TeachingHow to Invite and Support a Monk: Vinaya Rules Explained
Key Points A monk may only ask for his needs if he receives pavāraṇā (invitation). Clear invitations—especially phrases like “any …
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TeachingThe Famous Buddhist Blessing for Food
One of the most famous blessings given after a meal donation is from Dhammapada verse 109. It is well known across all traditions …
Monk lifeDhammapada 118 Giving Again And Again
Below are two talks based on the Dhammapada verses 49 and 118 The verses 49 yathāpi bhamaro pupphaṃ, vaṇṇagandhamaheṭhayaṃ, paleti …
Monk lifeGiving is Always Better
Ven Sunanda (China) One of the Chinese monks named Venerable Sunanda recently had his birthday. For his birthday, he determined …
Monk lifeThanks and Giving
Of course I’m happy! On November 24, I helped make a nice breakfast and lunch for Pa-Auk Forest Monastery, Pyin Oo Lwin. I …
Monk lifeSabbe Satta -All Beings
reposted from https://withmetta.net (2016) . When a Buddhist monk says “sabbe satta,” that is a shorthand for metta practice. …
Monk lifeDonation to Sangha or Individuals?
When should you give to Saṅgha? When should you give to individual monks? This is a question that is not addressed very often and …