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The Lord Buddha did not mention the concept directly but His Teachings are about purifying the mind until such time that all defilements can be removed from it.
In regards to the religious belief that sin is inherited and newly born human beings must be baptized or the religious belief about a savior who was born to redeem other human beings, the Lord Buddha had the following to say:
Sin or demerit arises from defilements which are inherent in the mind in the form of greed, anger, and ignorance.
The Lord Buddha, who penetrated the reality of existence and possessed true knowledge about the working mechanism of the law of nature, allowed Him to know the nature of defilements and the fact that defilements are the cause of all sin or demerit. He also knew how these defilements could be completely destroyed.
There are many religions on earth, but if we count only major religions that have provided a refuge to humankind and have a large number of followers all over the world, there are only three main religions. These include Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. The fundamental teachings and practices of each of these religions differ tremendously from one another.
The Meaning of Defunct Kamma Defunct Kamma means unwholesome or wholesome Kamma which has already given its consequences or Kamma which is waiting to give its consequences when it becomes defunct. Therefore, Defunct Kamma is Kamma which will never give its consequences.
The Meaning of Indefinitely Effective Kamma Apara-pariyaya-veda-niya-kamma (Indefinitely Effective Kamma) composes of three words: Apara which means another realm, another lifetime; Pariyaya which means timeframes; Vedaniya which means the consequences of Kamma. When the three words are combined, the term means Kamma which will give its consequences in future lifetimes. That is, in the third or more lifetime from now.
The Meaning of Subsequently Effective Kamma Subsequently Effective Kamma means Kamma which will definitely give its consequences in the next lifetime.
The Meaning of Effective Kamma Effective Kamma means Kamma which gives its consequences now or in the current lifetime. Once performed, this type of Kamma gives its consequences quickly. The effect is immediate.
Kamma Which Gives Its Consequences as a Function of Time
The Meaning of Casual Kamma Casual Kamma means unwholesome and wholesome deeds which an individual has performed both in the past and present existences. It does not have the strength of Karuka-kamma, Asanna-kamma, or Acinna-kamma. They are deeds that have been performed unintentionally.
Those who wish happiness in this life, the next life and the most happiness, have to develop themselves by following these steps to happiness to extinguish all thedefilements to reach Nirvana:


Inspirational Meditation For Beginners
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Phra Pawithal Vajiravijjo (Shaljarernwana) is a Thai Buddhist monk who has a background of scientific and socio-cultural study.
We know the Nobel Peace Prize has existed for more than 100 years but there are still so many wars across our planet. Not many people we see in our daily life tell us that they are peaceful.
It's also important to observe precepts, or basic moral guidelines. In Buddhism, we consider that a reasonable human being will not kill, not steal, not commit adultery and not lie to others.
It's also good to have friends who love to meditate who live nearby. You can organize together an agreeable session each week to meditate together.
If you are able to enjoy long holidays, it's a good opportunity to join a meditation retreat. At the retreat you will be part of a group under the supervision of a teaching monk.
1. Happiness 2. Wisdom


Start Meditation Today
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The biggest limitation to the extension of experience for western meditators is the length of time they can comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor. Sometimes one would like to sit for longer, but bodily discomfort becomes a distraction. In the first year, while your body is adapting, see if you can work your meditation time up to a full hour
Our meditation and our everyday life affect each other mutually. Improvements in your meditation will serve to improve your everyday life and vise-versa. Don't be surprised if the ups and downs of everyday life seem to affect how you meditate. It is a pitfall of beginners to feel that they are making no progress or that theirmeditation is even getting worse as time goes on. However, solace can be taken in reminding oneself that many more factors affect the quality of our meditation than meet the eye. The best we can do is to make the effort to be observant about the possible connections between our inner and outer lives.
This short saying by Luangpor Dhammajayo is inscribed on a stone plaque in front of the main meditation hall at Panawat Meditation Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is a simple word of inspiration for the practitioners of meditation as they enter the hall that their first step towards happiness is stilling the mind at the center of the body.
Loving-kindness meditation is not intended as an alternative to other forms of meditation but can be performed as a supplement either before or after your time of normal meditation. If you practice loving-kindness meditation for a few minutes before your normal practice, it will soften the mind, creating the feeling of spaciousness, and make progress in your regular meditation more fruitful
Our meditation techniques become simpler as we proceed further in the book. In all the techniques we have encountered up until now, we have used visualization (creating an image in the mind) as the method by which we focus the mind at the center of the body
By the time you come to this third method of Dhammakaya meditation you should find that the number of thoughts remaining in your mind is much reduced. Hopefully, you should also find that the mind is less distracted than it was before and should consequently wander less.


East meets west (Master answer interviewer about dhamma question)
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Luang Por Dhammajayo (The Most Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) was born in Singburi Province, Central Thailand, on April 22, 1944. He has followed and been self-educated in Buddhism since his childhood. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kasetsart University, Bangkok in 1969.
Monica Øien has degrees in Spanish, Latin and mass media. She is an art teacher and an accomplished painter, and enjoys photography and graphic design.
“Relaxing at home after taking a shower, you can practice meditation by yourself”
“For example, if one’s mind is blemished, one may be reborn in purgatory. But if one’s mind is completely dark, one may head to a deeper hell realm”
“One of the reasons why family members are drawn to share the same fate or belong to the same family is that they had committed similar actions in the past”
“Before bed, again it is the time for prayer and meditation in order to free their mind from stress and all problems they have faced during the day”


Sila (Norm of buddist people)
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Sila practice is not only about not killing, not stealing, not committing sexual misconduct, not lying, and not consuming alcohol and other addictive substances, but it is also about not harming or exploiting other living beings.
Sila (or morality) is synonymous with human virtues. Sila practice allows human beings to live together in peace and happiness.
One may be just a living being in the vast universe and still fraught with flaws. But one can count oneself most fortunate to be a follower of the Lord Buddha, the Perfect Man, for no living beings can be compared to the Lord Buddha.
One may wonder how it is possible for an ordinary person to observe the Precepts immaculately amidst temptations or scarcity or when no one else is watching.
In the past, one may have thought, said, or done things that one may not feel too proud of.
The fruits of Sila practice are too numerous to enumerate. Likewise, the ill consequences wrought by Sila transgression are also too numerous to enumerate.


Chandra Khonnokyoong The Founder of Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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 Khun Yay Maharatana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoongpassed away peacefully in the morning of 10th September2000, at the age of 92.
The Great Teacher Luang Phor Wat Paknam (Phramonkolthepmuni) was a great meditation master who studied and practiced Buddha Dhamma with austerity until he was able to verify in himself the core of reality and purity.
Phrarajbhavanavisudh had an idea to set up a centre for meditators all around the world to join meditation at the same time.
Khun Yay laid the foundation of Buddhist ministry by emphasising the training of good people first. Luang Phor Dhammajayo followed her procedure, and set up various Dhamma classes and training programs.
 Khun Yay started the hard work of building Wat Phra Dhammakaya with her own money of 3,200 Baht and successfully brought construction to completion.
Khun Yay taught her students to think and speak and do only good and pleasant deeds.


life history Luang poo Wat paknum master
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The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand almost 100 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, famously known as Luangpor Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popular meditation techniques practiced by Buddhists and non-Buddhists around the world. The method is simple, easy, and effective. Everyone can learn how to do it and can achieve inner peace and happiness that you may never know existed.
On January 2, 2012, Wat Phra Dhammakaya under the leadership of its abbot, Phrathepyan mahamuni (Luangpor Dhammajayo), along with twenty-five government and non-government organizations collaborated to organize 'Dhammachai Dhutanga Pilgrimage' to celebrate the 2,600th anniversary of the Lord Buddha's enlightenment and to revitalize the Buddhist culture in Thailand. The event was meant to uplift the spirit of the people who suffered from recent natural disasters and help the nation regain hope for the auspicious future.
Luangpu Wat Paknam, the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, is one of Thailand's most revered Buddhist monks in history. His teachings have changed the lives of millions.
As if in response to Luangpu's prophecy, a new generation of students interested in meditation started to come to Wat Paknam to learn meditation from Luangpu's top disciple, Chand Khonnokyoong, at her humble kuti. By then Chand's reputation as a highly accom plished meditator was known throughout the community
For the entire forty-one years since Luangpu became the Abbot of Wat Paknam in 1918 he had worked so hard and rested so little that his health began to take its toll. Luangpu knew five years in advance of his impending death. He forewarned his disciples of this fact and urged them to carry on his missions after he passed away.
The following are some of Luangpu's teachings addressed to laypeople:

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