The Medical Funds and the Kathina Seminar 2012
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
In the economically driven world in which we live, it is difficult for most parents to find enough time to spend with their children
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and good. However, there are many parents who do not understand that in order to have a good child they have to practice good behavior
Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their homes for seven days
Buddhism contains teachings on ways to maintain a warm, gentle family that have been used as a reference by people for thousands of years
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)
We do not search for these and do not wish to encounter them. Even when they have not arrived, we are afraid that they will soon arrive
Body like a doormat means dedication all of one’s energy and dedicating one’s life to performing good deeds with virtuous actions
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Blessing Twenty:- Restraint from Drinking Intoxicants.
