The Value of Life

Although we realize that our lives will not last a thousand years, sometimes we still let ourselves drift down into the stream of worldly pleasures which causes us suffering

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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

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A child model was a Kathina president. Her name is Aiko. Let's come to see where she was the Kathina President and how lovely she is.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Chicago arranged the Sunday Ceremonies on March 23rd, 2014

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Chicago arranged the Sunday Ceremonies on March 23rd, 2014

The Enlightenment of the Buddha’s First Disciple # 1

In preaching the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the Buddha revealed the Thirty-Seven Factors of Enlightenment [bodhipakkhiyadhamma],

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A government officer once came to a venerable monk at the temple for advice about a problem regarding the way teenagers dress these days

The Casting of the 7th Golden Statue of Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen

The Casting of the 7th Golden Statue of Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. Luang Pu's disciple don't miss!!

What is the implest way to explain the existence of heaven and hell to those who don’t have faith in the subject?

I would like to ask Luang Phaw the simplest way to explain the existence of heaven and hell to those who don’t have faith in the subject.

Why DMC is a Unique Channel

When Taiwanese Bhikkuni Teaches In A Prison

I am a Taiwanese Bhikkuni of Buddhism in Taiwan. I have been ordained for almost 30 years and have been teaching Dhamma to the prisoners who mostly are under a death sentence at the biggest jail in Taiwan for more than 20 years.