Meditation Testimonial

By Mr. Richard Braun (Germany)

">My name is Richard Braun. I am German and I have been married to a woman for 13 years. In the past, those who visited us could sense the heat in our home despite the very cold weather of Germany. This is because both my wife and myself were very temperamental. We never give in to each other. We usually fight and exchange harsh words. It was like throwing rocks at each other. I do not feel comfortable saying pleasant words such as, “I love my wife”. I do not see the necessity of saying those words. The only time I said, “I love you”, was the day I proposed to her 15 years ago. In addition, In addition, I had been smoking for 37 years.

My life changed when my wife received a Dhamma VCD from the monk at the Hanover Meditation Centre. While she watched the VCD, I could feel the power of Luang Phaw’s voice in that VCD although I Could not understand Thai. It was full of love and kindness. It inspired me to quit smoking for good and also inspired me to try meditation Both my wife and I began meditating in order to attain the Dhammakaya.

Since I don’t understand Thai, I received very little information regarding meditation using the Dhammakaya technique. I was told to place my mind inside my body, two inches above the navel level and allow it to remain there. I could use a clear crystal ball as an object of meditation. That’s all I learned.

In the first five days of meditation, I could not see anything except darkness. But I could feel the serenity. On the sixth day, my mind came to a standstill. I first saw a small shining star inside my body. I tried to control my excitement. Later, the star enlarged and the crystal body of the Dhammkaya appeared inside. The Dhammakaya was as bright as the sun, but the sight brought me a cool feeling and it felt comfortable to my eyes. I could feel the happiness that radiated from the centre of my body. It was so great that I could not keep it to myself.

My wife was so astonished that a student like me could attain a better experience than her trainer. I think no one can explain the happiness that I received, and nothing in this world can compare.

That experience encouraged me to meditate more. I currently meditate about 2 or 5 hours a day. In the past, it took me some tine to free all the thoughts from my mind. I would have to take a seep breath to do so. If it did not work, I would recite the mantra, “Samma Arahang”. Now, I can let go of all my thoughts as soon as I sit down to meditate and close my eyes. I can see the body of the Dhammakaya inside me when I meditate, or even when I drive a car, or have my meal, or take a bath. Some times, I can see the Shammakaya rising up from the centre of my body, one by one like pearls on a necklace, the new pearl emerging more beautifully than the previous one. The largest Dhammakaya body that I ever saw was as big as the Zugspiter Mountain. It is the tallest mountain in Germany.

The Dhammakaya body was brighter than sunlight and very beautiful. It was a wonderful feeling. My body was so light, it was as if it was going to disappear. My mind was so light and I felt so happy that I cannot explain the feeling I had in words.

I have tried meditating before, using many other techniques. But I feel that the Dhammakaya technique is best suited for me. I like the way that I don’t have to do anything more to attain happiness. Presently, my wife and I do the chanting and meditate everyday after work. When I meditate, I listen to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s teachings to comfort and calm my mind. I close my eyes, loosen my mind and clear all my thoughts.

Meditation to attain the Dhammakaya has restrained me from having bad thoughts. When I have bad thoughts, I can clear them out very quickly before I end up feeling sorry about doing bad deeds or saying bad words. I have quit smoking, permanently. My wife and are more at peace. We care for each other more deeply than before. O tell her everyday that I love her. I choose my words with care when I talk to her. She says that I am no longer a husband who speaks harshly and I think she is no longer a wife who complains as much. She says that I am filled with love, but I think that is because she is lovely. In the end, we have transformed from being a temperamental couple to being a couple that people want to become acquainted with.

Meditation Testimonial Mr.Richard Braun(Germany)

Meditation Testimonial

Meditation Testimonial

By Mr. Richard Braun (Germany)