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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration
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
…y reading a map. True comprehension of Buddhism comes through practice rather than just theoretical knowledge. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…ster, Luang Pu Wat Paknam. Dhammakaya Tradition (vijja Dhammakaya): also referred to as Dhammakaya Knowledge, is a method of meditation founded by the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, former Abbot of Wat Pak…
This glossary outlines significant Buddhist terms. Dhamma refers to truth and the natural law of existence as taught by the Buddha. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is recognized as the Buddha's first teac
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
…ammakaya, 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 mental states th…
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
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I
… reflects the privilege of Westerners to connect directly with such spiritual mastery. His aura and knowledge leave a lasting impression, fostering love and respect towards this dedicated monk.
Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
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Understanding Boonya and Mara with J. Dhyaan Master
…l that is got by boon’s grace. A man has excellence in friends; devoting reason right, he wins True knowledge and deliverance: All that is got by boon’s grace. Discriminations, liberations, perfection of disci…
In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
…actual existence of an Unknown Factor. Jon has been a theology student at Oxford University, so his knowledge is considerable and his own self-study has been with many readings on Tibetan Buddhism, Judaism, Ze…
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
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The Importance of Relationships in Shaping Character
…, are our teachers. Next to our parents, these people are second in importance because they give us knowledge so that we can live a good life socially as well as economically: if we study well and learn the ma…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจบทบาทที่สำคัญของกลุ่มคนต่างๆ ในการกำหนดลักษณะและธรรมชาติของเรา เริ่มต้นจากพ่อแม่ที่สอนและดูแลเรา ต่อมาคือครูที่ให้ความรู้และสอนให้เราเรียนรู้ที่จะสังคม รวมถึงบทบาทของคู่ชีวิตและเพื่อนที
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
Šuzanne Jeffrey ride: When you have something new to wear, you feel good about yourselves, but when you don’t, you feel badly about yourselves. And the only thing that seems to satisfy people is alwa
…ghts the kitchen as a central social space that unites families, emphasizing the need for practical knowledge in food shopping and cooking. Moreover, she addresses the rise of social networking and its implica…
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
…eptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wrong states to be in, in every one of t…
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Noble Path
…ng Por is an historian of sorts, and he always tries to connect Dhamma with the listener’s personal knowledge and culture. So when he speaks about the Eightfold Path, he talks about it in terms of the Buddha’s…
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange
Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
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Understanding the Elements of Body and Mind
…element and is invisible to the physical eyes. It is the ability to KNOW, or the knowing element of knowledge inside of the body. It resides only in a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will be…
This text discusses the four essential elements of the body—earth, water, wind, and fire—and introduces the concept of the mind as a refined, invisible entity that exists only in a living body. It exp
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
…nt. But we are not really independent, are we? This is really our 'poorest' time because we have no knowledge, no power, and no means to replenish our elements by ourselves. We are, in fact, required to be 'fe…
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
Embracing Change Through Buddhism
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Embracing Change Through Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind
…hin Buddhism is also encouraged. The narrator reflects on the value of continuous learning to share knowledge with loved ones, emphasizing the nurturing of a mindful and fulfilling life. For more insights, vis…
Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
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Overcoming Bad Habits Through Meditation and Good Teacher Guidance
…s of the teacher who is to be a superior role model for the student? Teachers are models of virtue, knowledge, respect and discipline. But what is respect? And how do we define it? In Thai, the definition of r…
The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…od habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Buddhism, there is an overview of knowledge that we learn from the top: We learn about it from the Buddha’s enlightenment, or the process of Bu…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master discovered the Law of Kamma. He was not the creator of the Law, but the re-discoverer of the Law of Kamma. All beings who do evil or wrong things will discover the L
… of existence based on mental clarity. The atmosphere is enriched with community and the sharing of knowledge among participants, which emphasizes the importance of inner brightness and spiritual understanding…
Meetings with a Dharmar Master
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Meetings with a Dharmar Master
…es as teachers. Teaching gives you the opportunity to create good energy: Helping other people gain knowledge and develop good habits is a gift. With the Right View, and following the Eightfold Noble Path, yo…
In a meeting with a Dharmar Master, the conversation revolves around the path to enlightenment and overcoming defilements. The Master emphasizes that eradicating defilements is essential for reaching
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…tain the first role as teachers to guide their children in right from wrong, good from bad. But the knowledge that is instilled in children from their teachers is used for the rest of their lives. Q: What is …
In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…of compassion in the mind. And more, you have to understand that you reap what you sow. If you give knowledge easily, you will make a living easily. But we all need to meditate! Q: What is the result of medit…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug
Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
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Understanding Wholesome and Unwholesome Actions
…e way to live in the world together. All humans (and animals) need to share. Just as teachers share knowledge, we need to share our good fruit because we need to give something good in order to bring happiness…
In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g