The Bachelorette
Every first Sunday of each month and on the days the temple had big ceremonies; and every time I attended the ceremony of offering sustenance to the Lord Buddha and of other big merit of the temple, I made wishes “May I own a house with land and a car.” Later on, my grandfather bought me a car when I did not even ask him for it. And a couple surprised things that happened to me. All my wishes were accomplished. This incident seriously strengthens my faith in merit.
Proud beyond land and sea limits
Dhammachai Kathina, 2011, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Proud beyond land and sea limits
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;
How to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers?
I was assigned by the Civil Court Chief Official to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers once a month starting in January. 2005 (B.E. 2548), and that troubled me because judges usually live in their own world. Everyone would like to dig deep into their thoughts and psyche. I would like to ask for Luang Phaw for suggestions how to teach Dhamma to this group of people.
why do people like to do bad deeds, even though they know that it is not good and how can we correct this?
I would like to ask you why people like to do bad deeds, even though they know that it is not good. And how can we correct this?
Perpetual Virtue Never Been Told - Part 1
He grew up in a perfect family. He was taught to have discipline and moral principles. He quite succeeded in his study and career. His life went into a politics and got many important positions in politics, such as minister in the prime minister’s office. People respected him as a “political advisor”
He Loved Performing Merits But He Also Liked Cock and Fish Fighting, Where Did He Go After Death?
The head man of the village and an ancient herbal doctor, who cured patients with herbs. He was so nice; he loved cultivating merits, went to the temple, rescued poor people, and was sincere and enterprising. He was like a hero in every matter. Contrarily, his bad habit was that he loved gambling such as boat racing and cock and fish fighting. What was the image that appeared in his mind just before he passed away? Where is he after death?
Who are the wise ones that we should associate with and what is the good thing of associating with the wise people?
the Lord Buddha taught us not to associate with the fools, and we should associate with only the wise ones. Who are the wise ones that we should associate with and what is the good thing of associating with the wise people?
Buffalos’ Tears, Love You As Much As I Love Buffalos
The sample case of mis-conducting in precept no 1…. A woman who had a business in selling cows and buffalos meat and had to kill them almost every day during the past 30 years, what kind of Kammar will she get? And, how can she solve this? On the other hand, another man who killed the cows and buffalos just for fun, what would happen to him after he died? DMD has the answers.
How To Build The Habits Of The Children To Be Sincere And Clever (Mai Ngo)#4
Also it will teach you to get rid of all kilesa (derangements and defilements). Then you will become an Arahant and go to Nibbana
