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…rialism or habitual craving becomes engrained in a person's heart, it becomes difficult for them to give away any of their wealth, even for charitable purposes. They become so attached to their wealth, th…

This text discusses the concept of attachment as characterized by the Lord Buddha. It compares attachment to a monkey caught in a glue trap, illustrating how initial affection transforms into deep att

…e of Existence without end. Thus, the wise expend all efforts to remove themselves from craving and give craving no further opportunity to ensnare them in sense pleasures. They set their aims on Nirvana w…

This text discusses the fleeting nature of happiness derived from sense pleasures and the inevitable suffering that follows. It compares individuals ensnared by cravings to a rabbit caught in a hunter

…s the most basic principles of Buddhism, sometimes referred to as the ‘heart of Buddhist teachings’ given in three verses — a sermon delivered by the Buddha to 1,250 spontaneously assembled arahants at Ve…

This text discusses the profound dedication of practitioners of the Noble Eightfold Path, illustrating how some are willing to sacrifice their lives for their spiritual journey. It highlights notable

…here of Dhamma. It is for this reason that the sphere is called the ‘Sphere of Dhamma’ — it is what gives us human form, it is the place through which our life comes and goes and when we sleep it is the p…

In his sermon on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam elucidates the profound significance of the Middle Way, urging practitioners to find stillness at the body’s central point. This

…make themselves invulnerable to the action of defilements. In the past we might have been unable to give up unwholesome behaviours (such as drink- ing alcohol) in spite of knowing the damage it was doing …

The Dhamma Body, or Dhammakāya, represents the essence of Buddhism, highlighting the journey towards enlightenment. By attaining the Dhamma Body, individuals can free themselves from defilements such

Stealing [adinnādāna]: Taking that which is not given; Committing adultery [kāmesumicchācarā]: abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage. 5. Ri…

This text discusses key principles of the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on ethical conduct such as Right Speech, Right Action which includes abstaining from stealing and committing adultery, and Righ

…y and definitively by the strength of the foregoing seven factors of the Eightfold Path in order to give rise to one-pointed and steadfast absorption of the mind onto Nirvana. Thus all eight components of…

This excerpt explores the significance of the Eightfold Path, specifically focusing on Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. It emphasizes understanding the aggregates of existence as they relate

… the Noble Ones, but it contains the same eight components. 1. Right View The section which follows gives an explanation of the Noble Eightfold Path on the mundane level as described in the Dhammapada com…

Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path is essential for both monks and laypeople. It provides a framework for achieving happiness and societal harmony. This path consists of eight components, beginning w

… revere the Dhamma in its 84,000 parts and so built 84,000 stupas containing the Buddha’s relics to give his subjects the chance to pay respect. Once the king had built the stupas and a temple called Asok…

King Asoka was a pivotal figure in Buddhism, inviting 60,000 monks for daily alms and yearning to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha. He invited the Naga King to appear as the Buddha for homage

…se with his wares. The girl begged her grandmother to buy a trinket, and suggested that they should give the hawker the golden bowl from which they ate. The bowl was a valuable heirloom, but it had lost i…

This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriva, a merchant who contrasts moral integrity with a greedy counterpart, de

…itors all mental phenomena — if it is unwholesome, then to try to reduce it. If it is wholesome, to give it the chance to grow. 8. Right Concentration Right Concentration has two characteristics: 1. Supp…

This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role and focusing role. It draws analogies to illustrate how concen

…ree is in good soil and is well maintained with water and fertilizer, undisturbed by weeds, it will give fruit more quickly than if all these factors are neglected. Neglect of the tree will slow its produ…

The text discusses how Koṇḍañña attained stream-entry through accumulated wholesome deeds from past lives, emphasizing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the

…tics who had Koṇḍañña as their leader. To understand how the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta could have given the result it did on these five ascetics, it is important to know a little of their backgrounds fi…

The Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta marks the inaugural teaching of the Buddha, delivered at Isipatana Deer Park two months post-enlightenment. This Sutta introduces foundational concepts in Dhamma, empha

…in order to attain enlightenment. Therefore, for the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, it is necessary to give a few words of explanation about the meditational backgrounds of the 'group of five'. If you look i…

This text delves into the spiritual journeys of Bahiya and Konḍañña, highlighting how Bahiya attained arahatship with minimal guidance, raising questions about the necessity of meditation for enlighte

…supreme knowledge, to good knowledge, to extinction.” This is a literal translation, but it doesn’t give us much clue

This text discusses the historical context of the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing how many were misled by the practice of self-mortification in their quest for liberation from suffering. It highlights

…Buddha was not yet to elaborate this point — but the reason why the Pañcavaggiyā didn’t immediately give up listening to the sermon in anger, was because they already had some degree of inner experience a…

In this exploration of the Middle Way as explained by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, we learn about its significance in achieving insight and reality perception. The Buddha emphasizes the importance of the 'i

…f Craving The Buddha taught that craving has three harmful chara- cteristics: 3.2.1.1 Ponobbhavikā: Gives rise to rebirth — those sub- ject to craving will be born again and again without end — death is n…

The text delves into the Buddha's teachings on suffering, challenging ancient beliefs that linked suffering to divine punishment or fate. Instead, he identifies craving as the root cause of suffering,

…nks! This is the Noble Truth of the Origin dukkhasamudayo ariyasaccam: of Suffering: Craving which: gives rise to rebirth; <3.2.1> “yāyam taṇhā <3.2.1.1> is accompanied by passion and delight; attaches

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับหนทางอันประเสริฐของพระพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งประกอบด้วยความเข้าใจที่ถูกต้อง, ความคิดที่ถูกต้อง, การพูดที่ถูกต้อง, การกระทำที่ถูกต้อง, การดำรงชีวิตที่ถูกต้อง, ความพยายามที่ถูกต้อง, ความตั้งมั่นท

… retin- confusion, overcome by meditation nue-centred 49; self-centred 49; self- 124 mortification gives only temporary relief 19; sense 99; sensory process as breeding ground for 95; three cat- egories …

This text delves into the nature of suffering, including its definitions and categorizations. It discusses the Cycle of Existence and how attachment leads to rebirth. The text highlights the importanc

…odes of birth) oramabhāgiya saṃyojana (lower fetters: see Ten Fetters) Ovādāṭimokkha (P. a teaching given by the Buddha) Paccekabuddha (P. a type of Buddha unable to teach others) pāhanapadāna (abandonmen…

This text delves into various Buddhist concepts such as Nevasāññāṇasāññāyatana, the realm of neither-perception-nor-non-perception, Nibbāna, and other related terms. It discusses the Five Aggregates,