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They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable scouting, they found a tract of land that fit

The narrative unfolds the fortunate event where a team seeking land for an ideal temple near Bangkok encountered Lady Prayad on her birthday. Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy f

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

"Khun Yai" Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, a rural municipality of Thailand. She was the fifth of nine children in the family. Her father, Ploy, and mother, Pan, we

Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly

76 MEDITATION THE MIND "When I'm in peace the world is in peace. World peace begins with inner peace." Human beings consist of body and mind. The mind is a form of energy w

มนุษย์ประกอบด้วยร่างกายและจิตใจ จิตเป็นพลังงานที่ควบคุมและส่งสัญญาณไปยังสมอง ช่วยให้เราคิด พูด และกระทำได้ดีหรือไม่ดี จิตและสมองเป็นสองสิ่งที่แตกต่างกัน สมองมีรูปแบบทางกายภาพ ขณะที่จิตใจมีรูปแบบที่ไม่

It is Important to Start the Right Way I wish all of you, both here and overseas, give importance to training your mind to be still. Begin your practice the right way. Even if you may not see the res

เริ่มต้นการฝึกจิตให้สงบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ แม้ว่าผลลัพธ์จะไม่ชัดเจนในทันที แต่ในระยะยาวจะนำไปสู่ความพึงพอใจที่มากขึ้น การเห็นภาพที่ชัดเจนหรือสดใสในขณะที่ต้องมีจิตใจที่สงบนั้นเป็นผลพลอยได้จากการฝึกที่ถูกวิธี

Close your eyes softly and gently. Relax every part of your body. Don’t let any part of your body be tense. Leave the habit of using your eyes to look into your tummy to see images. Close your eyes g

บทความนี้สอนวิธีการทำสมาธิและการผ่อนคลายผ่านการหลับตาและการบรรเทาความตึงเครียดในร่างกาย โดยเฉพาะการแนะนำให้หลับตาและใช้จินตนาการในจิตใจแทนการมองเห็นภาพภายในร่างกาย เน้นว่าทุกอย่างเกิดจากจิตใจ ไม่ใช่จา

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha

The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j

Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

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

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

Suzanne Jeffrey The King and The Hermit Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen who lived in a beautiful castle, high on top of a mountain. Most of the time, everything was quite sabai (calm) b

Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th

Meeting #4 29 February 2009 - Ashram During the Peace Revolution Conference, the participants (who came from Africa, Australia, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia) were fortunate en

During the Peace Revolution Conference at the Ashram on February 29, 2009, participants from around the world gathered to hear Luang Por share his insights on living a good life. Despite the cultural

Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

New beings with a Phammasster is hard to get back when it runs away. It is hard to bring it back into control! So we need to train children from a very early age to meditative and stay centered. “Whe

การฝึกสมาธิเน้นให้เด็กมีศูนย์กลางทางจิตใจ เพื่อให้ได้สัมผัส Dhamma ที่อยู่ภายใน การปฏิบัติจะช่วยให้เกิดนิสัยที่ดี การทำสมาธิให้ถูกวิธีนั้นสำคัญเพื่อไม่ให้เกิดความปรารถนาทางเพศที่ไม่เหมาะสม เพลิดเพลินใ

have to realize that the teachers have to help them through the hardships in order to change. So it is a double duty, or a dual duty. One for the teachers and one for the students – both have to reali

บทความนี้สำรวจบทบาทของครูและนักเรียนในการพัฒนาคุณธรรมและความเคารพในกระบวนการเรียนรู้ ครูมีหน้าที่ช่วยเหลือนักเรียนในความยากลำบาก สร้างบรรยากาศที่เป็นบวก และสร้างแบบอย่างที่ดี การเคารพไม่เพียงแต่เป็นกา

Luang Por then draws the circle within the circle that follows, regarding languages… “As you can see, the language of the mind is far greater than any other language. And, because of this, the Buddha

Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is

Meetings with a Dharmar Master [With this, he smiles because many of the people in the room are past 50. And they are groaning at the thought that they are passed the meditation stage.] If we can er

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

Suzanne Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese

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