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ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VXV The Sun Inside The sun inside of us will glow when our minds are still. Its brightness will radiate all day and night, unlike the sun in the sky which shines during daytime

The 'sun inside' reflects our innate ability to find peace and joy irrespective of external circumstances. By calming our minds, we can access this inner radiance, allowing it to shine continuously wi

23 June 2007 The light of the day will make things appear more vividly to us, so we are not frightened by what we cannot see. We can make the sun rise at night as well. Just focus the mind at the cent

วันที่ 23 มิถุนายน 2549 แสงของวันทำให้สิ่งต่าง ๆ ชัดเจนขึ้น ทำให้เราไม่กลัวสิ่งที่มองไม่เห็น เราสามารถทำให้ดวงอาทิตย์ขึ้นในเวลากลางคืนได้เช่นกัน แค่ตั้งสมาธิที่ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายจนมีแสงสว่างภายใน เมื

You may feel the soft touch of a bird's feather when it touches the surface of the water. Focus your mind at the center of the body with this feeling. Maintain the feeling of relaxation of your body a

This text guides the reader through a meditation practice that emphasizes relaxation and focus. It begins with the feeling of a bird's feather touching water to center the mind at the abdomen. The pra

Part One: Family Life control them until they become slaves to it. Because kilesa affects good habits, our family's health and stability depends on training ourselves to: 1. Control the bad habits wit

ในชีวิตครอบครัว การควบคุมพฤติกรรมที่ไม่ดีและการต้านทานแรงดึงดูดจากสิ่งที่ไม่ดี เช่น การดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ การเล่นพนัน และความเกียจคร้าน เป็นสิ่งสำคัญต่อการเสริมสร้างความเสถียรในความสัมพันธ์และสถานการณ์ทางก

Part Two: Raising Children Keep in mind that, if we do not spend enough time with our children, they can develop poor judgment. Why? Many media-based programs revolve around sex. Children exposed to t

Raising children requires careful attention to the media they consume. Insufficient time spent with children can lead to poor judgment and early sexual activity influenced by media portrayals. It is c

Part Three: Problems Within the Family 1. Money comes from hard work! We can explain that going out at night is a waste of money. People need to work hard to be able to purchase food, shelter and clot

This text delves into issues facing families, emphasizing the importance of hard work for financial stability and cautioning against the dangers of peer pressure and risky behaviors. It highlights tha

Part Three: Problems Within the Family so hard but don't have anything to show for it. So how is it that some people manage to squander their incomes? "It is not important how much you earn. It is imp

Part Three discusses financial responsibility within families, emphasizing that it's not about how much you earn but how you manage your income. Many squander their earnings on temporary pleasures lik

Part Five: Truth for the Family boonya. Many people choose to observe the Eight Precepts one day (or even seven days) a week on a regular long-term basis. 3. Meditation. This is the best way to purify

Part Five focuses on the significance of boonya, achieved through daily practices like generosity, observing Eight Precepts, and meditation. Following a routine enhances mental purity, leading to joyf

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips Chapter 30 The Universal Meditation Technique of Relaxation and Joy Meditation is not difficult. Close your eyes and clear the mind. Imagine that you are lying

This chapter discusses an easy meditation technique focusing on visualization to promote relaxation and joy. It encourages readers to close their eyes, clear their minds, and visualize themselves lyin

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips could imagine a shining sun, of any size that you like, bright like the midday sun but clean and soothing as the moonlight on a full moon night. You can choose

This section provides an easy meditation technique to cultivate inner peace. It focuses on visualizing a calming object such as a sun, moon, or candle flame in the center of your body. The method enco

Part Seven: Appendixes Groups of Six: Six Roads to Ruin (Apāyamukha): 1. Drinking intoxicating liquors 2. Wandering abroad at night; nightlife 3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars, e

Part Seven of the text outlines critical moral lessons including the six roads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behaviors such as alcohol consumption, nightlife, and poor friendships. It contrasts

What do Humans Really Want? are wants, not needs, and we must know how to curb our excessive wants, so that we do not over- indulge in our desires. Consider an art collector. He has run out of space i

The text delves into the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing the negative effects of overindulgence in desires. It illustrates through the example of an art collector who, despite his wea

Golden Age of Inner Peace. release the worry and sorrow inside you at the same time. Take your time to let go of all your thoughts and then return to regular breathing. Gradually relax every part of y

This text guides readers on achieving inner peace by letting go of worries and sorrow. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation, visualizing a sphere of light, and freeing the mind of tension. The p

Journey to Joy 24 enlightenment as the Lord Buddha had done, he would not rise for any reason from meditation, even if it meant his death. Persevering, he sat in meditation the entire night and found

This text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, referring to the pure and original nature that resides in every human being. Regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity, the Dhammakaya represents

Journey to Joy 62 62 ball in my abdomen. Soon, I would see it with my mind. Then, I would feel fresh, light, and soothed. It was a wonderful feeling that I have never experienced before. When I felt s

In this excerpt, the author shares a profound experience of utilizing the mantra 'Samma Arahang' during meditation to overcome sleepiness. The imagery of a crystal ball in the abdomen symbolizes clari

Journey to Joy 68 Dr. Aaron Stern, Ph.D (U.S.A.) ❝"My two daughters were born during my doctoral program and despite the joy they gave both my wife and I, all parents know the amount of time and energ

Dr. Aaron Stern shares his experiences as a father during his doctoral studies. He highlights how meditation supported him in managing the challenges of parenthood, such as handling temper tantrums an

Journey to Joy 12 72 and sometimes, I would see a small point or ball of light floating in front of me, something I had rarely perceived in my meditation at home. Even the memory of such experiences c

The text discusses the author's personal journey with meditation, notably Dhammakaya meditation, and its significant benefits in managing stress during a demanding doctoral program. It highlights uniq

Love and Family doctorate, even after investing so much time and money. Instead, I found that meditation helped me to concentrate when writing my dissertation. My teaching improved also, as shown by t

This text discusses the author's personal experiences with meditation while pursuing a doctorate. It describes how meditation not only improved focus and teaching evaluations but also served as a cruc

Journey to Joy 104 or not. Additionally, I would choose to spend time with friends at bars or concerts, even though I didn't want to go. After having meditated for some period of time, I have become l

In this text, I reflect on my journey of personal transformation through meditation. Initially, I found myself engaging in impulsive behaviors and associating with friends who influenced poor choices.

Hope and Willpower me In the beginning of 2005, someone urged to meditate consistently, saying that he believed meditation would be the key to my healing. Indeed, it was. The following summer, I was r

In 2005, I was encouraged to meditate for healing, leading me to the Dhammakaya meditation center in New Jersey. Upon my arrival, the serene atmosphere and evening chants made me feel at home. I embra