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"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,

Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspire to have: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks, beauty of voice, beauty of

In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig

Meeting #3 15 February 2009 - Ashram Little did I know when I left the Wat in September of 2008 that I would be back. But, when I was there last, I helped them initiate a project called the Peace Rev

In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri

Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e

This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi

In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea

Suzanne Jeffrey Someone then asks, "Who created the Universe?" "The Universe was created by three elements coming together: Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality existing in harmony. A continuum of

This text discusses the creation of the universe as a blend of Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality. It highlights the emergence of 'evil' which led to the creation of beings and the subsequent batt

Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves

The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra

Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally gave up her li

This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex

Meeting #11 27 February 2010 – Ashram Bandita LP Joshua has been in Korat for the past six weeks helping with a massive ordination project that the Wat initiated, and when he returns, he brings b

In this meeting at Ashram Bandita, LP Joshua shares stories from his six-week trip in Korat for a significant ordination project. He brings back turtle-planters symbolizing long life. Luang Por’s cont

And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the

The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu

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

MooThings with a Dhamma Master solvent that destroys cells in the body, no matter how we use it. From the medical point of view, cell destruction will continue to increase if we continue to drink. Th

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ

Suzanne Jeffrey It is not something to see with the eyes, so you must meditate and practice and see it for yourself. The mind is at the seventh base, and is approximately the size of an eye socket. I

This text discusses the importance of meditation and self-awareness in understanding the mind. It highlights how our perceptions affect our knowledge and the various challenges like health and mood th

Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th

In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi

Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to

Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L

"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And when we open our eyes, we look outside. We never look inside. So when we look outside, we o

The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th

Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as

Meeting #18 9AM - 19 March 2010 Today, Luang Por is somber. His whole demeanor has changed from one of the joviality he displayed yesterday to one of crucial significance. I am not sure why, but I th

In this significant meeting, Luang Por emphasizes the vital role of teachers in shaping the future of Buddhism and education in Thailand. He discusses the three meanings of Dhamma, highlighting the ne

Suzanne Jeffrey fish would come to the road and Luang Pu would feed the fish and give them a blessing. That created good boon for the fish, the family, and Luang Por. When he grew up, then, the Dhamm

This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li