Humility # 2

We need to associate those who can point out our delusions on a regular basis. Such friends could help us to assess what we do and show our weaknesses

The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level # 5

At its most basic, Right Livelihood means earning one’s living in a way which avoids the five types of Wrong Trade

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta for Pursuers of Perfection # 1

In this Appendix we delve al little deeper into the meaning of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The Dhaamacakkapavattana Sutta itself is a very brief teaching because it serves merely as a reminder to listeners who were already well versed in the materials covered

Abstaining from Unwholesomeness # 2

means: being ashamed of unwholesomeness. Even if others don’t see what we are doing, but we bear still witness to our own unwholesome deeds it will cause us to be discontent

Looking after one’s Extended Family

All of the trees that stand together in the forest will help each other mutually provide shelter against the gales, storms

Raising our Children # 1

“A tree which bears bad fruit will be cut down; no one will want to save it. On the other hand, if the fruit tastes sweet and delicious,

The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering # 4

Thee Noble Eightfold Path arises at All Levels of Advancement The Noble Eightfold Path can be found at all levels of advancement

Code of Good Conduct #1

A sword without a scabbard or a hand-grenade without a safety catch can bring as more danger as benefit to the user because there is no way of controlling them

Mice died because of poisoned food

The question from an audience: "I put poisoned food around my house. The mice ate it and died. Did I break the first precept? I never forced those mice to eat that food anyway." What do you think? Read the answer by Phrabhavanaviriyakhun, the vice abbot of Dhammakaya Temple.

Not Leaving One’s Work Undone

The nature of dung on the tail of a pig is to accumulate with the passing of the days, making it increasingly difficult for the pig to find happiness in its daily life