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…has allowed me to do extraordinary things that are beyond an ordinary person’s ability. But with as much merit I have already made, I still want to do more. I want to participate in the Kathina Ceremonie…

Merit is essential for success and happiness, requiring faith and good deeds. Cherish your merit and make the most of every opportunity to acquire more, as it serves as your refuge from life's defilem

…d up. With no new merit to sustain them in subsequent lives, they will be reborn poor and will face much adversity in their future existences. The reason poor people are the way they are is because they…

This text discusses the concept of merit, highlighting the importance of accumulating both old and new merit for future lives. It emphasizes that while rich people benefit from old merit, they risk fa

…ers. It is an obstacle that inhibits the path to Perfections. For such little gain, one can lose so much. This is one of the major reasons that cause virtue seekers to get sidetracked from their path to …

In a talk directed at male temple attendants preparing for ordination, the importance of unwavering commitment to the pursuit of Perfections is emphasized. The speaker stresses the need to avoid distr

… a weakness of swatting mosquitoes. At age 26, I was able to teach myself that mosquitoes were much smaller than me and yet I took advantage of them by killing them. I had been killing mosquitoe…

This text emphasizes the importance of being human and the opportunity to build spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, disc

…fully and firmly. I will surely prevail. I will certainly defeat Mara because I have accumulated so much virtue. March 24, 1980

The text discusses the importance of maintaining purity in body, speech, and mind to overcome the negative influence of Mara. The author emphasizes making resolutions to stay on the path of goodness,

… every little thing at the temple and I rest very little. Some of you do only a little and rest too much. April 19, 1992

This text emphasizes that a leader's attitude directly influences their subordinates. A serious and diligent leader inspires the same qualities in their team. It encourages a fight against laziness, s

…” (bowing palms together in a prayer gesture). I am a clumsy old lady, by giving a “wai” to someone much younger always brings that person's guard down. So, instead of looking for faults, the person woul…

The text discusses the pursuits of perfection and the goal of attaining Nibbana by vanquishing Mara. The author emphasizes the willingness to accept hardship and lower ego to transform potential confl

…f the staff and attendants fail to utilize our resources in a worthwhile manner, then no matter how much income we generate, it will never be enough. And we will end up working our life away looking for …

บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง

… enter. From the moment I wake up, my mind is filled with only good thoughts. I have accumulated so much virtue and maintain only goodness in my mind. If a bad situation occurs, I confront it for the gr…

เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช

…thing should be arranged in the right proportion. Apply the right balance in everything you do. Too much or too little is not good. The Middle Way is the way to go. 188. HUMANS ARE THE MOST BLESSED …

This text emphasizes the importance of not looking down on anyone, regardless of their social status. It shares personal anecdotes of generosity towards beggars. It highlights the significance of bala

…l that one collects for himself will attract bad luck and misfortune to his life. Regardless of how much money that can be made from these

Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai

… If you torture an animal before killing it, or kill an animal in a slow, painful way, the crime is much worse than killing it in one quick move to avoid prolonged suffering. ● The amount of effort put …

This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans

… the skull. Although not visible to the human eye, the mind also has a form, but an intangible one, much like electricity or magnetivity. The sanctuary of the mind is in the center of our body. When the …

The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical

… said that the length of a discourse is of no consequence, for one single word of sense can produce much benefit.

After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*

…ll?" I know that, Venerable. But my daughter was so modest and so conscientious. What grieves me so much is the thought that when she died, she was not in her right senses." "But what did your youngest d…

In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last

…ers through various acts of violence for their own happiness. These victims too want to be happy as much as those who inflict pain on them. Those who inflict pain do not achieve happiness even in their n…

In this discourse, the Buddha conveys the essence of true happiness through two contrasting verses. The first verse teaches that seeking happiness at the expense of others leads to suffering in future

…Na antalikke na samuddajitne na pabattanam vivaram pavigsa na vijjati so jagatippadeso yatthatittho mucceyya papakamma. Verse 3: Not in the sky, nor in the middle of the ocean, nor in the cave of a moun…

In this verse, the Buddha teaches that there is no refuge from the consequences of evil deeds in the world. No place, be it in the sky, sea, or mountains, can shield one from the repercussions of wron

…a pleasure garden. When they saw the Buddha, they saluted him and continued on their way without so much as saying to a single monk, "Have a cake." When they had gone, the Buddha said to the monks, "Mon…

In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco

…g, the king's men discovered that the royal food tray was missing and they were very upset and very much frightened. The king's men found the royal food tray among the firewood in the cart. They also fou…

This story narrates the experience of a wood cutter's son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit stays close to him while the other retrieves food from King Bimbisara's palace. A message r

…nd that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear after taking his food. The boy knew only that much and nothing more. The king sent for the parents of the boy, and took the boy and his parents to t…

In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co