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Journey to Joy 68 Dr. Aaron Stern, Ph.D (U.S.A.) ❝"My two daughters were born during my doctoral program and despite the joy they gave both my wife and I, all parents know the amount of time and energ

Dr. Aaron Stern shares his experiences as a father during his doctoral studies. He highlights how meditation supported him in managing the challenges of parenthood, such as handling temper tantrums an

Journey to Joy 112 Five years ago, I had lymphatic cancer. The doctor said that I needed 11 chemotherapy and 36 radiation sessions. Before I began the three- month long treatment, the doctor used a CT

Five years ago, I faced lymphatic cancer and underwent extensive treatment. Surprisingly, I experienced no side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, thanks to my daily meditation practice. This up

Journey to Joy 116 point as the centre of my body and it was where I placed my mind. Soon, my mind would come to a standstill, so I would stop repeating the mantra and stop imagining an unclear crysta

In this passage, the author describes a profound meditation experience where focusing on a central point in the body leads to a sense of lightness and inner joy. The feeling of brightness permeates th

Journey to Joy 154 My name is Pat Goski. I am a 52 year-old American working as a registered nurse. I was raised in the Catholic tradition, converted to a more fundamental type of Christianity and hav

My name is Pat Goski, a 52-year-old American nurse. After the tragic loss of my son on November 27, 2004, I faced immense pain and devastation. Despite losing my job, income, and friends, I continued

Journey to Joy 156 my eyes closed, easily and gently. I felt serene and relaxed. By just following the voice of the venerable one, I was happy. A smile appeared on my face automatically. If thoughts i

This passage describes a transformative meditation experience where the author finds deep serenity by following a guide's voice. Using the mantra ‘Samma Arahang,’ they achieve a state of calmness, fee

Journey to Joy 162 left the office. The loss of my daughter and the grief weighed on me constantly. I tried to talk to my close friends but nothing changed. Sorrow lingered on my mind and in my heart.

This narrative shares the author’s struggles with profound grief following the loss of her daughter. Despite her deep sorrow, she continues to fulfill her roles as a mother and wife. A pivotal moment

Journey to Joy 166 Ms. Khamnoi Saengjai (Thailand) ""When I met with the accident, I lost both my legs and my husband. At that moment, I felt like I had lost everything. It was difficult to accept, bu

Ms. Khamnoi Saengjai shares her profound journey after losing both legs and her husband due to an accident. Despite the overwhelming grief, she finds solace and strength in meditation. Through this da

Journey to Joy 168 removed at my thigh. It was an extremely severe loss -physically and mentally. These days I have to rely on a wheelchair at all times. I have to help myself, but it is awkward and p

This passage describes the profound challenges faced after a severe physical loss, including reliance on a wheelchair and the struggle to care for young children. Despite the pain and difficulties of

Journey to Joy 170 I was a legless single mother of two young children at that point of time in my life. I had to take care of my children on top of the challenges I faced when taking care of myself.

In this inspiring narrative, a legless single mother recounts her journey of overcoming daily challenges to care for her two young children. For over six months, she managed to handle household chores

Journey to Joy 172 I realised that I have to seek the best path of survival for my life. In the beginning, when I practised chanting daily, I had to climb 40 steps to get to the second floor of the ho

Journey to Joy narrates the author's determination to find the best path for survival by engaging in daily chanting and meditation. Initially faced with the challenge of climbing 40 steps, the author

Journey to Joy 174 seek Dhamma for myself. I believe nobody else can help us, therefore we must help ourselves." Before coming to Wat Phra Dhammakaya, I had already practised meditation. My husband wo

In this text, the author recounts her journey of seeking Dhamma and practicing meditation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Prior meditation experiences included guided sessions by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, where

Journey to Joy all secrets and leave us without doubts. We will possess the right knowledge about the purpose of life and consequently follow a correct path - one that is more fruitful and substantive

Journey to Joy explores the transformative power of the Dhammakaya, emphasizing how true knowledge within ourselves can create happiness and purpose. By unlocking this wisdom through meditation, we ca

Journey to Joy 188 Almost immediately, I started to see benefits in my life in ways that I least expected. The first thing that surprised me was that although I was using meditation tapes that lasted

In 'Journey to Joy', I share my unexpected benefits from meditation, including an altered sense of time and improved decision-making. Through meditative practices, I found clarity and made significant

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

Journey to Joy 196 ball. Each time I would spend a moment in the crystal ball and then visualise another crystal ball at its centre and draw my mind into the centre of that; this went on four or five

This content explores the author's profound meditation experience, where they visualize multiple crystal balls, leading them to a deep state of happiness and electrical energy. The author's connection

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 202 Prior to 2005, my religious and spiritual experiences provided only pieces of a puzzle to my understanding of life's spirituality. I had begun my religious studies as a six year old

This narrative recounts the author's spiritual journey prior to 2005, exploring diverse religions and practices. Starting from childhood, the author engages with meditation, prayer, and various sects,

Journey to Joy 224 Venerable Paul Silasangvaro (U.S.A.) ""I have learned to respect and to understand people with different perspectives. My relationship with my co-workers has improved tremendously.

In 'Journey to Joy', Venerable Paul Silasangvaro shares insights on the importance of respecting diverse perspectives. He highlights how meditation has significantly improved his relationships with co

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 The Origin of World Peace E veryone wishes to live in a world of a precious to all human beings. However, through our inability to accept our differences in race, religion, heritage, tr

Everyone wishes to live in a world of peace, yet our inability to accept differences in race, religion, and beliefs leads to conflict. This text highlights that conflicts can be resolved through medit