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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

Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the future leaders so that they will understand this, too

In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked with trai

ERVICE answers, so I replied calmly and said: "My dear, merit is the brightness that emanates from within. If you don't believe me, you can try meditation for yourself." Then, I called the teaching mo

This narrative illustrates the power of meditation in transforming lives. The author shares their experience of introducing meditation to their husband, who, surprisingly, embraces it and finds joy in

The Seven Bases of The Mind The Seven Bases of The Mind 2 1 Two fingers' width above navel 5 Two fingers'width 6above navel Base 1: At the nostrils (left for the lady, right for the gentleman) Base 2:

This text outlines the seven bases of the mind, which include specific physical locations on the body that correlate with mental states. Each base is associated with different aspects of consciousness

When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta

This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora

their families to have control over themselves at a young age, the grandparents instilled them with generosity through alms offerings to the monks and daily observance of the five precepts. These whol

This text discusses how families can instill moral values and mindfulness in children through daily Dhamma studies, teachings, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, the awareness

Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 24 Criteria for Giving and Boonya Today, people are inclined to put their faith in science above anything else. However, there are many things of which science

In this chapter, the text discusses the prevailing trend of people placing their faith in science, which often overlooks the spiritual dimensions of existence. It highlights the distinction between th

Part Seven: Appendixes realm, we ourselves need to be pure. When we are pure, our accumulated amount of boonya energy will refine our mind to a certain degree and automatically bring us to that realm

This text discusses the Buddhist understanding of heaven and hell, emphasizing the role of boonya and baap in determining one's afterlife. It explains that heaven is achieved through purifying one's a

Where Does Peace Begin? temperament. The root of peace and calm comes from within the mind, and it is this fact that ultimately causes one to have a good or bad temperament. Knowing this, how do we th

This text emphasizes that true peace and calm originate from within the mind. By understanding and achieving a pure and contented mindset, individuals can find true happiness. True happiness leads to

Knowledge and Career able to still my mind and set aside work-related matters such as the numbers and the financial planning, I was able to remain in the stillness longer and transcend to a deeper lev

This text discusses the importance of meditation in achieving a state of stillness and how it can lead to personal growth. By letting go of analytical tendencies and distractions, one can return to a

Journey to Joy 150 things is not the correct way to resolve one's problems. If we have to face misfortune over and over again, we would have to go through the same distress because our minds lack the

This passage emphasizes the importance of developing mental strength to face life's adversities. It explains how repeated misfortunes can lead to distress if we do not strengthen our minds. Meditation

Journey to Joy 216 inner meditation experience. I began meditating without having any thoughts or using any mantras. This allowed me to fully relax. I simply placed my mind at the centre of my body. W

This text describes a personal journey into meditation, focusing on the practice of centering one's mind within the body for relaxation. The author shares their experience of feeling bodily sensations

Wisdom like our mind. The Dhammakaya has been there, naturally, since we were born. The Dhammakaya has nothing to do with religion, race, or personal belief. Just because I cannot see the Dhammakaya w

The text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, suggesting that it exists inherently within all individuals, regardless of external influences. It emphasizes the importance of refining one's mind to per

Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e

In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra

Many people, conditioned and driven by modern materialistic values, seek instant results, instant gratification, instant peace. What I discovered as I practiced the Dhammakaya method of meditation, da

Many people, driven by materialistic values, seek instant results, but through the Dhammakaya method, one can experience a gradual transformation. Meditation helps to change sorrow into happiness and

The Seven Bases Leading to Peace of Mind 2 3 5 Base (1) Nostril { Left nostril for women Right nostril for men Base (2) Bridge of nose { Right for men Left for women Base (3) Middle part of head Base

This text outlines the seven bases that contribute to attaining peace of mind. Each base is associated with different parts of the body and varies according to gender. Understanding these bases can en

gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the kno

This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed

Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon¹ Chanida Jantrasrisalai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist literature of different schools. Previous scholars

The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad

The Victory of Abandoning 9. Dana Sutta Those 6 things Then, having exhausted that action, that power, that status, that sovereignty, he is a returner, coming back to this world. 7. "-- but with the

The Dana Sutta presents profound insights on the nature of giving and its consequences in the spiritual journey. It describes how the mindset behind acts of generosity can influence their outcomes—whe

Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and tou

The Five Hindrances are crucial negative mental states that can obstruct meditation success. They include Sensual Desire, which refers to craving for sensory pleasures that distract the mind. Ill will