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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
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The Journey of Chaiyaboona: From Student to Teacher
…e Dhamma”. Upon Chaiyaboona's ordination, Khun Yai felt it was time to build a temple so she 4It is tradition for a newly ordained monk to be given a monastic name
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
Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: A Legacy of Dhammakaya Meditation
…ge rediscovered by Phramongkolthepmuni has helped transformed the lives of millions. The Dhammakaya Tradition, the meditation method --- 9 It was said that the Dhammakaya Knowledge had disappeared from this …
Phramongkolthepmuni, originally Sodh Chandasaro, became abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in 1918. Known for his meditation mastery, he organized workshops leading many to attain the Dhammakaya level.
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
…e field. When she came home after a long day, she saw everybody crying for her father. It is a Thai tradition to ask a dying person for forgiveness for any wrongs done to the person. Everybody had already aske…
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot
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…d What is Meditation Types of Meditation Center of the Body Seventh Base of the Mind The Dhammakaya Tradition
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In the Dhammakaya Tradition, the Buddha’s words “He who sees the Dhamma sees the Buddha” are taken literally as seeing one’s in…
Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
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Luang Por Dattajevo: A Visionary in Thai Buddhism
…hirty, he was ordained at Wat PakNam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok and studied in the Dhammakaya meditation tradition of Phramonkolthepmuni (Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam) with his teachers Khun Yai Maha Ratana Upasika Cha…
Luang Por Dattajevo, born in 1941 in Kanchanaburi, is a notable Thai Buddhist monk and educator. After receiving a post-graduate degree in Australia, he helped establish Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 1970 an
Call to the Angels: Invitation to Devas
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Call to the Angels: Invitation to Devas
Citation for Call to the Angels BLESSINGS: Aradhana - Invitation to Devas (www.buddhist-book.com) “One day Sakka, the king of the Devas approached the Buddha and requested Him to invite the Devas to
…ers protection for devotees and reinforces the bond between the spiritual and celestial realms. The tradition continues among disciples, enhancing the sanctity of Sutta recitations by invoking the presence of …
Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
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Meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo: A Personal Reflection
…, including: Its status as the largest Buddhist Temple in the world; being founded in the Theravada tradition by Khun Yai, a master meditator and student of Luang Pu3 Sodh Wat PakNam who was the re-discoverer …
In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t
Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
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Understanding Habits and Their Impact on Health
Suzanne Jeffrey "Additionally, the environment in which these things are used affects our health and habits. We must pay attention to every small detail. If we have a good doctor, we can help an illn
…ersonal choices and deeper understanding of practices surrounding alcohol, demonstrating how family tradition can be re-evaluated in light of new beliefs and practices. Ultimately, Luang Por offers a comprehen…
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
…might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can also use the law where there is evidence and/or a witness. But law can have a true and a fa…
The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu
The Importance of Right View in Education
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The Importance of Right View in Education
…x your habits. You must always think of your responsibility you have and the good that you do. The tradition in Thailand, when the children were growing up, was to gather around the grandparents in the evenin…
…ions. Moral teachings prevent negative behaviors and ensure students learn responsibly. Deep-rooted traditions in Thailand emphasize sharing good deeds in families to strengthen these values. Ultimately, insti…
Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
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Upasakaratanam Ordination Programme
Upasakaratanam (Male Lay-Follower) Ordination Programme The programme is organized to commemorate the Thai National Father's Day and to dedicate merit to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasi
…e lay-followers to join in this significant religious celebration, which has since marked a notable tradition in Thailand. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
… dialogue and has been active in creating opportunities for unity and cooperation between different tradition. The Dhammakaya Foundation has been in contact with the multi-faith Moral Re-armament movement sin…
…s worldwide, ensuring a cultural exchange that enriches understanding and cooperation among diverse traditions. The foundation's commitment to inter-religious dialogue since 1986 emphasizes its role in nurturi…
Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
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Growth of Dhammakaya Foundation's Global Influence
…undation has made to the logistical problem of educating the larger number of trainees studying the tradition; Local Branches In an attempt to reduce the distance which students have to travel in order to stu…
The Dhammakaya Foundation's dedication to meditation training has led to a significant reputation, expanding through word of mouth and enhancing lives. Local branches in Thailand and abroad facilitate
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
… dmc.tv for more information about this meaningful celebration and its significance in the Buddhist tradition.
Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
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Understanding the Role of Precepts in Buddhist Ordination
There are 227 precepts, which include rules, regulations, and traditions that serve as guidelines for those who are ordained. The precepts are tools that help define the d…
The 227 precepts provide rules and guidelines for the ordained, defining right and wrong to help individuals strengthen their determination amidst life's challenges. They ensure that knowledge gained
The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
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The Evolution of Dhamma in Thai Society
…ing of age. All male members of the royal family also had to undergo a period of ordination.’ This tradition continued until the Ratanakosintra Period, when there was an expansion of the education system towa…
บทความนี้สำรวจการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการลดลงของการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับธรรมะในสังคมไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ เมื่อระบบการศึกษาหมุนเข้าสู่แนวทางตะวันตก ส่งผลให้ผู้คนเริ่มเชื่อว่า ความรู้ด้านวิ
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
…is mother. So his relatives took the body of his mother to a place of cremation according to Indian tradition. As the flames of the funeral pyre began to engulf his mother’s body, her womb opened and the body …
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously from her womb just as the flames of her f
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
The first monk ordained by the Buddha personally, was Kondanna. He was the first of Lord Buddha's disciples, and Buddhism's first monk. He was ordained following Lord Buddha's first Sermon entitled th
…. The Buddha established the practice of ordaining monks through 'Taking Refuge,' evolving into the tradition used today. Ordination involves two types: for those under twenty and for those seeking higher ordi…
Eligibility Criteria for Ordination
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Eligibility Criteria for Ordination
7. Those who have outstanding debts 8. Those who have been convicted of a crime. 9. Those who are notorious for wrongdoings and mis deeds. *Those who are eligible though may not yet be ready to be or
…xt outlines the criteria for those who are eligible yet not prepared for ordination in the Buddhist tradition. It mentions individuals with outstanding debts, criminal convictions, and those known for wrongful…