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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
…e this as we grow and age, and (13) it can be trained endlessly … indefinitely. “But there is a missing piece to the puzzle – A big caution! The mind is under the influence of what we have called kilesa…
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
Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding and Overcoming Defilements in Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide in…
This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac
Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
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Meeting with Luang Por Dattajevo
…his also meant that before long, I was asked to look at another project they were undertaking comprising a series of books about the Dhamma teachings of Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot. The project was b…
…e Lord Buddha. The meeting includes questions from the Peace Revolution team and a writing team focusing on Dhamma teachings. The writer recounts their experience and notes the collaboration between diff…
Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…l think of the things that it is not supposed to think of – mostly about sensual pleasure, such as using the five senses. (9) The mind is very difficult to still – like monkey mind – and our thoughts wor…
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
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Meeting of Peace Revolution and Middle Way Retreats Organizers
…front of Luang Por’s desk, and the two women and I are seated to the side closest to his left hand. Since it will all be spoken in Thai, I have decided to use my “channeling” technique, and channel Luang…
…ansportation and food, organized monthly by the Wat. The meeting included 14 monks and 3 women, focusing on collaboration between Peace Revolution and Middle Way. Luang Por, with 40 years of dedication t…
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…g each other! The culture may change, but English is English, no matter what city it is spoken in - Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, or London. Dhamma is Dhamma! "As I said, we are composed of body, mind…
…onstant. The text encourages sharing Dhamma with the world, likening it to sharing nutrition, showcasing the importance of intention and interaction in daily life.
The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
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The Connection Between Meditation, Nutrition, and Our Existence
…t find anything wrong with us when we complain about something, or we have an ill feeling. We might sing Happy Birthday to one another but underneath, the cells are dying. “Now suppose our elements are …
In the practice of meditation, we gain deeper insights into our existence and bodily elements. Our bodies consist of four ancient elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, which are essential for energy
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
…ad one super interesting Dhamma talk from Luang Por that I think would be of interest, so I am enclosing it here. This talk takes place on Tuesday morning: We all line up, and then walk over to the main…
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
Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
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Teacher’s Conference Insights on Moral Responsibilities at Panawat
…ference conducted by Wat Phra Dhammakaya and decide to go see Luang Por in his office to say hello. Since I always try to find something to take him as a little gift, I have brought him some dried fruit …
ในการประชุมครูที่ Panawat ได้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของหน้าที่และจริยธรรมในสังคม พร้อมกับการสอนศีลธรรมในโรงเรียน วัด และที่บ้าน ที่สำคัญคือการทำงานร่วมกันของครูทุกกลุ่มเพื่อสร้างสังคมที่มีคุณธรรม โดยเน้นการป
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
…ess or suffering, and you are able to attain indifference which is beyond happiness or unhappiness. Since this feeling is beyond happiness, there is no word to explain it. Words can only explain the abst…
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
…rrupt actions of the body. But there are also corrupt verbal actions as well. And they are: lying, using harsh speech, causing conflict through speech, and idle chatter or gossip. These unwholesome actio…
This text discusses the importance of self-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
… careful because even though we may have good wishes, deep down inside, we have defilement, and our sincerity is not there. Therefore, the Buddha could do things and not reap kammic consequences because …
…ights the necessity of preserving Buddhist teachings to maintain clarity between good and bad, stressing that a pure mind leads to non-kammic actions. The teachings of the Buddha are positioned as a solu…
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
…n problem of all empires that have been lost: Worshipping money leads to greed which leads to the disintegration of society. “Ever since I was in high school, I was interested in the downfall of empire…
…ine of empires, we find a key factor in the worship of money, leading to a loss of morality. This disintegration results in laziness and dependency on society. Understanding the Right View, and instillin…
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The Origins and Impact of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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The Origins and Impact of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…hammadayada ordination programme gave training to hundreds of university students, a steadily increasing number of whom swelled the number of residents in the temple community, numbering 652 monks and 26…
The Dhammakaya Foundation was established on 20 February 1970 with a focus on minimalistic yet durable structures for spiritual practice. H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn provided the foundation
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…ng independent of age, nationality, language or social class. During more than quarter of a century since the establishment of the Foundation, its activities have attracted devotees both Buddhist and non…
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages individuals from all walks of life to enhance their mental quality through a variety of year-round activities. These include meditation training, educational initiati
การฝึกอบรมด้านจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและเจ้าหน้าที่
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การฝึกอบรมด้านจริยธรรมสำหรับครูและเจ้าหน้าที่
* Teacher Training in ethics With the importance of consciousness- raising for teachers to be a good exemplars of morality for their students, Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the co…
การฝึกอบรมจริยธรรมมีความสำคัญในการเสริมสร้างจิตสำนึกเพื่อให้ครูเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีให้กับนักเรียน โดยวัดพระธรรมกายและองค์กรที่เกี่ยวข้องได้จัดการฝึกอบรมจริยธรรมสำหรับครูกว่า 10 หลักสูตรต่อปีตั้งแต่ปี 199
Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
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Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
Upasakaratanam (Male Lay-Follower) Ordination Programme The programme is organized to commemorate the Thai National Father's Day and to dedicate merit to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasi
…d another 100,000 female lay-followers to join in this significant religious celebration, which has since marked a notable tradition in Thailand. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Publications and Media of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Publications and Media of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…onded more and more to the demand for academic resources and comment. The Dhammakaya Foundation has since the outset been committed to the production of teachings, books, overhead slide sets and slide mu…
The Dhammakaya Foundation has recognized the growing demand for academic resources on inner peace culture. Committed to producing teaching materials including books and multivision presentations, they
Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
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Exchange Activities of Dhammakaya Foundation and Chung-Hwa Institute
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. Notab…