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Phra Rathapala explained to the Raja that he had his own four reasons for ordination these having been taught to him by Lord Buddha. That in one's life there are two types of suffering: suffering that

Phra Rathapala shares insights on suffering as taught by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Ke…

…ine to carry us forward in his place. The gifts he gave us have passed the test of time and shown themselves to be timeless. Due to the relevance of the Buddha’s teachings, despite the passage of time, …

…stood the test of time, showcasing their timeless relevance. The commitment of his disciples to disseminate these teachings deserves our respect, providing us with valuable life lessons to emulate. One …

The story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena Rohana was a monk who, after the death of Lord Buddha, had a revelation. He saw that the child Nagasena, the recently born son of a Brahmin, would play an i

…his appearance. This interaction marks the beginning of Nagasena's journey into Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the significance of perseverance and nurturing curiosity. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

…ing about finding a good jeweler to design and make my jewelry. 4. Wasting time in cleaning those items. 5. Worrying about maintaining those items in good condi- tion. 6. Worrying washing and cleaning m…

The text discusses the many worries related to clothing, accessories, and personal grooming. It emphasizes how these concerns can hinder true happiness and how shifting focus to meditation can lead …

…novices from different faith, and even holy ones, questions about the Dhamma, often to the point of embarrassment, as he asked questions they were not able to answer. However, after meeting Nagasena, he…

Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlightenment and became proficient in Buddhi

There are numerous stories of those who had enough faith to push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that c…

This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance for liberation from suffering. It recounts the st…

Three Refuges" Ever since then, Taking Refuge has remained the standard by which all novices are ordained, even to this day. The process of ordaining no…

The text outlines the traditional process of ordaining novices in Buddhism, emphasizing the Taking Refuge ceremony. This involves shaving the head, wearing saffron robes, and see…

7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and appearance 9. Abstaining from indolent sleeping hab…

… framework for novices, highlighting the importance of abstaining from activities that may lead to temptation or personal gain. Lord Buddha emphasized the need for cleansing oneself to achieve freedom f…

…an alms bowl 3. Those who do not have saffron robes 4. Those who do not have both of the previous items 5. Those who borrow an alms bowl 6. Those who borrow saffron robes 7. Those who borrow both of the…

…nown for wrongful actions. It also highlights conditions for the eligible, like lacking essential items such as a preceptor, alms bowl, or saffron robes, emphasizing that borrowing these items is common…

How do Monks Free themselves from Worldly Desire? The answer to the above question is: Once ordained as a monk, you must …

Once ordained, monks must engage in specific duties as prescribed by Lord Buddha to free themselves from worldly desires. These duties, categorized into 'Kiccavatta' (mandatory) and 'Vatta' (re…

…Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must wait for food to be offered to them, if none is offered, then they must fast. Lord Buddha stated that monks must seek alms so that the…

…others. This tradition underscores the importance of freeing monks from food preparation to allow them ample time for meditation and study, as emphasized by Lord Buddha. The practice not only supports t…

…may travel around his community (door to door) and seek alms 2. Relatives or friends may visit the temple to offer alms to monks 3. Monks may be invited to the home of relatives or friends to be offered…

…t offerings gracefully and focus on meditation to offer spiritual return to almsgivers. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of meditation for monks, allowing them to reciprocate the kindness of those …

…erience that I would like to share with you left a lasting impression on me. I was ordained on Decem- ber 19 in the year 2514 BE.. On New Year’s Day 2515 BE. I went to seek alms for the very first…

…relationship between monks and the community through the exchange of alms and teachings. The author emphasizes the importance of monks learning the Dhamma to offer valuable teachings in return for alms.…

…of age who only wore pants and no blouse. She was standing there offering alms despite having an unkempt appearance. The reason I know this is because the little girl was short and so I managed to see h…

…d contrasts his past selfishness with the girl's generosity. This experience serves as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy towards those in need. It challenges the notion of…

2. Temple Cleaning Once monks have returned from seeking alms and have finished their meal, their next du…

After returning from alms and meals, monks sweep the temple grounds, emphasizing cleanliness as part of their daily duties. This practice reflects essential…

it would be very embarrassing for monks to have to ask for help in that manner. If this is how the original sponsor of…

การรักษาความสะอาดในวัดไม่เพียงแต่สร้างภาพลักษณ์ที่ดี แต่ยังช่วยดึงดูดผู้บริจาค หากผู้คนพบว่าวัดสะอาดและสวยงาม พวกเขาจะมีแนวโน้มที่จะบริจาคมากขึ้นและกลับมาอีกเรื่อยๆ สุขภาพจิตที่ดีผ่านการทำความสะอาดสาม

…he physical and spiritual world. If a person goes about their life half-heartedly, never applying themselves fully, they cannot expect to succeed in life. However, those who are diligent and who follow …

… success in physical and spiritual realms. One must be fully engaged in life to thrive. Lord Buddha emphasized the importance of the four basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Diligence an…

…ty or not. Even your robes and your living quarters, the same principles should be applied. Those items exist not for your comfort, but to meet your basic needs so that you may further your study of the…

…onks on how to perceive their basic requisites beyond physical terms like cleanliness and taste. It emphasizes being conscious and grateful, encouraging monks to accept only what they need and to avoid …

… floor completely dry. Again, I asked her why she did that. She replied that many old people hurt themselves by slipping on wet bathroom floors, she did not want to be one of those people, "If the floor…

The story reflects on Khun Yea's approach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhi…

7. Management, Maintenance, and Exercise As a monk, you must learn to care for your personal effects, as well…

As a monk, it is vital to understand the importance of caring for both personal and temple property. All items in the temple are seen as belonging to Lord Buddha, donated by individuals o…