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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

Peace my life. And the adage of that young physician that "Whatever works is good", took on a ... special meaning; indeed, "meditation works"! The first profound change in my life, that I can attribut

This text reflects on the profound changes in one's life due to daily meditation practice, particularly the ability to let go of the past and embrace the present. The author shares the burden of guilt

Meditation in Everyday Life on days that you meditate well as well as days that you don't. Keep a diary and take notice of how your meditation experience improves. Use a meditation diary as your medit

Meditation can transform everyday life, enhancing our experiences both on good and challenging days. Keeping a meditation diary helps track progress and deepen practice. The act of sharing loving kind

Tomorrow The World Will Change Luang Phaw Dhammajayo "The dream of world peace will never come true if the dreamer is unable to find his or her own inner contentment. Once everyone experience inner ha

In 'Tomorrow The World Will Change,' Luang Phaw Dhammajayo presents a hopeful perspective on achieving world peace through individual inner contentment. He emphasizes that true peace begins when each

MAINTAINING MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE 48. Around the Clock Meditation is so important to us that we need to maintain it all the time and cannot afford to go even a single day without it. In this res

Meditation holds a vital role in our lives, necessitating daily practice. The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam serves as an eternal inspiration for maintaining unwavering dedication in meditation. He exempli

To keep thoughts from entering the mind, recite the words 'summa arahung, summa arahung,' which means the virtuous path toward freedom from all evils of the mind. Recite the words as if you're humming

This text offers a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by reciting calming words and observing sensations in the body. It encourages letting thoughts pass without engagement and highlig

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo was born in Singburi Province, Thailand in 1944. Backed with deep interests in Buddhism and meditation, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of 25 at Wat Paknam Bhasicha

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, a prominent Buddhist monk from Thailand, advocates for world peace through inner peace and meditation. He emphasizes that true happiness is attainable and essential for achievin

Wat Phra Dhammakaya (the Dhammakaya Temple) was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. The property was later expanded to 1,000 acres in 1985

Wat Phra Dhammakaya was established on Magha Puja Day in 1970 and has since become the largest Buddhist organization globally. The Main Chapel and Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, completed in 2000, attract m

From a spiritual point of view, wisdom gained from meditation will help us become more ethical in our decision-making and also our choice of action. We will become more at ease with ourselves and our

From a spiritual perspective, wisdom gained from meditation fosters ethical decision-making and personal ease, leading to a harmonious family life and improved parenting. Regular meditation elevates t

Now, I’d like to invite all of you to settle your mind at the center of your body. Do it with a soft and gentle attention, an attention so soft and gentle that it is like a bird’s feather floating dow

This text invites readers to cultivate a gentle mindfulness practice by focusing their attention softly at the center of their body. It emphasizes the importance of a light and tender approach, likeni

TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als

These Ten Daily Homeworks aim to enhance your meditation practice while improving your overall wellbeing. Start your day by reconnecting with your body's center. Reflect on life and express loving-kin

Suzanne Jeffrey "The students you are teaching now will be the politicians when you retire. If you do not teach them properly, then who is to blame? We are!! We are to blame because we are probably n

The content emphasizes the responsibility of educators to guide students, as they will shape the future. It discusses various perceptions of the Unknown Factor, including Nibbana, God, and Supreme Kno

eyelashes to lightly touch your cheeks, as though you are falling asleep. (Please do not force your eyelids closed or squeeze them shut because that causes tension in this area, as well as other areas

In this guided meditation practice, you will learn to relax by closing your eyes and focusing on your inner self. Start by gently closing your eyes, smile internally, and take deep breaths to relax yo

Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa

This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free

Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are

This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah

1. EXAMINE YOURSELF Before bedtime each night, take a few minutes to meditate upon your day. Reflect on everything you have done throughout the day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go

In this text, readers are encouraged to engage in nightly self-reflection, evaluating their daily actions to accumulate merit and relinquish negative deeds. The practice emphasizes giving up wrongdoin

41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro

Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc

58. THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTY Our perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was sit

Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how consistent practice leads to a purified m

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane and transcendental. Mun

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo

In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre