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International Dhammadayada Training & Ordination Program How Much Do You Love Yourself? At least once in a man's lifetime Give yourself a gift of a lifetime. give yourself time for ordination 5 Jul-2

The International Dhammadayada Training & Ordination Program invites individuals to dedicate their time from July 5 to August 2, 2009, to learn the art of true happiness through the teachings of the L

Suzanne Jeffrey fish would come to the road and Luang Pu would feed the fish and give them a blessing. That created good boon for the fish, the family, and Luang Por. When he grew up, then, the Dhamm

This text discusses how early Dhamma teachings and the support of family can influence a child's mindfulness and ethical behavior. It reflects on the challenges of modern society where distractions li

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

Journey to Joy 202 Prior to 2005, my religious and spiritual experiences provided only pieces of a puzzle to my understanding of life's spirituality. I had begun my religious studies as a six year old

This narrative recounts the author's spiritual journey prior to 2005, exploring diverse religions and practices. Starting from childhood, the author engages with meditation, prayer, and various sects,

"Luang Phaw, I feel like my father takes unfair advantage of my mother. He doesn’t care about his children and only looks after himself. He is only concerned about his own wellbeing. During tough time

In this discussion, a boy shares his concerns about his father's irresponsible behavior towards their family. Luang Phaw emphasizes the importance of understanding familial roles and the moral respons

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

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

ERVICE answers, so I replied calmly and said: "My dear, merit is the brightness that emanates from within. If you don't believe me, you can try meditation for yourself." Then, I called the teaching mo

This narrative illustrates the power of meditation in transforming lives. The author shares their experience of introducing meditation to their husband, who, surprisingly, embraces it and finds joy in

Preface . . . . . . . . . 1 Meeting #1, 12 July 2008 . . 3 Meeting #2, 22 August 2008 . 11 Meeting #3, 15 February 2009 . 23 Meeting #4, 29 February 2009 . 27 Meeting #5, 05 March 2009 . . 35 Meeting

This content details a series of meetings held from July 2008 to March 2010, offering insights into meditation practices and spiritual discussions. It includes a unique Dhammakaya meditation technique

Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it

Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,

80 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 63.Perfection of Generosity The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam often used to say that you can pursue any of the perfections you like should never miss out but you on the perfectio

The Great Abbot of Wat Paknam emphasized the importance of generosity, stating it should not be overlooked as it ensures future provisions. Progressing towards the Utmost Dhamma requires effort and is

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

ขณะนี้ทั่วโลกโดยเฉพาะประเทศที่พัฒนาแล้ว กำลังมีความคึกคักสนใจศึกษาพุทธศาสนา เขาอยากรู้จริง ๆ ต่างคนต่างไปเสาะแสวงหา ข้อมูลแล้วเอามาแบ่งปัน คละ ๆ เป็นชุมชนพุทธกลุ่มที่สอนสมาธิให้กับชาวต่างชาติส่วนใหญ่เ

พุทธศาสนาได้รับความนิยมเพิ่มขึ้นทั่วโลก โดยเฉพาะในประเทศพัฒนาแล้ว ซึ่งประชาชนสนใจศึกษาธรรมะและปรัชญา หลายคนเลือกเข้ามาศึกษาในกลุ่มชุมชนพุทธที่สอนเกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นแนวทางจากทิเบตหรือเซนจา

Part Seven: Appendixes All of these precepts are meant to decrease kilesa, especially sexual desire and allow us to focus on spiritual cultivation. Five Precepts: five rules of conduct that we can cho

This section discusses the Five Precepts aimed at reducing kilesa, particularly sexual desire, fostering spiritual growth. The Five Precepts include refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduc

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

ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES IVXVII Outward Movement, Inward Stillness Our career is merely a secondary priority that goes hand in hand with the Dhamma, the spiritual lessons which can be practiced during

The content emphasizes that while our careers are important, they should be secondary to our spiritual lessons, or Dhamma. By practicing mindfulness and resting our minds at the center of our bodies d

How do Monks Free themselves from Worldly Desire? The answer to the above question is: Once ordained as a monk, you must fulfill all required and recommended duties based on tenets clearly specified

Once ordained, monks must engage in specific duties as prescribed by Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (recommend

When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.

Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap

1. The term dhammakāya is related to enlightenment. This agrees with our earlier observation regarding the relation of ‘dhammakāya’ to the Buddha and Paccakabuddhas. 2. Dhammakāya is not exclusive to

The term 'dhammakāya' signifies enlightenment and is not exclusive to the Buddha but can also be attained by his disciples, as indicated by Gotami's reference to 'my dhammakāya.' This term is interpre

7. LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF I look at myself. I look through myself. I understand "me" clearly. I look into my physical self to find my human nature until I thoroughly understand it. Then I look deeper in

This text encourages individuals to look within themselves for true understanding rather than focusing on others. It highlights the journey of self-discovery through examining both physical and spirit