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be practised by anyone, giving access to the highest attain- ments — even attainments on a par with that of the Lord Buddha himself. That the Buddha was able not only to understand Dhamma teachings, b

The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta serves as the foundational teaching of Buddhism, delivered by the Buddha to the group of five monks. It encapsulates essential principles that are crucial for anyone wi

Commentorial Metaphors: Indulgence in sensual pleasures: 1. A pig content to wallow in dung: Indulging in sensual pleasures is rather like a pig, which spends all its life wallowing in the warm mud an

This text delves into various metaphors that depict the indulgence in sensual pleasures as detrimental and unfulfilling. Comparing such indulgence to a pig in dung, a rotting corpse, and a dog with bo

16. A man who falls in love with an ogress: The Buddha also compared indulging the pleasures of the senses to a man who falls in love and co-habits with an ogress who he takes for a human maiden (but

In the teachings of the Buddha, the indulgence of the senses is likened to a man falling in love with an ogress and a crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass. These metaphors illustrate the inhe

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.

the 'Noble Truth of the Suffering', the 'Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering' and the 'Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering'. In brief, the artistry of the Lord Buddha is to integrate all four

The teachings of the Lord Buddha encompass the Four Noble Truths, with a significant focus on understanding suffering. Suffering is characterized through various forms — from birth to death, highlight

depressed and dejected. 1.1.8 Feeling slighted [domanassa] : This is when one has a 'chip on one's shoulder' (to be aggressively sensitive about a particular thing or bear a grudge). 1.1.9 Bemoani

This text explores the concept of suffering as taught by the Buddha, outlining twelve types of suffering including feeling slighted, bemoaning losses, and separation from loved ones. It highlights how

1.1 The Suffering of Internment in the Womb The foetus is seated upon the faeces of the mother passing through her intestines and has the food being digested in her stomach as a pillow. The foetus is

This text delves into the severe distress endured by a foetus during gestation, likening conditions in the womb to a form of hell due to physical confinement and sensory overload. The foetus experienc

and stabbed with razor-sharp knives. This fifth aspect of suffering at birth is known as 'gabbha nikkhamana mūlaka dukkha'. 1.6 The Suffering of Curtailed Life From the moment the baby leaves the womb

This text delves into the profound aspects of suffering experienced from the moment of birth. It highlights 'gabbha nikkhamana mūlaka dukkha', which refers to the initial suffering at birth, and exami

yingly frequently, until our seeing wrong as right and harmful things as harmless will be our continuous perspective of the world. We lose our interest to train ourselves in meditation and in the abse

The text discusses how craving influences our perceptions and behaviors, comparing it to sticky resin that binds our minds to attachments and sense pleasures. It warns that indulging in cravings leads

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering When the Lord Buddha had finished his explanation of the origin of suffering, he continued with an explanation of the cessation of suffering. The essence

This text explains the Buddha's teaching on the cessation of suffering, emphasizing the importance of extinguishing craving through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights that addressing the root of

fold Path diligently to the extent they are prepared to lay down their life for their practice, have the chance to uproot craving from the mind by transcendental extinction — by attaining the various

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

practice of the Middle Way until attaining levels of Buddhist sainthood according to their potential. All the evidence that is left by some Buddhist saints is their scriptural testimo- nies, but some

The practice of the Middle Way leads to various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to individual potential. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam, the prominent monk who discovered the Dhammakaya Tradition, is re

In terms of practice however, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained how we can know we are practicing the Middle Way in the sermon he gave on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta on 3 January 1955. He explained t

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

8 The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level Practising the Noble Eightfold Path is not just the duty of the saint or the monk striving for Nirvana — it is also a means by which the householder ca

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

7. A wife like an slave: A wife who allows herself to be abused, slapped or beaten by her husband without becoming angry or vengeful and without blaming her husband, who is contented to be completely

This text discusses different types of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influence their karmic outcomes. It differentiates between negative types, like a wife who is

he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavanta forest, finding safe cave as a home on a golden hill in Dandika. Every mo

This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit who maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while a

If you look back at the life history of Koṇḍañña, you will remember him as being the youngest amongst the eight brahmin soothsayers selected to interpret the bodily marks of Prince Siddhattha shortly

The narrative recounts the life of Koṇḍañña, a notable figure among brahmin soothsayers who predicted Prince Siddhattha's future enlightenment. As the only soothsayer to accurately foretell Siddhattha

The Perfections which he had built up for himself from the past, together with the good deeds of his present lifetime added up to a level of Perfections superior to those of his contemporary monks. Co

In the narrative of Koṇḍañña's journey, we see how individual Perfections and good deeds lead to his early awakening, inspiring both him and his companions to deeper faith and dedication in their prac

With those words alone, Bahiya was able to become an arahat. However, there are those, both in Thailand and abroad who look at examples such as that of Bahiya and come to the conclusion that you don't

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

1.1 Kāmasukhallikāyunāga: indulgence in the various sensual pleasures is harmful in the following ways: 1.1.1 Hino: It makes the mind coarse and clouded; 1.1.2 Gammo: (this word literally means "house

In Buddhist teachings, indulgence in sensual pleasures is deemed harmful as it clouds the mind, encourages a household life, collects defilements, and is ultimately unprofitable. Similarly, self-morti