A True Buddhist

When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came monk during my research for this book,

Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)

Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said

Blessing Our Descendants #2

The Lord Buddha taught the way to create the very best in oneself by eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance through the accumulation of merit.

The Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks

Details of the Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks

Blessing Our Descendants

When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations

Parents, Worthy of Our Reverence

In 1999, statistics in Thailand showed that the number of elderly people who are being neglected increased by at least 300,000 per year while retirement homes in Thailand can only accommodate an increase of 200 people per year

The Last Moment of a Father’s Life

One day, a lady come to seek advice from a respected senior monk about how to care for her dying father;

The Value of Life

Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffering

Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit

In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who ordains as a Buddhist monk for at least the period of Buddhist Lent

Instilling a Love of Meditation in Our Children

Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus. The practice helps to strengthen the mind so that it will not be easily diverted