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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
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Reflections on Death: Cultivating Merit and Purpose in Life
do not know when we are going to die. We must sooner or later be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. How can people think about death? 1. Thinking about death with the false view: Th
In contemplating death, there are varied perspectives. The false view neglects merit and life’s purpose, while the right view emphasizes the importance of good deeds before we die. Life’s ultimate goa
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about others if we can't even save ourselves. If we can't save ourselves, and don't have a firm grip on o
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
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tomorrow, it will happen tomorrow. If everyone in the world is ready next year, then it will happen next year. If we begin a thousand years from now, it will happen a thousand years from now. When we
Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Luang Por Dhammajayo: Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
LUANG POR DHAMMAJAYO Phrathepyanmahamuni Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya “I seek to pursue Perfections by instilling goodness in the hearts and minds of the people of the world, for them to embr
Luang Por Dhammajayo, the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, dedicated his life to promoting Buddhism and instilling goodness in people's hearts. He emphasized the importance of morality and mental cultiva
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
Part Seven: Appendixes Right Roles; refers to the principle of aiding people in order to develop a unified society Sangha: an assemblage; a community of people who have completely dedicated their live
In this section, key concepts in Buddhism are elaborated, including the importance of community (Sangha) and mindfulness (Satti) in nurturing a unified society. Sila, or moral discipline, highlights t
Journey to Inner Peace
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Journey to Inner Peace
Preface Contents Chapter 1 Where Does Peace Begin? 5 7 Chapter 2 Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind 10 Chapter 3 What Do Humans Really Want? Chapter 4 The Easiest Path to Happiness Chapter 5 Great Mas
ในบทนี้ เราจะสำรวจว่า ความสงบเริ่มต้นอย่างไรในจิตใจมนุษย์ และสิ่งที่เราต้องการจริงๆ นอกจากนี้ เรายังจะพูดถึงเส้นทางที่ง่ายที่สุดในการสร้างความสุข และค้นพบคำสอนจากหลวงพ่อธรรมชัย รวมถึงคำรับรองจาก ดร.ไม
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
- Placing the attention at the center of the body without visualizing. When one visualizes the mental object continuously, the mental object will gradually change in nature in accordance with the incr
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
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The Journey of Meditation: Finding Happiness in Practice
But if you begin your practice in the right way, even if the result may appear slow but in fact it is not slow at all. Although there’s no shortcut in the way of practice, in due time the shortcut wil
Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happiness during practice, you can improve your inner experience. Like a child in kindergarten, approa
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
In today's fast-paced world shaped by modern technology, the quality of mind has become increasingly vital. The rapid advancement of science has made happiness hard to achieve, with rising social issu
Discovering a Teacher of Peace
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Discovering a Teacher of Peace
Discovering a Teacher who showed Him the Way to Peace When he first met Khun Yay (Khun Mae Acariya Chandra), she was fifty-three years old. She looked like an ordinary nun, who was very thin, but who
This narrative explores the encounter with Khun Yay, a remarkable nun whose brilliance and kindness transcended her lack of formal education. At fifty-three, she possessed an extraordinary depth of kn
The Rise of a Moral Hero
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The Rise of a Moral Hero
A MORAL HERO In our tumultuous world today in which wars, economic turmoil, family crisis, and the breakdown in human values affect everyone, a new kind of hero is needed—a “moral hero”. Like war, pe
In today's chaotic world marked by wars and human values breakdown, a new type of hero is essential—a moral hero. Luang Por Dhammajayo advocates for world peace through inner peace and love, dedicatin
Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
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Understanding Buddhist Concepts: Key Terms and Definitions
phenomena; outside the sphere of natural law; supernatural (unexplainable phenomena) อดิษฐาน past life; previous life; previous existence อทินนนทาน taking what is not given; stealing อทุกขมสุข neither
This text presents key Buddhist concepts such as 'อนัตตา' (non-self), emphasizing that there is no lasting essence, only the illusion of self that causes attachment. It discusses 'อนิจจตา' (impermanen
Finding True Peace Through Meditation
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Finding True Peace Through Meditation
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
The Journey to Immortal Happiness
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The Journey to Immortal Happiness
This is the true journey of every life, the path that brings happiness and success in all aspects. There are also personal stories of various meditators throughout the world who have started their int
This text discusses the universal journey of life that leads to happiness and success. It includes various personal stories from meditators around the globe who share their experiences, encouraging ot
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
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The Essence of Meditation and the Four Jhanas
Suzanne Jeffrey "For example, let us suppose that we are lighting a candle. When we do this, three things happen: first, there is brightness. Second, heat is generated around it. Third, there is comb
In meditation, similar to lighting a candle, three phenomena occur: brightness, heat (effort), and combustion (mindfulness). The fourth jhana transcends happiness and unhappiness, leading to a profoun
The Gift of Dhamma
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The Gift of Dhamma
sabbadānam dhammaḍaṇam jināti the gift of dhamma excels all gifts Dh.354 The publication of this book for retail and distribution in the name of the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation
This publication by the Moral Development Thru Education Foundation highlights the profound impact of Dhamma, emphasizing that the gift of Dhamma excels all gifts (Dh.354). It pays tribute to the bene
Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation
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Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation
The word “Dhammakaya” appealed to him. The Great Master said, “Dhammakaya is the Buddha.” He even referenced a Pali term from the Tripitika: “Dhammakayo (aham iti.pi,” (Pali) to confirm that the Buddh
The text discusses the meaning of Dhammakaya as the essence of Buddha, citing references from Pali texts. It mentions the influence of Khun Mae Acariya Chandra in advancing meditation practices and ho
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121. KHUN YAI'S RESOLUTIONS When I was sweeping and trimming the grass at Luang Por (Dhammajayo’s) residence, I made the following resolution: Wherever I walk, may I have a safe path before me. May m
The Journey of Meditation and Inner Peace
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The Journey of Meditation and Inner Peace
Wisdom and empty myself of any negative feelings, whether physical, psychological or emotional in nature so that my meditation experience will not be adversely affected. First, I adjust my posture, br
In this text, the author describes a meditation practice aimed at achieving inner peace by releasing negative feelings—physical, psychological, or emotional. The process begins with adjusting one's po