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Knowledge and Career doing bad and how to do good deeds – this seems to be the most important subject in life for me. This is also really interesting for my profession, because it concerns relationshi

This content explores the significance of good deeds in personal and professional contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding relationships. It highlights the need to stop blaming others and

Knowledge and Career time, I noticed that I didn't see any light, but I had the feeling of sitting in a sphere of light and perfect harmony. After a year, the pain in my knees ultimately caused me to

This narrative details a transformative experience with meditation, where the individual overcame knee pain and discomfort to practice for extended periods, achieving a state of harmony and clarity. G

Journey to Joy 148 "Whenever we are sad, dealing with a loss or a disappointment that causes sorrow and distress, we can meditate to keep our mind calm, focused and positive as well as to provide us w

In moments of sadness or disappointment, meditation serves as a powerful tool to maintain calmness and positivity. It cultivates willpower inspired by profound wisdom, aiding in our understanding of l

Journey to Joy 150 things is not the correct way to resolve one's problems. If we have to face misfortune over and over again, we would have to go through the same distress because our minds lack the

This passage emphasizes the importance of developing mental strength to face life's adversities. It explains how repeated misfortunes can lead to distress if we do not strengthen our minds. Meditation

Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected

This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f

Journey to Joy 190 wary of taking that next step. What happened was the hardest thing imaginable to put it in words. I felt like I had stepped off my imaginary cliff, but instead of falling, I was swe

In this passage, the author describes a profound experience of stepping into a realm of peace and joy, surrounded by white light and familiar spirits. This journey evokes feelings of excitement and tr

Journey to Joy 194 that my services as a builder could be useful in the conversion of the Brookwood Chapel into a Meditation Centre. So, I offered my services and started work. My work involved stayin

In this reflective journey, the author shares how working on the conversion of Brookwood Chapel into a Meditation Centre inspired a deeper exploration of Buddhism and meditation. Engaging with the Tha

Wisdom I have pledged 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Since meditating the Dhammakaya way through visualising a crystal ball, I have had two exceptional meditations.

In this reflective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey after pledging 10 gold Buddha statues to the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya in Thailand. Guided by a friend, Hui, the author explo

Wisdom We are a composite of our experiences. My life was shaped as the youngest child of Latin American immigrants from Colombia, South America. As I follow life's path, I have grown and developed an

This text reflects on the author's spiritual journey, shaped by their experiences as the youngest child of Colombian immigrants. After years of meditation practice, true understanding emerged at the D

Journey to Joy 204 The degree of patience for where we are in our spiritual journey is quite remarkable. I have learned that we can work miracles by realizing the miracle within ourselves. To transfor

The journey towards joy highlights the importance of patience in our spiritual growth. To create miracles, we must discover the miracle within ourselves. By transforming individually, we contribute po

Journey to Joy 214 Mr. Chan Poi Koun (Singapore) ❝"Once I started meditating, my life began to change. I am more calm and not as serious as I was before. I feel I can release my anxiety, but most impo

This text captures the profound effects of meditation on an individual's life, as shared by Mr. Chan Poi Koun from Singapore. He describes a significant change in his demeanor, noting that meditation

Wisdom My name is Chan Poi Koun (Ken), a single Singaporean. I'm 40 years old. I worked as a product manager for a multinational electronic components distribution company in Singapore. I had enjoyed

Chan Poi Koun, a 40-year-old product manager in Singapore, shares his journey into meditation after reconnecting with an old classmate. Initially seeking relaxation, Chan now practices daily, accumula

Journey to Joy 216 inner meditation experience. I began meditating without having any thoughts or using any mantras. This allowed me to fully relax. I simply placed my mind at the centre of my body. W

This text describes a personal journey into meditation, focusing on the practice of centering one's mind within the body for relaxation. The author shares their experience of feeling bodily sensations

Journey to Joy 218 I didn't want to come out of this comfort zone. I wanted to continue sitting and observing. I didn't feel tired, cold or hot, or uncomfortable, and I felt I could sit in that positi

This text reflects on the profound experience of meditation leading to a deeper understanding of happiness and inner peace. The author shares how meditation has transformed their perspective, enabling

Journey to Joy 230 than anyone or anything I had ever seen in my life. A deep feeling of calmness spread throughout my body, from the center of my body to the tips of my fingers. It was such a wonderf

This text discusses the experience of discovering the 'crystal body' within oneself, leading to a profound sense of calmness and happiness. The instructing monk explains that witnessing this inner bod

Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e

In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra

Peace role models for others to follow until everyone in the world attains genuine peace. The attainment of happiness through meditation is our goal. Simply focus the mind inside the body at the centr

The text discusses the importance of meditation as a means to achieve genuine peace and happiness. By focusing the mind internally at the center of the body, individuals can improve their understandin

Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da

Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and

Journey to Joy 262 huge mansion. Reaching the moon inside, I felt inner delight. A while later, I saw the moon floating in front of me, and just observed it. After just a moment, it automatically move

In this excerpt from 'Journey to Joy', the author shares a profound experience of meditation that leads to inner delight and realization of true happiness. Contrary to the belief that the mind is the

Journey to Joy 276 is found." Then I discovered inner peace during a meditation class at Wat Phra Dhammakaya. This has made me more confident and has given me a better understanding. My first experien

In this reflective piece, the author shares their remarkable journey of discovering inner peace through meditation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Initially skeptical, they experienced an unexpected bright li