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78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain

Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel

In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkoltepmuni, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popu

การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่

6. Build a happy environment around you with a smile and speaking in an endearing way. 7. Make the effort to see the virtues in yourself and others. Rejoice in others' merits. 8. Keep daily notes of y

This content emphasizes the importance of building a positive environment through smiling and kind communication. It encourages recognizing virtues in oneself and others while celebrating their merits

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

Meetings with a Dhamma Master Meeting #5 March 5, 2009 – Panawat Retreat Center Right before the Peace Revolution Conference ended, several of the participants and I decided to attend another retrea

In this reflective account, the author shares insights from a meeting with Luang Por at Panawat Retreat Center, discussing the duality of body and mind. The narrative takes place in a picturesque medi

Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other international people who have come to see Luang Por. I, once again, am for

In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange

Suzanne Jeffrey “Samma Sati, or Right Mindfulness, refers to correctly maintaining and stilling our mind inside of our self. Not wandering around, in other words. We must always be training ourselves

The text outlines the significance of Samma Sati (Right Mindfulness) and Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in meditation. Right Mindfulness emphasizes maintaining a focused mind through diligent pra

Suzanne Jeffrey anything is wrong in the womb with the five elements, then our health will be affected. All of our habits are affected by this early process and continue to affect us throughout our l

The text highlights the essential nature of developing good habits from a young age to influence overall health and wellbeing. It discusses how the mother's habits during pregnancy can affect the chil

or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr

The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and

Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

Suzanne Jeffrey “The Dhamma is sphere shaped. If we put our mind in the center of the Dhamma, then we will be bright all of the time and get rid of our defilements. Center of the center, middle of th

In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi

Merliangs with a Dhamma Master Meeting #14 06 March 2010 — Ashram Bandita I have just been called into a meeting that includes a few people I know, and a few whom I don’t know. It was an “emergency”

In this meeting, Luang Por provides insights into the consequences of drinking and its impact on decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caring for others. He shares his exper

Suzanne Jeffrey “If we do something good, then we have this good energy floating around out there, and we should make a wish to create something good. If we do something bad, then something bad will

Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the importance of our actions and feelings in shaping our future lives. She emphasizes that positive actions create good energy and can lead to rebirth in supportive environm

Meetings with a Dhama Master Meeting #15 08 March 2010 - Saphaa Upasika Kaew Training is one of the most remarkable experiences in which I have participated at the Wat. Here we are, all 8,000 of us

In March 2010, 8,000 women gathered at the Saphaa for a week-long nun-like training at Wat. The experience includes meditation in large communal spaces, where participants wear distinct uniforms. Thou

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

Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is comb

In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun

Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin

Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a