Definition of Terms

Definition of Important Terms

on Dhammakaya Meditation

1. Dhammakaya = The Dhamma body

2. Samma Arahang ("Araham" in pali spelling) = The noble one who is righteous (literal translation).

3. Phramongkolthepmuni = The auspicious deity sage

4. Luang Por Wat Paknam = Venerable father of Wat Paknam temple

5. Luang Pu Wat Paknam = Venerable grandfather of Wat Paknam temple (some people refer to the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni as 'lung pu' instead of 'luang por.'

6. Luang Por Sodh = Venerable father Sodh (The great master's given name when he was born)

7. Candasaro = the great master's monastic name given on the date of his ordination; meaning 'the moon.'

6. Somdet = His Holiness

7. Wat Paknam = The estuary temple

8. Maechee = Buddhist Nun

9. Kru = Guru