Why is there a monastic precept forbidding monks and nuns to handle money?

Why the monk wear orange or red robe?

Color of monks’ robes

Why the color of monks’ robes is always either yellow or reddish brown? A foreigner once asked me this question and I could not answer him.

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.

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.

If military personnel has the opportunity to ordain as a monk, what appropriate topics of the Buddhist teachings should they be taught? What kinds of merit will those who sponsor the ordination ceremony gain?

If military personnel has the opportunity to ordain as a monk, what appropriate topics of the Buddhist teachings should they be taught? And what kinds of merit will those who sponsor the ordination ceremony gain?

What is the principle of “Sangha Dana”? f there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana? Which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one?

I’d like to ask Luang Phaw about the principle of “Sangha Dana” (presenting gifts to the Order of Monks), and if there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana or not? Also I’d like to know which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one.

International Dhammadayada Ordination Program

By ordaining, you have the precious opportunity to live in an environment free of the boundaries of daily life, spend time with yourself, and purify your mind through meditation.

เรื่องปลื้มๆ จากทวาย ตอนที่ 4

วันนี้อาสาสมัครทวายและไทยแลนด์ ยังคงเดินหน้าเตรียมงานอย่างสนุกสนานบุญบันเทิงค่ะ ทุกคนสวมหัวใจดวงเดียวกัน พูดเรื่องเดียวกัน คิดเรื่องเดียวกัน ทำสิ่งเดียวกัน คือเรื่อง 3 บิ๊กบุญ ถึงแม้ฟ้าฝนจะไม่ค่อยเป็นใจ เพราะตั้งแต่เมื่อวานจนถึงวันนี้ตกๆหยุดๆทั้งวันเลย แต่ไม่ใช่ปัญหา เพราะฝนจะตกก็ตกไป แต่อาสาสมัครทวายไม่ยอมให้ใจตกค่ะ

Resurrection to Quit

When my husband was young, he drank and smoked a lot. One day, he coughed and was unconscious. His body was cold and I was frightened. After he regained consciousness, he said to me “Please go to pay respects to Luang Pu and King Rama V.” Later, he was able to quit smoking and drinking. Why did my husband do so after he regained consciousness? What did he see?