Many young recent graduates are usually diligent and focused when they start their first jobs. Some days they even work overtime with the hope of getting a big salary at the end of the month
A husband who is unfaithful and who drinks alcohol to excess can cause a family to fall apart
In the economically driven world in which we live, it is difficult for most parents to find enough time to spend with their children
All those who are living will one day depart from this world, but before they depart, they are usually ill, lying on a hospital bed
This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification-which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas
This last metaphor clearly illustrates how no benefit can be found by indulging in sensual pleasure
Everyone feels excited when there is a new addition to the family. Some of these families are so elated they invite monks to receive offerings at their homes for seven days
Something which you will find at the beginning of every sutta are Ananda’s words ‘Euam me sutam…’: i.e. ‘Thus have I heard (directly from the Lord Buddha)
In the book Thirty-eight Universal Steps to Eternal Happiness, compiled for the summer program for ordained monks by the Venerable teacher Monk Somchai Tanavuddho,
Body like a doormat means dedication all of one’s energy and dedicating one’s life to performing good deeds with virtuous actions
