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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel
In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
The parallel usage of dhammakāya and dhammabhūta with brahmakāya and brahmmabhūta suggests further that the term dhamma in the passage should refer to Nibbāna. Indeed, it is possible also to say that
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a transformer and defilement eradicator. It explores how the realizatio
The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
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The Principle of Kamma and Good Deeds
However, the first step in achieving this goal is to convince the parents that good deeds always bring good outcomes, and vice versa. The following episode should help clarify this principle. A laype
The text discusses the importance of understanding the Law of Kamma, emphasizing that good deeds ultimately yield good outcomes, though results may take time. It illustrates the principle through a me
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
The Search for a Teacher
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The Search for a Teacher
The Search for a Teacher In 1963, at the age of nineteen, he was preparing to take the entrance examination for university-level studies. The young man made a decision to go to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoe
In 1963, a nineteen-year-old man sought to study Dhammakaya Meditation at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen but could not find Khun Mae Acariya Chandra. Despite passing his university entrance exam and returnin
Discovering a Teacher of Peace
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Discovering a Teacher of Peace
Discovering a Teacher who showed Him the Way to Peace When he first met Khun Yay (Khun Mae Acariya Chandra), she was fifty-three years old. She looked like an ordinary nun, who was very thin, but who
This narrative explores the encounter with Khun Yay, a remarkable nun whose brilliance and kindness transcended her lack of formal education. At fifty-three, she possessed an extraordinary depth of kn
The Reality of Heaven and Hell in Meditation
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The Reality of Heaven and Hell in Meditation
On the first day of meditation practice with Khun Yay, the first question the new student asked was: “Khun Yay, does heaven and hell exist?” Khun Yay simply answered, “Yes, they both exist. Heaven and
During a meditation session with Khun Yay, a new student inquires about the existence of heaven and hell. Khun Yay confirms their reality based on her personal experiences with her father, who suffere
Family Names and Contacts
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Family Names and Contacts
Bastian Rhyner Chino Gingiro Fan Shu-Chih and Family Heinz-Nonglak Wagner Jody-Juamian Janow Karl Rhyner Kevin, Nanaporn, Tahlia, Lily Lamduan-Claus Puggaard Lom-Julia Dalsgaard-Jensen Miyim Toshihito
This document contains a compilation of names that may represent families, individuals, or contacts of interest. These names include a range of cultural backgrounds, indicating a diverse compilation f
The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
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The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
Make sure there are no signs of tension anywhere and that you're closing your eyes the right way. Create a feeling of ease, happiness and purity. Feel that you're entering upon a perfect state of calm
This text encourages a deep sense of calm by detaching from worldly concerns and realizing the temporary nature of existence. It highlights the importance of the Seventh Base of the Mind, an integral
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and the ‘totality’ of the whole ‘body’ or ‘collection.’ As a ‘body,’ the ‘totality’ of the whole org
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains es
A ‘New’ Early Chinese Buddhist Commentary
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A ‘New’ Early Chinese Buddhist Commentary
Zacchetti, Stefano. 2008 "A ‘New’ Early Chinese Buddhist Commentary: The Nature of the Da Anban Shouyi Jing (T 602) Reconsidered." Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies 31: 421-
This research article by Stefano Zacchetti delves into the nature of the Da Anban Shouyi Jing (T 602), reconsidering its significance in early Chinese Buddhist commentary. The study provides insights
The Benefits of Meditation
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The Benefits of Meditation
The benefits that I have received from the practice of meditation are enormous. Firstly, it has relieved serious stress problems from which I previously suffered. Secondly, it has helped to solve cert
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson from the University of Sydney shares his profound experiences with meditation, highlighting its role in alleviating stress, addressing philosophical dilemmas, and unlocking access t
Meditation Retreat Programmes for Foreigners
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Meditation Retreat Programmes for Foreigners
Meditation Retreat Programmes for Foreigners Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s vision is not to bring happiness to only Thai people, but also to the world at large. He always mentions that people of this world
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo aims to share happiness globally through his meditation retreat programme, 'The Middle Way.' Since its inception in February 2006, it has attracted over 300 participants from 32
Training Programme for Public and Private Sectors
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Training Programme for Public and Private Sectors
Training Programme for Public and Private Sectors ull working people, no matter who they may be or whatever they represent: whether part of the government sector, state enterprises or corporate and p
The text discusses the vital role of meditation in improving the mindset of individuals in both the public and private sectors. By encouraging working personnel to engage in meditation and morality de
Dhammadayada Training Programme
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Dhammadayada Training Programme
Dhammadayada Training Programme The Dhammadayada Training Programme was first organised in 1972. The training was initiated by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo with the objective of promoting ethics and moralit
The Dhammadayada Training Programme, established in 1972 by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, focuses on enhancing ethical values and moral development in youths alongside their academic pursuits. Recognizing th
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
Rejoicing in the merit of others. Give appreciation and encouragement to those who perform good deeds. This act of appreciation and encouragement attracts support and help, instead of obstacles, from
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu
Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc
Paleographical Analysis and Buddhist Manuscripts
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Paleographical Analysis and Buddhist Manuscripts
Sander, Lore. 2000. “Appendix: A brief paleographical analysis of the Braāhmī manuscripts in volume I.” In J. Braarvig, eds., Buddhist manuscripts vol 1, pp. 285-300. Oslo: Hermes Pub. Original editio
This section presents a brief paleographical analysis of the Brahmi manuscripts in Buddhist texts as compiled by various scholars. Notable contributions include analyses by Sander (2000) on manuscript
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask the novices to reenter the assembly hall after the exam 9. The novice must then requ
To be ordained as a monk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain groups are forbidden from ordination: homosexuals, hermaphrodites, and those w
Production of Visual Aids and Publications in Buddhism
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Production of Visual Aids and Publications in Buddhism
Production of visual aids and publications Luang Phaw Dhammajayo is aware of the necessity of using visual technology and publications to spread Buddhism; therefore, he has created a project which pr
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo recognizes the importance of visual technology and various publications in spreading Buddhism. His projects include the production of Dhamma books, monthly journals, tapes, VCD v