล้ว ควรฝึกทำสมาธิต่อไปอย่างขยันขันแข็ง ช่วงเวลาที่เราบรรลุความสงบภายใน ความกังวลทั้ง

THE TRUE REFUGE VIIXIV Be Yourself What is it like to be yourself? Look at the sun, generating its own light and heat which becomes a tremendous source of power. Comparing ourselves ourselves with the

This text encourages individuals to embrace their true selves, comparing their potential to that of the sun, which emits light and heat as a source of energy. It emphasizes that, like the sun, humans

Part Three: Problems Within the Family are. Help them discern how they need to think about where they spend their money, and who they spend their money on. Any person who does not have a healthy attit

Part Three of this text delves into critical family issues, highlighting the importance of respectful relationships and the detrimental effects of gambling. It emphasizes the need for children to unde

Golden Age of Inner Peace respect for life are also among his hallmarks. Luang Por Dhammajayo has initiated the televised program DMC that has brought immense benefits to many audiences around the wor

The text discusses the impact of Luang Por Dhammajayo's DMC program, highlighting its global recognition and the visible joy of 300,000 participants. It emphasizes grassroots actions for peace, advoca

Journey to Joy 324 In the following years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, along with their close devotees, established a new site for meditation practice in the Khlong Sam sub-district, Khl

In recent years, The Master Nun and Luang Phaw Dhammajayo created a meditation site in Khlong Sam, Pathum Thani, evolving into Wat Phra Dhammakaya. This serene temple houses thousands of monks and att

Journey to Joy 60 60 the world, I had an opportunity to study Dhamma further. At the centre in Tokyo, there was a need to translate Dhamma into Japanese. A member of the staff at the Tokyo centre, who

In this narrative, the author recounts their journey in understanding Dhamma while in Tokyo. The story highlights the challenges of meditation, from physical discomfort to the slow-learning process. W

Journey to Joy 62 62 ball in my abdomen. Soon, I would see it with my mind. Then, I would feel fresh, light, and soothed. It was a wonderful feeling that I have never experienced before. When I felt s

In this excerpt, the author shares a profound experience of utilizing the mantra 'Samma Arahang' during meditation to overcome sleepiness. The imagery of a crystal ball in the abdomen symbolizes clari

Journey to Joy 138 on my breathing to get deeper. With my inner eye, I 'travelled' through my body in order to relax all tensions. I observed my breathing continuously while trying to let go of all th

In this reflective journey, the author shares her experiences with meditation as a crucial tool for coping with a major life breakdown following her divorce in 2002. Through the practice of deep breat

Hope and Willpower positive way. We will resolve to lead a life that is pure in action, speech, thought, devoid of grief, sadness, resentment and regrets. Therefore, when we focus our minds in the cen

การทำสมาธิช่วยให้เราเข้าใจและยอมรับการสูญเสียคนที่เรารัก ด้วยปัญญา เราเรียนรู้ว่าการสูญเสียเป็นเรื่องธรรมชาติ เมื่อมุ่งเน้นจิตใจไปที่ศูนย์กลางของร่างกาย เราจะรู้สึกมีความสุขมากขึ้นและทิ้งความกังวลไว้เ

Journey to Joy 158 I currently meditate almost every day, and each meditation lasts around 40 minutes. I sit on a chair or my bed. Sometimes while I meditate, I can feel a tremendous flow of loving-ki

This text shares a personal journey of daily meditation lasting around 40 minutes. The author experiences a flow of loving-kindness, spreading warm-heartedness to everyone. Meditation is a source of h

Journey to Joy Pure Inner Wisdom any people have informed me Man that after they have practised meditation, their daily behaviours and abilities to resolve problems improve significantly. Those who ha

Many individuals report significant improvements in their daily behavior and problem-solving abilities after practicing meditation. Even brief meditation experiences lead to increased calmness, patien

3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s

This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt

Journey to Joy 298 such as "clear and bright, clear and bright, clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, whilst thinking of the bright sun, gently and comfortably. Focus your mind and be sti

This text explores the practice of mantra meditation, particularly the repetition of 'clear and bright', to achieve mental stillness. It emphasizes visualizing a bright object like the sun while recit

Journey to Joy 218 I didn't want to come out of this comfort zone. I wanted to continue sitting and observing. I didn't feel tired, cold or hot, or uncomfortable, and I felt I could sit in that positi

This text reflects on the profound experience of meditation leading to a deeper understanding of happiness and inner peace. The author shares how meditation has transformed their perspective, enabling

Wisdom sphere provided warmth, safety and peace. If I kept my mind focused on each crystal ball, I could feel the happiness increasing in my body. It was as if an invisible “happiness cloak” had been

In this enlightening text, the author shares a personal meditation experience involving crystal balls that symbolize warmth and joy. As the author meditates, they describe feeling an 'invisible happin

Journey to Joy 230 than anyone or anything I had ever seen in my life. A deep feeling of calmness spread throughout my body, from the center of my body to the tips of my fingers. It was such a wonderf

This text discusses the experience of discovering the 'crystal body' within oneself, leading to a profound sense of calmness and happiness. The instructing monk explains that witnessing this inner bod

Journey to Joy 242 require many resources. Creating peace is much cheaper than waging wars. Wars waste a lot of money and lives, but peace does not require resources or weapons. We just have to focus

Creating peace is more economical than waging wars, which waste lives and resources. True peace arises from within and requires a concerted global effort. Individuals must focus on their inner peace t