What is the principle of “Sangha Dana”? f there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana? Which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one?
I’d like to ask Luang Phaw about the principle of “Sangha Dana” (presenting gifts to the Order of Monks), and if there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana or not? Also I’d like to know which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one.
The Master Nun's 102nd Birthday Anniversary
No happiness other than serenity of the mind
Today, think of the phrase “ Naddhi Santi Parang Sukhang ” : there is no happiness beyond serenity of the mind. Such are the words of every Buddha in the past, present, and future.
Answered by Law of Kamma :- glaucoma vs. abscess at groin
An audience had questions about glaucoma and abscess. How did they relate with kamma? Khunkru Maiyai kindly answered these questions.
The Main Buddha Image Celebration at Dhammakaya Bavaria Temple
The Main Buddha Image Celebration at Dhammakaya Bavaria Temple in Germany.
The 1,000,000 Crystal Blossom Upasikas Mass Training 2011 Project 4th Generation
The 1,000,000 Crystal Blossom Upasikas Mass Training 2011 Project 4th generation
The Great Master's Paths
The six important places involved with the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Chandasaro), the rediscoverer of Dhammakaya Vijja and the monk who conquered Mara
My Mother Passed Away While Having a Money Envelope to Perform Merits of Building Edifice Pillars
A grateful daughter guided her mom who had Parkinson’s Disease to do greate merits until the last minute of mom's life. Did she remember all the merits? How was her mind while she was holding the money envelope for making a resolution until she passed away? DMC has the answers.
Drink to keep us warm
Phrabhavanaviriyakhun, the vice abbot of Dhammkaya Temple, kindly answered this question: If you drink to keep you warm, does it break the five precept? Click to read his answer!
History of the Rain Retreat
The Rain Retreat had not existed yet during the initial years of Buddhism. Therefore, throughout any given year, when a monk needs to visit the people in order to teach Dhamma, the journey was made when time permitted.
