A True Buddhist
When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came monk during my research for this book,
The Buddhist Lent Day
History of the Buddhist Lent Day. Why did the Lord Buddha appoint the Buddhist Lent? What do the monks do during this period? And more...
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)
Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said
Blessing Our Descendants
When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations
Blessing Our Descendants #2
The Lord Buddha taught the way to create the very best in oneself by eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance through the accumulation of merit.
Press Conference of the 2012 Nationwide Rain Retreat Ordination Program of 100,000 Monks
Committee of Department of Religious Affairs arranged the press conference of the 2012 Nationwide Rain Retreat Ordination Program of 100,000 Monks to celebrate the 2,600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment Day of the Lord Buddha.
Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence
In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement homes in Thailand can only accommodate an increase of 200 people per year
The Last Moment of a Father’s Life
One day, a lady come to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father;
Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children
Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily diverted
The Value of Life
Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffering
