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Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 18 one another yet. There are many barriers in our communication, such as custom, tradition, culture, language and geography. If we can overcome these barriers and communicate to the wo
In 'Journey to Joy', the text highlights the various barriers—such as customs, traditions, culture, language, and geography—that …
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium LUANG PU WAT PAKNAM and the Return of the Dhammakaya The Great Masters of meditation have told us that the knowledge of meditation practice along the Middle Wa
This text discusses how meditation knowledge was lost after Buddha's passing and its rediscovery by Luang Pu …
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 24 enlightenment as the Lord Buddha had done, he would not rise for any reason from meditation, even if it meant his death. Persevering, he sat in meditation the entire night and found
This text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, referring to the pure and original nature that resides in ever…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium You can be alone without feeling lonely. Sadness is only in the past; wellbeing and joy are your constant companions. Upon attaining the Dhammakaya, ignorance
This text explores the teachings of Luang Pu Wat Paknam on the journey to attaining the Dhammakaya and cultiv…
Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
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Journey to Joy: Discovering the Middle Way
Journey to Joy 28 is two finger-widths above the navel level. This is the true resting place of the mind and the starting point of the journey along the Middle Way. In this spot, the mind is at a comp
In this text, we delve into the significance of the mind's resting point located above the navel, which serves a…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium Therefore, to stop and still the mind is to succeed. We should lead our minds to the centre of our bodies as often as possible, even as we perform our daily ro
This text explores the teachings of Dhammakaya Meditation, as taught by Luang Pu Wat Paknam at Wat Paknam Bha…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium monks and others became lay volunteers. This was the community that pioneered the construction of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. At that time, Khun Yay Ajahn was 60 year
The text discusses the origins of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, emphasizing its construction by lay volunteers led by…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium together. But soon 30,000 people came, so it became necessary to rent tents as before. With the original straw-roofed Meditation Hall unable to accommodate the
The text discusses the expansion of the World Dhammakaya Centre, initially constrained by the size of the Me…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 34 Meditation and also to express gratitude to all those who offer food and necessities to the monastic community. These offerings to the monks and novices provide us with the mental an
This text discusses the importance of meditation and expressions of gratitude towards those who provide for t…
Journey to Joy: Cultivating Kindness in Marriage
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Journey to Joy: Cultivating Kindness in Marriage
Journey to Joy 44 other kindly. This means using polite, respectful, truthful and constructive words. Kind words make love sweeter. Warmth and a sense of security will pervade the household. Spouses s
In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes the importance of using polite, respectful, and constructive words in a marriage. It hig…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy world as it truly is. Every living being will appear as its true self and we will realise that our lives and others' lives are equal and worthy. If we find ourselves more fortunate than
In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes the importance of recognizing the equality and worth of all lives. Embracing universal l…
Love and Family Dynamics
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Love and Family Dynamics
Love and Family My name is Richard Braun. I am German and I have been married to a woman for 13 years. In the past, those who visited us could sense the heat in our home despite the very cold weather
This text shares the story of Richard Braun, a German man married for 13 years, who describes the temperament…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 52 52 that VCD although I could not understand Thai. It was full of love and kindness. It inspired me to quit smoking for good and also inspired me to try meditation. Both my wife and I
This text recounts the author's journey towards spiritual awakening through meditation and the Dhammakaya tec…
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
Journey to Joy 12 72 and sometimes, I would see a small point or ball of light floating in front of me, something I had rarely perceived in my meditation at home. Even the memory of such experiences c
The text discusses the author's personal journey with meditation, notably Dhammakaya meditation, and its sig…
Meditation's Impact on Family Life and Academic Success
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Meditation's Impact on Family Life and Academic Success
Love and Family doctorate, even after investing so much time and money. Instead, I found that meditation helped me to concentrate when writing my dissertation. My teaching improved also, as shown by t
This text discusses the author's personal experiences with meditation while pursuing a doctorate. It describe…
Journey to Joy through Meditation
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Journey to Joy through Meditation
Journey to Joy wrong turns while driving, bump into objects and commit other errors that frustrated my wife because they occurred too frequently. Meditation improved my mental clarity, reducing the fr
This text discusses the transformative effects of meditation on personal awareness and relationships. The aut…
Meditation for Love and Family
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Meditation for Love and Family
Love and Family cultivates a sense of caring and compassion for one's living companions on the planet. Loving- kindness meditation helped shake me out of my penchant for putting my own needs above tho
This text reflects on the practice of loving-kindness meditation as a means to cultivate compassion for famil…
Meditation for True Happiness and Success
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Meditation for True Happiness and Success
Knowledge and Career 79 12 CC We can work, study, or have a family, but we should never neglect meditation. To do so would be the desertion from the way of true happiness and success in life. A peacef
The text emphasizes the necessity of meditation in our lives alongside work, study, or family commitments. I…
Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
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Journey to Joy: A Vessel of Knowledge
Journey to Joy 80 00 A Vessel of Knowledge hile we are all born with a mind Whil and a body, and we live in a similar environment, haven't we all wondered why there are so many differences in abilitie
This text discusses the reasons behind varying abilities among individuals, emphasizing the significance of m…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy after day, is against the principles of leading a correct life in this world. 82 62 We should find satisfaction with our profession. We should come home pleased, not exhausted or depres
In 'Journey to Joy,' the text emphasizes the importance of finding satisfaction in our professions and maintaining balance betwee…