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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
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Quality of Mind: Mankind's Most Precious Resource
QUALITY OF MIND: MANKIND'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Our lives have been transformed through the triumphs of modern technology. Even though the progress of science and technology has brought convenience…
…t of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issues like crime and moral vacuums plaguing society. True fulfillment stems from elevating the human mind through virtue and meditati…
Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
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Activities of the Dhammakaya Foundation
…NDATION Ethics and Meditation Training Activities Youth Development Activities Academic Activities Humanitarian Activities Environment Publications and Media Co-operation Case History of the Success of …
The Dhammakaya Foundation engages in numerous activities aimed at promoting ethics and meditation among youth, supporting humanitarian effor…
Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
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Discovering Dhammakaya Meditation
Contents Foreword: Phra Mongkhisompun, Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation Foreword: Phraratchaphalavison, President of the Dhammakaya Foundation 1. INTRODUCTION Quality of mind: mankind’s most pr
…e serves as a hub for training and promoting meditation practices worldwide, aiming to elevate the human spirit and create a more harmonious society. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Dhamma Book Publication Information
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Dhamma Book Publication Information
…HE DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION International Relations Department 2312 Mu 7 Khlong Sam, Khiong Laung Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand Tel: (+66 02) 524-0257 to 63 ext. 3005, 3006 Fax: (+66 02) 524-0270 e-mail: sc…
This document outlines the publication details for a book by the Dhammakaya Foundation, including copyright in…
Meetings With A Dhamma Master
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Meetings With A Dhamma Master
"When I first met Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, it was in the summer of 2008. I had gone to visit my son, Luang Pi Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk …
In 'Meetings With A Dhamma Master', Suzanne Jeffrey shares her enlightening conversations with Luang Por Dattajevo, Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Over two years, they explore key aspects of Buddh
Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Key Concepts in Dhammakaya Meditation
…mmakaya Meditation Technique, Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam, who was the Abbot of Wat PakNam and the consummate teacher of the technique. In actuality, there are many Luang Pu designations for various Abbots…
This text introduces key terms within the realm of Dhammakaya Meditation, focusing on figures like Luang Pu Sodh Wat PakNam and the roles of MaeChi and Upasikas. It delves into Mara as a symbol of tem
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
…both men and women. It is also the word in Thai for virtue, which is kind of cool because we are assuming a lot when we call people this, right? Kilesa - The super bad stuff that is really just garbage…
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
… stealing, (3) No sexual activity at all, (4) No lying, (5) No drugs or alcohol, (6) No makeup, perfume, or anything that distracts people from your natural beauty, (7) No sleeping on high, luxurious be…
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
…ou. Boon – Pure, clean, excellent energy that just acts as a rejuvenator because once you start accumulating it and putting it out there, it just comes bouncing on back to you! You can create boon for …
…ap' represents negative influences affecting one's mindset. Definitions also encompass 'Cetiya,' monuments symbolizing enlightenment, and 'Cheuy,' the art of non-reactivity and patience in meditation. A…
Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Achieving Stillness
…Closing your eyes, smiling, and breathing usually come all at once – pretty much at the same time. Dumping your garbage, or cleaning your mind, which can take a long time for some people, is essential a…
Incorporate meditation into everyday activities to find stillness anytime. Focus on the importance of relaxing and centering your mind, using mantras like 'Samma Araham' to combat distractions. Acknow
Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
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Meditation Techniques for Stillness and Clarity
…ld stay here for a long time!” to yourself. (This is generally, as I have said, in or around, your tummy area. The Center is the eventual destination point.) So you want to focus on that and keep it goi…
This passage discusses methods to quiet the monkey mind and achieve mental clarity through meditation. Techniques such as repeating a mantra, visualizing a fixed object, and centering oneself are high
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
…e that you can find that point again when you need to still your mind. 7. This next step I call "Dumping Your Garbage”. You can also call this "Cleaning Your Mind". Once you are relaxed and beginning …
…e aim is to clear your mind of negativity and encourage positive thoughts. Engage in what we call 'Dumping Your Garbage' to cleanse your mind of unhelpful thoughts and negativity that accumulate from th…
Meditation Techniques From Wat PakNam
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Meditation Techniques From Wat PakNam
…our palms up, right palm covering your left palm, with your right index finger touching your left thumb. To help with your posture, you may even put a pillow over your lap with your hands resting on the…
This text explores meditation techniques rediscovered by Luang Pu Sodh at Wat PakNam in 1914. His teachings emphasize stillness of the mind as key to meditation success. Detailed steps include stretch
Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
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Meditation Technique: The Seven Bases of the Mind
…st with the palms ups, on your lap, and the tip of your right index finger should touch your left thumb. Feel as if you are one with the ground on which you sit: Feel as if you could sit happily for as …
This guide introduces the Seven Bases of the Mind meditation technique, emphasizing the importance of proper posture, relaxation, and focus. Begin by adopting a comfortable half-lotus position or sitt
Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
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Self-Responsibility and Social Development in Buddhism
…f yourself. But that is where you lose the sense of self-responsibility. When we are born, when our umbilical cord is cut, we have to think of ourselves – and that is the crisis of our lives. At that ve…
The text discusses the necessity of self-development before aiding others, emphasizing self-responsibility post-birth. It highlights the crisis of independence and the importance of moral boundaries i
The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
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The Downfall of Empires and the Path to Moral Society
… way to start to change this. “There are three ‘standards’ that need to be developed: (1) within humanity itself, (2) within the morality of society, and (3) within the economy. How do you develop the…
…ess and dependency on society. Understanding the Right View, and instilling moral standards within humanity and society, is essential for change. Three influential sources shape our habits: parents, tea…
Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
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Understanding Education and Its Impact on Society
…fficulties within animals. You need to meditate to find out, to truly understand, that animals are humans who are trying to break free. In order to do this, you need to follow at least the first four pr…
This text discusses the importance of education in shaping moral behavior and societal change. It emphasizes that to change the world, individuals must first change themselves and adhere to the four p
Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
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Meeting on the V-Star Project and Education Issues
… and art and, in particular, Buddhism. We need, of course, to put moral education into our curriculum and that is what the V-Star project hopes to do. But in order to really understand the history of e…
…ation at the University of Hawaii. Luang Por emphasizes the need for moral education in the curriculum, using historical references such as the fall of Ayutthaya and the unification efforts of King Taak…
Lessons from a Dharma Master
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Lessons from a Dharma Master
…g for clothing and accessories. The last room is the school or workplace. This is when our total accumulation of habits comes into play. And here is the source of success in our lives. "At home we need…
In this insightful text, a Dharma Master emphasizes the vital role of teachers and parents in shaping children's morality and behaviors. The importance of creating supportive environments in homes and
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…our own importance and outward appearance. This is really the room in which we need to learn to be humble, discreet, and patient with 136
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le