On 25 April 2015 at 14.11p.m., Nepal was struck by an 8.1 magnitude earthquake which was the most serious earthquake in 80 years.
Luang Pu Wat Paknam devoted himself to meditation all his life. From the time he ordained as amonk until his last day on earth,
There are two types of previously accumulated merit:
Close your eyes and clear your mind. Imagine that you are lying down on the grass and looking up at the stars at night. You feel relaxed and comfortable. Just close your eyes and rest your focus at the center of your abdomen.
The sort of wholesome speech which arises from a mind which is wholesome at the mundane level is well illustrated by the tale of Sujata
The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of grief that comes from loss of a loved relative, loss of honour or influence
The word ‘friend’ here refers to people in whom we invest time, trust and resources
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.
The ceremony of inviting the golden statue of Luang Pu to establish in Song Phi Nong Temple during March 25th - 26th, 2013
People who wander at night have more chances of encountering danger. Somebody that roams the streets may become useless and increasingly reckless. Many people roam the streets to be social, to have fun, to meet men or women, escape boredom, to get away from home, and to avoid their parents.