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The Power of Inside Meditation
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The Power of Inside Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey "When I was first starting out, before I met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I used to meditate on the outside, not the inside. This is a very powerful meditation, but I learned that it is not
Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The
Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
Suzanne Jeffrey Step-By-Step introductions for the meditation technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind. 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the hal
This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
flower or something wholesome that you can easily remember.] is located inside at the center of the body. Maybe you will find you can imagine nothing, but later you will be able to visualize or even s
This text provides practical steps for maintaining focus during meditation, emphasizing the importance of balance and gentle effort. It suggests using a mantra, 'Samma-Araham', to stabilize the mind a
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
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Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
phenomena; outside the sphere of natural law; supernatural (unexplainable phenomena) อดิษฐาน past life; previous life; previous existence อทินนนทาน taking what is not given; stealing อทุกขมสุข neither
This text presents key Buddhist concepts such as 'อนัตตา' (non-self), emphasizing that there is no lasting essence, only the illusion of self that causes attachment. It discusses 'อนิจจตา' (impermanen
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
Sucone Jeffray life, and depend on ourselves. They usually live for a really, really, really long time (like hundreds of thousands of years) until they deplete their good kamma. Dhamma – (Sanskrit:
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
The Root of Social Problems
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The Root of Social Problems
THE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS T HE ROOT OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS M any blame the scarcity of lasting happiness on the disarray of modern culture. Family breakdown, violent crime, suicide, deterioration of e
This text discusses how many societal issues, such as family breakdown, crime, and education deterioration, stem from the neglect of our own minds. It argues that the quality of our minds significantl
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i
The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner brightness emerges, enabling objective understandi
Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
ROVISION OF FACILITIES W t h e steady increase of interested public coming to study meditation and culture for the raising of the quality of the mind, the Dhammakaya Foundation has led the way in the
The Dhammakaya Foundation has developed purpose-built facilities to enhance the practice of meditation, accommodating a large number of meditators and fostering a serene environment. With a covered ca
Week-long Meditation Retreats
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Week-long Meditation Retreats
Week-long Retreats The training of the mind to achieve inner peace requires continuity of training. A seven-day meditation retreat has been organized as a temporary relief from normal, routine commit
The seven-day meditation retreat provides a space for individuals to escape the routine of daily life and immerse themselves in nature. Held in scenic locations like Chiangmai and Phuket, these retrea
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
5. If you find that you cannot dissuade the mind from wandering, then your mind needs an inner object as a focus for attention. Gently imagine that a bright, clear, crystal ball, the size of the tip o
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
is tomorrow's still mind, today's darkness is tomorrow's inner brightness, today's perseverance is tomorrow's fulfillment. Don't be disappointed if you find your mind wandering. It is only natural fo
This text discusses the journey of meditation and perseverance toward achieving inner brightness and fulfillment. It highlights that distractions are normal for beginners but encourages continuous eff
มามะบุชา
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มามะบุชา
มามะบุชา Magha Puja, Buddhist religious day in commemoration of the Great Assembly of Disciples. Magha Puja Day, full moon day of the 3rd lunar month (February/March) marks the day 1,250 Arahants from
มามะบุชา หรือ วันธรรมะ เป็นวันที่เฉลิมฉลองการชุมนุมของพระอรหันต์ 1,250 รูป ที่มาชุมนุมเพื่อเคารพพระพุทธเจ้าในวันพระจันทร์เต็มดวงของเดือนที่ 3 ตามปฏิทินจันทรคติ ไม่มีการนัดหมายและเป็นการมาด้วยความสมัคร
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
Chapter 3 directly and indirectly so that students can understand and learn thoroughly. This requires trainers who have not only the first level of wisdom, which is from memorization, but also from t
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
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Self-Reflection and Dhamma Contemplation for Personal Growth
1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go
In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin
DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
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DhaKma: Your Path to Self-Reliance and Prosperity
DHAKMA IS YOUR REFUGE I see all the way through. I see clearly that, out of everything in this world and beyond-physical, natural, and spiritual- no one can help me but me. Who else can relieve my suf
In this text, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in alleviating suffering. By turning to Dharma as a refuge, one can navigate life’s challenges. The key
Embracing the Final Lifetime
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Embracing the Final Lifetime
147. FINAL LIFETIME I reflected on my situation and I perceived that, in one of my past lifetimes, I must have committed certain unwholesome acts that resulted in negative retributions for me. That w
In this text, the author reflects on the challenges encountered in their current life, attributing them to past misdeeds. Recognizing this as the final lifetime, the commitment to performing good deed
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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. Whateve
This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
"Fools" (palay): spiritually defective people. A fool is someone wicked, weak, or feeble in a moral sense. His discretion is faulty, not knowing right from wrong, good from bad. A fool is one who give
This content delves into various Buddhist concepts such as 'fools'—spiritually defective individuals whose actions reflect moral weakness. It explains that heaven in Buddhism comprises six levels prov
Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
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Concepts of Cessation in Buddhism
นิทรา cessation of suffering นิทรา ความดับทุกข์ the cessation of suffering นิทราสมาบัติ complete cessation of thought and consciousness, an experience of a Nirvana-like b
บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับการดับทุกข์ในพระพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงนิทรา ความดับทุกข์ และนิกรังความตาย นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงอุปสรรคทั้งห้าที่ขัดขวางการเจริญสติและการเข้าถึงอนุตรโพธิญาณ พร้อมกับการสะท้อนถึงบุ