When I ask my business associates to come to temples, they always refuse with the reason that religions teach people to be contented and equable, and that doesn’t go well with the business life. Would you please give us explanation in order to solve this misunderstanding?
means: being ashamed of unwholesomeness. Even if others don’t see what we are doing, but we bear still witness to our own unwholesome deeds it will cause us to be discontent
The Lord Buddha explained that the Noble Eightfold Path comprises: 1. Right View [Samma Ditthi] 2. Right Intention [Samma Sankappa]
After parents learn that good children must not be troublesome, ignorant, or careless towards others, the question now is
If an employer and an employee are undisciplined and do not cherish harmony in the workplace according to the teachings of the Six Directions
My life is changed because of the mass ordination project. I change my negative thoughts about the monk… Now! He was a regional manager who had a perfect life. He had a good job with high salary but he had negative thoughts about the monk. How did he change his mind? What does he get from this ordination?
In Thai tradition, on important days like New Year’s Day, or other auspicious days, younger generations always pay respect and ask for blessings from their elders. I’d like to ask Luang Phaw the importance of blessings, and how one bestows blessings.
Some people have compared the Bodhisatta’s renunciation of his life and someone committing a suicide. Please explain how the two are different.
People like to say that going out to drink alcohol with friends is a means to strengthen unity and promote relationships. It is regarded as promoting friendship. I just wonder if the friendship amongst drinkers will last long.
The seminar on 'The Great Compassion' in Australia sought to foster global peace through teachings on compassion and Buddhism. Attended by spiritual leaders and representatives, it emphasized the importance of inner peace and collective action.
