The Photo Collection of the Morning Alms Round to 10,000 Monks at Central World Shopping Mall

The Photo Collection of the Morning Alms Round to 10,000 Monks at Central World Shopping Mall on Sunday September 8th, 2013

What are the characteristics of a refined mind?

The refined mind is clear, bright, and free from defilements. To refine one’s mind is not easy because one has to work against the temptations thrown up by the mental defilements.

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 7. Pain [dukkha dukkha]

The Buddha characterized this sort of suffering as that which makes the mind depressed and dejected

Some people believe that drinking a little alcohol socially or consuming wine for its health benefits should not go against the Buddhist five precepts. Is this accurate?

Some people believe that drinking a little alcohol socially or consuming wine for its health benefits should not go against the Buddhist five precepts. Is this accurate?

Meditation Testimonials Dr.Aaron Stern-Ph.D (U.S.A.)

Meditation helped me maintain my patience when handling the strain of a temper tantrum, a near sleepless night tending to a sick child and many other responsibilities associated with parenthood

121st Japanese-language Buddhism and Meditation course

121st Japanese-language Buddhism and Meditation course // October 29, 2016— Grand Central Point Terminal 21

Blinded By Love

We made plans to marry. My parents objected to the marriage because they did not like anyone from his lineage. However,I did not listen to my parents because I was blinded by love and it was my first love.

Meditation Alters Brain Structure

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 4. Suffering as a result of Dying [marana dukkha]

All living beings have to undergo death before they are able to leave one existence for the next

Showing Symptoms

He used to throw a live turtle into a fire, when it crawled out, would throw it back into the fire again many times until it died. Not too long after that he asked for an ordination. Three months later he put on his robe and poured the petrol all over himself and lit the fire.