Furthermore, a large number of Brahmas were able to attain the fruit of “stream-entry” at the moment the Buddha completed his teaching of the Dhamacakkapavattana Sutta
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.
What demerit caused her mother to be paralyzed, have diabetes, and have both her legs amputated? Did letting her hair grow long and requesting to have a longer life at the Phra Gan Shrine enable her to live for another 10 years? What demerit caused her father to have bleeding in his digestive system and die?
Buddhism is unique in teaching a way to overcome suffering, with its aim definitively to liberate oneself from the Cycle of Existence [vadda-samsara] thereby attaining the highest eternal happiness
Join the International Monk Ordination Training Program with International Dhammadaya Ordination Program April 5th - May 4th, 2014 and July 6th - August 4th, 2014
Respect means becoming aware of others’ virtue and truth, honouring their good deeds and appropriately expressing sincerity with modesty and courteousness whether or not you are in their presence
Training them in virtue: The first ‘good friends’ to each and every one of us in the world are our parents or guardians. As such
Magha Puja Day 2026 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya includes mass meditation, lunch offerings, and award presentations to honor Buddhist values and education, attended by thousands from various countries.
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.
Bat Ti San Tan means “greeting”. It means that you know how to greet a good person to come in your group
