The Ministry of Culture launched the procession of car carrying the Buddhist Lent Candles 2013
The Ministry of Culture launched the procession of car carrying the Buddhist Lent Candles 2013.
Should donate my money to make merit through charity or toward the support of the monastic community since there are so many underprivileged groups?
Today’s society seems to be filled with so many underprivileged groups. I wonder if I should donate my money to make merit through charity or toward the support of the monastic community.
Heidiland Meditation Center in Switzerland
Heidiland Meditation Center in Switzerland held many ceremonies.
Schedule of the Morning Alms Round for the New Monks
The 130th Anniversary of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni’s Birth
The virtuous life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), or Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, was exemplary from the beginning, in the middle and at the end.
Summary
Those who wish happiness in this life, the next life and the most happiness so as to extinguish all the defilements to reach Nirvana, have to develop themselves by following the steps to happiness
The day of inviting to criticize
The final day of the Buddhist Lent is also called the day of inviting to criticize. All monks invite one another to warn them and improve themselves.
The Kathina Ceremony at Dhammakaya Temple in 2013
Kathina Dana – The Great & Special Merit The Kathina Ceremony is a culture that all Buddhists in every era agree that its merit is great and limitless. So, it is the meritorious event of the year that the congregation is waiting for.
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.
Merits from offering food to the monks
Dhamma For People - Merits from offering food to the monks.