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The Dhammakaya Temple is more than just temple buildings. It is a community that exemplifies a culture of peace and non-violence where meditation comes first and material concerns come last. Establis

The Dhammakaya Temple, established on February 20, 1970, embodies a culture of peace and meditation, prioritizing spiritual growth over material concerns. It features the largest meditation hall, capa

Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher for the people he loves… which for him, I found out, is everyone. And that is why he is so stern. He wants people to reach for, and experience, success in their lives,

This text shares a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who deeply cares for everyone, emphasizes the importance of reaching for success in meditation

Meetings with a Dhamma Master Meeting #5 March 5, 2009 – Panawat Retreat Center Right before the Peace Revolution Conference ended, several of the participants and I decided to attend another retrea

In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi

Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn

In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b

Suzanne Jeffrey those individuals their moral responsibility to the society in which they live. If they don't practice moral economics, then people can't live together. The first time that the Buddha

This text discusses the moral obligations individuals face within their communities. It emphasizes the vital role of teachers as lifelong guides in moral development, contrasting with other temporary

Suzanne Jeffrey Q: How is boon generated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four thing

Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from negative thoug

Caring for Your Preceptor (upatthāka) Your preceptor is one whom you owe much. Your preceptor spends countless hours instructing you on the ways of the Dhamma tirelessly. You should express your grat

Caring for your preceptor is essential as they dedicate countless hours to your education in the Dhamma. Expressing gratitude by respecting and assisting them can yield significant personal benefits,

7. Management, Maintenance, and Exercise As a monk, you must learn to care for your personal effects, as well as temple property. You must understand the principles of efficiency, good organization,

As a monk, it is vital to understand the importance of caring for both personal and temple property. All items in the temple are seen as belonging to Lord Buddha, donated by individuals out of respect

one’s life. As a monk, if you break these rules, then the consequences are even more severe than for laypeople. Not only should you care for your possessions—you must care for your body and health as

การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต

to refrain from involvement with bad company by keeping the company of true friends and fulfilling other's duty towards each other. TRUE EDUCATION Education is, in fact, to explore ourselves and find

การศึกษาที่แท้จริงคือการสำรวจตัวเองและเข้าใจข้อบกพร่องของเรา การศึกษาเพื่อแก้ไขการกระทำที่ไม่ดีและสร้างกรรมดีช่วยให้ลดทุกข์ในชีวิตได้ โดยมีการจัดการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อยกระดับศีลธรรมและความรับผิดชอบในสังคม

self-destructive behavioural vices as drinking, nightlife, too much indulgence in sensual pleasure, gambling, associating with bad company, and laziness. These actions may not necessarily be considere

This text highlights various self-destructive behaviors such as excessive drinking, nightlife, and indulgence in pleasures that can lead to addiction and negative life outcomes. It warns against assoc

CHAPTER 2 Furthermore, a good education system is essential in assisting the parent to continue to build the knowledge of the individual along the right path to further strengthen the fabric of human

This chapter discusses the significance of a solid education system in fostering good habits among individuals which leads to mental, physical health, and societal benefits. It defines habits, categor

TEACHING THE HABITS OF RESPECT, PATIENCE AND DISCIPLINE The components that are required to teach efficiently and develop respect, patience and discipline in students are a peaceful and calm atmospher

การสอนความเคารพ ความอดทน และวินัยในนักเรียนต้องอาศัยบรรยากาศที่สงบและเหมาะสม รวมถึงครูที่เข้าใจเด็กและสนับสนุนการเรียนรู้ แต่หากนักเรียนไม่ได้รับการเตรียมตัวในวัยเด็กก็จะเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการเรียนรู้ที่ดี

Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s

This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac

56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac

In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper

64. MEDITATION HELPS Addressing an engineer: If you run into a mental block in regards to your work, find a tranquil place to sit down and meditate. Put your mind along with thoughts about your work a

Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you

This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur

118. EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAKE RESOLUTIONS Luang Por Wat Paknam taught me that the most effective way to make fruitful resolutions was to make them while focusing between their blessings. When they begin

Luang Por Wat Paknam emphasizes making resolutions with a focus between blessings during the blessing chant 'Yadtha'. Visualizing a clear Buddha image aids the resolution process, ensuring they resona

136. ENDURE Have fortitude and tolerance. Do not create any more bad karma for yourself, or you will keep running into hardships. 137. IMPROVE We have sacrificed many things in order to pursue Perfec

This passage emphasizes the enduring qualities of fortitude and tolerance to avoid bad karma and hardships. It encourages continual self-improvement, urging readers to examine their flaws and make nec