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Foreword Lord Buddha’s teachings have been preserved for centuries through oral transmission by means of recitation. Since the Dhamma were not recorded in writing, disciples assembled regularly to recite together in concord. Variations in individual memories were not allowed to obscure the Buddha’s words. While chanting, devotees contemplate the Dhamma with peaceful minds, free from other tasks. Chanting also requires deep concentration. It is part of daily Dhamma practice. Thus, monks in every monastery routinely assemble to chant the words of the Buddha together in group recitation. I am extremely delighted to have this ‘Traditional Pali Chants in English’ Book. It will permit inte...
Published by Wat Luang Phor SodhDhammakàyàràm Damnoen SaduakDistrict,Rajburi Province 70130,Thailand Recognized Excellence Rajburi: ProvincialMeditationInstitute&ProvincialPali StudiesCenter; SanghaEcclesiasticalRegion 15 AcademicServicesUnit for MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity(Coveringfour central provinces) NationalCoordinationCenter of ProvincialMeditation InstitutesofThailand WatLuang PhorSodhBuddhistMeditation Institute, Associated Institution of theWorldBuddhistUniversity Center forDevelopment ofVirtues andEthics for the Securityof theNation,Religion andMonarchy
The National Coordination Center of Provincial Meditation Institutes of Thailand was established with the commitment of Directors from 338 Meditation Centers (out of over 400) invited by the National Buddhism Organization to a conference at Wat Yannawa, Bangkok, March 23-25, B.E. 2551 (2008). There are fi ve objectives. Three were established at the conference and the last two were added later. 1. To support the Sangha Body’s Provincial Meditation Centers to administer Buddhist Education effectively, 2. To cooperate with Provincial Meditation Centers to teach meditation to the same high standard for all people at all levels, 3. To assist Provincial Meditation Centers with academic scholars...
The Most Venerable Phramongkolthepmuni (Luang Phor Watpaknam) The Meditation Master who Practiced the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Meditation of Lord Buddha to Dhammakaya and Nibbana
The National Coordination Center of Provincial Meditation Institutes of Thailand was established with the commitment of Directors from 338 Meditation Centers (out of over 400) invited by the National Buddhism Organization to a conference at Wat Yannawa, Bangkok, April 23-25, B.E. 2551 (2008). There were fi ve objectives. Three were established at the conference and the last two were added later. 1. To support the Sangha Body’s Provincial Meditation Centers to administer Buddhist Education effectively, 2. To cooperate with Provincial Meditation Centers to teach meditation at the same high standard for all people at all levels, 3. To assist Provincial Meditation Centers with academic scholar...
We dedicate this book and any merit it may generate, along with all our efforts at Wat Luang Phor Sodh – The beautiful campus, the Abbot’s teachings, Phra Maha Jetiya Somdej, the International Retreats, the Thai Retreats, and the 24-hour Meditation Vihara – to our beloved
The Most Profound Teachings of Luang Phor Wat Paknam Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni (Luang Phor Sodh) Presented and Explained by Phra Thepyanmongkol Phra Thepyanmongkol has been my student since 1973. At that time, he was a layman, named Mr. Sermchai Polpatthanarithi. I taught him samatha-vipassanā meditation based on Lord Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness to Dhammakāya and Nibbāna and the transcendental knowledge or vijjā of seed-element or dhatudhamma purifi cation, also called āsavakkhayaāa, which I had learned from and practiced with Luang Phor Sodh until he passed away. Then, I assigned Mr. Sermchai and Phra Khru Kaisornvilard (Natthanan Kulsiri) to collect the teachings of ...
am deeply indebted to the National Broadcasting SystemofThailand formaking these SundayDhammaTalks possible.May their valiant efforts continue to prosperwith the efficacy of the merit accumulated from this Dhamma propagation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank PhraKhruBaitikaDr.BartonYanathiro for serving as interviewer during these broadcasts and as the editor of this volume. May he also share in reaping the benefits of anymerit generated. Finally, letme also expressmydeep gratitude to Phra Mahà Prasert Paññàseññho and PhraNatpakananGuõaïkaro of theWatLuangPhorSodhPublicationsOffice, to PhraMahà Somchat and theWat Luang Phor SodhAudio-Visual Staff, to PhraWatcharapol Thirajitto for photography, and tomy faithful Secretary PhraMahà Chainipoj for their indispensable support inmaking this endeavor successful.
I am deeply indebted to the National Broadcasting System of Thailand for making these Sunday Dhamma Talks possible. May their valiant efforts continue to prosper with the efficacy of the merit accumulated from this Dhamma propagation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Phra Khru Baitika Dr. Barton Yanathiro for serving as interviewer during these broadcasts and as the editor of this volume. May he also share in reaping the benefits of any merit generated. Finally, let me also express my deep gratitude to Phra Mah± Prasert Paññ±seμμho and Phra Natpakanan Guºaªkaro of the Wat Luang Phor Sodh Publication’s Office and to Phra Mah± Somchat and the Wat Luang Phor Sodh Audio-Visual Staff, as well as to my faithful Secretary Phra Mah± Chainipoj for their indispensable support in making this endeavor successful.
We dedicate this book and any merit it may generate, along with all our efforts at Wat Luang Phor Sodh – The beautiful campus, the Abbot’s teachings, Phra Maha Cetiya Somdej, the International Retreats, the Thai Retreats, and the 24- hour Meditation Vihara – to our beloved Venerable Chao Khun Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni Luang Phor Sodh Candasaro