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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

The Voice of Acquiring 9. Dana Sutta 9. Dana Sutta: Giving Sariputta60, 1. "Having given this gift seeking his own profit - with a mind attached [to the reward], seeking to store up for himself, [with

In this text, Sariputta discusses the nature of giving, contrasting two motivations behind altruistic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Gr

gently. Every morning he would leave his dorm at 6 a.m., spent two hours on three different buses to reach Khun Yai's place in order to practice meditation with her. After school he would do the same

Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, meaning 'Vic

From barren paddy fields to the world's largest Buddhist center

Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state schools, monk

Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ

He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu

Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac

in meditation. Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Thongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Thongsuk’s hel

The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her father's redemption from hell. Utilizing her Dhammakaya Bod

86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

Inner Dhamma We used to perceive that the inner Dhamma was something profound and difficult to attain, that one had to put in an immense amount of effort and had to do it in a remote place in order to

Inner Dhamma was once seen as a profound, difficult achievement requiring immense effort in isolation. However, it is now understood that maintaining an alert, relaxed, and still mind allows access to

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

Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma

158 GLOSSARY Mundane merit: merit gained through performance of good deeds, such as sweeping the temple, helping the poor, making charitable contributions. Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultim

This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment

OMAN Oman Meditation Center 823 Way 6305, Bausher Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel: + (968) 9571-9848 + (968) 9714-7762 E-mail: [email protected] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dubai Meditation Center P.O. Bo

This document provides information on various meditation centers located in Oman, UAE, Africa, and Europe. Each center offers unique opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their practice of

BELGIUM Wat Phra Dhammakaya Ronkenburgstraat Ronkenburg straat 25, B-9340 Lede Aalst, Belgium Tel: + (32) 5 33 94 909 + (32) 4 88 56 99 03 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dhammakaya.be DENM

Wat Phra Dhammakaya is a prominent Buddhist temple with various locations in Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, and France. In Belgium, you can visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya at Ronkenburgstraat 25, Lede.

Wat Buddha Hamburg Wilhelm Str. 34, D-21640 Horneburg, Deutschland Tel: + (49) 041-6382-6924 E-mail: [email protected] ITALY Wat Buddha Milano Via Dello Scoiattolo 7 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA), I

This document provides essential contact information for various Wat Buddha temples located in Europe, including Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. The temples aim to promote Buddhist te

SHIRES PRESS 4869 Main Street P.O. Box 2200 Manchester Center, VT 05255 www.northshire.com/printondemand.php Meetings with a Dhamma Master Copyright © 2011 by Suzanne Jeffrey Library of Congress Num

Meetings with a Dhamma Master by Suzanne Jeffrey offers an exploration of Buddhist teachings and practical guidance for personal development. This book invites readers to engage with profound insights

be a sleeper!” He looks at me and almost winks. “We need to make boon continuously because, although we are born with boon, we don’t know how much we have when we are born. So we must continually make

In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It

Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th

In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that

Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di

ments with a Phammo Master him, and begged him to come back. "I cannot come into your castle with these clothes on," said the hermit. "The people turned me away at the gate because they saw my old cl

In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso

Suzanne Jeffrey Him with everything to meet His needs, but this was simply not enough for him to answer his true human need. And what were those needs? Well, one day, while He was still a Prince, He

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