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…lf in the right direction. Likewise, when you meditate, set your direction by yourself and what you want to accomplish during the meditation session. Organize your time by clearly separating meditation t…

This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me

…ng the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire world. We have to rein the mind back to the center of our…

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,

…d regains its impurities and clings to sensations. Those who are married must feel this pull; even wanting to be married means that you have worldly attachments, which are a kind of defilement, and you l…

In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can dra

… at times it seemed almost insurmountable. I see through everything; it’s up to me whether or not I want to talk about it. That is the reason I say there is no secret on earth. The fact is that we have no…

In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo

…atta(i)” as an example. He achieved only a little success but became disillusioned with himself and wanted to be famous. He did so without looking at whether he had built up enough foundation of goodness …

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

…th a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaining merit, is the only kind of person I want to have in my company. Those with defiled minds are oil to my water – we repel each other. November…

This text emphasizes that only individuals with a pure heart and clear mind, focused on gaining merit, belong together. Merely being in good company does not ensure merit; active participation in buil

92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I acquire all forms of merit, mundane…

The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds which contribute to self-development,

…o future existences. 101. TO HELP OTHERS, ONE MUST HAVE ENOUGH MERIT I feel sorry for people and I want to rescue them. But to be able to save others, you must have enough merit as a foundation. That is …

This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa

…place filled with sweet beauty. But once a first child is born, everyday is a quarrel! If you don’t want a heavy burden, then don’t have any children. But if you have them, then you must accept full respo…

In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre

…ire life, and I never disobeyed him. Even if he scolded me, I did not once lose my patience. I only wanted to perform good deeds. I doubt very few people could have been as patient as I was. November 10, …

This text emphasizes the challenges of pursuing virtue, the importance of enduring struggles in silence, and the transformative power of purity and merit. It reflects on personal growth and the journe

…iving here I met Thongsuk Samandphan and learned meditation from her. Once I attained Dhammakaya, I wanted to join the temple immediately but I knew Madame Lib would not let me. So instead, I asked her fo…

เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าถึงสวรรค์ ควรเริ่มต้นด้วยการเชิญชวนให้พวกเขามาที่วัด หากท่านเชิญผู้คนไปที่วัด พวกเขาจะรู้สึกถึงความสำคัญของการบริจาคอาหารที่วัดมากกว่าการชวนไปบ้าน โดยเฉพาะที่ Wat Paknam ที่ฉันอาศ

…ooperation from the person you are speaking to, rather than fear. If people fear you, they will not want to help you in the future. Then your work will be slow, and since they did not help you do well the…

ในเนื้อหานี้มีการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการเป็นแบบอย่างที่ดี ซึ่งรวมถึงการทำสิ่งต่างๆ ให้ถูกต้องและสะอาดเพื่อสร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้กับคนที่เข้ามาใหม่ที่วัด พร้อมกันนี้ยังมีการพูดถึงการละทิ้งนิสัยที่ไม่ดีเพื่อ

… sensual craving กามดินหา--อยากได้ craving for sense-pleasure – wanting to have กามภาพ sense-sphere; sensuous existence กามราคะ …

ในเนื้อหานี้เราจะพูดถึงคำศัพท์ทางธรรมะที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ 'กาม' ซึ่งหมายถึงความปรารถนาในโลกของสัมผัส รวมถึงคำศัพท์ที่อธิบายความรู้สึกและประสบการณ์ที่เกี่ยวพันกับความสุขและความทุกข์ในชีวิต นอกจากนี้ยังมีค

…gdoms; worlds ภพภูมิของสัตว์ผู้ตายแล้ว realms of the dead ภวัตนา--อยากเป็น Craving for existence, wanting to be ภวนา (bhuana) cultivate; develop; mental development; mental cultivation; meditation ภวานา…

บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับโพธิสัตว์ ซึ่งเป็นผู้ที่จะกลายเป็นพระพุทธเจ้า โดยมุ่งหวังเพื่อที่จะช่วยเหลือมนุษย์ โดยมีแนวทางในการพัฒนาใจและการปฏิบัติธรรมเพื่อบรรลุความรู้แจ้งและการทำสมาธิเพื่อแก้ไขความ

…uld either become a world leader (universal monarch) or a Buddha (an Awakened One). King Suddhodana wanted his son to become a great ruler rather than a spiritual leader. Reasoning that it would be the ex…

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

… chatters – including talking nonsense and chattering without substance and facts 8. Not envying or wanting to take the possessions of others 9. Not being vengeful – including having destructive thoughts,…

This text delves into three significant aspects of Buddhist philosophy: the Five Aggregates which consist of Rupa (form), Vedana (feeling), Samjna (perception), Sankhara (conception), and Vinnana (con

…done us favors in the past is a worse offense. • The degree of the intention to steal -- If someone wants to steal something so bad that he would be willing to die for it, the retribution from such steali…

The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing

…When we are gloomy, pessimistic or angry, we project a negative outlook that dispels others. No one wants to be near

The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t

…eight cubits long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth is yours ; take it." He refused to do …

This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite her insistence, he initially refused but eventually took it. After preparing for the robe

…and there was no need for him to cross the river. Since he had come from a long distance he did not want to return home with his full load of merchandise; So he decided to spend the rainy season, the cold…

The narrative follows Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi, who is delayed by heavy rains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the sea