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"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie

This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused

As demonstrated, the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras changed a concept of enlightenment from "adapting a monastic lifestyle and practicing meditation extremely" to "accumulating good karma in daily life." This

The Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras redefined the concept of enlightenment in Buddhism, moving away from the traditional focus on monastic practices and extreme meditation. Instead, it emphasized the importance

(Derajchanpome: Earth) a hungry ghost, a demon, or a Hell creature (Pretapume, Asurakayapome, or Narokkapume: Hell). Sugati and Duggati are the destinations of those who pass away where they must face

The essence of end-of-life care is ensuring a patient maintains a clear mind for optimal spiritual outcomes, which can significantly influence their final destination in the afterlife. Caregivers play

Chapter 45 Contributing a Buddha Image- The Body of Enlightenment Donating a Buddha image for oneself or one's family was a favorite tradition of our ancestors. Wealthier people traveled around the co

In this chapter, we discuss the importance of donating a Buddha image as a traditional practice among our ancestors. Wealthier individuals often traveled to contribute these images to temples, recogni

Before attainment, life is like running against the wind with a burning torch in our hand. The flame blowing towards us brings us heat and pain. When we reach a pond and dip the torch into the water,

Before reaching the state of Dhammakaya, life resembles a struggle against the elements with a burning torch, symbolizing suffering and challenges. Upon attainment, represented by dipping the torch in

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por although he had abundant wealth, dignity, power, and servants. Finally, he renounced the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does

This text discusses the differences between monastic and secular life through the eyes of a Buddhist perspective. It highlights how a renunciation of material wealth and societal status opens the path

Wisdom without words but with feelings. This was a strange but absolutely unforgettable experience. I stayed as long as I could in this place but I had to go back because I was not sure if I had died.

This text shares a unique and transformative experience of feeling at home in a mystical place, reflecting on the profound impact of meditation and the emotions tied to a significant event titled 'The

It was a clear and direct answer that was completely different from any answers he had heard before. This indicated the confidence she had in her experience, and what she knew and saw on her own. This

Khun Yay's meditation under the guidance of Luang Pu Wat Paknam revealed profound insights about life and its ultimate goal. With remarkable dedication, she meditated for twelve hours daily, leading t

พระธรรมทายาทและสามเณรธรรมทายายทุกรูปจึงมีความประทับใจที่ได้สมสืบสนิทสนมกันในกองทัพพระฤทธิ์ ซึ่งเป็นผ้าสุดท้ายในสงสารวัจเป็นที่สุดแห่งการแสดงหาความไม่สิ้นดังเก่า จากนั้นไปเหล่าคณะายาททุกๆคนต่างใจหนักอึ

พระธรรมทายาทและสามเณรธรรมทายาทรู้สึกประทับใจในความเชื่อมโยงของการเดินทางเพื่อการพัฒนาจิต โดยการเข้าถึงพระรัตนตรัยภายใน แม้จะห่างเหินจากครอบครัว แต่ความรักในสายเลือดยังคงเรียกร้องให้พวกเขาอยากอยู่กับคร

Oslo: Hermes Pub. Jayamanggalo, Phra Maha Sermchai. 1997. The Heart of Dhammakaya Meditation. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Dhammakaya Buddhist Meditation Foundation. Jherora. 2013. ทางสายกลาง (ตอนที่ 2) [cited 15

The text discusses the essence of Dhammakaya meditation, emphasizing its relevance in achieving mindfulness and spiritual growth. The content encompasses various scholarly works and references related

หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ 1 ฉบับรวมงานวิจัยโดยอ 번호 14 สมณะอังอัจังกิว่ากว่า ในสมันที่น่าท้าทายท่านอธิบายว่า ว่าชวาทุกคนในเดียงมัมหาขยาย และเนียน จจะเรียนท่องโลกเหล่านั้นที่สามารถวัดได้ 5 และค

บทความนี้สำรวจหลักฐานธรรมจากคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณที่มีความสำคัญ ทำการวิเคราะห์เกี่ยวกับอักษรตัวเขียนเฉี่ยงที่ใช้ในพื้นที่ Eastern Turkestan โดยการค้นพบของ Sir Aurel Stein และวิจัยโดย ดร.ชนิดา จันทารศรีโศล.

Contents Preface........................................................................................................2 1. Udaya Sutta : Breaking the Cycle..........................................

This book presents a collection of significant Suttas focusing on the themes of generosity, morality, and the principles of giving. Topics include the Udaya Sutta which discusses breaking the cycle of

24 The Virtue of Abounding 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Bhikkhus, it is not easy to account for the merits of a gift endowed with these six factors as, it is a yield of merit, a yield of good, a bringer

The Chalaṅgādāna Sutta underscores the significance of gifts endowed with six essential factors, highlighting their immeasurable merits. The passage illustrates how such gifts yield goodness and contr

Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name

The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement, the a

4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. However, after the Buddha passed away from this world, his

After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. Vatta involves chanting in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the

109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo

In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre

5 The story of Kukkutamitta While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse with reference to the hunter Kukkutamitta and his family. At Rajagaha there was once a rich man's daugh

The story unfolds at the Veluvana monastery where the Buddha reflects on Kukkutamitta, a hunter, and a rich man's daughter from Rajagaha who fell in love with him. Their union leads to a fruitful fami

Here is the extracted text from the image: 1. The Story of Many Monks 2. The Story of a Group of Bad Ascetics 3. The Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers 4. On Shr**d the Downward Course.) 5. The Story

This collection features various tales from Buddhist teachings, including the stories of many monks, ascetics, and important figures such as Old Brahma and King Passand of Kosala. Each story offers in

ERVICE merits. If I had huge problems, I would make huge merits. This was how I learned about Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 2001, under the guidance of a good fellow (kalyanamitta) from Korat who suggested t

This text chronicles a personal journey of spiritual growth, initiated by the author's experiences at Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the DMC program. From the suggestion of a friend, the author contributed t

สรุป การเปลี่ยนแปลงต่างๆ ตั้งแต่สมัยที่กัปบังเกิดขึ้น พรหมลงมากินง้วนดินจนกลายมาเป็นมนุษย์ ในยุคต้นกัป จนกลายสภาพความเป็นอยู่ของตนมาเป็นเช่นปัจจุบันนี้ ล้วนมีเหตุอันเกิดขึ้นมาจากจิตใจของ มนุษย์เอง แม้

บทความนี้กล่าวถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงต่างๆ ที่เกิดขึ้นตั้งแต่สมัยที่กัปเกิดขึ้น โดยมีการเปรียบเทียบความรู้ทางวิทยาศาสตร์และพระพุทธศาสนา ว่ามนุษย์ไม่เกิดมาจากสัตว์เดรัจฉานตามที่นักวิทยาศาสตร์คิด และมีการอ้าง