Willpower Institute

   As initiated by Phra Tep Jetiyajan, Luangphor Viriyang Sirintharo, Lord Abbot of Wat Dhammamongkol, the aim of this project is to bring peace and tranquility to all the people in this world regardless of their race, creed or faith and to enable sound development of mental health and physical well being to be achieved, leading to real happiness.
   Only advice will be offered; in no way is anyone coerced to follow nor is anyone implicitly or explicitly required to abandon his or her original faith. The advice on daily practice of meditation and development of mind power is to bring tranquility to our daily life and to ultimately enjoy sound physical and mental health.

Peace and tranquility will exist on earth for the following two reasons: 

1. Ahimsa dhamma : refraining from committing offenses against one another (i.e. be it by words or deeds).

2. Metta dhamma : self-sacrifice and mutual assistance.

In actual fact, everyone in this world possesses mind power. Over - utilization of mind power in daily working life causes unbearable stress and strain resulting in unwittingly doing the sort of things which cause trouble for oneself and others, simply because there is a depletion of mind power per se to put this emotion under control.

These two Dhamma can only arise in humankind if people are in possession of the necessary mind power, which, arises from inner stillness, which, arises from oneness, which, is created by practicing meditation. Therefore, The World Peace Through Meditation Project is initiated for the benefit, peace of mind and happiness of humankind.

 

It all boils down to insufficient mind power. For this reason, peace of mind and happiness would prevail on earth should everyone in this world practice meditation together regularly to enhance their mind power. This is similar to being physically strong on account of daily exercise resulting in physical agility, alertness and nimbleness as well as enhanced immunity against diseases. These are some of the benefits derived from physical exercise.

 

By the same token, daily meditation is a kind of daily mental exercise conducive for strengthening mental health, inducing a happy frame of mind, reducing agitation, relieving stress and strain, lessening worry, improving ability to concentrate and to work well with greater efficiency. Daily mental exercise and the result of meditation not only prolong a happy life but also enable peace to prevail on earth.