TeachingHow to Lose Weight as a Buddhist Monk
Left: May, 2023, Right: Feb, 2024. Introduction I recently lost about 10 Kg which is over 20 pounds. I’d like to share with …
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KauaiAs Long As You Stand On The Road
That is me going for alms on Aalona Street Kilauea. I have a Christmas story for you. I have tried to keep it short but it …
Monk lifeMawlamyine Pa-Auk Kitchen 2014
In 2014, I came in contact with yogi Brahm at the Mawlamyine Branch of The Pa-Auk Forest Monastery during a 10-day fast with …
Monk lifeMaymyo Pa-Auk Meals
At Theravada monasteries there is no eating allowed after Noontime. Some monasteries only give one meal per day, while other …
Monk lifePa-Auk Monastery Alms Line in Myanmar
I recently found this video in my Google Drive. I had a layperson (probably UKZ) follow me around in the line to show what it was …
KauaiKoral Inspires Me
Koral’s Family Just about every Wednesday, I still find the time to continue with my Kilauea alms round1 (which used to …
TeachingVegetarianism and Theravada Buddhism
Vegetarianism and Theravāda Buddhism I have been asked to write a little something on vegetarianism and Theravāda Buddhism. I am …
Monk lifeShining The Inner Core
To receive this by email, sign up at https://americanmonk.org/subscribe/ Last year, this picture (without the writing) went …
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 …
MudonWhy Are The Monks Fighting Over Food?
I cannot believe that I am writing an article that explains how the monks are fighting over food. It is very awkward to hear …