Someone asked me: the objective of maintaining the 8 precepts is to be celibate. If he is able to maintain the third precept, the other subordinate precepts such as the sixth, seventh, and eighth precepts, he does not need to maintain those. Is this true?
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?
Earth Day Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 Pra Dhammakaya Temple, Pathumtani, Thailand. Casting of Personal Buddha Statues Ceremony & The Grand Assembly of more than 100,000 Buddhist Monks from 30,000 Temples across country.
Join the Full Moon Meditation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Seattle for a cultural and spiritual experience. Open to all races and religions, this event promotes meditation practices and Buddhist principles.
Magha Puja Day 2025 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
Meditation Experience from Kalayanamitra Caroline Fraser who joined the 8th version of The Middle Way Basic Program from Wat Johannesburg South Africa
The first auspiciousness of life teaches us not to associate with the fools. First of all, I’d like to know how a fool is like, and what the ill-effects from associating with the fools are.
A Thai Celeb and her husband revealed about being a mother and father.
Today, most people are inclined to put their faith in science above anything else. However, science can only prove what the eyes can see
