The final day of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This day marks the end of the three months Rains-retreat known as ‘Buddhist Lent’ in which monks had earnestly dedicated themselves to the study of Buddhist scriptures and meditation practice.
Naga is one of the animals in the celestial realms. One of them had seen the Lord Buddha coming back from giving the sermon to his mother in the Tavatimsa Heaven, it believed more and began to blow its fire to worship the Lord Buddha on the last day of Buddhist Lent. However, the naga in this new did not blow fire but the people and visitors were interested in it. Why?
Someone who is unfamiliar with Buddhist’s principles asked me the reason for why we were born. How should I answer this question so that he can understand it easily?
Dhamma For People. The fruit of making merit with a faithful mind is beyond the expectation, but the merit making is not too difficult to do...if you believe in merit and the fruit of merit.
1. Cleanses and purifies our mind and speech 2. Brings happiness, progress and further advancements
A grateful daughter guided her mom who had Parkinson’s Disease to do greate merits until the last minute of mom's life. Did she remember all the merits? How was her mind while she was holding the money envelope for making a resolution until she passed away? DMC has the answers.
The benefit of making great merit and offering alms to monks and monastic communities
The Final Day of the Buddhist Lent
In reference to the uncomplicated and immidiate benefits of giving, these mertorious acts make our faith more firmly rooted and create greater opportunities to acquire more wisdom.
Dhamma For People :- The limitless virtues of the Lord Buddha
