The Noble Truth of Suffering : 2. Suffering as a result of Aging [jara dukkha]

The lord Buddha defined Suffering resulting from aging as the form of suffering that has the characteristic of deterioration of the bodily organs and faculties such alarming symptoms as the hair turning grey

The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level # 4

Right Action is the practice of abstaining from killing, stealing and adultery

Monks complete four-year retreat

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Living in an Amenable Location (2)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Second Group of Blessing. Blessing Four :- Living in an Amenable Location

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 1. Suffering as a result of Birth [jati dukkha]

The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence

Dhammachai Kathina for Everything

Dhammachai Kathina for Everything. The supreme merit which you can do only once a year.

The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level # 2

When Right Intention is described in the Suttas, it is anaIysed in to three types: 1.The Intention to remove oneself from sensual desire [nekkamma sankappa]

A Mind Free of Sorrow.

It’s unavoidable for every one to face the eight worldly conditions except for the enlightened one or the noble one whose mind is kept calm and collected no matter what pleasant or unpleasant objects come to him/her

Prioritizing these Four Factors:

Why? A shelter may not be that comfortable, but if there is good food, it will be good enough to get by

What is the importance of blessings, and how one bestows blessings?

In Thai tradition, on important days like New Year’s Day, or other auspicious days, younger generations always pay respect and ask for blessings from their elders. I’d like to ask Luang Phaw the importance of blessings, and how one bestows blessings.