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Journey to Joy 176 the centre of my body and meditate. After that, I take a shower. Then I go upstairs to chant in the meditation room. I need to climb up 20 steps. Getting upstairs requires a lot of

This text narrates the author's struggle after a life-altering accident, detailing the physical challenges faced in climbing stairs to meditate. Despite broken bones and the pain involved, the author

Journey to Joy 178 because of the inspiring DMC programme that I watch daily and also because I have attained the inner Dhammakaya. Sometimes I would be a kalyanamitta or virtuous fellow to others who

This narrative reflects on the transformative power of the DMC programme and the inner peace achieved through Dhammakaya meditation. It highlights the story of a customer contemplating suicide due to

Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected

This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f

Journey to Joy 188 Almost immediately, I started to see benefits in my life in ways that I least expected. The first thing that surprised me was that although I was using meditation tapes that lasted

In 'Journey to Joy', I share my unexpected benefits from meditation, including an altered sense of time and improved decision-making. Through meditative practices, I found clarity and made significant

Wisdom adverse effect on my meditation. I have since overcomed this problem through greater awareness of the mind and the need to “empty the mind of all worries". 2) Forgive our shortcomings. We canno

Meditation is a powerful tool for mental clarity and self-acceptance. Overcoming challenges such as physical limitations requires a shift in mindset to love oneself. Regular and systematic practice is

Wisdom This brightness didn't hurt my eyes. I compared the crystal ball to a yolk because I couldn't think of anything else that was similar to what I saw. I continued focusing at it peacefully, when

In this passage, the author describes a transcendent experience during meditation where crystal balls symbolize peace and awareness. The journey highlights the contrast between active thought and a st

Journey to Joy 218 I didn't want to come out of this comfort zone. I wanted to continue sitting and observing. I didn't feel tired, cold or hot, or uncomfortable, and I felt I could sit in that positi

This text reflects on the profound experience of meditation leading to a deeper understanding of happiness and inner peace. The author shares how meditation has transformed their perspective, enabling

Journey to Joy 222 All that I am speaking of are the results after I started to practise meditation. These are the benefits that I gained, since practising Dhammakaya meditation. For me, the practice

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal insights gained from practicing Dhammakaya meditation, highlighting its dual benefits of happiness and wisdom. Meditation fosters a profound sense of ha

Journey to Joy 228 much more beautiful than the bubbles I had been imagining. I was able to mentally see the crystal ball from every angle! I found that our physical eyes could see things from only on

การทำสมาธิอย่างต่อเนื่องทำให้มุมมองของฉันต่อสิ่งต่าง ๆ เปลี่ยนไป ฉันเรียนรู้ที่จะเห็นสิ่งต่าง ๆ จากมุมมองที่หลากหลาย โดยเฉพาะการเห็นลูกแก้วคริสตัลซึ่งทำให้ฉันรู้สึกมีความสุขและสงบใจ แม้กระทั่งเมื่อฉัน

Wisdom sphere provided warmth, safety and peace. If I kept my mind focused on each crystal ball, I could feel the happiness increasing in my body. It was as if an invisible “happiness cloak” had been

In this enlightening text, the author shares a personal meditation experience involving crystal balls that symbolize warmth and joy. As the author meditates, they describe feeling an 'invisible happin

Chapter 7 Peace

My Christian ministry has taken me on many distant journeys to such far-flung places as Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, Swaziland, Angola and throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Basin as wel

This text shares the experiences of a Christian minister whose work has taken him to various international locations including Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Focusing

Peace While speaking to a young physician, we discussed the ultimate goal of any good doctor. I mentioned the axiom I studied that stated, "A good physician always strives to treat the cause, not the

In a conversation with a young physician, the importance of treating the cause rather than just the symptom in medical practice is emphasized. This dialogue illustrates a shift in medical philosophy f

Peace brashness of youth thought ourselves to be invincible... but alas, such was not the case. It was during that year, while stationed in Thailand, that I came to know and love the Thai people and t

In this reflective piece, the author shares their profound love for the Thai people and culture acquired during their time stationed in Thailand. The Thai way of life provided solace amidst war's chao

Journey to Joy only by their genuine graciousness and enchanting charm! My heart has become inextricably knit to this unique and amazing land of smiles, tranquility and the Buddhist faith that makes i

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares their heartfelt connection to Thailand, a land of smiles and tranquility. Upon arriving, they express their gratitude by visiting Wat Phra Dhammakaya, where they

Peace My name is Farid. I am a 46 year-old Muslim businessman living in Tehran, Iran. I have a terrific wife and a lovely daughter. After reading a book about meditation, I became very interested in i

Farid, a 46-year-old Muslim businessman from Tehran, shares his journey into meditation after being introduced to DMC. He describes the transformative experience of meditating quietly at night while h

Mr. Wren Mast-Ingle (South Africa) "Through meditation I have been regenerated in mind, body and being. I see things and people as I have never seen them before. The scientific community has defined u

นาย Wren Mast-Ingle จากแอฟริกาใต้แบ่งปันประสบการณ์การทำสมาธิที่นำไปสู่การเปลี่ยนแปลงทั้งทางจิตใจและร่างกาย เขาสังเกตว่าไม่มีสิ่งใดในโลกนี้นอกจากการสั่นสะเทือนที่มีความหนาแน่นแตกต่างกัน ซึ่งนำไปสู่การม

colour, creed or gender differences, or in fact for that matter, any cost. It is a solution that I believe is the answer to the violence, anger and corruption in South Africa. In fact, it is truly ama

Journey to Joy 280 and only hands and shoulders at first. Observing him gently and with a still mind, I felt more familiar with him. It was getting slowly clearer that the person inside me was not a s

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares an introspective experience where a deep connection with one's inner self is discovered through meditation. The narrative highlights the transformation experienc

who enjoy buying me a drink because they like my music. Although I would not refuse it before, I now say, "No". They wonder and ask me why I won't drink. I tell them, "I can no longer drink because I

In this text, the author shares their transformation through meditation and its impact on their musical talents. They discuss how refusing drinks and embracing meditation allows for clarity and deeper