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Meetings with a Dhama Master
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Meetings with a Dhama Master
…ividual tents and immediately put all of our belongings into these tents for safe keeping. A strict listing of everything we will need during the week has been given to us, and I have adhered to this list
…aily schedule spans from 4 AM to 10 PM, focusing on mindfulness and discipline, with strict packing lists. The communal atmosphere supports learning and personal growth for the attendees. For more informa…
Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
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Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey to find the time to really look inside of yourself: Be calm and look inside. You should sleep in the sea of boon, wake up in the sea of boon, and still your mind. Make yourself calm an
…urage self-improvement and fostering positive habits that can influence families. The importance of listening more than speaking and paying attention during meditation sessions led by Luang Por Dhammajayo…
The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
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The Role of Teachers and Students in Education
… to teach. “Why do we need good teachers? To develop moral people for the world. The students must listen to their teacher with respect, and the teacher must be able to discipline the student and help th…
บทความนี้สำรวจบทบาทของครูและนักเรียนในการพัฒนาคุณธรรมและความเคารพในกระบวนการเรียนรู้ ครูมีหน้าที่ช่วยเหลือนักเรียนในความยากลำบาก สร้างบรรยากาศที่เป็นบวก และสร้างแบบอย่างที่ดี การเคารพไม่เพียงแต่เป็นกา
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…ll. “What we call wisdom, and the way to seek it, we learn by the following three ways: (1) From listening or reading. This wisdom really comes from memorizing and is rather superficial. (2) From conte…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
Lessons from a Dharma Master
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Lessons from a Dharma Master
…ter. The older person says: Grow fast so that I sit in your shade, meditate under your branches and listen to the Dhamma. The Wise person says: Grow
In this insightful text, a Dharma Master emphasizes the vital role of teachers and parents in shaping children's morality and behaviors. The importance of creating supportive environments in homes and
The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
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The Role of Teachers in Life Skills and Ethics
…what the world needs. The best you can do is put it out there and hope that the world is willing to listen."
This text emphasizes the importance of teachers who educate not only in academics but also in life skills, ethics, and values. It highlights the collaboration of spiritual leaders, parents, and teache
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
…umerous heavenly realms, who, on occasion, come down to earth, particularly to help good people and listen to the Dhamma, particularly if the Buddha is teaching. Many people appeal to them for help or pro…
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
…t your ears, eyes and mind are open, and that I have written these teachings in such a way that you listen and understand their significance so that you can use them in your own life. I think these teachi…
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…rahants** accumulated great merits over past lives. One child of only seven years of age even after listening only briefly to the teachings of Lord Buddha was immediately capable of understanding the exis…
The text discusses the difficulties faced by individuals when choosing ordination, which requires strong inner desire and familial support. It recounts the story of Lord Buddha's own decision to ordai
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn mor…
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi
Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. However, after the Buddha passed away…
After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. Vatta involves chanting in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the
The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
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The Importance of Collective Care in Temples
…oor mats were not as neatly trimmed with cloth as they are now. In those days, people would come to listen to the abbot's sermons, but during the sermon, they would pick at the edges of mat. That is why n…
This text discusses the shared responsibility between monks and laypeople in maintaining temple property. It highlights the importance of respect for items used in religious practice and how neglect c
Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
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Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status
… opportunity for your friends and relatives to be closer to the temple and to give them a chance to listen to the Dhamma when they visit you. b. After you leave your monkhood, if you start your own family…
Achieving Arahant status brings both direct and indirect benefits. Directly, individuals free from desire will see past suffering vanish, prevent future suffering, and embody good moral conduct, becom
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
… The publisher thus wishes to take this opportunity to rejoice in the merit of all the contributors listed below, with the wish that the merit accruing when this publication is read, might lead all who ha…
This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene
Advisors and Editorial Team
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Advisors and Editorial Team
ADVISORS PHRA SATHAPORN YANAVJU PHRA RANAOPAS JITILABHO PHRA ANURAK SOTTHIKO PHRA VINAI KHEMACITTO PHRA PIJW TANASUTDO CHIEF OF TRANSLATION PHRA PASURA DANTAMANO EDITOR IN CHIEF VIKORNGRONG RATANACHAY
This text provides a detailed listing of the individuals involved in the publication as advisors, editors, and support staff. The cont…
The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
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The Impact of Upbringing on Character Development
… Por's father trained him in the home to prepare refreshment for visiting guests and allowed him to listen to the adults' conversation. Sometimes he would give him permission to ask questions. His father …
This narrative illustrates the importance of a good upbringing as exemplified by Luang Por’s life. His father’s strict but wise teachings shaped his character, guiding him in choosing friends and reso
Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
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Unlocking the Inner Light: A Path to Enlightenment
…t only to know but also to see the true nature of the world and life. Correctly applied this is the list leading to ‘Enlightenment’, that reveals absolute knowledge and the true nature of all things and a…
This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a
Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
…n Yai and asked for her advice. Youngest son was a source of disappointment to her because he never listened to her. Khun Yai replied, “Why do you be disappointed? He is an adult now and old enough to wal…
In these teachings, Khun Yai emphasizes the inevitability of visiting the temple, especially regarding death and the afterlife. No matter our life stage, we all will face the consequences of our actio
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
…ng Por Wat Paknam, I was very quiet. In the meditation hall, I rarely spoke, but when I did, others listened. I did not meddle in other people's affairs, but when it came to Luang Por's teachings, I was n…
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
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Building Up Merit and Understanding Transience
… abilities to solve, then accept that and practice equanimity. You cannot help someone who will not listen; it is up to his own karma. As for ourselves, we have to make the best with what is given to us. …
In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre