From the moment we are born until we depart from this world, every life is governed by the Law of Karma—summarized simply as: “Good deeds yield good results; evil deeds yield evil results.” The Law of Karma is an absolute…
Each year, when the anniversary of his own birth comes around, Luang Phor is inclined to turn his mind inward — to review the past and reflect quietly upon himself. He asks himself: how has it come to be that…
Error arises from insufficient knowledge and foresight — a shortcoming of wisdom (paññā). Lapse arises from a moment of inattention — a shortcoming of mindfulness (sati). But that which reaches the level of true wrongdoing and base conduct is of…
The saying that the body should be as a doormat — consider the doormat in its natural state: when another approaches with soiled and muddied feet and wipes them upon it, has it ever been known to complain? Not once.…
The most essential condition in the training and cultivation of oneself is that one must endure the resistance of the heart — steeling oneself and subduing one’s impulses. For any training that involves no discomfort whatsoever cannot truly be called…
“Do not wait to make merit or to perform wholesome deeds. Each day that passes is another step closer to the grave for every one of us. Therefore — along the way, whenever an opportunity presents itself to generate merit…
The human lifespan is brief. One may die today or tomorrow — no one knows in advance the hour of their departure. Therefore, upon recognizing what is unwholesome, abandon it and refrain from it without delay. And whatever is wholesome…
It commences with kalyāṇamitta — the virtuous friend and noble companion — as the external supporting condition. Yoniso manasikāra — wise and thorough attention — is the kalyāṇamitta of the interior. Even should one be blessed with a kalyāṇamitta in…
