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Darkness Is Your Friend Darkness is not an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any ima

…ce and acceptance are key. Allow your mind to settle, and the light will naturally follow. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

‘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 without engaging your min

…derstand the importance of this practice for personal growth and tranquility. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration After Luang Por Dhammajayo took the yellow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty

…e comprehension of Buddhism comes through practice rather than just theoretical knowledge. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

So he decided to seek out well-known meditation teachers available at that time and apprenticed with them. He practiced every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed medit

…ving inner experience and understanding Dhamma deeply. Textbook learning pales in comparison to the insights gained from a still mind. A quiet mind allows for deeper knowledge and a more profound connection …

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

…ember, following instructions diligently is crucial for effective meditation. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure

…to enlightenment. By detaching from commotions and responsibilities, meditators can discover deeper insights and the essence of the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. For those struggling wi…

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

…dy accordingly. With dedication, you will overcome hindrances, and the darkness will fade. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

…Meditation practices like this can lead to greater emotional clarity and spiritual growth. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly

…ement and clarity will progressively enhance your mental state and existence. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

144 HOW TO MEDITATE Step-by-step instruction: 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 straight, cr

…d of worldly distractions and cultivate a sense of happiness and space within yourself. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.

Before starting, it is necessary to acquaint yourself with the various resting points or bases of the mind inside the body. • The first base is at the rim of the nostril, on the right side for men an

…al is the seventh base, two fingers above the navel, where the mind can find stillness. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.

4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whatev

…and gentle focus, practitioners can purify their minds and enhance their inner experience. For more insights on meditation practices, visit dmc.tv.

TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als

…hese practices regularly for noticeable improvements in meditation and personal happiness. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

GLOSSARY 155 Dhamma (Skt. Dharma): the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a sys

…epmuni at Wat Paknam. The Dhammakaya Tradition emphasizes a profound meditation practice leading to insight and understanding of reality, making vast contributions to Buddhist philosophy and practice. For fu…

…aches the Dhammakaya, the purest of all transcendental bodies, the person achieves a higher form of insight and knowledge not available through ordinary means. Five Hindrances (panca nivaranan): negative me…

…nscendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. It also covers the Five Hindrances, which are negative mental states obstructing meditation, and …

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 'L…

158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim

This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibb…

Primary Path: beginning stage of meditative attainment leading to more advanced stages of absorption. Right View: view and wisdom in accordance with the Truths, consisting of the following beliefs: g

…ent, and elaborates on Samsara, the ongoing cycle of rebirth influenced by karmic actions. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Wise (pundita): A wise is someone who has wisdom. Being wise is not the same as being educated. A wise can be a person who is highly educated or one with no formal education at all. He is righteous an

…ptions highlight the importance of understanding true wisdom and moral principles in life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Changing the World One Person at a Time The teachings of Luang Por Dhammayaya have inspired millions of people around the world to perform good deeds and to cultivate their minds through meditation. H

…owledge, showcasing his significant contributions to personal and societal transformation. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.