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.
While my mother was sobbing from his departure, there was a miracle that happened. One hour after his death, he opened his eyes and breathed again.
Schedule of the Sunday Ceremonies on Sunday September 9th, 2012. The special ceremony - The ceremony of receiving the Guinness World Records Certificate!!
Photos Collection of International Alms Offering to 10,000 Monks in Hat Yai, Sunday, 23rd August 2015 at Niphat-Uthit 3 Road, Hat Yai Municipality, Songkhla Province.
Both of them when compared, result in the latter one being a much more exceptional and desirable happiness that nothing could be compared with.
At the end of Buddhist Lent a joyful moment comes to the hearts of all Buddhists. It is the time of the very special annual Robe Offering ceremony, called the Kathina.
Thai sanghas in Europe organize Vesak Day’s activities at Geneva.
The shopkeepers at Sampaeng market unveiled about the power of the crystal ball.
O devas of Pha Dam! Be my witness. I, wearer of these saffron robes, the banner of the enlightened Arahants, plant this banner of war here in my heart, the banner of the Supreme Dhamma that is free from cruelty
Today I have some questions about the meaning of a Buddhist word. The word “Sila” (precepts) has many facets: the 5 precepts, the 8 precepts, the 10 precepts, and the 227 precepts. I would truly like to know what the word “Sila” (precept) means. How important are the precepts? Why do we need to keep the precepts?
