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To create world peace by allowing one's mind to reach inner happiness first, according to the practice called meditation, is what we ought to do. It is what each and every single person should be conc

Creating world peace starts with achieving inner happiness through meditation. Regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds, meditation serves as a universal practice to improve mental clarity and

Because when married to a ghost, the wife is pushed into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not

A woman finds herself entangled in a haunting experience after being married to a ghost. Following a tragic incident where she is pushed into the sea, she is left to grapple with her sense of self. Co

Daoist meditation in the Eastern Han period When An Shigao arrived in China around 148 CE, very few if any Buddhist meditation texts had been translated into Chinese.60 However the Chinese people were

In the Eastern Han period around 148 CE, Daoist meditation practices already existed, with references found in ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching. Practitioners sought immortality through various tec

18. ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be

In this excerpt, Prince engages in a philosophical discussion with Master Kassapa about the existence of the soul. The Prince presents a scenario where a felon is punished severely, questioning the ab

Preface It has always been my intention to publish the Dhamma that I have preached and the Suttas that I researched during the three-month Buddhist Lent that I stayed abroad in 2556. During such time

In this preface, the author expresses the intention to publish Dhamma teachings and Suttas researched during the Buddhist Lent in 2556. By comparing English and Thai versions, the author aims to provi

Message from Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute Read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin “What we are doing tonight is showing the world our good intentions and also what

In a heartfelt message read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin, Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute, underscores the significance of inner peace in our lives. He states that

Luang Por's STORY 21 Luang Por Dhammajayo was born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, to the family of Janyong and Juree Suddhipol. He grew up in a small house on the bank of the Chao Praya Rive

Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaiyaboon Suddhipol on April 22, 1944, in Singburi, Thailand, had a keen interest in Buddhism from a young age. Raised by an engineer father, he frequently attended boardin

They imagined the ideal temple should be built on a large piece of land not far from Bangkok with a river or creek flowing through it. After considerable scouting, they found a tract of land that fit

The narrative unfolds the fortunate event where a team seeking land for an ideal temple near Bangkok encountered Lady Prayad on her birthday. Surprisingly, she agreed to donate 78 acres of her paddy f

So he decided to seek out well-known meditation teachers available at that time and apprenticed with them. He practiced every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed medit

In his quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achie

Meeting #20 25 March 2010 - about 9:00 PM There are four of us here today to talk about the V-Star Project because one of the people (Don) wants to institute a similar program into the Lab School at

In this meeting, members discuss the V-Star Project aimed at enhancing education at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical refe

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 LOTUS FLOWER Held in high regard and respect for millennia by many differing cultures and segments of seeking humanity, the lotus flower is a symbol of purity and illumination rising from the mudd

The lotus flower has been a revered symbol across cultures for its representation of purity and illumination, emerging from the muddy depths of human suffering. The text emphasizes the ongoing human q

128. MAKE RESOLUTIONS EVEN WHEN MAKING SMALL MERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129.

การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง

144. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT SERIOUSLY Since I arrived at the temple, many people looked down at me and mistreated me, but I did not allow myself to be affected by them. Instead, I focused my attentio

This text reflects on the importance of approaching meditation with seriousness and focus. Despite facing mistreatment and negativity from others, the author emphasizes the value of maintaining a Dham

150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, and you have to battle in silence. I build virtue. I fight silently. I rely on my merit for help

This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe

And following in the steps of the king and the priest, he entered the royal closet, and issuing thence he descended from the terrace, and after thrice making a circuit of the palace he drew near the w

In this narrative, a royal figure follows the footsteps of the king and priest, venturing through the palace grounds. He makes a circuit around the palace before addressing his lord from the wall. Pro

Part Seven: Appendixes Danamaya: see Dana Dhamma: split into three main meanings: First: "Pure Nature" within existence and our relationship to it; Second: the teachings of how to get to our "Pure Nat

This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su

The Warm Hearted Family S.Phongsawasdi ISBN:978-974-09-7376-8 A Dhammakaya Foundation paperback First edition 2007 Published by the Dhammakaya Foundation Department of Foreign Affaire 40 Moo 8., Khlon

The Warm Hearted Family, published by the Dhammakaya Foundation, emphasizes the importance of the Lord Buddha's teachings as universal spiritual truths. The message conveyed on the occasion of the Wor

Wisdom We are a composite of our experiences. My life was shaped as the youngest child of Latin American immigrants from Colombia, South America. As I follow life's path, I have grown and developed an

This text reflects on the author's spiritual journey, shaped by their experiences as the youngest child of Colombian immigrants. After years of meditation practice, true understanding emerged at the D

ERVICE Luang Phaw's benign compassion for people, reflected in his pioneering deployment of several intuitive techniques in Dhamma education on the satellite program, permeates into hearts all over th

Luang Phaw's benevolent compassion resonates globally, guiding individuals towards inner love and spiritual perfection. His teachings have profoundly influenced people, including the author's sons, in