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that the time is coming closer. We can see World Peace during our lifetime. I won't stop meditating. I have never been happy and fulfilled like this before in my life. Now I can barely wait to meditat

The text emphasizes the personal journey towards inner peace facilitated by meditation. By focusing on the breath and eliminating negative feelings, the author experienced unprecedented joy and a sens

MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 45.No Excuse for Excuses! No matter if you're weary, ill, or snowed under with work, nothing should stand in the way of meditating as much as you can. Don't let

This section emphasizes the importance of maintaining meditation regularly, regardless of life's challenges. It encourages individuals not to use excuses such as fatigue or work obligations to skip th

72 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 56.Unfaltering For the moment, most of us have no idea how much merits we have. But when we attain the Dhammakaya, we will know it for ourselves. Therefore from this moment o

The text discusses the importance of pursuing perfection and inner wisdom, inspired by Khun Yay Ajahn's journey. It emphasizes overcoming negative emotions and viewing the body as a temporary vessel t

76 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 60.Dedication Conquers All No matter what good deeds we do, there will always be obstacles - it's always an uphill struggle. But consider this, no matter how high the hill it

This passage emphasizes the importance of dedication in overcoming obstacles, encouraging individuals to continue striving towards their goals, regardless of the challenges faced. Even small good deed

ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag

The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive

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

T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which

The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita

Each centre has regular meditation practise and activities including offering sustenance to Buddha on every first Sunday of the month, dedicating merit to the decreased, releasing fish and other creat

Each centre hosts regular meditation practices and activities like offering sustenance to Buddha, dedicating merit to the deceased, and releasing creatures. Special ceremonies are complemented by cour

A world of obstacles An unchanging picture of calm, Can be surmounted by your strength Compassion, The battle is already won Strength When your mind is s

This text highlights the power of the mind in overcoming obstacles and challenges with strength and compassion. It emphasizes the unwavering support from nature and spiritual principles, symbolizing t

Chapter 7 A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought World peace through inner happiness is less costly than any war, and its result is more effective and enduring. Fighting a war requires an immense budge

Chapter 7 emphasizes that world peace through inner happiness is more valuable and lasting than war. It underscores the necessity of overcoming mental defilements through meditation and energy concent

Those who have full knowledge, ability and goodness must follow only this path in order to train themselves to keep up with the world and its people, and not surrender to defilements. Surely, if you

This text discusses the necessity of self-training and mind control in overcoming bad habits and the challenges of life. It emphasizes the importance of endurance in dealing with natural hardships, ph

At that time, my father was seventy years old. I wanted him to chant, meditate and purify his mind, and I hoped that he would accrue as many merits as he could during the latter part of his life, so t

In this personal narrative, the author reflects on their father's battle with alcoholism as he aged. Wanting to help him accumulate merits in his later years, the author faced the challenge of persuad

Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened.

After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father. Instead, he focused on sharing his wisdom with the people of Magadha to build his reput

2) Dhamma for Education : - Respecting One's Teacher. 3) Dhamma for Marriage : - Jataka Stories on Women (Itthi) 4) Dhamma for General Management : - A Buddhist Way to Overcome Obstacles. - Good Emp

This text elaborates on Dhamma teachings applied to various life aspects including education with respect to teachers, marriage illustrated through Jataka stories of women, and management strategies e

Luang Por Dattajevo (monastic name Phrabhavanaviriyakhun) is a Thai Buddhist monk who was born in 1941, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. He was educated within the public school system of Thailand and went

Luang Por Dattajevo, born in 1941 in Kanchanaburi, is a notable Thai Buddhist monk and educator. After receiving a post-graduate degree in Australia, he helped establish Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 1970 an

teaching ourselves humility and modesty. There may be times when an apology is required. Some difficulties are caused by our own carelessness, perhaps by damaging others' possessions, which can be sol

This text emphasizes the importance of humility and modesty, particularly in instances where apologies might be necessary due to personal oversights. It highlights the significance of staying calm and

refer to something which 'transforms' the person into noble states, so that itself is comparable to the creator. At the same time, it must refer also to the shared or same kind of qualities or essence

This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling

mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec

This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dhamma-vinaya as a guiding principle and

The Dhammakaya Tradition The Dhammakaya Tradition is a Buddhist meditation method taught by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century. Dhammakaya meditation encompasses both the samatha (tranquili

The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the

Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and tou

The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will