A good example of dedicated family, a man who studied major in law and had never believe in Law of Kammar finally changed his opinion after he heard a Dhamma teaching from Ven. Datta. Now, he quitted smoking and drinking and paid more attention on studying Buddhism. He and his wife lost a job during IMF period but now they owned a business. His daughter came to the temple since she was 3 years old and his son also loves to watch DMC.
Aunt Choop was the daughter of one of Luang Pu’s closest friends. She had the opportunity to help with the funeral for Luang Pu’s mother. She had always made desserts and offered the desserts and alms to Luang Pu. As soon as she learnt that Uncle Laum and Aunt La Aw would donate the land for the construction of the Memorial Hall of Phramongkolthepmuni, she promptly announced that, “ If you do it, I have to do it, too.” After Aunt Choop donated the land, she had been looking forward to the completion of the Memorial Hall.
All of the trees that stand together in the forest will help each other mutually provide shelter against the gales, storms
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
means: being ashamed of unwholesomeness. Even if others don’t see what we are doing, but we bear still witness to our own unwholesome deeds it will cause us to be discontent
I always ask myself, “What do I live for?” When I had children, I told myself that I live for my children. Later this question still comes back to me, “What do I live for?” Now that I found Luang Phaw, I know what I live for.
My mother was born into a poor family. She was always at the top or second in her class. However, she had to quit 4th grade to earn a living. She got married with my father who was 40 years older than her. What was my mother’s kamma? Why can’t my mother meditate? And, why does she often see terrible visions? DMC has the answers.
“A tree that yields fruit and shade not only will be called a beneficial tree, it will receive great care
A good environment promotes good habits in children. But if our neighbors argue noisily every day while using profanity
Her dad was a first-rate Crime Prevention Policeman. Whatever province he moved to, the robbers would be scared. He also liked to perform merits at several temples. Her mom is a kindhearted person. Her brother is a moody guy. When he was a teenager, he preferred to associate with guys who were likely to be womanizing, hunting and fishing. As an adult he likes to drink, flirt and gamble. However, he was the person who ended up taking care of our parents more than the others.
