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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

be a sleeper!” He looks at me and almost winks. “We need to make boon continuously because, although we are born with boon, we don’t know how much we have when we are born. So we must continually make

In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It

Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the

The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving

Suzanne Jeffrey With this comment, the audience looks surprised and expectant. This comment is not something that they would have ever thought a Vice-Abbot of a Thai monastery would ever say. He smi

บทความนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของการสื่อสารในยุคเทคโนโลยี การมีสติในสิ่งที่เราพูด และการมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีในการทำงาน การคำนึงถึงผู้อื่นและความรับผิดชอบในการสื่อสารเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในบริบทของการ

gratitude; there is life after death; heavens and hells exist, and enlightenment is attainable. Dharma *Dharma* (Pali, Dhamma) has many meanings: the Truth, the way of the Nature, the right way of l

Dharma, meaning Truth and the way of Nature, is central to Buddhism. Buddhists are guided by three main practices: doing good, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind through meditation. They adhere to

There are numerous stories of those who had enough faith to push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that can be learned, one common theme

This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance for liberation from suffering. It recounts the story of Buddha's own ordination

Suzanne Jeffrey "We cannot change our past, but we can change today and our future. Therefore, resolutions are very important. So we must resolve to be born with a pure mind to parents with pure mind

This text emphasizes the significance of making resolutions for personal growth and spiritual development. It highlights the belief that while we cannot alter our past, we hold the power to change our

Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen

Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa

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 Jeffery Q: Does Mara exist? What does Mara look like? A: Yes. Mara exists. Khun Yai used to say that Mara is Mara. Mara does not like good deeds and Mara always interferes. Mara cannot stop

In this content, Suzanne Jeffery discusses the existence of Mara, describing it as an entity that interferes with our ability to perform good deeds. Although Mara cannot prevent goodness, it can prese

Suzanne Jeffrey "The teachers have a double duty, one of moral training and the other of academic training. So how do we solve this problem of teaching children what is good and bad? We train the par

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the dual responsibility of teachers in academic and moral training. It suggests that parents must also be involved in teaching good habits alongside teachers a

Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa

This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free

Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;

Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation

“I wanted to leave these worries and suffering behind, which are…” 1. Worrying about choosing the clothes that would go with my look and my hairstyle. 2. Worrying about deciding what accessories to w

The text discusses the many worries related to clothing, accessories, and personal grooming. It emphasizes how these concerns can hinder true happiness and how shifting focus to meditation can lead to

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

Ladies Dhammayada Training Since 1986, the Dhammayada Training has extended to female school children and university students. The courses are of 1-2 month duration during the university summer vacat

The Ladies Dhammayada Training has been empowering female school and university students since 1986. Offered during summer vacations, the 1-2 month courses focus on discipline, ethics, meditation, and

HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES Relief for Natural Disasters In many countries of the world, political unrest or natural disasters have caused such chaos that the very fabric of society has been torn apart.

The Dhammakaya Foundation actively contributes to humanitarian efforts, especially during natural disasters and political unrest. Focused on alleviating suffering, the foundation provides essential do

Earth Day Activities Each year the Dhammakaya Foundation and its centres sponsor and organize a number of Earth Day activities for people from all walks of life. These activities include tree plantin

Each year, the Dhammakaya Foundation organizes Earth Day activities like tree planting and training in forest conservation, waste management, and cleanliness. Emphasizing moral and ethical education,

Kathina Day Kathina Day marks the end of Buddhist lent. It is the only festival in the Buddhist calendar when monks can be offered new triple robes. It is thus the most popular time for supporters to

Kathina Day is a significant celebration in Buddhism that marks the end of Buddhist lent. This unique festival is the only day in the Buddhist calendar when monks can receive new triple robes from the

T HE FUTURE There is still a long way to in the promotion of social harmony and everlasting peace in the world because the scale of the task is enormous and there is no previous perfect example which

The future holds the possibility of social harmony and peace, but the journey is long and requires dedication. The Dhammakaya Foundation plays a crucial role in offering education in virtue and medita