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Later on, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo reflected his thoughts on ordination that: “Ordaining as a Buddhist monk is not an easy task, just simply donning a saffron robe is not enough. One must train oneself t

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo reflects that ordaining as a monk requires more than just wearing the robe; it involves training to take on the 227 precepts and adhering to monk's disciplines. His commitment to

A person who has the Dhamma for Laypersons (Gharāvās-dhamma) must display four regular habits: 1. Habit of Responsibility – Whatever the task at hand, he must do it to the best of his ability, in t

A person who follows the Dhamma for Laypersons exhibits four habits: responsibility, self-training, endurance, and sacrifice. These traits ensure self-reliance and leadership within families. In marri

Chapter 44 The Lord Buddha - The Role Model of Wisdom Having experienced much in life, we clearly understand the meaning of vicissitudes. No one gains merely fortune or misfortunate throughout life

In Chapter 44, we learn from the Lord Buddha about the duality of life, encompassing both joy and sorrow. It emphasizes the importance of moderation in happiness and the courage to overcome sorrow. Th

The Victure of Aousiving 6 1. Udaya Sutta¹ Breaking the Cycle The origin is Śāvatthi. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya’s house.

This text recounts the story of the Blessed One visiting Brahmin Udaya's house three times in a single day for alms, receiving rice each time. Udaya's annoyance at the repeated visits brings forth a d

4. Kaladana Sutta: Seasonable Gifts "There are these five seasonable gifts. Which five? One gives to a newcomer. One gives to one going away. One gives to one who is ill. One gives in time

Kaladana Sutta outlines five important seasonable gifts: giving to a newcomer, someone departing, an ill person, in times of famine, and offering first fruits to virtuous individuals. These gifts emph

44 The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta One gives a gift to one outside [the Dispensation] who is free from lust for sensual pleasures;30 this is the eleventh kind of personal offering.

In the Dakhinābhibhānga Sutta, the text discusses the significance of personal offerings in different contexts. It compares giving gifts to various recipients, such as virtuous and immoral individuals

The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away

In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given

The Viktor of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to have a dwelling built and dedicated to the Community of the four directions, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed a communit

The Velama Sutta emphasizes that the true fruits of spiritual practice are found in building a strong foundation in faith and ethical conduct. Constructing a dwelling for the community is commendable,

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can

"Digested from speech of Pramạhā Boonthavy Vilaichakr Buddhism and Society "Buddhism occurred 2500 years ago in India. Since then it has contributed a lot to the human civilization of both materialit

Buddhism, which originated 2500 years ago in India, has profoundly influenced human civilization both materially and spiritually. Its teachings guide individuals to avoid wrongdoing, purify minds, pro

someone who is angry or hateful. When we are happy and content with ourselves, we project a personality of self-confidence and social grace. For this reason, merit can indeed change our personality to

Merit is an integral part of our personality, bringing satisfaction and contentment while enhancing social grace and self-confidence. It cannot be transferred, as it belongs solely to the individual.

4. Maintain your mind at the center of the body all the time: Even after having finished your formal sitting, maintain your mind at the center of the body the whole of the time. No matter whether you

This meditation guide emphasizes the importance of centering your mind at the body's center at all times. Practitioners should continue to repeat the mantra 'Samma-Araham' and bring all arising though

If it happens that his wealth is taken away in taxes, or stolen by robbers, or damaged by fire or floods, or frittered away by fraudulent enemies then that person will be sorrowful, suffering in body

This text discusses the sorrow and suffering resulting from the attachment to wealth and sensual pleasures, highlighting that these attachments can lead to fights and wars among various social groups.

It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha should want to start his sermon by instructing the ‘group of five’ that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable, base, ignoble, without benefit, unsuitable fo

In this text, Lord Buddha teaches that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable for a Buddhist monk and should be avoided. The practice of self-mortification, common among non-Buddhist ascetics, include

Commentorial Metaphors: Self-mortification: 1. Sugar-cane juice and poison: It can be compared to a mixture of sugar-cane juice and poison. In the end such practices will lead to death, and all for no

This text presents a series of metaphors illustrating the perils of self-mortification. Comparing self-harm to poison, stale excrement, and dangerous leaps, it highlights the futility of such practice

2. Explanation of the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering The Lord Buddha’s explanation of the Origin of Suffering includes all four of the Origin of Suffering’s implications in the light of the Fo

The Lord Buddha explains the Origin of Suffering, emphasizing craving as the root cause affecting all living beings. It identifies two forms of craving: self-centred craving (for personal advantage) a

wealth. As the majority of sorts of suffering concerns material things, having attained the subtle human body, the mind, being unified with the subtle human body, is safely withdrawn beyond the reach

This text discusses why most people suffer due to attachment to their physical bodies and possessions, despite intellectually understanding Buddha's teachings on impermanence. The author emphasizes th

The basic meditation described here will lead to a deepening of happiness in life. If one doesn't abandon the practice but cultivates meditation regularly, to the point that the sphere of Dhamma is at

Basic meditation can deepen happiness in life. By regularly practicing meditation and maintaining the Dhamma sphere, one can find refuge and happiness now and in the afterlife. Benefits include a calm

Universal Goodness : 47 Dirt, immoderation and greed destroy people and show up as: ● Ill health ● Dirtiness ● Overspending ● Being a talker but not a doer ● Lack of respect for other people’s rights

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48 : Universal Goodness Partially is caused by Wrong View. The lack of meditation practice causes the four types of suffering to wreak havoc in one’s life. It is necessary to be aware of the fact th

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