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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium LUANG PU WAT PAKNAM and the Return of the Dhammakaya The Great Masters of meditation have told us that the knowledge of meditation practice along the Middle Wa

This text discusses how meditation knowledge was lost after Buddha's passing and its rediscovery by Luang Pu Wat Paknam in 1916. At 33, after 11 years as a monk, he sought to regain the ancient wisdom

An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium or "The Body of Truth". It is an ancient word which appears in various versions of Buddhist scriptures used by various Buddhist traditions, including the Thera

The concept of Dhammakaya, meaning 'the Body of Truth,' has deep roots in Buddhist scriptures across various traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Despite its ancient origins, know

36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance

In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality

The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra

This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how

that one can do whenever one wants to. Ordination requires merits accumulated from one’s past life, as well as meeting all the qualifications set out in the discipline section of the Tripitaka. Unfort

This narrative discusses the importance of familial love and the motivation behind the decision to ordain. The author reflects on moments that brought him close to death, which deepened his desire to

The Sun of Peace Contributors Honorary Consultants: Pharajbhavanavisudh (Ven. Dhammajayo Bhikkhu Phrabhavanaviriyakhun (Ven. Dattaejevo Bhikkhu Consultants: Ven. Chatchai Chattanchayo Ven. Amnuaysak

The Sun of Peace is a significant compilation of insights and teachings from prominent figures in the Buddhist community. This book brings together various perspectives on achieving peace through Budd

ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST LIFESTYLE 64.Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya¹4 is going to be a great merit because it will allow us to get the upper hand in the struggle ag

The inauguration of the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya is a significant event in the Buddhist lifestyle, representing a merit that aids practitioners in overcoming Mara. It symbolizes the pursuit of the Unive

“สัตบรุษยอมให้ทานโดยเคารพ ให้ทานโดยความยำเกรง ให้ทานด้วยมือของตนเอง ให้โดยไม่ทิ้งขว้าง ให้โดยเชื่อผลที่จะมีในอนาคต นี้เป็นทานของสัตบรุษ” บัดนี้ โยมพี่เชิญของอาตมา หรือ ขุนพลแก้วแห่งกองทัพธรรม กลายญาณม

เนื้อหาที่นำเสนอเกี่ยวกับการให้ทานที่ถูกต้องและทรงคุณค่าเช่นเดียวกับการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ ด้วยการอธิษฐานและความขอบคุณต่อโยมพี่ที่สนับสนุนในเส้นทางแห่งธรรม การสร้างบารมีและการมุ่งสู่จุดหมายสูงสุดในชีวิ

Journey to Joy 52 54 recite the mantra, “Samma Arahang". Now, I can let go of all my thoughts as soon as I sit down to meditate and close my eyes. I can see the body of the Dhammakaya inside me when I

In this passage, the author describes the experience of meditating on the mantra 'Samma Arahang' and the visualization of the Dhammakaya within. The author conveys a powerful sense of joy and lightnes

Journey to Joy 60 60 the world, I had an opportunity to study Dhamma further. At the centre in Tokyo, there was a need to translate Dhamma into Japanese. A member of the staff at the Tokyo centre, who

In this narrative, the author recounts their journey in understanding Dhamma while in Tokyo. The story highlights the challenges of meditation, from physical discomfort to the slow-learning process. W

Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la

This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co

Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to

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

In a few passages, however, Sāriputta also refers to the term dhammakāya in the sense of the Buddha’s teaching.150 On the whole, traditional Theravādins interpret the term dhammakāya mostly in the se

This passage examines the term 'dhammakāya' as interpreted in traditional Theravāda Buddhism. It discusses the general view of dhammakāya as reflecting the qualities of the Buddha and the spiritual re

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

Tam kho pana bhagavantam evam kalyāṇa kittisaddo abhugato, Itipi so bhagavā arahām sammaśambuddho, Vijjācaraṇasampanno sugato lokavidū, Anuttaro purisadammaśāṭhi satthā, Devamanussānam buddho bhagavā

This text contains various chants dedicated to the Buddha, highlighting his qualities such as enlightenment, wisdom, and compassion. It emphasizes the importance of recollecting the Dhamma, which is c

60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se

In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo

Journey to Joy 196 ball. Each time I would spend a moment in the crystal ball and then visualise another crystal ball at its centre and draw my mind into the centre of that; this went on four or five

This content explores the author's profound meditation experience, where they visualize multiple crystal balls, leading them to a deep state of happiness and electrical energy. The author's connection

Journey to Joy 198 experience years ago. There were many spirits or beings present all around me and my form became clear as crystal. The crystal at the centre of my form became radiant white and glow

This text recounts a profound meditation experience where the author felt a connection with spiritual beings and transformed their life. They describe becoming one with a radiant crystal form and the

Benefits of Keeping the Fourth Precept - You will have a radiant complexion - You will be well-spoken, and have nice teeth - You will have healthy body - You will have pleasant breath - You will have

Keeping the Fourth Precept offers numerous benefits including a radiant complexion, credibility in speech, and overall physical health. Conversely, breaking the Fifth Precept by consuming alcohol and

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