The Noble Truth of Suffering : 1. Suffering as a result of Birth [jati dukkha]

The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence

Getting ordained is the brightest moment in life

"Getting ordained is the brightest moment in life", said Pra Payungrit Palayutto. This monk was a singer and successful in his carreer before. Why did he say like this?

The Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni - Biography (I)

The biography of the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni. His family, juvenile and why he pledged that he would be ordained throughout his life.

THE 38 WAYS TO HAPPINESS: Do not associate with fools II

Everyone born into the world has the greatest of intentions to live a decent life no-one wants to make a mess of their lives. Even a criminal doesn't particularly want to live his life dishonestly, but he thinks that being a criminal is good enough it's a good shortcut in earning one's living thus why not be a criminal. Having become a criminal. it is only later that he finds out that being a criminal is no good, but by then it's too late he can't change his mind or his life and ends up being a criminal for the rest of his life. Thus you can conclude that although everyone would like to be good, not everyone manages to live out their wishes.

Once in my life - From Howard McCrary

Howard McCrary, the famous American singer, unveiled his feeling as a Buddhist monk at Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand.

What is Meditation?

What is Meditation? When you are talking about meditation, you have to understand first that meditation is not the matter to the hermit or the ordained ones only But meditation is the way to train and develop your mind to become more stable,

Why our temple does not have walking meditation? and why there is someone leading us through the instructions with his voice while we are supposed to be seated quietly during the sitting meditation?

I invited my friend to the temple for meditation. He wondered why our temple does not have walking meditation. On top of that, he would like to know why there is someone leading us through the instructions with his voice while we are supposed to be seated quietly during the sitting meditation?

Answer by Law of Kamma :- I am troubled because my son is an addict

Children are the most beloved ones for their mothers. Unfortunately, an audience is troubled because her son is addicted. What are the causes of this problem? How can she do to solve it?

A Person Should Cherish His Friends

The northern direction, or the left-hand direction, represents the relationships we have with others as a result of friendship i.e. our friends – but this also extends to more distant acquaintances that affect our lives and resources.