The teachings of the Lord Buddha, once known, must be earnestly put into practice. By what measure is this assessed? It is measured by whether wholesome habits arise within those who carry out the work of propagation. If no improvement…
From the day of His Enlightenment — the full moon of the sixth lunar month — to Makha Bucha Day, which falls on the full moon of the third lunar month, nine months had passed. It was at that point…
Before the Lord Buddha was able to consolidate all of His teachings and impart them to us, He had to undergo an immeasurably long period of time — spanning twenty asaṅkheyyas and one hundred thousand mahākappas. Moreover, the arising of…
Whoever enters the monastic life in Buddhism — if one is to be a true monk, faithful to the original intention of one’s ordination — must be earnest and rigorous in training and disciplining oneself in strict accordance with the…
Wherever disorder arises — whether at the national level, the community level, the level of the household and family, or even within the individual — it is a sign that merit in that place has grown deficient. One must find…
The time has come for all of us — as adults across this entire land — to dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly, in both body and mind, to the proper training of our children and grandchildren, so that they may become a…
What does the propagation of Buddhism mean? It means ensuring that Buddhism endures in this world for as long as possible, so that it may serve to relieve the suffering of all people. Question: Once the propagation is complete, where…
