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Chapter 4 The Easiest Path to Happiness F ortunately for us, the easiest and fastest path to true happiness is, not far from us at all. But before we explore this path to true happiness, we need to un

Chapter 4 discusses the nature of true happiness and emphasizes that it is more than just temporary pleasures or escapes from suffering. Many seek happiness through various means, but true happiness i

for who we are: Not in the mirror, but inside of our mind. If we focus on the external, then defilements cloud our mind. We will develop false friendships and these are people around you who have not

In our lives, we encounter both true and false friends. False friends can lead us down destructive paths due to their selfishness, insincerity, and lack of principles. They can contribute to societal

How to Meditate? Monica Are you picturing your son at home or somewhere else? : Right now I have to concentrate more to visualize it really well. It's at home, yes. Luang Phaw: So, try picturing your

In this dialogue between Monica and Luang Phaw, Monica seeks guidance on meditation techniques. Luang Phaw encourages her to visualize her son clearly, noting that a strong mental image helps in pract

visualizing the Buddha image. When they grow up, we can be sure that our children, when facing problems, will stay cool, calm and collected. "Can meditation really change a human being? When we open o

This text delves into the significance of teaching meditation to children, highlighting its potential to instill calmness and self-reflection. By learning to meditate, children can better assess thems

I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is

This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai society. It highlights how ordination is s

44 5 The Story of Mattakundali While residing at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mattakundali, a young Brahmin. Mattakundali was a young Brahmin, w

The Story of Mattakundali narrates the life of a young Brahmin who suffers due to his father's extreme miserly habits. Living at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha shares this tale to refl

It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru

The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead

I believe that if we look at each individual person, we will see that we are all made of the same components: our physical body and our mind. We can favour our body by giving it beverages, food, and t

This text discusses the connection between individual well-being and happiness, emphasizing the necessity of balancing the physical body and the mind. It questions whether superficial pleasures lead t

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of positive energy originating from good deeds. Merit is essential f

Certainly! Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **Introduction** defiled minds. We see our fellow human beings as enemies because of our defined minds. Because of defilements we have feel

This text discusses the importance of meditation in unveiling the true nature of existence. It identifies defilements as the true enemy of humankind, leading to negative emotions such as sadness and a

…f being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confidence in the Tathāgata. The de…

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

7) In a village of Benares, sire, on the western side of a gentleman's house was a river full of savage crocodiles, and in this family was an only son, who on the death of his father watched over his

In a Benares village, a son is caught between his wife and mother, as his wife, initially affectionate, plots to eliminate her mother-in-law with the help of her own mother. She proposes to kill her b

So saying, he sprang into the air from the top of the pole, turned fourteen somersaults in the air, and alighting on his feet, balanced himself once more on the tip of the pole. The Teacher said to hi

In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from

…e worldlings. As discussed above, the Tathāgata's designation being related as the reason for the true son's titles renders it necessary in both cases that the term dhamma carries the same connotation in al…

This text explores the concept of dhamma in relation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the notion of Nibbāna as the essence of their enlightenment. It argues that dhamma, especially in t

Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the fa

ในบทนี้ มีการพูดคุยกันระหว่างพ่อกับลูกเกี่ยวกับความหมายของชีวิตและการตาย หลังจากพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ลูกถามพ่อเกี่ยวกับจุดประสงค์ของชีวิต และพ่ออธิบายถึงความรู้ที่ได้รับเกี่ยวกับพุทธศาสนา ว่าทุกคนล้วนตั้ง

Preface Buddhism had been expounded for over 2550 years in various regions throughout the world. Although the practices have been altered according to the climate, tradition, and culture of each area,

In December 2007, 350 Buddhist monks gathered for the 4th WBSY in Bangkok, focusing on unity in Buddhism. Despite cultural differences, they aimed to propagate peace and true happiness through meditat

…m dhammakāya is mentioned in the context of a definition of ‘an heir of dhamma’ or ‘the Tathāgata’s true son:’ yassa kho pan’ assa vāsetṭha tathāgate saddhā nivitṭhā múla-jāta pattiṭṭhita daḷha asamāhāri ka …

… in the Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha and novices Väsetṭha and Bhāradvāja provides insights into the…

When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I

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

The Universality of Meditation Nationality or religion does not matter. After they bring their minds to a standstill, all of them describe the same feeling: that meditation brings about great unlimite

Meditation is a universal practice that induces a profound sense of happiness and tranquility, irrespective of one's nationality or religion. The authors highlight that achieving global peace hinges o

We will Definitely Find True Peace... Africa' project and was featured on the front page of the Pretoria News on 20th October 2008 with the title "Give Peace a Chance", which reported on the release o

The Peace for Africa project seeks to promote global tranquility, led by Luang Por Dhammajayo's vision for a peaceful world. Initiated with the release of peace lanterns in Pretoria, the project empha