Dhamma talksThe Power Of Timing In Donations
This Dhamma talk discusses the key elements of the Kāladāna Sutta in addition to three personal stories that show how donations …
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ItbmuMiracle On 3 or 4 Streets
Here are a five remarkable stories of miracles to tell, but not all of them. There have been many miracles that have come my way …
ItbmuWhy Are Most Monasteries Not Allowable?
Why are most monasteries not allowable for vinaya monks? Today, I was Skyping my parents which is something we do once or twice a …
ItbmuSinging With My Bowl
“Singing With My Bowl” Today, after I Skyped my parents to say hello, I was doing my usual weekend schedule after: Go …
ItbmuInspiration, move me brightly
Alms Inspiration is like a bright star that shines among the dim. In Monastic life, there are few monasteries or monks that …
Interesting thingsLucky-Draw and Devas
Calculation of odds. Do you believe in devas? Devas are the Buddhist equivalent to angels. Ok .. Here is the story. I was on alms …
ItbmuKauai Propagation Presentation
A 2 part Powerpoint presentation about what two monks did in Kauai, Hawaii during June to December 2015. The theme was …
ItbmuA Different Love Trumps Hate
This video clip below came my way and I would hate to say that not only is this guy is correct right near the end of his talk, …
Interesting thingsThe Coolest Incense Holder
Here is a sample video and written instructions for making a self-contained incense holder made from a plastic bottle. It is the …
ItbmuWhen It Rains It Pours
I had a really good day going for alms today. When it “rains it pours.” Although it rained today, I am talking about alms …
ItbmuThe Benefits of Faith Alms
The benefits of “Faith piṇḍapata”. This is a term that I learned either in Abhayagiri, Ca, or Wat Pah Nanachat or both. Probably …