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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
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Lessons from Khun Yai: Embracing Life and Death
27. COME TO THE TEMPLE NOW Khun Yai encouraged those who came to the temple for the first time to visit the temple often. Whether it’s early or late in life, we all end up in the temple one way or ano
…es self-preparation and merit-making, as these actions will influence one's spiritual future. Visit dmc.tv for more insights into spiritual teachings.
Embracing Contentment
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Embracing Contentment
BE CONTENT Let us be neither blindly ambitious nor greedy. Instead, let us learn modesty and contentment. Greed can turn an honest man into a fraudulent one. I dislike a dishonest person. When you ar
…fillment comes from virtue and contentment, rather than material pursuits. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
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The Essence of Modesty and Virtue
30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve
…ishments and encourages readers to focus on their own path of improvement. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Virtue and Association
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The Importance of Virtue and Association
32. ALL THINGS MUST BE BASED UPON VIRTUE Those ignorant ones, who have no virtue yet desire fame, power and prestige, are doomed to fail in the end. The louder they boast, the faster they will fail. A
… evaluation of one’s associations to uphold virtue in all aspects of life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
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Understanding True Nature and Building Relationships
35. SEEING THROUGH PEOPLE There is a parable about a fox that was raised as a lion. It is the fox's nature to eat excrement. But one fox was taken and raised like a lion. He was fed the finest meat an
… supportive community, as today's interactions shape future relationships. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially
…ill enhance our ability to receive guests appropriately. For more resources on Dhamma, please visit dmc.tv.
The Profound Truth of Meditation
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The Profound Truth of Meditation
41. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET Luang Por Wat Paknam's meditative attainment was utterly complete and profound. I have witnessed it. A secret as tiny as a strand of hair could not be hidden fro
…s and insights gained from rigorous practice, showcasing the deep connection with meditation. Visit dmc.tv for more.
Success Through Love of Meditation
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Success Through Love of Meditation
44. SUCCESS THROUGH LOVE OF MEDITATION I noticed that Dr. Piya, Dr. Kwan, and Dr. Charoen all possesssed different skills, and each of them is specialized in his own particular field. Dr. Piya is pro
…o find joy in their pursuits, as it leads to success and enlightenment. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Dhamma Insights on Profound Meditation
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Dhamma Insights on Profound Meditation
46. DHAMMA SO SUBTLE & PROFOUND My meditation skills are so subtle and profound that, even while I am eating my meals, I can see animals eating animals. When I look inside me, inside my intestines, I
…เกตเรื่องราวการกระทำและผลกรรมผ่านทางการทำสมาธิ สามารถเข้าใจความเป็นจริงและเชื่อมโยงกับจักรวาลได้ที่ dmc.tv
Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
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Relinquish All Else: The Path to Dhamma
53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire
… one must set aside all distractions and focus on the journey ahead. For further exploration, visit dmc.tv.
Embracing Meditation for Perfection
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Embracing Meditation for Perfection
56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac
…By adhering to meditation and mindfulness, you will find personal success. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
58. THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTY Our perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was sit
…the philosophy of Dhamma, encouraging daily contemplation and perseverance. For more insight, visit dmc.tv.
Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
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Wisdom in Meditation and Silence
60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se
… a lesson on spiritual growth and self-awareness. For further exploration of these teachings, visit dmc.tv.
Building Merit and Pure Heart
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Building Merit and Pure Heart
71. ONLY THOSE WITH A PURE HEART WILL BE WITH ME A person with a pure heart and a clear mind, one whose focus is on gaining merit, is the only kind of person I want to have in my company. Those with d
…oving oneself is key, promising eventual victory in this life or the next. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
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The Importance of Merit in Achieving Success
78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh
…g readers to meditate on their own merits for guidance and future success. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
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ทำบุญและใช้บุญอย่างถูกทาง
83. MAKE MERIT AND USE MERIT IN THE RIGHT WAY In order to establish the Buddhadak Center, I had to fight all of the time. Initially it was with the boat thieves. Even now, there is always something to
…คต ทำให้มีแรงสู้ต่อไป การสะสมบุญนั้นเหมือนการเก็บเงินในกระปุก ถ้าไม่มาที่วัดก็ไม่สามารถสร้างบุญได้. dmc.tv
The Power of a Purified Mind
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The Power of a Purified Mind
85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in merit and in Dhamma. No greed, anger, or nonsense are allowed to defile me. In the
… having faith in one's accumulated merit is crucial for facing life's difficulties. For more, visit dmc.tv
Understanding the Importance of Merit
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Understanding the Importance of Merit
89. USING MERIT CORRECTLY The act of charity returns to us in good fortune. The act of mental cultivation brings us deliverance. Meditate frequently. Before merit can be generated, there is a great d
…Embrace every chance to create and renew your merit for a fulfilling life. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Taking the Long-Term View in Life
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Taking the Long-Term View in Life
95. TAKE THE LONG TERM VIEW I am someone who takes the long term view (seeing beyond this life). Nothing can be taken with us after death except our merit and demerit. Accumulate as much merit as you
…ttract positive company, reinforcing the values of kindness and integrity. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Old Merit, New Merit
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Old Merit, New Merit
100. OLD MERIT, NEW MERIT I have pity for both the rich and the poor. Rich people are well off because they have “old” merit from their past lives to support them. However, if they don’t produce “new”
…wishing to help others, having a strong foundation of merit is essential. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.