killing, Is it necessary?

All creatures (animals and humans) love their lives. If we do not want to be hurt or killed then we can imagine that others do not want to be hurt or killed either. When I was younger, I heard Khun Yai Chandra taught that people must not kill even small creatures such as mosquitoes and ants.

Getting to Know Wat Phra Dhammakaya

In the beginning, there were only extensive fields under the hot sun with no trees or buildings. And at night, there was only the star-filled sky.

The search for a Teacher

Biography The Most Venerable Phratepyanmahamuni (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) : The search for a Teacher

What I received from Meditation

I had a strong feeling that I'd gain a lot of benefits from meditation and what I thought was right. From the very first moments I was there, I felt unbelievable joy and did not feel any worries. Being a part of this meditation program has been such an amazing experience.

Merit & demerit are the only things we can take with us

Addressing the former governor of Sri Saket Province, Thailand, when he visited the temple:

How to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers?

I was assigned by the Civil Court Chief Official to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers once a month starting in January. 2005 (B.E. 2548), and that troubled me because judges usually live in their own world. Everyone would like to dig deep into their thoughts and psyche. I would like to ask for Luang Phaw for suggestions how to teach Dhamma to this group of people.

Perseverance in Meditation Practice until True Peace is Obtained

In order to fully grasp and understand the answer, he had to seriously dedicate his life to the study of Dhamma.

The Dhammachai Dhutanga of Inviting the Gold Statue of Luang Pu to establish at Paknam Bhasicharoen Temple

The Dhammachai Dhutanga of inviting the gold statue of Luang Pu to establish at Paknam Bhasicharoen Temple during April 2nd – 6th, 2012

Earth Day

Earth Day 22nd April 2016 Cleanse the Mind, Cleanse the World

What is DMC?