"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?
Mixed Rice, Mummy
She was born in a wealthy family. Her husband is a Mayor and she has lovely children. Her life is not perfect, however, she has seafood allergy which leads to rheumatoid and thus she has body aches. What retributions would cause these?
How to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers?
I was assigned by the Civil Court Chief Official to teach Dhamma to judges and civil workers once a month starting in January. 2005 (B.E. 2548), and that troubled me because judges usually live in their own world. Everyone would like to dig deep into their thoughts and psyche. I would like to ask for Luang Phaw for suggestions how to teach Dhamma to this group of people.
Types and Methods of Meditation
Most people shy away from suffering and seek after happiness. Unfortunately the happiness that most people find gives only temporary relief from suffering – because it does not reach the roots of suffering or lead to permanent happiness.
The Boonraksa Medical Center
The Boonraksa Medical Center Extending the Life of Buddhism with a Gift of Health for Monks Novices
Primitive Belief
People have to face a mixture of happiness and suffering throughout their lives. It is likely that the proportion of suffering usually exceeds happiness.
The Bachelorette
Every first Sunday of each month and on the days the temple had big ceremonies; and every time I attended the ceremony of offering sustenance to the Lord Buddha and of other big merit of the temple, I made wishes “May I own a house with land and a car.” Later on, my grandfather bought me a car when I did not even ask him for it. And a couple surprised things that happened to me. All my wishes were accomplished. This incident seriously strengthens my faith in merit.
How To Build The Habits Of The Children To Be Sincere And Clever (Mai Ngo)#4
Also it will teach you to get rid of all kilesa (derangements and defilements). Then you will become an Arahant and go to Nibbana
For jealous people what is their downside and how can this be rectified?
The Master Nun Chand’s Refectory invites you to save and release fish and birds on Saturday July 6th, 2014
