The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering # 1

The final of the four Truths of the Noble Ones taught by the Lord Buddha was the Path to the Cessation of Suffering (or the Noble Eightfold Path) – the way to extinguish all suffering and attain Nirvana.

Dhamma Practice

Dried sandal wood is still fragrant, squeezed sugar cane is still sweet, refined salt is still salty, but a wise man, even in crisis, still practices Dhamma

Generosity # 1

“A tree that yields fruit and shade not only will be called a beneficial tree, it will receive great care

Code of Good Conduct #1

A sword without a scabbard or a hand-grenade without a safety catch can bring as more danger as benefit to the user because there is no way of controlling them

The Harm of Mental Defilements

The Lord Buddha stresses that the three categories of defilement: greed, hatred and delusion are like usurpers in the mind. They darken our minds and obstruct us from enlightenment.

The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering # 3

The Lord Buddha compared craving to the resin of the persimmon tree or varnish which are some of the stickiest forms of sap

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering # 6

Practising the Middle Way is thus practicing the Noble Eightfold Path. If practiced properly, all eight components of the path will come together as a pure translucent sphere

Erroneous Core Values are the Fruit of Mental Defilements

Before we proceed to the topic of ‘core values’ in detail, it is necessary to understand ‘erroneous core values’ which make one misunderstand life and the world.

Raising our Children # 1

“A tree which bears bad fruit will be cut down; no one will want to save it. On the other hand, if the fruit tastes sweet and delicious,

Dhammachai Day – Victory Announcement Day

Dhammachai Day is another important day for the Most Ven. Phrarajbhavanavisudh's disciples. Why is it important? Click to read Luang Phaw's profile and his highest aspiration!