The Dhammakāya Movement is a Buddhist movement founded in 1916 by the Thai meditation master Phra Mongkolthepmuni (1885-1959) – the late abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Thonburi. The movement is primarily represented today by its non-profit foundation, the Dhammakaya Foundation, and the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand.

It has many doctrinal elements to distinguish it from conventional Theravāda Buddhism and in some respects resembles schools of Mahāyāna Buddhism. The Dhammakāya school of meditation is marked by its literal interpretation of Buddhist technical terms, (including the term dhammakāya) in their physical meaning, as described by Phra Mongkolthepmuni. Many sermons of Phra Mongkolthepmuni himself can be traced back to some schools of meditation in Southeast Asia preserved only in ancient meditation manuals.

Following the death of Phra Monkolthepmuni, the Foundation’s work was continued by his disciple, Khun Yay Mahā Ratana Upāsikā Chandra Khonnokyoong. In 1970, a temple, called Wat Phra Dhammakaya, was constructed as a home for the movement. Located in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Province, the temple was intended to become an international center for the study of meditation.

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us more effectively. Look for the learning. ~Louisa May Alcott

There are no random acts. We are all connected. You can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind. ~Mitch Albom

Jendhamuni – April 15, 2015.

Live for today, not for tomorrow. Be of good cheer don’t stress about sorrow. Rain will come, the sun will shine, remember above all you are one of a kind… ~Unknown

TransAlta Inlet at Wabamun Lake. Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.
They are but trifles, to be sure, but scattered along life’s
pathway the good they do is inconceivable.
~Joseph Addison

Daffodils. Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt

Happiness comes from within. It is not dependent on external things or on other people. You become vulnerable and can be easily hurt when your feelings of security and happiness depend on the behavior and actions of other people. Never give your power to anyone else. ~Brian L. Weiss

There are three body types for a cat. Cobby type is a compact body, deep chest, short legs and broad head. The eyes are large and round. Muscular type is a sturdy body and round, full-cheeked head.   Foreign type is a slender body, with long legs and a long tail. The head is wedge-shaped, with tall ears and slanting eyes. A cat’s normal body temperature is 101.5 degrees. This is slightly warmer than a humans. People who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.

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It takes three to make love, not two: you, your spouse, and God. Without God people only succeed in bringing out the worst in one another. Lovers who have nothing else to do but love each other soon find there is nothing else. Without a central loyalty life is unfinished. ― Fulton J. Sheen

Pugs were once used by the military – Now I know it’s tough to imagine these little guys in battle, but they were actually pretty good at tracking things. During the 17th century it wasn’t uncommon for them to be on guard duty or used as tracking dogs to find people and/or other animals. A Pack of Pugs is called a Grumble – If you ever see a group of Pugs running together, you better move out the way because no one stands a chance against the Grumble Bundle. Their wrinkly faces need to be cleaned regularly – Although those wrinkly faces are really adorable, they do require a bit of maintenance. You have to clean between the wrinkles regularly to prevent infection and bacterial growth. Source: PugTips

One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, “I love you”, “I’m sorry”, “I appreciate you”, “I’m proud of you”…whatever you’re feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it…cause a smile today for someone else…and give plenty of hugs. ― Steve Maraboli

Forgive the past. It is over. Learn from it and let go. People are constantly changing and growing. Do not cling to a limited, disconnected, negative image of a person in the past. See that person now. Your relationship is always alive and changing. ~Brian L. Weiss