Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon

Something which you will find at the beginning of every sutta are Ananda’s words ‘Euam me sutam…’: i.e. ‘Thus have I heard (directly from the Lord Buddha)

The Four Noble Truths : 2. Explanation of the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering

explanation of the Origin of Suffering includes all four of the Origin of Suffering’s implications in the light of the Four Noble Truths:

Examples of the outcome of Merit:

1. A long life because one did not kill in the past 2. Freedom from illness because one did not treat animals badly or cause them distress

The Four Noble Truths : 1. Explanation of the Noble Truth of Suffering

The Lord Buddha’s explanation of suffering includes all four of suffering’s implications in the light of the Four Noble Truths:

Overview : 2. The Path of Self-Mortification

According to the Buddha, the practice of self-mortification [attakilamathanuyoga] is fruitless

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon : 3. The Noble Middle Way [majjhima patipada]

Anyone who wishes to escape from the Cycle of Existence [vadda samara], who has gone to all the trouble to re-nounce the life of a householder

Casting the 6th golden statue of Luang Pu

The good chance is coming soon. We would like to invite all of Luang Pu's disciples to cast the 6th golden statue of Luang Pu together at Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand. Who was Luang Pu, the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Chandasaro)? How important was he? Why do we cast him in gold? They will be FAQ and our answers will be the announcements of Luang Pu's mightiness. Let's come to be one of the historic people. Don't miss this big merit!

The Benefits of Merits

1. Cleanses and purifies our mind and speech 2. Brings happiness, progress and further advancements

First Disciple: the most seasoned in the Perfections

At the end of the Lord Buddha’s sermon, kondanna, the leader of the ‘Group of Five’, became a Stream-Enterer [sotapana]

The Benefits of Staying in an Appropriate Environment:

1. Receive happiness and joy 2. Make both worldly and spiritual progress