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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

He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu

Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac

Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba

Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B

Qualifications for Ordination 37 Those who are forbidden from Ordaining 37 Those who are not eligible 38 Those who are eligible though not yet ready 39 Duties and Responsibilities for Monks 41 A

This text outlines the qualifications required for ordination, including groups forbidden and eligible. It details the responsibilities of monks, such as alms gathering, temple upkeep, and mindfulness

100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”

This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa

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

78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh

This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most

97. DO ONLY GOOD DEEDS Build only good kamma. End all evils in this lifetime, so only good kamma will be ours in future lifetimes. We are still subject to rebirth because of the defilements we car

เนื้อหานี้พูดถึงการกระทำความดีและการสะสมบุญเพื่อการเกิดใหม่ที่ดีในอนาคต การทำความดีและการช่วยทำความสะอาดวัดไม่เพียงแต่เป็นการสร้างบุญ แต่ยังทำให้เราได้เข้าสู่สวรรค์ในระดับที่สูงขึ้น บทความยังได้กล่าวถ

Training Programme and Dhamma Teaching to the Public ince the beginning of building Wat Phra Dhammakaya, the duty in building the temple was heavy, but one that Luang Phaw Dhammajayo gave as being th

Since its inception, Wat Phra Dhammakaya has prioritized Dhamma training alongside temple construction. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo emphasizes the significance of teaching Dhamma to the public through vario

On Magha Puja Day the 23rd February 1970 (2513 B.E.) was the ground breaking day in the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. The construction budget was only 3,200 baht along with 80 acres of land whi

On Magha Puja Day, February 23, 1970, the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya began with a budget of 3,200 baht and 80 acres donated by Khun Ying Prayad Phaetayapongsa-Visuddhadhibodi. The constructio

The temple organizes several mass meditation events each year, including on the Earth Day or 22 April. All the events are open to all peace lovers and anyone who is interested in meditation. *Decorate

The temple holds various mass meditation events throughout the year, welcoming everyone interested in meditation and peace. Notably, it celebrates Earth Day on April 22. The temple is adorned with 300

Since its establishment in 1970, the temple has been promoting the concept that true happiness comes from within, that attaining inner peace as an individual is prerequisite to world peace arising. an

Established in 1970, Dhammakaya Temple advocates that true happiness stems from within. It posits that achieving inner peace is essential for global harmony, emphasizing that to resolve external confl

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica Luang Por 26 wealth to a certain degree, but it will never buy true happiness and the highest satisfaction in life for us. Prince Siddharta, as an example, rejected hi

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างชีวิตทางศาสนากับชีวิตทางโลก โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในมุมมองของพระโสดาบันและความคิดของเจ้าชายสิทธัตถะซึ่งละทิ้งความมั่งคั่งเพื่อค้นหาความสุขที่แท้จริงจากการปฏิบัติธรรม กา

176 LUANG POR DHAMMAJAYO VENERABLE DHAMMAJAYO BHIKKHU b. 1944 Luang Por Dhammajayo is the abbot of Dhammakaya Temple and the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation in Thailand. He was born Chaibul Sut

Luang Por Dhammajayo, born Chaibul Sutthipol on April 22, 1944, is a significant figure in Thai Buddhism as the abbot of Dhammakaya Temple and the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation. He began his

111. PURSUING PERFECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfecti

In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr

Chapter 42 Abandoned Temples and Prosperous Temples In October 1998, an important Buddhist event occurred in Thailand. News had been published about the Dhammakaya Temple. I remember when the Thai eco

ในเดือนตุลาคม 1998 เกิดขึ้นในไทยเหตุการณ์ทางพุทธศาสนาที่สำคัญ วัดธรรมกายที่มีพื้นที่มากกว่า 3,200,000 ตารางเมตรเผชิญกับการโจมตีจากสื่อโดยเฉพาะในช่วงเวลาที่เศรษฐกิจไทยเสื่อมถอย แต่กลับไม่สูญพันธุ์ตามที

"In order to differentiate between need and want, our ancestors trained themselves by practicing austerity on every Buddhist Holy Day. Many teaching monks say that if a person wants to experience such

การฝึกอัสเตรีตี้ช่วยให้เราแยกแยะความต้องการและสิ่งที่ต้องการได้ชัดเจน โดยเริ่มจากการใช้ชีวิตในวัดและสวมเสื้อผ้าขาวเพื่อความมีสติและระมัดระวัง การปฏิบัติดังกล่าวนำมาซึ่งความสงบทั้งทางกายและจิตใจ และเมื

We have learned about the roads leading to ruin numerous times, but we have never implemented the principles to avoid them into our daily lives. When we suffer, we blame society or someone else. Luang

Luang Phaw, facing personal conflicts and financial irresponsibility, learns from Khun Yay that merit-making alone isn't enough without being mindful of spending habits. Through a meaningful discussio

Monastic v.s Secular Life Monica happiness and the highest satisfaction in life for us. Prince Siddharta, as an example, rejected his excess royal wealth because he foresaw that they provided limited

This text discusses the journey towards true happiness and satisfaction in life, contrasting monastic life represented by Prince Siddharta, who renounced royal wealth for enlightenment, with secular l

sight, but now they 'fight at first sight'. They quarrel everyday, bringing out the worst in each other. Type 2 - Mr Angel marrying Ms Ogress The husband is a 'prince charming', but the wife is an 'ug

This text discusses different types of marital relationships and how behaviors impact happiness. It categorizes couples into four types: fighting pairs, unmatchable types, abusive dynamics, and harmon