This last metaphor clearly illustrates how no benefit can be found by indulging in sensual pleasure
The Potential Development and Meditation Program took place from July 16-18, 2016 at the Japanese Meditation Village, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Gunma, Japan.
Novice Siriwut Wokhwa (Nickname: Singto), Novice Danish Sereerak (Nickname: Tawan) and Novice Chatthara Manthedman (Nickname: Earth)
คุณยายอาจารย์มหารัตนอุบาสิกาจันาร์ ขนนกยูง ผู้ให้กำเนิดวัดพระธรรมกาย ได้มอบคำสอนที่ล้ำค่าไว้มากมาย วันนี้ขอเสนอคำสอนยายเรื่อง "อายุน้อยไม่เป็นไร ขอให้บุญเยอะ" พร้อมคำแปลภาษาอังกฤษ...
Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya stated that on occasion of “Coronation Day”, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Tochigi collaborated with Dhammakaya International Meditation Center Tochigi to organize an ordination ceremony and a laywomen/laymen training program for the Japanese locals in order to spread the Buddha’s teachings sustainably for the public.
Once, I had the chance to observe a senior monk simplify the Five Precepts for the children.
Venerable Luang Phaw sir, I am curious why Thailand, a country made up mainly of Buddhists and Buddhism provides so many valuable teachings, has a lesser economic growth than the western countries?
O devas of Pha Dam! Be my witness. I, wearer of these saffron robes, the banner of the enlightened Arahants, plant this banner of war here in my heart, the banner of the Supreme Dhamma that is free from cruelty
Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; only the wisdom derived from meditation could help.
A government officer once came to a venerable monk at the temple for advice about a problem regarding the way teenagers dress these days
