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28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g

After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*

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 Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teaching. When I become frustr

Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful

Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t

This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo

Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di

ments with a Phammo Master him, and begged him to come back. "I cannot come into your castle with these clothes on," said the hermit. "The people turned me away at the gate because they saw my old cl

In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso

Leaving Luang Por that day, we have no idea when we will ever return. And, so, we say "Good Bye" and thank him for all of his kindness. He says: "Please continue to meditate and I think you will be v

In this touching reflection, the author recounts a farewell to Luang Por, expressing gratitude for his kindness and wisdom. Luang Por encourages continued meditation practice and shares hopes for the

7 The Story of Queen Mallika While residing at the Jětavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mallika, queen of King Pasenadi of Kosala. One day, Mallika went into the bathro

This narrative reflects an incident involving Queen Mallika and her pet dog while she was bathing. The king, witnessing an unusual and misconstrued event, accused the queen of impropriety. The story s

TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recognized the need to preserve the quality of the mind and placed more importanc

Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By

Suzanne Jeffrey Again, he draws on the paper and places it on the overhead. 1. In Samsara: Person’s Brain <- -> P/M/T/K 2. Initially with mind: Brain <- P/M/T/K ↓ Mind 3. Advanced (in Meditati

In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading

Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

The text from the image is: "Meetings with a Dharma Master need to make our resolution of having good parents in our next life. “Of course, we must first take the stick out of our own eye before we

The text emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. Through meditation, individuals can gain insights into cause and effect, promoting persona

"The first is the structure of the physical body. The head dictates to us that we need to open our eyes. And when we open our eyes, we look outside. We never look inside. So when we look outside, we o

The passage highlights the significance of recognizing our own imperfections and the need to focus on self-reflection instead of constantly observing others. It suggests that we should learn to see th

Meeting #17 18 March 2010 – Panawat Approximately two hundred teachers have gathered at Panawat from around Thailand, for several days of talks with Luang Por about being role models for their studen

Around two hundred teachers from Thailand gathered at Panawat for spiritual talks with Luang Por, focusing on being role models for students. The retreat center offers a beautiful environment with spa

Suzanne Jeffrey "When I was first starting out, before I met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I used to meditate on the outside, not the inside. This is a very powerful meditation, but I learned that it is not

Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The

62 ลุยรินทร Lina Maeone Thus did the Teacher congratulate her the fourth time, and having so done, addressed the assemblage as follows: "Those among you who failed to understand the words she s

ในโลกนี้มีคนจำนวนมากที่ไม่สามารถมองเห็นความจริงได้ ซึ่งเฉพาะคนบางกลุ่มเท่านั้นที่มีปัญญาและความเข้าใจที่จะมองเห็นสิ่งที่อยู่ภายใน ตัวอย่างเช่นนกที่หลุดจากตะข่าย ซึ่งเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของการไปสู่สวรรค์ ข้อค

Thankings with a Dharma Master ourselves. This is also an important room for economy, as well, because we have to learn to cut back on our spending for clothing and accessories. The last room is the

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

Metaphors with a Dharma Master at home and what they are bringing into the classroom. And, how many bad habits can we actually fix? The teachers tend to blame the parents and the parents blame the te

This text discusses the critical role of ethical and moral development in education. It highlights the blame game between parents and teachers when children exhibit bad behavior, asserting that these

Suzanne Jeffrey Nippana Awareness Do Only Good Right They Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration Wisdom Right Thought Right View Right Speech Illustration #9

Meetings with a Dhamma Master systemized, or categorized, the Dhamma, and he was able to individualize the lessons so that the people He was talking to would have the ears to hear, and the wisdom to

In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea