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Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together.

This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ

Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te

This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these

Suzanne Jeffrey which will lead to destructive thoughts and eventually into darkness. So, as we can see, different habits lead to different lives. All of our habits come from our early training. “Ho

This text discusses how habits develop from early training and repeated actions, and emphasizes that both good and bad habits influence our lives. It highlights the need for teachers to first correct

Suzanne Jeffrey proportion, and in getting the proper amount of exercise. “In the educational environment, we all have to practice a code of conduct. This is why respect is the vital part of the six

In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le

Samma Samadhi – Right Concentration. A refined state of mind in which you become focused in single-pointed concentration but with a sense of ecstatic joy and feelings of vast openness, softness, and b

This text outlines key Buddhist concepts that promote understanding and practice in meditation. Right Concentration, or Samma Samadhi, is described as a state of joyful focus. Samsara represents the c

"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at

In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh

University Buddhist Club Realizing the need for students to have sufficient moral knowledge to match their academic knowledge, the Dhammakaya Foundation has encouraged students to organize their own

The University Buddhist Club, endorsed by the Dhammakaya Foundation, aims to enhance students' moral understanding alongside their academic pursuits. The Foundation supports the International Buddhist

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES School Student Scholarships The Dhammakaya Foundation has for many years awarded over 3,200 academic scholarships annually for outstanding schoolchildren and novices. Provision of

The Dhammakaya Foundation has awarded over 3,200 academic scholarships annually to outstanding schoolchildren and novices. Additionally, it supports members of the monastic and lay communities in purs

C O-OPERATION Interfaith Activities The world of religion today is like a flower garden made beautiful by the diversity of colour and scent. In an age when the life of those in society is becoming in

The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua

Exchange Activities In accordance with an agreement signed between the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Dhammakaya Foundation on 5 July 1990, monks from the Dhammakaya Foundation are ex

The Dhammakaya Foundation has been actively engaged in exchange activities since 1990, collaborating with the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies for prolonged studies. Notable partnerships includ

The Writers and Thinkers for World Peace, Moral Development Thru Education Foundation Paperback First Edition 2004 Copyright © 2004 by the Writers and Thinkers for World Peace, Moral Development Thru

This book, published in 2004 by the Writers and Thinkers for World Peace, explores the role of education in moral development and peace-building. Edited and translated by notable figures, it emphasize

This belief encouraged those well versed in new ideas and knowledge, but lacking morals instilled by the Dhamma, to take advantage of others for selfish gain. These people sabotaged the economic and s

This text discusses how a lack of moral values rooted in Dhamma leads to selfish actions that hinder economic and social growth in Thailand. It emphasizes that worldly knowledge is insufficient withou

the desire of young people who seek happiness in companionship; once they find their match they are happy, but then later on comes the suffering. Suffering in the form of concern, worry, jealousy, pri

The text discusses how young people often seek happiness in companionship, experiencing initial joy that can later transform into suffering due to jealousy, pride, and disappointment. This can lead to

the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho

In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re

After listening to Rohana, Nagasena was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be

Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi

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

Third, those who have killed their parents or guardians. Those who fall into any of these categories are unworthy of ordination and strictly forbidden from going forth into the monkhood. *Those who

This text discusses the criteria for ordination within the monkhood, outlining those who are forbidden from ordination, such as individuals who have committed parricide. It also highlights categories

Caring for Your Preceptor (upatthāka) Your preceptor is one whom you owe much. Your preceptor spends countless hours instructing you on the ways of the Dhamma tirelessly. You should express your grat

Caring for your preceptor is essential as they dedicate countless hours to your education in the Dhamma. Expressing gratitude by respecting and assisting them can yield significant personal benefits,

8. Dhamma and Monastic Disciplines Dhamma has two meanings. First: it means that things are right and good, such as kindness and respect, tolerance and patience, avoidance of whining and impatience.

Dhamma has a dual meaning: it encompasses moral aspects like kindness and respect, as well as truths about life including birth, ageing, sickness, and death. This concept is grounded in the teachings

ourselves of desire, establish inner peace, and be able to correct all the wrongful acts in our lives. 8. You will have strength, perseverance and courage to face life's obstacles. When you are firs

This text delves into the significance of cultivating inner peace and generosity in monastic life. When ordained, monks face challenges like uncertainty in food availability, pushing them towards rema