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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
This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t
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
Luang Por Wat Paknam's teachings emphasize that there are no secrets in the world, as true meditation opens the mind to profound knowledge. After weeks of meditation under his guidance, expanded consc
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
The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,
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
In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo
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
The text emphasizes the significance of adopting a long-term viewpoint, where the accumulation of merit becomes paramount. It suggests that upon death, only merit and demerit accompany us, urging indi
Exploring Buddhist Concepts and Monastic Life
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Exploring Buddhist Concepts and Monastic Life
residence of Buddhist monks; monastic residence (vedana) feelings or sensations; is one of pleasant, unpleasant, neutral envy; hostile action (in meditation) finding the right point of balance; right
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจแนวคิดที่สำคัญในพุทธศาสนา เช่น ความรู้สึกหรือเวทนา ความโชคร้ายในสังสารวัฏ และการใช้ชีวิตในที่อยู่อาศัยของพระสงฆ์ นอกจากนี้ยังมีการพูดถึงหลักศีลธรรมและคุณธรรมที่สนับสนุนการปฏิบัติที่ดีโด
Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Speech and Right Effort in Buddhism
6. This world and the next do exist. There will be afterlife and reirths; 7. There is such thing as being born instantly in fully grown form (opapatika). This is the method of birth of beings in the h
This text explores key concepts in Buddhism, highlighting the existence of the afterlife and rebirth, the importance of purification for monastics, and the principles of Right Speech, Right Effort, Ri
The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha: From Suffering to Enlightenment
The arrangement miscarried, however, for on the first three visits that Siddhatha made to the village he saw things that had a deeply traumatic effect on his over-protected consciousness. He was initi
This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t
The Teachings of the Buddha
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The Teachings of the Buddha
The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi
The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled
Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su
This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa
The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
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The Impact of Good Deeds and Dhamma Practices
Rejoicing in the merit of others. Give appreciation and encouragement to those who perform good deeds. This act of appreciation and encouragement attracts support and help, instead of obstacles, from
การทำดีและการให้บุญแก่ผู้อื่นเป็นเรื่องสำคัญที่ช่วยเสริมสร้างการสนับสนุนจากผู้อื่น การสอนธรรมะเป็นรากฐานสำหรับหลักจริยธรรมและปัญญาทางจิตวิญญาณ ซึ่งเปิดทางให้เรารู้ถึงกฎแห่งกรรม การเกิดใหม่ และความจริง
การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับสมมุติสัจธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา
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การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับสมมุติสัจธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา
อธิบายร คแล้วส่งข าวทเหล อคือ วาเป นท กญั ขอมหาว ทยาลัย ปรากฏแนวคดิหนงทไมไดระบุวาเปนกล มไดมความเห นวา ในอร ยส จ 4 มเพ ยง มรรดสจ เป นปร มาตลอดงช วงนถอท ท กษ สมท ย น โรา 3 อร ยสง this เป นสมมต สจ แตไมปร
เรื่องนี้กล่าวถึงสมมุติสัจธรรมในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยทำการวิเคราะห์ความหมายและการใช้คำว่า sammuti และ samvṛti ในเชิงปรัชญาและประวัติศาสตร์ ทั้งนี้จะดูถึงความหมายที่ไม่แตกต่างกันในเชิงปรัชญา แต่มีความแตกต่า
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality
The Queen's Regret
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The Queen's Regret
The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one
In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
10 Clear-minded Youths - 1 The Story of Many Youths Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Sukhakamani bhutani yo dandena vihimsati attano sukhamesano pecca so na labhate sukham. Sukhakamani bhu
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
The Stories of Enlightened Monks
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The Stories of Enlightened Monks
The story of Dharmma (๙) A few reach the other shore & Those who follow the Dhamma are liberated. Libertation thoughts & Mind are beyond worldlyness. 1. The story of Monk Jaya (๙) The story of Monk M
This text narrates the enlightening stories of several monks, including Monk Jaya, Mahakassapa, Bhaisaputra, Anurudh, Sanyasi, Kosambi, Sumpamathera, and Ravantheera. It highlights their journeys towa
The Royal Journey
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The Royal Journey
And following in the steps of the king and the priest, he entered the royal closet, and issuing thence he descended from the terrace, and after thrice making a circuit of the palace he drew near the w
In this narrative, a royal figure follows the footsteps of the king and priest, venturing through the palace grounds. He makes a circuit around the palace before addressing his lord from the wall. Pro
The King's Dilemma
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The King's Dilemma
"I do not understand this, be it fact or no fact: either bring me the thief, or you yourself must be the thief." Thus did the king again and again question the youth. So he said to him, "Would you, si
In this tale, a king repeatedly questions a young man about a thief, demanding him to catch the culprit. The young man perceives the king's inability to shield himself from accusations and resolves to
การศึกษาพุทธศาสนาและธรรมกายในชีวิต
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การศึกษาพุทธศาสนาและธรรมกายในชีวิต
รวมทั้งใฝ่ใจศึกษาดาราพระพุทธศาสนาและศึกษาจากครูบาอาจารย์อย่างทั่วถึงมาเป็นเวลานานนับจากเป้าหมายสำคัญ ๆ ๒ ส่วน คือ ๑) ท่านต้องการศึกษาค้นคว้าความรู้ที่เป็นความจริงสัมบูรณ์ (Absolute Truth) ที่เกี่ยวกับ
การศึกษาด้านพระพุทธศาสนาและการค้นคว้าทางวิชาการของหลวงปู่พระมงคลเทพมุนี (สด จนทะโร) ซึ่งท่านทำให้เกิดความสนใจในธรรมกายเพิ่มขึ้นเรื่อยๆ จากการเผยแผ่คำสอนและความเข้าใจในความเชื่อมโยงขององค์ความรู้ปริยัต