Monk lifeWater Purification
Water Purification Diagram While the first step of meditation is called Sīlavisuddhi (Purification of morality), another …
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Monk lifeAre Buddhist Monks Allowed To Use Money?
A Money tree in Laos cc-by-attrib-sa https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buddhist_money_tree_with_toilet_paper.webp Are …
Monk lifeHave You Eaten Yet?
In 1993, I visited China with five lucky School of Technology students at my University. Before going, I asked around for some …
Monk lifeHaving Fun At The Pa-Auk Dentist Clinic
(Republished from June, 2015) Having Fun At The Pa-Auk Dentist Clinic (Repost/refurbish from June, 2015*) Because dentists are …
Monk lifeMost Important Buddhist Lesson Learned and Taught
A little while ago, I was asked what was the most important lesson learned and what was the most important thing that I taught. …
Interesting thingsSeptember 11 and Jeremy Glick
September 11th and Jeremy Glick I have a personal story I want to tell you about Jeremy Glick and September 11, 2001. The short …
KauaiKauai Update Part 2
Aloha! It has been a little over a month since I have been on the island of Kauai. Things have been going well although my …
KauaiKauai Update
Kauai Update April 22 Aloha! I have been in Kauai since April 9th. It has been a rough start but things are getting better …
Interesting thingsA Tale of Love and Samādhi Explained: A'capella Inertia
A Tale of Love and Samādhi Explained: A’capella Inertia A little Valentines story for all of you. The topside title is just a …
KauaiTraveling Without a Helper
When Ven. Devananda and I traveled to Kauai in 2015, we did not have a Kappiya (helper) to buy us food or even pay for our …
Possessed! A Halloween Special
There were a few times when I have seen some yogis and or monks go crazy. One time I saw a possession case when I went to a Kandy …
Interesting thingsI Finally Did It!
I Finally Did It! This Rainy Season (Vassa) I was able to learn the Pātimokkha (227 Rules) by heart. It is the first round and it …
Interesting thingsHow Do Monks Say Grace Before Eating?
How Do Monks Say Grace Before Eating? Do Theravāda monks say anything before they eat? Do they give thanks? Who do they say …
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 …