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Journey to Joy 190 wary of taking that next step. What happened was the hardest thing imaginable to put it in words. I felt like I had stepped off my imaginary cliff, but instead of falling, I was swe

In this passage, the author describes a profound experience of stepping into a realm of peace and joy, surrounded by white light and familiar spirits. This journey evokes feelings of excitement and tr

Wisdom I have pledged 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Since meditating the Dhammakaya way through visualising a crystal ball, I have had two exceptional meditations.

In this reflective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey after pledging 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Guided by a friend, Hui, the author explo

Journey to Joy 198 experience years ago. There were many spirits or beings present all around me and my form became clear as crystal. The crystal at the centre of my form became radiant white and glow

This text recounts a profound meditation experience where the author felt a connection with spiritual beings and transformed their life. They describe becoming one with a radiant crystal form and the

Journey to Joy 208 distracted and losing focus and radiate love as if through the "brightness of the sun" and the "serenity of the moon". 8) Cherish the sense of peace and love as you spread this love

In 'Journey to Joy', the author emphasizes the importance of approaching meditation with a positive attitude. By focusing on love and serenity, one can enhance their meditative experience and connect

Wisdom and empty myself of any negative feelings, whether physical, psychological or emotional in nature so that my meditation experience will not be adversely affected. First, I adjust my posture, br

In this text, the author describes a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by releasing negative feelings—physical, psychological, or emotional. The process begins with adjusting one's po

Journey to Joy 210 After being guided throughout this process, I sent my loving kindness throughout the world through my inner light, a light of goodness and love that is radiated into the brightness

This text details a personal journey through guided meditation, emphasizing the sending of loving kindness into the world, resulting in a profound sense of peace and spiritual connection. The author e

Wisdom and more aware that the world is really one large family that is connected, so that whatever we do on a personal level affects the grand level. This is the first time that I have grasped the co

Journey to Joy 220 in a basic lifestyle, we can help reduce our desire level. At that point, we would realise that we can well with these basic needs and the survive very happiness of 'no desire' is t

การเดินทางสู่ความสุขเริ่มต้นจากการลดความปรารถนาและให้ความสำคัญกับความต้องการพื้นฐานของเรา การตั้งคำถามเกี่ยวกับความหมายของการมีชีวิตในโลกนี้ช่วยให้เราเข้าใจสิ่งที่สำคัญและนำไปสู่ความสุขที่แท้จริง การใ

Journey to Joy 226 other methods of meditation that did not seem to work. I really wanted to try the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. In the beginning, I experienced many difficulties. At first, I cou

In my journey to explore meditation, I faced numerous challenges with the Dhammakaya Meditation Technique. Initially, comfort was an issue, as I struggled to maintain the lotus position. My restless m

Journey to Joy 228 much more beautiful than the bubbles I had been imagining. I was able to mentally see the crystal ball from every angle! I found that our physical eyes could see things from only on

การทำสมาธิอย่างต่อเนื่องทำให้มุมมองของฉันต่อสิ่งต่าง ๆ เปลี่ยนไป ฉันเรียนรู้ที่จะเห็นสิ่งต่าง ๆ จากมุมมองที่หลากหลาย โดยเฉพาะการเห็นลูกแก้วคริสตัลซึ่งทำให้ฉันรู้สึกมีความสุขและสงบใจ แม้กระทั่งเมื่อฉัน

Wisdom like our mind. The Dhammakaya has been there, naturally, since we were born. The Dhammakaya has nothing to do with religion, race, or personal belief. Just because I cannot see the Dhammakaya w

The text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, suggesting that it exists inherently within all individuals, regardless of external influences. It emphasizes the importance of refining one's mind to per

Journey to Joy 232 Despite his reasonable explanation, deep inside I refused to acknowledge the existence of the Dhammakaya. I was actually so agitated that I stopped meditating for two months. Still,

In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on his journey of meditation and the transformative experience of realizing the presence of the Dhammakaya body. After a period of doubt and ceasing to meditat

Wisdom a refined body within me, purer and wiser than my physical self was. Seeing the Dhammakaya body makes me feel calm, peaceful and happy, like nothing else. It is happiness beyond what anyone or

This text describes the profound effects of meditation and visualization of the Dhammakaya body on the author's life. It highlights the transformation from an anxious, irritated individual to one who

Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e

In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra

Journey to Joy 242 require many resources. Creating peace is much cheaper than waging wars. Wars waste a lot of money and lives, but peace does not require resources or weapons. We just have to focus

Creating peace is more economical than waging wars, which waste lives and resources. True peace arises from within and requires a concerted global effort. Individuals must focus on their inner peace t

Journey to Joy I first set foot on Thai soil in July 1967. I was a soldier during the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1968. I enlisted in the military at the age of 17, just one month after graduating from

เรื่องราวของทหารคนหนึ่งที่เดินทางมายังประเทศไทยในช่วงสงครามเวียดนาม ซึ่งเขาได้เผชิญกับความเจ็บปวดและความสูญเสียที่เกิดขึ้นในช่วงเวลานั้น โดยเขาเป็นผู้ดูแลคนเจ็บและได้เห็นเพื่อนร่วมงานจำนวนมากสูญเสียชี

Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of

In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on

Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da

Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and

Journey to Joy 264 I believe that there is no one in this world who experiences no problems, whether they are from the lower class, the middle class, or the upper class. If we can still our mind for t

This text discusses the universal nature of problems faced by all classes, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within rather than material achievements. It suggests that meditation plays a cruc

274 Journey to Joy Mr. Howard McCrary (U.S.A.) "" After I learned about meditation, I think meditation allows us to know that, "You and I are one". The love from within fulfills us and makes us united

Mr. Howard McCrary shares insights on meditation, emphasizing its ability to reveal the oneness of humanity. He believes that true fulfillment comes from within, fostering a collective sense of belong