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…on with her. After school he would do the same and would not return to his dorm until 10 p.m. Often times he would get up in the middle of the night to meditate. Some days he would meditate as many as 12 h…

Chaiyaboona, after dedicating his early mornings and nights to meditation under Khun Yai, graduated with a degree in Economics and became a monk in 1969. He was given the name Dhammajayo, meaning 'Vic

… Chand, which means "moon". Her last name was Khonnokyo-on, which means "peacock-feather". In those times, Thai families seldom send their daughters to school. Because of this, Chand never learned how to r…

Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong was born on January 20, 1909, in Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand. As the fifth of nine children in a family of rice farmers, her upbringing was marked by challenges, particularly

…acquaint yourself with the center of the body and develop a habit of keeping your mind there at all times.

The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev

… mind. The Seventh Base is the home of the mind. This is where the mind should be maintained at all times. You’ll be able to see the Seventh Base when your mind is perfectly still. However, as a beginner …

The Seven Bases of the Mind explain the journey of mental focus, with the first six as resting points and the Seventh Base as the ultimate home of the mind. This final destination is where the mind sh

…yourself to continue. Adjust your way and restart from the beginning. Be willing to restart several times until you know how to adjust your body and your mind. Once you know how to do it, everything will …

ร่างกายของคุณจะบอกว่าคุณทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้องหรือไม่ หากคิ้วของคุณบิดหรือรู้สึกเครียด นั่นบ่งบอกว่ามีบางอย่างไม่ถูกต้อง จึงไม่ควรบังคับตัวเอง ต้องปรับแนวทางและเริ่มใหม่หลายครั้งจนกระทั่งคุณรู้วิธีปรับร่างก

…more clearly the image will appear; the less refined, the less clear. Reflect on your merit at all times, during all activities. Soon your mind will become more and more refined and the merit sphere will …

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

… am saying. Now then, in different social groups, the lines of what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’ sometimes become blurred. We should always be aware of what is good and what is bad, but in some educational …

The text outlines the initial parts of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of Right View, which differentiates good and bad actions based on cause and effect. Right Intention is

… and we all start our journey at different places, in different moods if you will, and at different times of our lives so that we come to understand it in different ways. Because we have all been taught di…

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

…ic, which just happens to be one of his favorites. This is a topic that he has discussed at various times, to various groups, but the following is a super condensed version of this particular day and it in…

ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร

…do this by committing it to the next level of our mind; we learn it by heart so some would say. Sometimes we learn things by rote, or learn it by repetition, and this rote learning can take us some time – …

This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin

…he room. It is always confusing for me because I, as a woman, have to get on my knees and bow three times to Luang Por and the other monks, whereas the monks simply stand up as he is leaving… so, on occasi…

Through meditation, following the Eightfold Path is essential for deeper practice and improvement. Each aspect of the path reinforces the others, aiding in cultivating better meditation. Adherence to

…rs know this. We, as humans who are just re-born, are expensive and extremely demanding, and it sometimes destroys the health and the wealth of the mother. But mothers do not give up! We have a huge debt o…

The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu

…m, it is difficult to have the motivation. So, we see it takes a lot of everything to change! "Sometimes our health gets in the way of changing, too. Habits are, after all, instilled in us from birth, so …

In this discussion, Luang Por addresses the difficulty of recognizing and changing bad habits, comparing them to an illness. He explains that bad habits are often ingrained from birth and influenced b

…true for all people of all religions. Meditation, however, is our common ground. “One of the first times that I met Khun Yai, I asked her about making resolutions. She said that we have to be exact when a…

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

…not walk perfectly or sleep perfectly. So we need to train ourselves in all of our activities. Many times we learn perfections from others, both physically and spiritually. Remember, we open our eyes, and …

The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th

…en in training. Then, solemnly, he adjusts his robes, turns and faces the Buddha statue, bows three times, and rises from the dais, walking slowly away with his assistants, who follow along behind him.

This text emphasizes the need for self-reflection and continuous meditation to achieve inner calm and happiness. It highlights the teachings of the Buddha that encourage self-improvement and fostering

…e unequally distributed if we do not share. When we share, we have a livable world. (2) Charity. In times of trouble, if the whole village has the problem, whose problem is it? The only caution would be th…

In this text, the author discusses the consequences of actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wholesome practices such as sharing, charity, encouragement, and recognizing the results of both g

…y of the human mind the potential for harmony and peace in the world. 4 At the outset, and at many times during its history, the leaders of the tradition emphasized primarily on to preserve the Dhammakaya…

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

ing teaches us principles that are relevant even in these modern times. In a world too often driven by expediency and instant results, ordaining asks us to be patient and…

This text explores the concept of ordaining as a means to develop patience and self-reflection in our fast-paced world. A venerable monk teaches the significance of stillness through the metaphor of l

…ith them new thoughts and ideas. All these led the people to believe that the Dhamma was a relic of times past, something that is no longer relevant to modern life. The nature of change meant that those wh…

บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ