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About Luang Por Dhammajayo L uang Por Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has been a self-taught Buddhist since ch

Luang Por Dhammajayo was born on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand. A self-taught Buddhist, he graduated with a degree in Economics from Kasetsart University in 1969 and was ordained that same yea

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

The Benefits of Chanting 1. Clarity of mind and mental focus while chanting 2. Promotion of a spirit of unity among those chanting 3. Helping to preserve tradition and to promote community spirit 4. H

Chanting offers numerous benefits including enhancing mental clarity and focus, fostering unity, and preserving the teachings of Lord Buddha. It can improve self-confidence and even aid in speech issu

"First, we must try to go to them indirectly. Do you see? We will only be here for seven days so we must be patient. We should always train ourselves to speak kindly and by doing this, we will gain bi

This text emphasizes the significance of patience and kindness according to Buddha's teachings during a week of meditation while following the eight precepts. It highlights the importance of good mann

This Life Next Life 68 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of

In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being advised to let go of detrimental op

Wisdom world. I even try to verify it myself in my career life. The endless pursuit of higher positions on my own career path will only lead me to an endless round of greater responsibility and more c

In this reflection, the author contemplates the endless pursuit of career advancement, realizing that it often leads to greater responsibilities and a disconnection from one's true self. The pursuit o

Journey to Joy 270 In my personal life I have had the exceptional opportunity of many relationships - including that has given me a broad three marriages insight into the interaction between people an

In 'Journey to Joy,' the author reflects on their personal life, including three marriages and parenting three adult children. The emphasis is on the importance of living in the present moment, encour

24 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 15. The Essence of Life Our body is constantly being eaten away by the influences of suffering [dukkha], impermanence [anicca] and not-self [anatta]. Thus we cannot afford to

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการไม่สูญเสียเวลาในการค้นหาธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นแก่นของชีวิต ในขณะที่ร่างกายของเราเสื่อมสลายจากทุกข์ อนิจจา และอัตตา ธรรมกายมีคุณสมบัติที่ตรงกันข้ามกับร่างกายทางกายภาพ โดยเป็นสิ่

Trainees who pass the months training will qualify for the mass ordination, which lasts for another month. This last month of Dhammadayada training programme focuses on establishing the understanding

The Dhammadayada training programme offers an enriching experience where trainees who successfully complete the months of training qualify for mass ordination. This unique program emphasizes self-trai

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,

Introduction of our actions having brought this suffering of disharmony into our lives and seek to address the causes that are creating and accumulating bad karma. And our accumulated karma designate

This text delves into the impact of our actions on accumulating karma and the subsequent effects on our lives and rebirth. It outlines the ten bodily conditions we face as we navigate life and the nec

Suzanne Jeffrey ample, of sitting for long periods of time in meditation. We must also be patient toward the imperfection of others. And we must practice this. Why? Because this helps us correct the

In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation, the author addresses

This Life Next Life In anger thereat will I keep to it. In guile will I keep to it. In self-respect will I keep to it!! 27. 'Well then, Prince, I will give you a smile, for it is by way of a smile t

This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to

2. Self-improvement (Dama) “The second virtue is to always improve oneself. I kept improving myself professionally. From an ignorant person, I kept advancing myself until I was able to be a good provi

This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en

banana blossoms to eat with condiments. And yet we still have to wait a full year for the fruit. "The first stage of good deeds: Once we have done something good, no matter if anybody sees it or not,

This text draws an analogy between the stages of good deeds and the growth of banana plants, highlighting four key stages: self-satisfaction, development of character, realization of fortune, and soci

Breakfast At 07.15, breakfast is served. Mentors prepare breakfast for the priest instructors and Yuwakalayanamitra. Yuwakalayanamitra give breakfast to the instructors who lead worship of rice ritual

In the Yuwakalayanamitra camp, daily activities begin at 07.15 with breakfast prepared for priest instructors. At 08.00, participants gather to listen to Dhamma teachings and engage in guided meditati

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

Suzanne Jeffrey "Look at the difficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to

This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p

Meeting #12 28 February 2010 Today, a meeting has been planned for all of the people, and the monks, who are the organizers of the Peace Revolution and the monks who run the Middle Way Retreats. Th

On February 28, 2010, a meeting was held for the organizers of the Peace Revolution and monks running the Middle Way Retreats. The Peace Revolution is an online self-development program aimed at young

Dhammapāla, like Buddhaghosa, employs the term dhammikāya mostly as a noun, and relates it either with the Buddha’s mental qualities and purity,134 with the Enlightenment either of the Buddha135 or hi

Dhammapāla discusses dhammikāya, relating it to the Buddha's mental qualities and Enlightenment. This term connects the Buddha's teachings and truths, illustrating his purity and extraordinary qualiti