"Sodhmantra is external medicine and Bhavana is internal medicine." What is the concise meaning?

I would like to ask you about what the old ancient Thai people used to say regarding Sodhmantra (general Pali term for the chanting of the Lord Buddha’s Dhamma) and Bhavana (Pali term for actual meditation): “Sodhmantra is external medicine and Bhavana is internal medicine.” What is the concise meaning?

Personal Techniques

The first time when I began the Dhammakaya Meditation method : I was sitting on the floor on a 10cm high and round meditation cushion in the half lotus position or kneeling with my lower legs turned back.

Persuading People to Cast More Than 3,000 Buddha Images

How can one change his dad’s idea of no life after death? He gently tried to explain the truth to him but he could not understand. How can he convert him to have faith in Buddhism?

I-Believe

I believe meditation has helped with my work and allowed me to have empathy with other people. I feel that, by meditating, I have been able to more fully understand myself.

Anger at Different Times, but Love at the Same Time

Selecting a spouse is a life-changing decision. Out of the billions of people on earth, we choose only one with whom to spend the most difficult part.

Persuading People to Cast More Than 3,000 Buddha Images.

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How To Build The Habits Of The Children To Be Sincere And Clever (Mai Ngo)#6

Education either in the reality or in the Dhamma consists of 4 factors. The parents must know that the wisdom of their children comes from 4 factors

Meditation Testimonials from Kalayanamitras in Congo

Meditation Testimonials from Kalayanamitras in Congo. Let's see what they say and you will know that race is not the obstacle for your true happiness. Rejoice in your merit!!

Daily activities and the mind should go together

In order to achieve the benefits of meditation, you must practise meditation on a daily basis. You cannot miss even for a day.

Dhammakaya temple

The Dhammakaya tradition in our era started in 1916 when the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam (Phra Monkolthepmuni) strove with a determination to