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Weekend Meditation Retreat Weekend Meditation Retreat at Wat Phra Dhammakaya is on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at no cost. This is for people of all ages, male and female, children and adults,

Join the Weekend Meditation Retreat at Wat Phra Dhammakaya every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at no cost. This retreat is open to individuals of all ages and genders who wish to meditate and cultivate

Journey to Joy 104 or not. Additionally, I would choose to spend time with friends at bars or concerts, even though I didn't want to go. After having meditated for some period of time, I have become l

In this text, I reflect on my journey of personal transformation through meditation. Initially, I found myself engaging in impulsive behaviors and associating with friends who influenced poor choices.

58 59 Journey to Joy My name is Koichi Enomoto. I am Japanese. As the only son, I was well looked after. I had no siblings to share and learn the intricacies of giving and taking with, thus I didn't k

In 'Journey to Joy,' Koichi Enomoto shares his experiences growing up as an only son in Japan. He reflects on the attention from his parents, the lack of siblings, and the journey toward understanding

Part Seven: Appendixes Groups of Six: Six Roads to Ruin (Apāyamukha): 1. Drinking intoxicating liquors 2. Wandering abroad at night; nightlife 3. Indulging in entertainment: theatres, saloons, bars, e

Part Seven of the text outlines critical moral lessons including the six roads to ruin, which encompass detrimental behaviors such as alcohol consumption, nightlife, and poor friendships. It contrasts

It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru

The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead

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

The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t

"Through meditation, we learn that we need to follow the eightfold path in order to meditate more profoundly and to continually improve. Every part of this path supports the other. For example, Right

Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to

good people. When applicable, it will also help those who want to dedicate their lives to Dhamma and be future true monks. "Life Goals" can be condensed to three main levels - they are: 1) The worldly

เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการตั้งเป้าหมายชีวิตในบริบทของพระพุทธศาสนา โดยแบ่งออกเป็น 3 ระดับ ได้แก่ 1) เป้าหมายทางโลกเพื่อเป็นคนดีและมีความสุขในชีวิตนี้ 2) เป้าหมายทางจิตวิญญาณเพื่อไปยังสถานที่ดีหลังความตาย และ

Death & Rebirth Luang Por The normal goodbye with dead people is just to put them in the hospital, then into the refrigerator and then put them into the earth; into the tomb. I don't know why that hap

This text discusses the changing rituals surrounding death, comparing modern practices to those of the past. It highlights a universal experience during dying, where individuals reflect on their past

Death & Rebirth Monica Luang Por : In the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparation for death in my religion. And I ju

In this discussion, different perspectives on death and rebirth are explored, specifically contrasting Christian beliefs with universal human experiences. The concept of life as a preparation for the

We must use the knowledge about the Law of Kamma to solve the problems in our lives. First we have to stop and stand firm before taking any action. Drinking alcohol, gambling, or committing suicide to

Understanding the Law of Kamma is crucial in solving life's challenges. It's essential to pause before acting and avoid harmful solutions like alcohol and gambling. Instead, cultivate a clear mind, re

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

squeezes us, controls us and wears us down to perform all kinds of bad deeds shamelessly. Then when we perform the bad deed, defilements let us suffer, receive punishments, experience all kinds of dis

The text discusses how defilements control individuals, leading them to perform bad deeds and suffer consequences. It highlights the importance of resisting external stimuli known as the Roads to Ruin

in meditation. Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Thongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Thongsuk’s hel

The text narrates the spiritual journey of Chand, who, through her meditative attainment, learns to navigate the afterlife realms to aid her father's redemption from hell. Utilizing her Dhammakaya Bod

Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Tongsuk's help, Chand finally

Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h

Death & Rebirth The normal goodbye with dead people is just to put them in the hospital, then into the refrigerator and then put them into the earth; into the tomb. I don't know why that happens becau

ในเนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงในวิธีการจากลาของบุคคล โดยเน้นที่ประสบการณ์ในอดีตที่ผู้คนเคยมีในการจากลาที่บ้านและการไตร่ตรองความประพฤติในอดีตของตนก่อนที่จะเสียชีวิต ตอนนี้ทุกอย่างดูเป็นเรื่องแปลกและไ

Death & Rebirth Monica : Because we believe that there is a heaven, and in the Christian religion we believe that we go to heaven, which is a better place in the afterlife. So life is just a preparati

This dialogue delves into the differing beliefs around death and rebirth. Monica reflects on the Christian viewpoint that sees life as preparation for heaven, while Luang Phaw offers a Buddhist perspe

ERVICE S around the same night until morning. I was nicknamed a 'ghost' because I rested during the daytime and woke up at night to drink. I spent more than a thousand baht a day leading this kind of

In this poignant account, the narrator shares their battle with alcoholism, detailing the toll it takes on their life and marriage. Despite frequent binge drinking and neglecting their partner, the na

their spiritual values. We need to educate them on the pros and cons as well as the benefits and dangers related to this subject, even if they call us old-fashioned and boring. We have to explain that

This text emphasizes the responsibilities of parents in guiding their children towards love, morality, and success. Parents must model virtuous behavior, educate, and provide emotional support while t