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Our Daily Conduct Morning to Evening Bed room Bath room Kitchen room Dressing room Work room Each Person Evening to morning Work room Dre…

This text examines how individuals engage with different rooms in their homes, such as the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dressing room, and work room, from morning to evening. It emphasizes that…

AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to …

Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embodying extraordinary…

6. TEACH YOURSELF We must learn how to teach ourselves. I never had to be taught by anyone, yet I know how to do everything on my own. I didn’t know how to read or write, b…

…ces with cleanliness. Growing up in Nakorn Chaisi, the author learned to clean meticulously without being taught by anyone. Cleaning became a habit, leading to a character tied to discipline and thorou…

stung when the bedbugs bit me, but I would not kill them. I would catch them and put them in a spittoon covered with…

The author shares her lifelong passion for cleanliness and orderliness, rooted in a disciplined upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-…

…stood myself, I understood others and everything else. This is the way of Dhamma. It sounds strange but it is true and it is profound. Try to understand ourselves truly, and we will understand everythi…

…nding rather than focusing on others. It highlights the journey of self-discovery through examining both physical and spiritual aspects of oneself. The teachings stress that once we comprehend ourselve…

16. BORN ALONE, DIE ALONE We were born alone and we will die alone. There is no need to worry about othe…

Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or r…

BE CONTENT Let us be neither blindly ambitious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentm…

This text emphasizes the significance of being content and modest rather than succumbing to greed. It highlights how greed can lead to dishone…

30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has bee…

…key traits. They emphasize the importance of fulfilling duties without seeking fame or recognition, believing that true merit manifests over time. The text encourages persistence in doing good, regardl…

…ure, especially our Dhamma. Some guests visit us to recount their tales of woe or their family troubles, but these stories only distract our own minds from Dhamma, or from the center of our bodies. As…

Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests …

52. MEDITATIVE POWER When it comes to meditation, I have practiced thoroughly and became so proficient that I can comprehend everything, knowing what and where everything is. When it…

…hor emphasizes the importance of separating meditation time from daily tasks to avoid distractions. By transitioning from the transcendental state back to the physical world, one can manage both spirit…

…anetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire world. We have to rein the mind back to the center of our body, two fingers’ breadth above the navel. Then reciting everything else. …

…meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel, and visualize the Buddha. Stopping the mi…

…uge from suffering for us, and that is meditative attainment. Hold on to it. Even if you see only a brief flash of it, that is sufficient to bring about enough merit to cover the sky. When I meditate,…

…uge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However, worldly attachments can draw the mind back, leading to im…

64. MEDITATION HELPS Addressing an engineer: If you run into a mental block in regards to your work, find a tranquil place to sit down and meditate. Put your mind along wi…

Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil pl…

…FECTIONS UNTIL YOU PREVAIL Addressing a group of Upasaka (male temple attendants) getting ready to be ordained: When you have decided to enter the temple in order to pursue Perfections to the fullest…

…y have faltered due to intimacy, making prevention essential. Maintaining purity and virtue will enable clearer insight and the ability to overcome obstacles. The advice remains relevant: abstain from …

112. AN EASY LIFE Why do people want to be married? Living on your own is an easy life, full of freedom. Flying like a little bird, you can g…

…he appeal of living independently, highlighting the freedom it offers. It emphasizes that purity in body, speech, and mind is essential for attaining a clear vision of enlightenment. Concerns about wor…

…ERITS Even when you make small merits, make resolutions to never run into fools¹ (immoral people), but to surround yourself with only the virtuous. 129. TO SEE CRYSTAL CLEAR DHAMMA Every time you ma…

การทำบุญถือเป็นโอกาสที่ดีในการตั้งปณิธาน เพื่อให้เราได้อยู่ห่างจากคนที่ไม่ดีและมีชีวิตที่บริสุทธิ์ในทุกช่วงชีวิต การตั้งปณิธานนี้รวมถึงการสร้างความเข้าใจในธรรมะ การมีสุขภาพที่ดี และสามารถทำบุญได้อย่าง

150. BATTLE IN SILENCE Pursuing virtue is not such an easy task. You have to fight, you have to endure, an…

…eeds. The author draws from personal experiences, highlighting the significance of patience and the belief that truth will reveal itself in due course. Ultimately, the narrative encourages readers to c…

159. LOVE OF CLEANLINESS My love of cleanliness has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. I have fought for a long time to keep cleanliness wh…

This text emphasizes the enduring value of cleanliness, which contributes to faith, confidence, and respect within a spiritual community. It highlights how maintaining c…

162. ABIDE BY THE RULES Abide by the rules and regulations of the places where we find ourselves. When I …

Understanding the significance of abiding by the rules at spiritual places is essential for personal growth. At Wat Paknam, the author e…

177. LEAVING HOME When I was a young girl about 11 or 12 years old, my father came home drunk one day. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on th…

… within her family as her father, under the influence of alcohol, lashes out after feeling insulted by her mother. This event triggers a series of emotional challenges for the girl, including her fathe…