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

Are brains wired for enlightenment?

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor เป็นผู้ที่ทุ่มเทค้นคว้าเกี่ยวกับโรคทางสมอง แต่อยู่มาวันหนึ่งเธอได้เกิดอุบัติเหตุเส้นเลือดในสมองแตก ทำให้เธอได้เข้าไปสู่โลกภายในที่เธอไม่เคยรู้จักมาก่อนและเกือบจะเสียชีวิต...

The 2554 B.E. Nationwide Rain Retreat Ordination Program of 100,000 Monks

The 2554 B.E. Nationwide Rain Retreat Ordination Program of 100,000 Monks.

Meditation Instructions

Meditation is a state of ease, inner peace and happiness that we can bring into being, ourselves. It is a practice recommended by Buddhism for happiness,

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 2. Suffering as a result of Aging [jara dukkha]

The lord Buddha defined Suffering resulting from aging as the form of suffering that has the characteristic of deterioration of the bodily organs and faculties such alarming symptoms as the hair turning grey

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta for Pursuers of Perfection # 1

In this Appendix we delve al little deeper into the meaning of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The Dhaamacakkapavattana Sutta itself is a very brief teaching because it serves merely as a reminder to listeners who were already well versed in the materials covered

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Associate with the Wise (5)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The First Group of Blessings. Blessing Two :- Associate with the Wise.

Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts

It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents

Selling Poverty

My brother in law had kidney failure, but he did not want to have treatment because he wanted to save money to make donations for the kathin ceremony at the hometown temple. He said that my sister wanted to make a donation for this kathin ceremony but she died before she could do it. He was afraid that when he wanted to make a donation, he would also die before having the opportunity. Why is it so difficult to make this merit? "You can see that we have to make merit quickly. We should not wait."

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Artfulness in Usage (3)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Nine :- Artfulness in Usage.