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Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya: The Largest Buddhist Temple
Wat Phra Dhammakaya (the Dhammakaya Temple) was formally established on Magha Puja Day, February 20, 1970. The Main Chapel was completed in 1982. The property was later expanded to 1,000 acres in 1985
Wat Phra Dhammakaya was established on Magha Puja Day in 1970 and has since become the largest Buddhist organization globally. The Main Chapel and Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, completed in 2000, attract m
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state schools, monk
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou
On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an
Changing the World One Person at a Time
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Changing the World One Person at a Time
Changing the World One Person at a Time The teachings of Luang Por Dhammayaya have inspired millions of people around the world to perform good deeds and to cultivate their minds through meditation. H
The teachings of Luang Por Dhammayaya have notably influenced millions globally, encouraging good deeds and meditation. His initiatives against smoking, drinking, and gambling showcase effective socia
The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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The Impact of Actions on Our Future Lives
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
Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
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Understanding Thai Customs: Wai and Wat
Suzanne Jeffrey Wai -A Thai greeting, and sign or respect, done by placing the hands in front of the body, at about chest high, elegantly pressed together like a lotus flower. The higher the placemen
This text describes the 'Wai', a traditional Thai greeting that shows respect, performed by pressing hands together at chest height. The height of the hands indicates the level of respect. Additionall
A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
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A Brief History of Wat Phra Dhammakaya: A Spiritual Oasis
B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world
Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
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Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics
The OCR result from the image is: "The Dhammakaya Volunteers for Global Ethics The Dhammakaya Volunteers programme gives students, civil servants and the general public an opportunity to render inva
The Dhammakaya Volunteers programme offers students and the general public a chance to assist the Dhammakaya Foundation. Over the last decade, the foundation's activities have grown beyond the capacit
International Buddhist Conference: Buddhism into the Year 2000
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International Buddhist Conference: Buddhism into the Year 2000
7-10 February 1989, the Dhammakaya Foundation hosted the International Buddhist Conference "Buddhism into the Year 2000" at Sukhothai Dhammadhiraj Open University with a thirty national and internatio
Between 7-10 February 1989, the Dhammakaya Foundation organized the International Buddhist Conference titled 'Buddhism into the Year 2000' at Sukhothai Dhammadhiraj Open University. This event feature
Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
C O-OPERATION Interfaith Activities The world of religion today is like a flower garden made beautiful by the diversity of colour and scent. In an age when the life of those in society is becoming in
The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua
Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
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Kathina Day Celebration in Buddhism
Kathina Day Kathina Day marks the end of Buddhist lent. It is the only festival in the Buddhist calendar when monks can be offered new triple robes. It is thus the most popular time for supporters to
Kathina Day is a significant celebration in Buddhism that marks the end of Buddhist lent. This unique festival is the only day in the Buddhist calendar when monks can receive new triple robes from the
How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
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How Monks Free Themselves from Worldly Desire
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
Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
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Caring for Health as a Monk and Layperson
one’s life. As a monk, if you break these rules, then the consequences are even more severe than for laypeople. Not only should you care for your possessions—you must care for your body and health as
การดูแลสุขภาพและร่างกายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับพระและฆราวาส หากสุขภาพย่ำแย่ จะส่งผลกระทบต่อการทำสมาธิและการศึกษาธรรมะ การละเลยสุขภาพอาจทำให้ปัญหาทางกายเกิดขึ้น เช่น แผลในกระเพาะอาหาร การใช้สมาธิในการรักษาต
Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
When later in life he met Khun Yai Ajahn he learned of the three levels of life’s goals and became further motivated by the realization that all human beings are prisoners on ‘Death Row’, this knowled
The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t
The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
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The Importance of Moral Education in Teaching
Only with moral education can human beings eliminate conflicts, selfish and greedy tendencies and practices so that man may truly coexist with mindful and peaceful consideration for each other. This s
This text emphasizes the necessity of moral education to eliminate selfish and greedy tendencies, enabling peaceful coexistence. It discusses the role of various types of teachers—parents, school teac
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
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The Role of Buddhism in Society and Unity among Traditions
Digested from speech of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima Abbot of Honryuji Temple / Nichiren-Sye Order "Buddhism is from internal. Buddhism is going to help, to protect, to prevent our world from the conflic
The speeches of Most Ven. Daijyo Nakajima and Most Ven. Trish Han Tan highlight the significance of Buddhism in fostering peace and addressing societal challenges. Nakajima emphasizes Japan's civiliza
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
The Dhammakaya Tradition Founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi (background picture), the Dhammakaya Knowledge was passed on to Khun Yai Chan Khonnokyoong (center
The Dhammakaya Tradition, founded by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Phra Mongkhonpuraimi, emphasizes the importance of knowledge in Buddhism. This tradition was further propagated by Khun
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Tongsuk's help, Chand finally
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h
Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
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Hold On Tightly: A Journey of Meditation and Patience
50. HOLD ON TIGHTLY How does one get left behind? When Luangpi Chittachai Mahachitto was not busy with his responsibilities during the temple's construction, he spent a lot of time meditating. He ha
บทความนี้นำเสนอการเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการถือมั่นในสมาธิและการปฏิบัติตามเส้นทางสู่ความรู้แจ้ง โดยใช้คำสอนของหลวงปู่ชิตตชัย มหาชิตฺโตเป็นกรณีศึกษา การเดินทางสู่การบรรลุธรรมต้องใช้ความอดทนและมีส
The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
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The Importance of Merit in Buddhism
79. COME REAP YOUR MERIT Invite your friends to come and reap merit at the temple. I feel pity for them, fearing that they may find themselves erroneously trading into an unhappy realm. Persuade them
This text discusses the concept of merit in Buddhism, illustrating its importance for spiritual success and future lives. It encourages individuals to invite friends to perform merit-making activities