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He has sight and there are forms, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has hearing and there are sounds, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has smell and there are odours, but the organ do

This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, these organs do not necessarily imply the perception of a broader reality. The speaker, Ma

' Well now, Prince, I will give you a simile, for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what is spoken. Once upon a time, Prince, a fire - worshipping Jatila was dw

This story tells of a fire-worshipping Jatila living in a forest who rescues an abandoned baby. He raises the boy and teaches him the importance of responsibility by instructing him to tend the fire w

Then the boy chopped the fire drill with the hatchet, thinking : - " Perhaps that's how I shall get fire." No fire got he. He split the fire drill in twain, in three, four, five, ten, a hundred pieces

In this tale, a boy attempts to create fire by chopping a fire drill with a hatchet, smashing it into pieces, and using a mortar. Despite his efforts, he fails to produce any fire. The Jatila returns

" Yes indeed, Sir, there has been a great rain in the jungle just in front, the roads are well watered, there is much grass and wood and water. Throw away the grass and wood and water, Sir, you have a

A caravan leader is advised to discard grass, wood, and water for a quicker journey. Following this advice leads to disaster, as they find no essential resources at their camps. The yakkha consumes th

This Life Next Life In anger thereat will I keep to it. In guile will I keep to it. In self-respect will I keep to it!! 27. 'Well then, Prince, I will give you a smile, for it is by way of a smile t

This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to

'Then they came to another village street. There they saw a heap of flax ; and to another where they saw linen thread ; and to another where they saw linen cloth. And at each place the one cro

A story unfolds as two cronies traverse various villages, encountering different materials such as flax, cotton, and metals. One crony makes progressive choices, ending up with gold, while the other c

33 Now at that time the venerable Gavampati15 used frequently to go for siesta to the empty mansion of the Acacia. And Payasi, now one of the gods, came up to him and, saluting him, stood on one side.

In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo

The Victure of Aousiving 6 1. Udaya Sutta¹ Breaking the Cycle The origin is Śāvatthi. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya’s house.

This text recounts the story of the Blessed One visiting Brahmin Udaya's house three times in a single day for alms, receiving rice each time. Udaya's annoyance at the repeated visits brings forth a d

21 Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi was the younger sister of Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The

Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated

The Venture of Ahimsaing 7. Velama Sutta And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will listen to one, will lend ear, will make their minds attend for the sake of knowledge. Why is that

The Velama Sutta narrates the story of a brahman named Velama who performed immense acts of generosity, including giving away 84,000 gold trays, silver trays, and elephants decorated with gold. This i

Keng and Jook ran to the tree quickly. Jook waited under the tree while Keng climbed up the tree to get the bird nest. Kaew and Klae ran after. Kaew warned Keng, "Be careful, come down...!" But Keng

In an exciting adventure, Keng and Jook quickly rush to a tree, where Keng climbs up to retrieve a bird nest. Despite Kaew's warning to be careful, Keng disregards the advice. The narrative intensifie

TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 A Moral Hero 14 Luang Por’s Story 36 Phramongkolthepmuni Discoverer of the Dhammakaya Meditation Method 46 Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong Founder of Wat Phra Dhammakay

This text provides an overview of the Dhammakaya meditation method, highlighting significant figures such as Luang Por and Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. It elaborates on various aspects of meditation,

LUANG POR'S STORY

Luang Por's STORY 21 Luang Por Dhammajayo was born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, to the family of Janyong and Juree Suddhipol. He grew up in a small house on the bank of the Chao Praya Rive

Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, had a keen interest in Buddhism from a young age. Raised by an engineer father, he frequently attended boardin

One day, he came upon a book titled Dhammakaya written in the format of a sermon by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam, who said: “Reading books alone is not enough to gain the perfect knowledge of Dhamma.

Chaiyaboon's quest for true understanding of Dhamma led him to the teachings of Khun Yai Chand at Wat Paknam. Through her guidance, he realized the reality of heaven and hell, the importance of medita

and her team could have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in

This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht. With unwavering faith in the power of merit, Kh

They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable scouting, they found a tract of land that fit

The narrative unfolds the fortunate event where a team seeking land for an ideal temple near Bangkok encountered Lady Prayad on her birthday. Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy f

position, as he could fight or escape. Sodh’s survival instinct told him that he should switch his position from the helm to the front of the boat to avoid danger. So he ordered his crewman at the fro

The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on

Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name

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

Suzanne Jeffrey The King and The Hermit Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen who lived in a beautiful castle, high on top of a mountain. Most of the time, everything was quite sabai (calm) b

Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th