Meditation Class for Locals // June 20, 2016 - Vayu Massage Shop, Japan
On Monday June 20, 2016, at Vayu Massage Shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, the owner Mr. Takano invited the teaching monks from Thai Buddhist Meditation Center of Japan to teach dharma and lead meditation. He does it every month and this was the 20th time.
No happiness other than serenity of the mind
Today, think of the phrase “ Naddhi Santi Parang Sukhang ” : there is no happiness beyond serenity of the mind. Such are the words of every Buddha in the past, present, and future.
The Peaceful Mind-Beginning of the Peaceful World
This phrase is short and clear, but how many people will realize how important it is and apply it in their lives? The words “clean the world” in this phrase certainly include not only cleaning tangible things (removing pollutants, wastes, etc.) but also cleaning intangible things (eliminating hatred, greed, etc.).
A Mind Invulnerable to Worldly Vicissitudes
The mind that is afraid or disappointed by Worldly Vicissitudes is worrisome that is might encounter something unpleasant or something that it is afraid of
Searching for the Truth
In the Pali language, 'natthi santiparam sukham' means 'there is no happiness other than the peace of mind'
Complete Criteria in Giving
Today, most people are inclined to put their faith in science above anything else. However, science can only prove what the eyes can see
"สัมผัสแห่งสันติภาพ" (Sense of peace)
ในคืนวันที่ 4 ของการปฏิบัติธรรม ฉันก็สามารถนำใจไปวางไว้ที่ศูนย์กลางกายได้ แล้วความสุขก็แผ่ขยายออกมา ฉันเห็นแสงสว่างที่สว่างมากๆและดาวดวงเล็กๆ เป็นจุดสว่างอยู่ในแสงนั้น ในฐานที่ 7 ของใจ (the seventh state of the mind) ขนาดของดวงดาวนั้นเท่ากับหินก้อนเล็กๆ หรือลูกแก้วลูกเล็กๆเท่าหัวนิ้วก้อย
Please come to found the building for establishing the Golden Statues of the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Candasaro)
Please come to found the building for establishing the Golden Statues of the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Candasaro), the Monk who conquered Maras, and the places for supporting four Buddhist Communities along the Paths of the Great Master
The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level # 7
This form of mindfulness is mindfulness that is constantly monitoring the level of wholesomeness in the mind never letting wholesomeness slip away from the mind and its intentions
How to Find Happiness
When your mind comes to an absolute standstill at the center of your body, no thought arises. Then, you will experience the brightness at the center of your body, it is the natural brightness of the pure mind.
