What is the historical background of the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat and the activities of monks during these months?
This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months.
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Living in an Amenable Location (1)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Second Group of Blessings. Blessing Four :- Living in an Amenable Location
Learning Meditation
Learning Meditation : Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb
You Are My Everything
At a silent night, when my father was drinking in that unfinished house, he suddenly cried in suffering and wriggled as if he was being harmed. When my mother met him, he was already dead. His whole body was bruised, and nobody could tell the cause of his death
The Bachelorette
Every first Sunday of each month and on the days the temple had big ceremonies; and every time I attended the ceremony of offering sustenance to the Lord Buddha and of other big merit of the temple, I made wishes “May I own a house with land and a car.” Later on, my grandfather bought me a car when I did not even ask him for it. And a couple surprised things that happened to me. All my wishes were accomplished. This incident seriously strengthens my faith in merit.
The Ordination of Luang Pu
The Ceremony of Alms Offering to 323 Temples for the 97th Time within 9 Year
Yala people arranged the morning alms round and the ceremony of alms offering to the monks from 323 temples for dedicating merit to the dead from unrest event in the southern region of Thailand.
When the monks go for the offering rounds, can they wear a pair of sandals?
I would like to ask about when the monks go for the offering rounds; can they wear a pair of sandals? For nowadays some areas are not suited to walk bare footed.
Helps for Flooding in Myanmar, August 2015
The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth Organization, Dhammakaya Foundation and Luangpor Intarayana’s team from Dawei provided needed supplies such as rice and canned foods, as well as 5 trucks loaded with aid packages to flooded areas to help victims in many cities of Myanmar.
The Photo Collection of the Morning Alms Round at Phueng Pha Field
The photo collection of the Morning Alms Round at Phueng Pha Field in Song Phi Nong district, Suphanburi province, Thailand. This ceremony was held since the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni's 127 Birthday Anniversary. The alms from this ceremony will be sent to help the flood victims in many areas.
