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think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the par

Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot

The Dhammakaya Knowledge is taught by the Buddha to constitute the transcendental, blissful, eternal, and pure Self of the Buddha. Dhammakaya doctrines can be found in the scriptures of all major Budd

Dhammakaya Knowledge is a profound teaching from the Buddha that emphasizes the transcendental, blissful, and pure nature of self. This concept is integral to all major Buddhist schools, including The

The Dhammakaya Temple is more than just temple buildings. It is a community that exemplifies a culture of peace and non-violence where meditation comes first and material concerns come last. Establis

The Dhammakaya Temple, established on February 20, 1970, embodies a culture of peace and meditation, prioritizing spiritual growth over material concerns. It features the largest meditation hall, capa

78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain

Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi

CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of

Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m

80 MEDICATION SEVENTH BASE OF THE MIND The Seventh Base, located at the center of the body, two finger-breadths above the navel, is the natural home of the mind and also the gateway to spiritual att

The Seventh Base is located two finger-breadths above the navel and is essential for the mind's tranquility. It serves as a protective shelter from mental impurities. This center is crucial for achiev

86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu

Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc

88 MEDITATION BENEFITS Mindfulness and comprehension – Meditation can help us develop a keen sense of perception and awareness. We will become more alert and mindful of everything around. Our body an

Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a

GUIDED MEDITATION 95 ACHIEVING INNER EXPERIENCE (Now that we have paid respect to the Triple Gem, let us close our eyes and begin our meditation.) Sit cross-legged with your back upright. Put your

This meditation guide provides instructions on how to achieve a tranquil inner experience. It emphasizes the importance of posture, relaxation of muscles, and gentle closing of the eyes. Participants

Now, I’d like to invite all of you to settle your mind at the center of your body. Do it with a soft and gentle attention, an attention so soft and gentle that it is like a bird’s feather floating dow

This text invites readers to cultivate a gentle mindfulness practice by focusing their attention softly at the center of their body. It emphasizes the importance of a light and tender approach, likeni

How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel

In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc

This is a cool, refreshing inner light that comes from the Dhamma within. All of us have this inner light within us, but it has been obscured by the Five Hindrances 15 (sensual desires, ill will, apat

This text discusses the inner light that arises from the Dhamma within us, often hindered by sensual desires, ill will, apathy, restlessness, and doubts. It emphasizes mindfulness and meditation as ke

Sit cross-legged, with your right leg over your left leg, your right hand over your left hand, palms facing up. Place both hands gently on your lap. Let the tip of your right index finger touch the ti

Meditation is a practice that requires both relaxation and mindfulness. To begin, sit cross-legged with your right leg over your left, hands resting gently on your lap. Lightly touch the tips of your

Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin

Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r

But in your practice at home you can choose any position you wish, as long as it is comfortable. You can sit with your back against the wall, with your legs hanging down, or with your legs sideways, w

In your mindfulness practice at home, prioritize comfort. You can choose any position that feels right, such as sitting with your back against a wall, legs down, or sideways. Ensuring no tension in yo

GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min

In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of

Maintain a neutral state of mind. Keep your mind empty, spacious, calm and still, in a way that makes you feel happy and relaxed, consistently, without rushing. Soon you’ll arrive at a deeper and more

Maintaining a neutral state of mind is essential for relaxation and happiness. By keeping your mind empty, spacious, and calm, you can achieve a deeper state of relaxation. This process involves being

He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse hum

This text discusses the emergence of inner transcendental bodies through relaxation at the center of the Dhamma Sphere. As the mind achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through v

GUIDED MEDITATION 111 SEVEN BASES OF THE MIND Now let us refresh the Knowledge that the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam has taught us about the Seven Bases of the mind. - The first base is at the

In this guided meditation, we revisit the teachings of the Great Master Luang Pu Wat Paknam regarding the Seven Bases of the Mind. The first base is located at the rim of the nostril, the second at th